Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero says that the group has to stick together and fight right now (5-10 record during the last 15 games).
(via Orlando Magic):
“We’ve just gotta come together as much as we can. Pick up the communication. Pick up the intensity. Get back to just being together as a group. I think it’s just that point in the season where it starts feeling like a grind for a lot of guys, including myself.
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In a commanding performance, Jeremy Sochan’s 31 points and 14 rebounds, along with Victor Wembanyama’s 23 points and 12 rebounds, guided the San Antonio Spurs (9-36) to a 116-100 triumph over the Portland Trail Blazers (13-32) on Friday night.
Despite Anfernee Simons’ impressive 40-point, 10-assist effort for the Trail Blazers, the dynamic duo of Sochan and Wembanyama proved too much for Portland to overcome.
Keldon Johnson added 21 points, and Devin Vassell had 15, as the Spurs secured their fourth win in January, the most in any month this season.
Continue reading Sochan and Wembanyama propel Spurs to Victory over Trail Blazers at TalkBasket.net.
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In a commanding performance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31-point display propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder (32-13) to a resounding 107-83 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (26-19).
Chet Holmgren played a crucial role for the Thunder, contributing 20 points and securing 13 rebounds.
New Orleans, playing without the injured Zion Williamson due to a bone bruise in his left foot, struggled offensively, shooting just 39% and making only 9-of-36 attempts from beyond the arc.
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Zalgiris Kaunas made a strong start in Belgrade, leading with a 15-4 run, but Partizan Mozzart Bet rallied in the final period to secure a victory.
Guided by P.J. Dozier and Zach LeDay, along with a notable performance from Frank Kaminsky in the last quarter, Zeljko Obradovic’s team defeated the Lithuanian champions 81-72, improving their record to 12-11.
P.J. Dozier stood out for Partizan, scoring 23 points and tying his EuroLeague career-high, with a particularly strong first half.
Continue reading Partizan dominates Zalgiris in the fourth quarter for the win at TalkBasket.net.
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The Milwaukee Bucks have added Dave Joerger and Rex Kalamian to their coaching staff as assistants under Doc Rivers.
Joerger previously collaborated with Rivers on the Philadelphia 76ers, while Kalamian served as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Notably, Kalamian had been working as a scout for the Brooklyn Nets during the current season.
Bucks Hire Dave Joerger, Rex Kalamian As Assistant Coaches https://t.co/mO6oYhONWb
— RealGM (@RealGM) January 26, 2024
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The Washington Wizards, amid a rebuild initiated last offseason, are actively looking to continue the process as the trade deadline approaches.
According to Brian Windhorst on ESPN’s Hoop Collective, the Wizards’ front office has received a mandate from ownership to prioritize acquiring first-round picks in trades.
The team has reportedly made Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, and Jordan Poole available for trade. While Jones is on an expiring deal, Kuzma, Gafford, and Poole have multiple years remaining on their contracts.
Continue reading Wizards instructed to secure additional first-round picks at TalkBasket.net.
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Here’s Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard on his reaction to the firing of Adrian Griffin.
(via Milwaukee Bucks):
“I think it was like everybody else, just kind of surprised by it. As long as I’ve been in the league I haven’t seen where a team is having success; and then something like that happens. But I’ve also been around long enough to know that it’s part of the business. There’s expectations.
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Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst wants to make it clear that former head coach Adrian Griffin didn’t lose the locker room.
(via Milwaukee Bucks):
“Honestly, going through this in the last however many hours, my biggest frustration with kind of the aftermath is that that’s the narrative. Doesn’t mean that I’m right or wrong, but my opinion, my assessment, the ownership’s assessment in going through this wasn’t an assessment that he lost the locker room, that there was dysfunction, that there was players jumping off a ship.
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You know of sports journalist Taylor Rooks, but how well do you know the real her?
For the latest episode of hoop(ish), Taylor joined Ian and Sway to talk about her media journey and revealed who she is off the court: from her days growing up in Chicago and the moment she realized she wasn’t going to be the next Serena on the court, but was destined to interview legends of the game. She also shared insight into her personal life, including her hobbies, Black hair care routine and so much more.
Plus, of course we had to talk basketball fashion and Taylor gave her LeagueFits starting five and shared her thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton’s style evolution. Check out the latest episode.
We also got to get to know the REAL Taylor by taking a look at her Explore Page—which anyone could say is the best way to judge who someone really is.
Nothing is off limits on the hoop(ish) podcast, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for all things basketball fashion, pop culture and the internet.
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You know of sports journalist Taylor Rooks, but how well do you know the real her?
For the latest episode of hoop(ish), Taylor joined Ian and Sway to talk about her media journey and revealed who she is off the court: from her days growing up in Chicago and the moment she realized she wasn’t going to be the next Serena on the court, but was destined to interview legends of the game. She also shared insight into her personal life, including her hobbies, Black hair care routine and so much more.
Plus, of course we had to talk basketball fashion and Taylor gave her LeagueFits starting five and shared her thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton’s style evolution. Check out the latest episode.
We also got to get to know the REAL Taylor by taking a look at her Explore Page—which anyone could say is the best way to judge who someone really is.
Nothing is off limits on the hoop(ish) podcast, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for all things basketball fashion, pop culture and the internet.
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