Kyle Kuzma thought Wizards held their heads down the past 2 years
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma feels a different competitiveness around the team this season.
(via Washington Wizards):
“It’s new times in DC, it’s a new era. Obviously having a new front office, new faces around. One thing that we’re going to d...
Markelle Fultz: “I’m an underrated defender”
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz was asked by the media over the weekend if he considers his defense underrated.
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “You’re obviously known for your handles, your shiftiness, getting to the basket, but do you feel like you...
Gordon Hayward: “I think guys are trying to make plays, but the spacing is not right”
Charlotte Hornets veteran Gordon Hayward believes that the group has struggled with offensive spacing early on.
(via Charlotte Hornets):
“Moving too fast, some spacing issues. I think guys are trying to make plays, but the spacing is not right, so it’s...
Isaiah Stewart: Our main goal as a team is to play physical and to get into people on defense
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 lik...
Monty Williams discusses Ausar Thompson: “He does a lot of stuff, and he’s just getting started”
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams praised rookie Ausar Thompson’s approach/mentality following Saturday’s 118-102 home win vs. the Chicago Bulls (9 points/12 rebounds/5 assists/1 steal/1 block/3-7 FG/3-4 FT).
(via Bally Sports Detroit):
“His me...
Jalen Duren: “Understanding where I can be effective at the most has definitely helped me”
Detroit Pistons sophomore center Jalen Duren says that the game has slowed down for him this season (averaging 18.0 PPG/15.3 RPG/4.0 APG/2.7 BPG/80.0% FG/75.0% FT in three games).
(via Bally Sports Detroit):
“I feel like year two coming in just kind of...
Trae Young: “I gotta continue to be better in every area”
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young talked about areas of improvement following starting the season 0-2.
(via atlhawksfans):
Reporter: “What’s the biggest room for improvement for you individually and for you guys as a team?”
Young: “For me, I gotta c...
2023 NBA Preseason: Under-the-radar players who stood out
2023 NBA Preseason under-the-radar players who stood out from all 30 teams.
Atlanta Hawks
Saddiq Bey: 14.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 58.3% FG, 45.5% 3-PT, 90.0% FT, 3 games played
Onyeka Okongwu: 13.8 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.3 APG, 67.7% FG, 38.5% 3-PT, 72.7% FT,...
Monty Williams thinks Ausar Thompson & Marcus Sasser ‘have the capacity to take on a lot’
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams sees a strong resilience from rookies Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser.
(via Brad Galli/WXYZ-TV Detroit):
“I do think Ausar & Sass have the capacity to take on a lot, that’s the one thing I’ve seen from bot...
Donovan Mitchell encouraged by continued backcourt growth with Darius Garland
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell believes that playing next to Darius Garland has been a success so far.
(via Cleveland Cavaliers):
Reporter: “How do you feel like you can build off a year of experience with DG?”
Mitchell: “I think t...