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Turkiye has announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup European qualifiers, with Ergin Ataman preparing a deep and talent-filled squad for the next international window. The Turkish national team will feature a mix of EuroLeague players, young prospects, and NBA talent as they continue their strong run in Group C. The biggest names on the roster are NBA players Alperen Sengun and Adem Bona. Ataman's squad also includes several experienced EuroLeague and national team regulars.

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Kaysuane has put together two murals during the Knicks’ spectacular run through the playoffs. The latest is located in New York Midtown, between 30th Street and 31st Street and 8th Avenue, depicting Jalen Brunson as the “King of the East,” with NBA guards Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and James Harden bowing to the throne. Next to the image is a Larry O’Brien championship trophy with the Knicks logo drawn over it. A Game 3 loss in the NBA Finals hasn’t taken the spirit from Kaysuane or the New York City basketball fans. Wednesday night is expected to be electric in and around Madison Square Garden, as the Knicks look to return to their winning ways against a San Antonio Spurs team that silenced the crowd on Monday.

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Austin Krell: Bob Myers was asked if the Sixers will make 3p shooting and rebounding points of emphasis this summer. "For sure." Myers went on to mention that defensive rebounding, specifically, was an area of concern.

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Austin Krell: Notable that Bob Myers explicitly mentioned the non-taxpayer mid-level exception as a tool at Sixers' disposal this summer. That, of course, is the bigger of the 2 MLE options and usually goes hand-in-hand with the bi-annual exception. Suggests Sixers will spend relatively significant money.

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Austin Krell: "The goal is to get Joel on the floor as much as we can. That's for us obviously to help find out and to accomplish. We all know when he's on the floor, he's the best big, in my eyes. He's one of the guys who, when healthy, everybody wants." - Jameer Nelson on Joel Embiid

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Derek Bodner: Jameer Nelson: "In the past I've had opportunities to talk to other teams. I want to be part of the solution here."

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Derek Bodner: Jameer Nelson: "To do it for the home team gives me goosebumps." "Growing up in Chester and understanding what this team means to the city, I can help everyone in the building understand that."

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Kyle Neubeck: Bob Myers: “we’ve got to find an identity, we just don’t have one”

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Derek Bodner‬: Mike Gansey: "It's not a championship caliber team right now, but we're gonna work on that....We're gonna do everything we can to bring players in that can fit, and help."

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‪Gina Mizell‬: Mike Gansey on his roster-building philosophy: "I want fountains, not drains" as far as character/makeup of guys around the core of Embiid-Maxey-George-Edgecombe.

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‪Paul Hudrick‬: Mike Gansey said he’s had a lot of good conversations with Joel Embiid. Said Embiid is part of the group going forward and they have to make sure they keep their guys on the court.

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VJ Edgecombe: I've played many different roles this year. I've been the first option, the second option, the third option, the fourth option. I've played so many different roles, but it helps. It all played into my favor because of, like I said, who my teammates are.

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Who is your GOAT and why? VJ Edgecombe: You have the longevity of LeBron's career, and that's why I say he's my GOAT, just because of his longevity, you know, sustaining, staying there at a high level throughout the whole time. Yeah, that's why. That's why he's my GOAT.

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Is Victor Wembanyama even more ridiculous in person? VJ Edgecombe: Yeah, he's insane. Obviously, there's never been anyone around that's obviously as skilled as him at that height, so, yeah. I've seen him in person. I just think when you see somebody like that like in the court, what is this? Yeah, man. He's not real. I don't think he's real. [Laughs]

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