Keegan Murray: Getting better as a playmaker will be big for me because of the attention my scoring draws
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray wants to improve his playmaking ability this offseason.
(via Sacramento Kings):
Reporter: “What is it you think you need to do this summer to take that next step? And how much of this is you finding your voice to ...
Jason Kidd: We’ve talked about Kristaps Porzingis’ offense & defense because he’s an underrated rim protector
Head coach Jason Kidd says that the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis to pose a threat on both ends during the 2024 NBA Finals.
(via Dallas Mavericks):
Reporter: “How have you seen Porzingis adapt his game to b...
Taylor Hendricks: My rookie year started off slow because I got injured during pre-draft
Here’s Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks on working his way back from a right hamstring strain to begin his NBA journey.
(via Utah Jazz- YEAR ONE):
“I would say to start, it kinda started slow for me, because I had got injured during one of my pre-dra...
Tyrese Haliburton: “Now we gotta prove that this year wasn’t a fluke”
Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton says that the group will continue to play with a chip on their shoulders next season.
(via Indiana Pacers):
Reporter: “What do you view as the next steps for you and this team after you go through two kinda bui...
Bennedict Mathurin: My points dropped this season, but I thought my efficiency was a little bit better
Here’s Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin recently talking about his sophomore year development (averaged 14.5 PPG/4.0 RPG/2.0 APG/44.6% FG/37.4% 3-PT/82.1% FT in 59 games before suffering a torn right labrum).
(via Indiana Pacers):
Reporter...
Jaren Jackson Jr: Regular season wins/top 4 seeds/first round knockouts aren’t enough anymore
Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. wants himself, Ja Morant, and Desmond Bane to take their games to the next level this summer.
(via Memphis Grizzlies):
Reporter: “You, Ja, and Des, obviously the core of this team now, all on major deals. How mu...
Marcus Morris Sr. on Evan Mobley: “I really like him at the 5”
Here’s Marcus Morris Sr.’s response to being asked what skill sets Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has that can take him to the next level following an impressive Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. the Boston Celtics (averaged 21.4 PPG/9.4...
TJ McConnell: You can’t put a price on what Aaron Nesmith does for us
Indiana Pacers veteran TJ McConnell called Aaron Nesmith the team’s Swiss Army Knife after Friday’s 116-103 Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 6 home win vs. the New York Knicks (8 points/6 rebounds/4 assists/4-8 FG).
*Series tied 3-3*
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Dillon Brooks: Cam had a killer instinct since day one; it took Amen a little while to get going
Houston Rockets veteran Dillon Brooks said he was proud of the rookie seasons that Cam Whitmore & Amen Thompson had during 2023-24.
Stats: Whitmore- 12.3 PPG/3.8 RPG/45.4% FG/35.9% 3-PT/47 games played
Thompson- 9.5 PPG/6.6 RPG/2.6 APG/1.3 SPG/53.6...
Matas Buzelis: My defense is definitely underappreciated
19-year-old forward Matas Buzelis thinks that he can be a high level defender in the NBA (averaged 2.1 BPG with the G League Ignite during 2023-24).
(via Cyro Asseo):
Reporter: “Is there a part of your game that you feel like might be underappreciated?...