Kevin Ollie on Noah Clowney: “He’s going to be an outstanding basketball player”
Brooklyn Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie was beyond impressed by rookie Noah Clowney’s rim protection without fouling during Wednesday’s 106-102 home win vs. the Toronto Raptors (10 points/7 rebounds/1 assist/1 steal/7 blocks/zero fouls...
Jimmy Butler: I know how much money Nikola Jovic will make in this league
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler spoke very highly of Nikola Jovic’s big night/winning mindset after Tuesday’s 117-111 double overtime road victory vs. the Atlanta Hawks (23 points/8 rebounds/1 assist/8-12 FG/5-8 3-PT/2-2 FT).
(via Miami Heat):
“I don’t kn...
Torrey Craig explains failed self alley-oop vs. Knicks: I wanted to create some excitement
Chicago Bulls veteran Torrey Craig broke down his bizarre failed self alley-oop while trailing by nine points in the second quarter following last night’s 128-117 home loss vs. the New York Knicks (Andre Drummond jumped for the ball at the same time as...
Tyrese Maxey: It doesn’t matter who we play during the postseason
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey says that the group isn’t concerned about the standings/who they play in the postseason.
(via NBC Sports Philadelphia):
“We can’t really look at the standings and worry about where we are in the standings. For us, w...
Jalen Suggs on Jamahl Mosley: “He is Coach of the Year”
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs called head coach Jamahl Mosley the 2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year following Sunday’s 113-98 home win vs. the Chicago Bulls.
(via Orlando Magic):
Reporter: “Jamahl took responsibility last game for not preparing you guys ...
JB Bickerstaff: Donovan Mitchell wants more from himself, and he’s working his way to try to get there
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff discussed Donovan Mitchell’s recent struggles since returning from a left knee injury and nasal fracture after Saturday’s 116-97 road loss vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (10 points/5 rebounds/7 assists/3 ...
Rick Carlisle: Tyrese Haliburton has a lot of the same qualities as Mark Jackson
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle compared the point guard play of Tyrese Haliburton to Mark Jackson after last night’s 126-112 home win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder (Haliburton broke Jackson’s single-season franchise assist record during the ga...
Jim Larranaga: Not being fully healthy/inexperienced bench play hurt us during 2023-24
The U Miami Hurricanes were ranked as high as #8 in the AP Poll early on, and started off the season 5-0 led by Norchad Omier, Matthew Cleveland, Nijel Pack, Wooga Poplar, Bensley Joseph, and Kyshawn George.
However, ever since getting blown out ...
Corey Kispert: Losses pile up quickly when you give into excuses
Washington Wizards sharpshooter Corey Kispert spoke about fighting fatigue/scheduling/injuries as a group after last night’s 96-87 home loss vs. the Detroit Pistons.
(via Washington Wizards):
Ava Wallace: “I understand you guys would never use this exc...
Paolo Banchero: “I don’t like how I’m playing right now”
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero discussed his current inefficient stretch following Friday’s 100-97 home loss (23 points/8 rebounds/2 assists/2 steals/7 turnovers/8-18 FG/1-6 3-PT/6-7 FT/-3 +/-).
*averaging 20.0 PPG/7.7 RPG/4.0 APG/5.0 TOV/39.6% FG/1...