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Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams is proud of the resiliency his young group continues to show during tough times (have now tied the NBA record for the longest single season losing streak with 26 consecutive losses). (via Bally Sports Detroit): “It’s human nature, everybody feels down when you lose…

Photo: Phoenix Suns/Twitter Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant praised Landry Shamet for his tremendous on-ball defense in Sunday’s 129-124 Game 4 home win vs. the Denver Nuggets. (via Burn City Sports): “Man, the intensity he brought on the ball defensively, that takes it to the next level. He worked his…

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford praised rookie Nick Smith Jr.’s confidence/work ethic following Saturday’s 102-95 home loss vs. the Denver Nuggets (career-high 19 points, 3 rebounds, six made field goals, five made threes, and two made free throws).  (via Charlotte Hornets): Reporter: “Nick [Smith Jr.] and his efficient night,…

The Pistons started off their Summer League with an 81-71 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, powered by the rookie debuts of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren and a solid performance by Isaiah Stewart. Ivey finished his first professional game with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists, Stewart posted…

Photo: Utah Jazz/Twitter The Utah Jazz big man Damian Jones has exercised his player option for the 2023/24 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). The move guarantees Jones’ minimum salary ($2,586,665) for next season, so the Jazz will be on the hook for that full amount. Check out…

The San Antonio Spurs ran through the 2014 season like a man on fire, avenging their heartbreaking 2013 Finals series loss with a complete dismantling of the Miami Heat in the ’14 Finals, beating the LeBron James-led in five games while playing a beautiful brand of team-first basketball that can…