Will Hardy talks year two of coaching Jazz: “I think they all know now that I’m a very sarcastic person”
Second year head coach Will Hardy feels like he’s grown a lot with the Utah Jazz from last season to now.
(via Antonio Ray Harvey):
“I think last year we were able to grow to a place of really blunt honesty. I think with a lot of the players on our tea...
Jaren Jackson Jr. embracing leading and communicating better
Jaren Jackson Jr. is making it known that he wants to take on a major leadership role this year for the Memphis Grizzlies.
(via Memphis Grizzlies: Beyond Grit):
“Everybody’s going to share a little piece of that in terms of leadership. There’s certain ...
Myles Turner on TJ McConnell: “I think the mentality he built coming into the league pushed him into what he is now”
Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has the ultimate respect for point guard TJ McConnell.
(via Indiana Pacers):
“TJ’s someone who I came in with during a couple pre-draft. He didn’t get drafted, he was someone who had to kind of fight and claw for his...
Anfernee Simons believes he’s one of the best players in the NBA
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups sees a different type of confidence from Anfernee Simons this season.
(via Portland Trail Blazers):
Reporter: “What’s the difference between Anfernee now to when you first joined here?”
Billups: “Confi...
Dennis Schroder discusses Darko Rajakovic’s style: “I think it’s really hard to guard”
Toronto Raptors point guard Dennis Schroder feels a lot of unity when playing in head coach Darko Rajakovic’s offensive system.
(via Toronto Raptors):
Reporter: “How would you describe this new version of the Toronto Raptors in terms of style of play?”...
Aaron Nesmith: “I think we are a playoff team”
Coming off signing a 3-year, $33 million extension with the Indiana Pacers, Aaron Nesmith said that making the 2024 postseason is a team goal.
(via Indiana Pacers):
“We’ve got a lot of work to do moving forward. We’ve got a very good year in front of u...
Jason Kidd: “We would like to play faster”
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wants the team to play a lot faster this season.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
Reporter: “Do you guys have any specific goals in terms of where you want to finish in pace or number of transition points?”
Kidd: “We would...
Chris Finch on Leonard Miller: “He reminds us a little bit of Vando”
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch recently broke down his development plan for rookie Leonard Miller.
(via Minnesota Timberwolves):
“We’re working on trying to firm up a role and a style of play for him. He’s never had anyone kinda connect ...
Josh Green on Dereck Lively II: “I think he’s done an amazing job”
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Josh Green was super impressed with rookie Dereck Lively II during preseason.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
“For such a young guy, he listens, he catches onto things. He’s been an amazing teammate to be around. He’s loud in pr...
Andrew Nembhard wants to continue building chemistry with TJ McConnell
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard recently spoke about what he and TJ McConnell bring as a backcourt.
(via Indiana Pacers):
“We can both play-make. We can both kind of play off the ball, make reads off the ball. So, I think it works. As we keep play...