Jonathan Isaac thinks Magic’s bench can be a ‘great unit to disrupt’
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac sees the team’s bench unit making a productive impact this season.
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “What’s been the feel among the bench group?”
Isaac: “The feel’s been great. I know we can be a highly skilled ...
Isaiah Stewart: “I want to be All-Defensive Team”
Detroit Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart has high aspirations for himself on the defensive end.
(via The Detroit Pistons Podcast):
Major Taylor: “Do you have a personal goal for the year?”
Stewart: “My personal goal is continue to be myself, impact...
Donte DiVincenzo says Knicks will get ‘smacked’ opening night vs. Celtics if they aren’t ready
New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo admitted that the team has some much needed work to do following getting blown out by the Washington Wizards on Wednesday/going 1-3 during preseason.
(via SNY):
“Each and every one of us have more of a competitive...
Jordan Poole: “I think me and Tyus are trying to find a really good way to play off each other”
New Washington Wizard Jordan Poole spoke about playing next to Tyus Jones after the two guards combined for 54 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals on 51.6% shooting from the field at Madison Square Garden last night (Wizards defeated Knicks 131...
Giannis Antetokounmpo: “I couldn’t practice basically all summer”
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed how he’s felt this preseason since getting a clean up procedure done on his left knee back in June.
(via Milwaukee Bucks):
“I don’t know how I look. I’m rusty. I’m heavy. Last time I played was...
JB Bickerstaff talks 2023 playoff loss: “You grow from adversity”
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff recently spoke about learning/growing from their poor showing during the 2023 postseason (lost 4-1 in First Round to the New York Knicks).
(via Cleveland Cavaliers):
Reporter: “Last year’s loss in the playo...
Jaylen Brown: “I feel ready to have a great year”
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown can’t wait to prove that he’s a better overall player than he was last year.
(via CLNS Media):
Reporter: “You’ve talked a lot throughout your career about your aspirations to make strides as a playmaker, guy with the ba...
Myles Turner: “Ben Sheppard’s obviously the big surprise”
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner thinks that rookie Ben Sheppard has already set the tone that he’s a polished young player (averaging 11.7 PPG/3.7 RPG/2.7 APG/39.4% FG/36.0% 3-PT in three preseason games).
(via Indiana Pacers):
“Ben Sheppard’s obvio...
Rick Carlisle believes Jalen Smith is playing with a higher intensity
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle applauded the development of big man Jalen Smith earlier this week.
(via Indiana Pacers):
“Between last year and this year, he’s just raised his level of presence, intensity. He’s worked hard at his game, he’s wo...
Gary Harris: “Jett asks a lot of questions”
Orlando Magic shooting guard Gary Harris recently gave his thoughts on what he’s seen from rookie Jett Howard.
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “What has stood out to you about Jett as a shooter?”
Harris: “He’s not shy, he wants to shoot it. Just to see ...