Irving defends Kidd, questions cause of injury

Here’s Orlando Magic summer league head coach Lionel Chalmers on the impressive shooting ability/awareness of rookie forward Tristan da Silva. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “Tristan looks like he has great touch from shooting anywhere on the floor, is that something you see translating to the next level?” Chalmers: “Absolutely, absolutely….

The NBA season might be over, but inside the Philadelphia 76ers’ Chase Fieldhouse, on a warm weekend in May, you could still hear the sounds of newly-gifted kicks squeaking on the hardwood floor, the satisfying sound of hitting nothing but net and good hoops being played. Organized by One Goal…

In an extensive interview with Michael Grange of Sportsnet, the Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett discussed how playing under head coach Darko Rajakovic has been a pivotal factor in his career growth. Continue reading Barrett credits Rajakovic for career growth, development at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow…

Photo: OKC THUNDER/Twitter The Oklahoma City Thunder have opted to exercise their rookie scale team options for the 2024-25 season for Ousmane Dieng, Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren, Tre Mann, and Jalen Williams. For Giddey and Mann, these were fourth-year options, while Dieng, Holmgren, and Williams had their third-year options picked…

Here’s Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins on Ja Morant’s recent stretch of high-level play (averaging 29.0 PPG/3.8 RPG/8.0 APG/8.0 FTA/1.5 SPG/47.1% FG/84.4% FT/+5.3 +/- over the last four games). Continue reading Taylor Jenkins: Ja’s taking lead right now at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at…

Indiana Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors for crucial moments like Sunday’s game at the sold-out Garden. The veteran forward has experience in Eastern Conference semifinal Game 7s, having won against Philadelphia on the way to the 2019 title and losing to Boston the following year. “It’s gritty….