Paul Terrazzano Jr.

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Payton Pritchard: Being a deep three-point shooter creates openness on the court

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard recently explained how having deep range as a three-point shooter makes offense easier (43.2% 3-PT). (via CLNS Media): “It allows me...

Bam Adebayo: Dru Smith fits the mold for us

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo likes what he’s seen from two-way guard Dru Smith as of late (averaging 8.0 PPG/3.6 RPG/2.2 APG/1.2 SPG/48.3% FG/53.3%...

Mike Conley Jr: “We have to restart it up and create our own identity”

Here’s Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley Jr. on how the roster can help find an identity for 2024-25. (via Minnesota Timberwolves): “Really it’s just can’t...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I want to come out the West and I want to win an NBA championship”

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander thought Tuesday’s 118-104 NBA Cup quarter-final home win vs. the Dallas Mavericks was a good challenge to see...

Damian Lillard: “If Bobby is anything, he’s a believer in himself”

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has seen a high level of confidence from Bobby Portis every day, no matter if he's struggling or not...

Tyrese Haliburton: I think there’s more full-court denial on me than I’ve ever seen

Here’s Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton on how teams are defending him differently this season.  (via Indiana Pacers): “I think there’s more full-court denial than I’ve...

Chris Paul: “It’s been different points in my career where I’m sure I’ve been written off”

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul showed appreciation for Hall of Famer John Stockton barely missing any games/thanked his support system following becoming...

Tom Thibodeau on balance between intensity and keeping players happy: “I give them hugs every day”

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau had a funny response when asked how he keeps his players happy while being so intense following...

Michael Malone: You can’t do what Nikola Jokic does if you’re not in shape

Here's Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone on if he’s surprised Nikola Jokic continues to put up amazing performances after Sunday’s 141-111 road win...

Willie Green on Yves Missi: “He gives you everything he has”

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green has been super impressed with the growth of rookie center Yves Missi (averaging 9.3 PPG/8.2 RPG/1.2 APG/1.3...

Obi Toppin: I’m definitely gonna lock into rebounding the ball

Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin has been focused on getting more rebounds individually/as a team to help win games (averaging 6.2 RPG over...

Steph Curry: For us to be good, Warriors need the best version of Jonathan Kuminga

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry emphasized the need for Jonathan Kuminga to step up with Draymond Green now in a bench role following...

Chris Finch: We’re starting to find a rhythm

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch feels really good about the group’s all-around play during the last two games (109-80 home win vs. the...

Desmond Bane: We’ve got a lot of dudes that are dogs/hungry

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane credited the team’s depth after Thursday's 115-110 home win vs. the Sacramento Kings (bench scored 60 points). (via Memphis...

Tom Thibodeau: “The unselfishness has been terrific”

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau wants the group to keep playing unselfish basketball on offense (4-game winning streak). (via SNY): “They’ve made a conscious...

Damian Lillard says not being known as a good defender is ‘more of a narrative than actual truth’

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard explained why his defense has been more impactful than people think following Wednesday's 119-104 home loss vs. the Atlanta...

Marvin Bagley III: “I’ve always had the confidence to shoot”

Here’s Washington Wizards power forward Marvin Bagley III on working towards becoming a better three-point shooter after last night’s 137-101 home loss vs. the...

Kristaps Porzingis: Jaylen Brown’s physicality/motor is like an animal

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis spoke highly about Jaylen Brown as a playmaker following Wednesday's 130-120 home win vs. the Detroit Pistons (28...

Rick Carlisle on Johnny Furphy: “We thought he was in the top 14 in the draft”

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle praised the toughness/versatility of rookie Johnny Furphy after last night’s 99-90 road loss vs. the Brooklyn Nets (12...

Erik Spoelstra: Tyler Herro is one of the best shooters on the planet

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra broke down what he likes about Tyler Herro’s shot profile this season following Wednesday's 134-93 home win vs....

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