Jacque Vaughn discusses Nets’ poor defense in the 2nd half vs. Pacers: “71 points is just way too many”

Jacque Vaughn discusses Nets’ poor defense in the 2nd half vs. Pacers: “71 points is just way too many”

Photo: Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn wasn’t pleased with the lackluster defense his club came out with in the 2nd half during their 128-117 road loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday. (via YES Network): “You have the stretch of them making shots. We had some…

Stephen Silas on Bruno Fernando: “He’s a game changer as far as his rim-running, his lob threat, and his defense”

Stephen Silas on Bruno Fernando: “He’s a game changer as far as his rim-running, his lob threat, and his defense”

Photo: Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas gave his thoughts on Bruno Fernando’s return to the lineup last night vs. the Atlanta Hawks (7 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 block in a 128-122 home win). (via Fanatics View Hoops): “I liked it. He’s a game changer as…

Shake Milton is enjoying playing next to De’Anthony Melton: “We bounce ideas off each other all the time”

Shake Milton is enjoying playing next to De’Anthony Melton: “We bounce ideas off each other all the time”

Photo: Brock Williams-Smith/Getty Images Philadelphia 76ers bench guards Shake Milton & De’Anthony Melton have been doing a great job since moving into the starting lineup without James Harden & Tyrese Maxey. Here’s Milton describing what it’s like to play alongside Melton after the backcourt combined for 37 points, 13 rebounds,…

LeBron James on his return vs Spurs after missing five games: “Felt pretty good”

LeBron James on his return vs Spurs after missing five games: “Felt pretty good”

The Lakers marked the return of LeBron James with a win over the Spurs (105-94). After being out for five games due to a left adductor strain, the superstar returned with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in 33 minutes of play. “Felt pretty good,” James said after the…

Brandon Ingram injures toe, left Pels’ Friday loss vs Grizzlies

Brandon Ingram injures toe, left Pels’ Friday loss vs Grizzlies

Photo: Getty Images Brandon Ingram took a premature exit in the New Orleans Pelicans’ road game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Ingram headed to the locker room in the injury. He was eventually announced unavailable to return, citing a left great toe sprain. Brandon Ingram (left great toe sprain)…

Brad Stevens defends Jaylen Brown amid recent controversies of antisemitism

Brad Stevens defends Jaylen Brown amid recent controversies of antisemitism

Photo: Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Boston Celtics top basketball brain trust Brad Stevens comes in with defense for Jaylen Brown amid the controversy surrounding the star swingman. Stevens made it known that as a franchise, they are tapping their players about the usage of their platforms. The head executive…