Noah Penda: “Being in professional teams, I know what it takes to be on the court as a rookie”
Orlando Magic rookie Noah Penda recently spoke about his attributes as a player/improvement areas heading into year one (acquired in draft day trade with...
Asa Newell: “I want to be the MVP of the Summer League”
Here’s Atlanta Hawks rookie Asa Newell on his goals and expectations for the NBA 2K26 Summer League (acquired in draft day trade with the...
Onsi Saleh: Hawks aren’t about just being a 5 or 6 seed
Atlanta Hawks GM Onsi Saleh recently discussed the outlook of the team going forward. (via Atlanta Hawks): “I think we’re on the right path. It takes...
Marc Eversley: We’re super intrigued by how Noa Essengue gets to the free throw line/plays downhill
Here’s Chicago Bulls GM Marc Eversley on the kind of player he sees in 2025 #12 pick Noa Essengue (doesn’t turn 19 until December...
Nico Harrison: Drafting Cooper Flagg will help heal my relationship with our fans
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison thinks that 2025 #1 pick Cooper Flagg is a very positive addition for the fan base/team. (via Dallas Mavericks): Newy Scruggs:...
Walter Clayton Jr: “I think once we mesh well, we’ll be able to put some wins in that column”
Here’s Utah Jazz rookie Walter Clayton Jr. on dealing with not winning games in the NBA at the rate he did during college (acquired...
Thomas Sorber: I take defense very seriously
Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 #15 pick Thomas Sorber recently talked about defending at a high level/learning from the roster with team reporter Nick Gallo...
Brad Stevens on Hugo Gonzalez: “He’s got all the intangibles of a winning basketball player”
Here’s Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens on why the organization selected Hugo Gonzalez 28th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft (turned...
Austin Ainge: “Ace is extremely talented”
Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge loves what 2025 #5 pick Ace Bailey can bring to the team with his skillset/joyfulness. (averaged...
Tre Johnson: Wizards want to rebuild kinda like Thunder did
Here’s Washington Wizards 2025 #6 pick Tre Johnson on what he learned about the organization during pre-draft (averaged 19.9 PPG/3.1 RPG/2.7 APG/0.9 SPG/42.7% FG/39.7%...
Kasparas Jakucionis: Every time I moved somewhere else, I grew as a person/player
Miami Heat 2025 #20 pick Kasparas Jakucionis thinks that his global basketball experience has helped him grow both on and off the court. (via Miami...
Stephen A. Smith: Jeremiah Fears will be the next Kyrie if he develops a consistent jumper
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is a huge fan of New Orleans Pelicans 2025 #7 pick Jeremiah Fears (averaged 17.1 PPG/4.1 RPG/4.1 APG/1.6 SPG in...
Nolan Traore: “I’ll bring a lot of pace to the game, a lot of IQ”
Here’s new Brooklyn Nets point guard Nolan Traore on how he can make an impact offensively (19th overall selection in 2025 NBA Draft). (via Brooklyn...
Joe Cronin: I wouldn’t put a ceiling on Yang Hansen
Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin believes that rookie center Yang Hansen has unlimited potential (drafted 16th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies and traded...
Cedric Coward: I think I can fit the mold Desmond Bane had here
New Memphis Grizzly Cedric Coward sees himself fitting in just fine with the team (drafted 11th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers and traded...
Carter Bryant on Spurs: This roster could definitely be one of those dynasties
San Antonio Spurs 2025 #14 pick Carter Bryant thinks very highly of the roster he’s set to join. (via San Antonio Spurs): “I think the biggest...
Egor Demin: The game of basketball is a creative place where it’s like art for me
Here’s 2025 Brooklyn Nets #8 pick Egor Demin talking to the media last night about his passing/shooting ability. (via ZH Highlights): Brian Lewis: “You've been described...
Pelicans make similar draft night moves to 2022-23 Pistons
What jumped out right away to me from Wednesday's first round was New Orleans Pelicans senior VP of basketball operations Troy Weaver’s past moves...
2025 NBA Draft Player Rankings
My 2025 NBA Draft player rankings 1-30. Cooper Flagg- Duke Dylan Harper- Rutgers Ace Bailey- Rutgers VJ Edgecombe- Baylor Tre Johnson- Texas Jeremiah Fears- Oklahoma Kon Knueppel- Duke Khaman Maluach- Duke Kasparas Jakucionis-...
Isaiah Hartenstein: “You can’t say enough about Mark”
Here’s Oklahoma City Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein on winning the 2025 NBA Finals/head coach Mark Daigneault as a person (defeated the Indiana Pacers...
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