Williams was later asked again about Deandre Ayton, who played just 24 minutes while collecting five fouls.
Monty Williams says he won’t complain about fouls, immediately mentions free-throw discrepancy — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Nuggets veteran Will Barton guarded his intentions like he was locking up an opponents’ best player. Barton, who must decide whether to pick up his $14.6 million player option by July 17, was careful not to tip his hand Sunday while speaking to reporters ahead of his celebrity softball All-Star appearance. 390 more words
Nuggets’ Will Barton on looming free-agent deadline: “Anything is possible” — The Denver Post
The Pelicans fired Stan Van Gundy nearly a month ago.
Report: Pelicans expected to hire Suns assistant Willie Green as head coach — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed to the court just two weeks ago with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, there was no guarantee he’d be back this season.
Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41, Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1 — Daily Tribune
He wants to dominate as well — and has with two 40+ point games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo trying to be mindful of moment, enjoy Finals experience — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
“I try to be authentic.”
Suns’ Monty Williams keeps pushing all the right buttons — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
“I’m just here so I won’t get fined.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo jokingly channels inner Marshawn Lynch at press conference — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
It wouldn’t be an NBA offseason without some social media shenanigans.
Grading the Week: Did Nuggets’ Jamal Murray just swipe right on the L.A. Lakers? — The Denver Post
MILWAUKEE (AP) — For the second time this postseason, the Milwaukee Bucks have staggered home with a 2-0 deficit and key players not shooting straight.
Been there before: Bucks, down 2-0, look for life at home — The Morning Sun
Payton Pritchard didn’t get to play in the NBA Summer League before his rookie year, since it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His teammate Grant Williams said in January he didn’t think the extra development camp was necessary for the Oregon product, who was picked by Boston at No. 26 overall in last […]
Report: Celtics’ Payton Pritchard Will Play In NBA Summer League — NESN.com
Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma definitely doesn’t lack for confidence.
Asked about averaging 25 PPG and becoming an All-Star, Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma: ‘I definitely can’ — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
It remains to be seen whether the Clippers will aim to run it back next season with the same cast on the court. On the sideline, well, they’re already guaranteed to have a different look. Assistant coach Kenny Atkinson is close to agreeing to terms with the Golden State Warriors to serve as one of…
Report: Warriors to add Clippers assistant Kenny Atkinson to their coaching staff — Pasadena Star News
The view from left field 