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Utah has made it clear that they believe last year’s roster was “tapped out from a potential standpoint,” according to GM Justin Zanik. To achieve their vision – the Larry O’Brien trophy in Salt Lake – a rebuild was necessary. After moving Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Donovan…

Photo: Peter Baba The Dominican Republic star Karl-Anthony Towns faced challenges with fouls during a crucial match. Nevertheless, despite this setback, the Dominican Republic team achieved a significant milestone. They became the first team from Group A to secure a spot in the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World…

Being this year’s Defensive Player of the Year, when Marcus Smart talks about defense, you listen. Smart chipped in on how Boston’s choking defense on Kevin Durant has affected Durant’s thinking. When asked about Durant’s comment stating he’s ‘thinking too much,’ Smart figuratively pounded Boston’s chest. “I would like to…

Heading into Friday’s FIBA AmeriCup tournament, there will be more than just bragging rights and a continental championship at stake for Team USA. Two of their players hope that the international competition leads to them getting a chance to play in the NBA again. Patrick McCaw and Norris Cole hope…

The Phoenix Suns have signed forward Ish Wainwright on a two-way NBA contract, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The Phoenix Suns are bringing back forward Ish Wainright on a two-way NBA contract, agents Jim Tanner, Deirunas Visockas told @TheAthletic @Stadium. Wainright played seven games for Portland this season after…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/X Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart recently described what kind of identity the team is looking to build this season. (via Bally Sports Detroit): “I would say our main goal as a team is to play physical and to get into people on defense. I feel like…