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Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Here’s Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch breaking down what makes Jaden McDaniels such a versatile defender. (via Bally Sports North): “He has the obvious physical attributes. He’s quick. He’s long. He’s athletic. But what really makes him a great defender is that he cares. He…

Photo: Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki – who received 30 college scholarship offers – reflects on the pros and cons of avoiding college and heading straight into the NBA. Plus, the 14-time All-Star makes the case for lowering the NBA’s minimum age to 18,…

Photo: abcnews.go.com A Thanksgiving message from Kyrie Irving for those nearest and dearest to you: “I don’t particularly celebrate Thanksgiving but anybody getting together with their families, blessings to all you guys. Enjoy the holiday, not a holiday for me, but please enjoy the food for me.” KYRIE: “I don’t…

Photo: Chris Gardner/ Getty Images Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said he was super pleased with the job Kevin Knox & Jalen Duren did while guarding Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen in Wednesday’s 125-116 road victory. (via Bally Sports Detroit): “I’m really proud of some of the growth of…

Photo: Issac Baldizon/Getty Images Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about the development of Caleb Martin following his big night on Wednesday vs. the Washington Wizards (24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in a 113-105 home win). (via Bally Sports Sun): “Caleb was really…

For the fourth straight game Anthony Davis scored at least 30 points and grabbed at least 14 rebounds. His most recent performance against the Suns was capped with 37 points, 21 rebounds, 5 steals and 5 blocks. The only other player in NBA history that had a statline line like…