April 2013 Basketball Wiretap

Ian Clark Scores 33 To Lead Warriors To 91-77 Win Over Suns In Summer League Title Game

Jul 23, 2013 12:37 AM

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 91-77 to win the 2013 Vegas Summer League Championship.

Ian Clark had 33 points on 12-foe-19 shooting from the field and 7-for-10 on three-point attempts to lead the Warriors. Kent Bazemore had 18 points, four rebounds and five assists, while Draymond Green had 12 points and eight rebounds.

Marcus Morris had 17 points and si rebounds for the Suns, while Archie Goodwin scored 18.

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Valanciunas Emphasizes Team Development As Takeaway From Summer League

Jul 22, 2013 1:29 PM

Jonas Valanciunas had a very strong performance over his four Summer League games, averaging 20 points and 9.3 rebounds.

Valanciunas and the Toronto Raptors decided to end his run after suffering a sprained finger.

"It's not about me, it's about team," Valanciunas said. "Our team, playing together, learning how to play together. It was Quincy [Acy], it was Terence [Ross], it was Dwight [Buycks]. We had a chance together as a team to prepare for the season. I think it was a great time."

Valanciunas spent 10 days in Las Vegas working with new assistant coaches Bill Bayno and Nick Nurse.

"He can take us to the next level, without a doubt," DeMar DeRozan said Saturday. "The league, when you have a dominant big, like he could potentially be, it will show you what good teams really are. With myself on the team, and we have Rudy (Gay), and we have a point guard like Kyle (Lowry), if we have a center like Jonas stepping up at a young age, that could do a lot for us, man."

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Kendall Marshall Working To Play Critical Role In Suns' Rotation

Jul 22, 2013 12:01 PM

LAS VEGAS – Through all the backcourt additions that the Phoenix Suns made this offseason, Kendall Marshall stayed in the gym, pinpointing two areas for improvement. In the midst of speculation about his future, Marshall has envisioned himself growing in the backcourt with Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe, Shannon Brown and Malcolm Lee, remaining confident he fits into the Suns’ future.

“I’m excited about the team,” Marshall told RealGM. “I know we’re going to play fast next year, and I’m looking forward to that. I have to find my place throughout preseason and throughout training camp to showcase that I can contribute.”

Marshall shot just 37.1 percent from the field in his rookie season, lacking the arc and stability to have faith in his jumper in a given game. Nevertheless, he’s spent the offseason putting up “lots of shots” in Phoenix and summer league, as well as an elevated plan to get stronger.

“The two things that I’ve been really been working on is my body and my jump shot, doing a lot of it,” Marshall said. “I can see some improvements, but I got to continue to make strides if I want to be a contributor on a team.”

For Marshall, being part of trade speculation hasn’t brought frustration, and the 21-year-old isn’t worrying about whether he could be dealt.

“That’s out of my control. All I can control is how hard I work and what I do when I’m on the court,” Marshall told RealGM. “That’s all I’m worried about. Only thing I’m worried about is playing.” 

The Suns know assisting has always been easeful in Marshall’s game, but now both sides understand the importance of developing a respectable scoring game – built around a reliable jump shot. Marshall has discussed with the new coaching staff how an ability to hit shots can improve the team’s offense.

“I just want to continue to get better, continue to play consistently and be a threat offensively,” Marshall said. “I already know passing is a thing that comes easy. If I can score a little bit more, that will help open things up for my team.”

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Draymond Green Leads Warriors To 75-67 Win Over Bobcats

Jul 21, 2013 11:07 PM

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 75-67 in Summer League play on Sunday.

Draymond Green had 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Warriors. Kent Bazemore had 13 points on 4-for-12 shooting.

Brandon Riche had 13 points and five rebounds for the Bobcats.

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Tucker Leads Suns To 91-89 Win Over Heat

Jul 21, 2013 9:51 PM

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Miami Heat by a final score of 91-89 in Summer League play on Sunday. The Suns are an undefeated 6-0.

P.J. Tucker had 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting with four rebounds. Marcus Morris added 17 points for the Suns.

James Ennis led the Heat with 25 points and nine rebounds. James Nunnally had 24 points in just under 27 minutes of play.

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Bazemore Scores 26 In Warriors' 83-77 Win Over Lakers

Jul 21, 2013 12:57 PM

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 83-77 in Summer League play on Saturday.

Kent Bazemore had 26 points on 9-for-20 shooting. Cameron Jones had 18 points, while Draymond Green had 12 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.

Lester Hudson had 18 points, four rebounds and four steals. Robert Sacre had six points and 10 rebounds.

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Abdul Gaddy Leads Bobcats To Win Over D-League Select

Jul 21, 2013 1:10 PM

The Charlotte Bobcats defeated the D-League Select by a final score of 85-75 in Summer League play on Saturday.

Abdul Gaddy had 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting.

Darnell Jackson had 12 points and nine rebounds, while Kyle Weaver had 10 points in 15 minutes.

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Marcus Morris With 23 Points In Suns' 103-98 Win Over Raptors

Jul 21, 2013 12:40 PM

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 103-98 in Summer League play on Saturday.

Marcus Morris had 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting and six rebounds to lead the Suns.

Quincy Acy had 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Dwight Buycks had 28 points.

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Varnado Leads Heat To 82-76 Win Over Cavaliers

Jul 21, 2013 12:35 PM

The Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers by a final score of 82-76 in Summer League play on Saturday.

Jarvis Varnado led the Heat with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Damion James had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Justin Harper had 21 points and five rebounds for the Cavaliers.

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Blazers Lose 66-72 To Wolves Despite 25 From Terrel Harris

Jul 20, 2013 1:41 AM

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by a final score of 72-66 in Summer League play on Friday.

Lorenzo Brown led the Wolves with 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Shabazz Muhammad had six points on 2-for-8 shooting.

Terrel Harris had a game-high 25 points for the Blazers.

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Goudelock Scores 22 In Bulls' 94-87 Win Over Mavericks

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Grizzlies Beat Nuggets 91-84 Behind Matt Howard's 12 And 12

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Spurs Beat Bucks 90-80 Behind Hollis Thompson's 21

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Rice Leads Wizards To 78-77 Win Over Pelicans

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Kings Beat Hawks 93-87 Behind McLemore's 27

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Tyler Leads Knicks To 91-80 Win Over Clippers

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Raptors To Shut Down Jonas Valananciunas For Remainder Of Summer League

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Bazemore Scores 25 In Warriors' 79-76 Win Over Mavericks

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Damion James Leads Heat To 68-62 Win Over Bulls

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Cavaliers Waive Kevin Jones, Chris Quinn

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Wolves Lose To D-League 75-83

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Markieff Morris Leads Suns To 92-84 Win Over Blazers

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Bobcats Beat Grizzlies 92-84 Behind Dyson's 21 Points, 9 Assists

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Buckys Leads Raptors To 95-78 Win Over Nuggets

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Lakers Beat Bucks 72-68 Behind 16 And 8 From Sacre

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Waiters Scores 27 In Cavaliers' 72-66 Win Over Spurs

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Carmichael Leads Mavericks To 95-89 Win Over Clippers

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Heat Beat Knicks 113-66 Behind Leslie's 23 Points

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Robinson Leads Blazers To 70-69 Win Over Hawks

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Muhammad Scores 17 Points In Wolves' 92-54 Win Over Kings

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