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Jaden McDaniels Doesn’t Want to “Talk”, Ready to Compete vs. Spurs After Game 6 Heroics

McDaniels is done talking after beating the Nuggets 4-2 and advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals. "Ain't no reason to talk no more, just come and compete, get ready for next round," McDaniels said. Having dropped 32 points in 45 minutes vs. Nuggets and played lockdown defense, McDaniels is ready for the Spurs and wants to keep competing.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Knicks’ 51-Point Closeout Turns Hawks Series Into a Statement

The Knicks closed Atlanta 140-89, winning the series 4-2 after a blowout Alan Hahn joked felt like “five and a quarter” games. He said New York’s plus-105 differential showed dominance despite two one-point losses. Brian Windhorst highlighted the wing duo’s 53 points on 21-of-26 shooting, calling them critical against a potential matchup vs Boston in round two.

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Minnesota Will Open Spurs Series Without Anthony Edwards

Edwards will miss the start of Minnesota’s second-round series against San Antonio, Shams Charania reported, with Donte DiVincenzo also not returning. The knee issue is a “multi-week, minimum two-week injury,” leaving the Wolves hoping Edwards can return later in the series. Shams noted Minnesota calls him “the Wolverine” because of his pain threshold.

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Jamahl Mosley Compares Jalen Suggs' Physicality to Having Superpowers

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Jamahl Mosley Compares Jalen Suggs' Physicality to Having Superpowers

"You'll never hold him back from who he's always going to be as a basketball player," Mosley said when asked about Suggs' football-style physicality despite his injury history. "That's like asking someone with superpowers not to use them, and I think that takes away from the team if he's not being his full authentic self."

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Houston’s ‘Bad Vibes’ Talks Included Kevin Durant Burner Drama

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Houston’s ‘Bad Vibes’ Talks Included Kevin Durant Burner Drama

The Rockets are reportedly sensitive to the “bad vibes” narrative around the team, according to Tim MacMahon on Hoop Collective. The team also discussed Durant’s burner-account situation and agreed to move past it. With Houston still fighting through the playoffs, they decided to keep the off-court noise behind the pressure of keeping its season alive.

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Nuggets Could Trade Jamal Murray If Nikola Jokic Signs Extension

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Nuggets Could Trade Jamal Murray If Nikola Jokic Signs Extension

If Jokic signs his extension this summer, the Nuggets could have internal discussions about trading Murray, per Quick and Amick. The 29-year-old had the best regular season of his career but is owed $161 million over three years. "There is always robust market for elite scorers and playmakers," they wrote, noting every team in the league would be watching.

By Adit Pujari

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