Derrick Jones Jr: Mavs have encouraged me to take open shots and be a basketball player
Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. recently explained why he’s feeling more confident with his jump shot/overall game this season (career-high 41.5% 3-PT & 9.8 PPG).
(via Dallas Mavericks):
Reporter: “Obviously you’ve worked on your shot. H...
Trey Murphy III: Jordan Hawkins and I are one of the NBA’s best shooting duos
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III praised Jordan Hawkins’ shooting ability after last week’s 121-106 home win vs. the San Antonio Spurs.
(via New Orleans Pelicans):
Reporter: “Your first time playing with Hawkins. Those few minutes, what did...
Ime Udoka talks Rockets’ inconsistency
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka doesn’t think the team has been consistent enough yet (8-9 record/0-8 on the road).
(via Locked On Rockets):
“I think we’ve been tested all year. We’ve had our streaks, and we haven’t won on the road, so inconsisten...
Steve Clifford: Hornets are struggling with doing the hard things
Here’s Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford making a long point about the importance of defense following this past weekend’s 123-117 home loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-12 record).
(via Charlotte Hornets):
“We played hard, we’ve b...
Coby White: “Coming into the league, my main objective was to just get better every day”
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White talked about his mindset when he entered the NBA after Saturday’s 124-118 home win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (31 points/9 rebounds/6 assists/1 steal/10-17 FG/8-13 3-PT/3-3 FT/+6 +/-).
(via Optimistic Bulls Fan):
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TJ McConnell: Bruce Brown is a three-level scorer
Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell praised Bruce Brown’s scoring package following last night’s 144-129 road win vs. the Miami Heat without All-Star Tyrese Haliburton (30 points/11-16 FG/4-6 3-PT/4-5 FT).
(via Indiana Pacers):
“I feel like if people don...
Monty Williams reacts to Bojan Bogdanovic’s season debut
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams was excited to finally have Bojan Bogdanovic in the lineup during Saturday’s 110-101 home loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (22 points/2 rebounds/2 assists/1 steal/7-15 FG/3-10 3-PT/5-6 FT/27 minutes off the ben...
Tom Thibodeau: Knicks get inspired when Jalen Brunson takes charges
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau applauded Jalen Brunson’s ability to draw charges following Friday’s 119-106 home win vs. the Toronto Raptors.
(via New York Knicks):
Reporter: “Jalen leads the league in charges drawn. Is that a skill?”
T...
Monty Williams: When you lose this many games, you’ve got to make changes
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams discussed starting Isaiah Livers and other lineup moves following Thursday’s 118-112 road loss vs. the New York Knicks (16-game losing streak).
(via Bally Sports Detroit):
Reporter: “What led to the starting li...
Robert Covington calls Tyrese Maxey an upcoming superstar
Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington believes that Tyrese Maxey is a very special player (averaging 27.0 PPG/4.6 RPG/6.7 APG/46.4% FG/39.6% 3-PT/89.9% FT).
(via Sixers All-Access):
“I’ve watched Maxey from afar a long time, and I’ve said h...