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The Dallas Mavericks had a wildly successful 2021-22 season and outperformed most expectations, reaching the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Golden State Warriors in five games. The Mavs finished the regular season as one of the hottest teams in basketball and with a fourth-place record of 52-30. Their second-round victory over the title-favored […]

The NBA Saturday showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks got off to a rather heated start after Patrick Beverley and George Hill were ejected late in the opening quarter. It all started when Bucks center Serge Ibaka and Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince fought for a rebound with two minutes remaining in the first […]

Towards the tail end of the Phoenix Suns’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, there was some extra curricular action in a game with the final result well in hand. With less than 10 seconds left in a game separated by three scores, TWolves forward Taurean Prince shoved Chris Paul for a foul that seemed to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will have to wait to capitalize on momentum forged from the best shooting game of his young career. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 draft has entered the league’s COVID protocols and will miss tonight’s nationally-televised matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, his team announced on Friday morning. […]

Kamaru Usman’s fan base will only continue to grow as he dominates the UFC Welterweight division. In fact, Usman’s greatness has even earned him the adulation of some of the best basketball players in the world–like Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo–after his brilliant display in UFC 261. Several NBA players were glued to their screens […]

When people think of Baylor’s athletic programs, the football team is the first thing that comes to mind, and understandably so. One of the most electrifying, college quarterbacks of all time, Robert Griffin III came from there and so did arguably, the best cornerback in the NFL today in Xavien Howard. The school has and […]

Brooklyn Nets fourth-year small forward Taurean Prince tested positive for COVID-19, it was revealed early Tuesday evening, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince has tested positive for the coronavirus and will sit out the NBA’s restart in Orlando, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 7, 2020 Prince, 26, joins […]

Trade season in the NBA is heating up, and it’s only expected to get hotter as the Feb. 6 deadline gets closer. The Houston Rockets are among teams looking to make changes, and one player they have reportedly made available is starting center Clint Capela. The Rockets are reportedly aggressively shopping the 25-year-old big man. […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson shared updates on DeAndre Jordan and Taurean Prince’s injuries. According to Atkinson, Jordan will get his finger looked at on Thursday, noting that he’s unsure if the big man will miss some games. Prince’s injury, meanwhile, isn’t that serious. In the event that Jordan needs to sit out, Atkinson […]

Behind 23 points from Taurean Prince, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, a game which meant a lot to Prince. The Hawks traded Prince to the Nets in the offseason, so the swingman was “100 percent motivated” to defeat his old team. “I was 100 percent motivated, especially being the team that […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince signed a contract extension with the Atlantic Division club this week, inking a two-year, $29 million deal. Now, Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson is reacting to the contract news, calling the “early call” on the 25-year-old a “commitment” on Brooklyn’s part. “That’s an early call. On his part too, right? […]

Just before the Oct. 21 extension deadline, the Brooklyn Nets announced that they have reached a two-year, $29 million extension deal with Taurean Prince. The extension will kick in beginning in the 2020-21 season. Prince responded to the news on Twitter with a statement talking about making a “sacrifice” for the betterment of his new […]

Small forward Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $29 million extension with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Nets acquired Prince from the Atlanta Hawks on July 6. Brooklyn Nets F Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $29M contract extension, CAA Sports' Steve Heumann tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October […]

The Brooklyn Nets face a tough decision with newcomer Taurean Prince, who was traded from the Atlanta Hawks in the summer for marksman Allen Crabbe. A 6-foot-7 small forward, Prince impressed with his scoring and constant hustle in early summer pickup games, and he has impressed even more during the preseason, likely even earning a […]

The NBA slapped Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler with a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The Nets will now lean on newly-acquired forward Taurean Prince to fill in the void left by the veteran forward. Per Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News, Prince said he’s ready to play […]

For Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks, fans should keep their eyes peeled at Taurean Prince in the 2019-20 season. Per NBA reporter Billy Reinhardt, Marks echoed Spencer Dinwiddie’s claims that Prince will be one of those players who’ll take a massive leap in their career in the upcoming season. Dinwiddie said earlier that Prince […]

Point guard Spencer Dinwiddie says Brooklyn Nets fans shouldn’t sleep on the addition of small forward Taurean Prince. The Nets acquired Prince from the Atlanta Hawks on July 6. Everyone in Brooklyn is talking about the additions of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan — and rightfully so. However, Dinwiddie says Prince is going […]

De’Andre Hunter wanted to be drafted by the Atlanta Hawks after the team traded Taurean Prince to the Brooklyn Nets on June 6. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Hunter told his brother Aaron Hunter and skills trainer Sean Colson that the Hawks were a franchise he could see himself flourishing in. Hunter’s agents, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been linked to Carmelo Anthony over the past month. Ever since he participated in informal workouts with Nets players in Los Angeles several weeks ago, it has been speculated that he could join the team anytime soon, especially since Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have reportedly been pushing the front office […]

Following an injury-marred campaign in which he was only able to suit up for a grand total of 55 regular-season contests, new Brooklyn Nets recruit Taruean Prince is entering the upcoming season with a renewed passion for the game. After being traded by the Atlanta Hawks this offseason to the Brooklyn Nets, the 25-year-old admits […]

As the Atlanta Hawks rebuilt their roster this offseason, the team traded forward Taurean Prince to the Brooklyn Nets, ending the forward’s three-year stay in the ATL. Budding star and current face of the franchise Trae Young spoke on Prince’s skillset, and why he enjoyed sharing the floor with the Baylor product: “He can bring […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince has nothing but good words for his new superstar teammate Kyrie Irving. Prince was asked to give his thoughts on Irving, who was one of the two huge acquisitions of the Nets this offseason. The veteran forward said that he believes that Irving is a great thinker and is very […]

The Brooklyn Nets may not be considered favorites to win an NBA title until Kevin Durant returns from his Achilles injury, but Taurean Prince is not waiting around for Durant in his quest to help the Nets win a title. Prince spoke to reporters on Sunday about having a sense of urgency and setting lofty […]

The Brooklyn Nets reportedly ‘liked Taurean Prince a lot,’ which is the reason why traded for him from the Atlanta Hawks while also clearing cap space in the process. Speaking on The Russillo Show, ESPN Insider Bobby Marks said that Prince really fits well into Kenny Atkinson’s system. “They like Taurean Prince a lot. They […]

Now Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince sent his farewell message to the Atlanta Hawks — the team where he spent his first three years as a pro. Prince took it to Instagram to thank the city of Atlanta for embracing him since day one. He also gave a heartfelt shout-out to the organization’s owners. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByeDJWznJpY/ […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Allen Crabbe to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in salary cap-clearing move. Brooklyn sent Crabbe, along with the 17th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and a lottery-protected 2020 first-round pick, to the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Nets acquired Taurean Prince and a 2021 second-round pick. The deal caught some […]

The Brooklyn Nets got a quick start on their offseason on Thursday night, acquiring wing Taurean Prince in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Nets sent fellow wing Allen Crabbe and a couple of first-round picks back to the Hawks. Of course, while Prince is a decent player, the biggest part of […]

While Thursday is an off day for the NBA Finals, with the Raptors defeating the Warriors on Wednesday night, the internet is still abuzz with a plethora of stories around the league. Perhaps the most important news to come to fruition on early Thursday evening was from ESPN reported Adrian Wojnarowski, who reported that the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly trading small forward Allen Crabbe, the No. 17 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and a protected first-round pick in 2020 to the Atlanta Hawks for swingman Taurean Prince and a 2021 second-round pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Nets are clearing $18 million in additional salary cap […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

The Atlanta Hawks will definitely be short-handed against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. How many absences coach Lloyd Pierce will ultimately have to deal with, though, still remains to be seen. On Saturday, the Hawks announced that starting center Dewayne Dedmon has been ruled out against the Bucks, while starting small forward Taurean Prince […]

Taurean Prince has found himself in a very interesting position: he’s now an in-demand player just ahead of the NBA trade deadline. According to The Ringer, Prince has garnered interest from the Thunder, 76ers, and the Blazers. It was reported on the outlet, last month, that Prince would be available before the NBA trade deadline, […]

Though the NBA’s trade deadline is just over 24 hours away (Feb. 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET), the Oklahoma City Thunder are still searching for ways to bolster their roster. There are several players available, but OKC seems to have their eyes on two players in particular: Cavs shooting guard Alec Burks and Hawks swingman […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline drawing near (February 7th), several teams around the league are searching for ways to improve their rosters. One such team is the Atlanta Hawks, who are said to be interested in dealing Kent Bazemore, Dewayne Dedmon, and Taurean Prince, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic According […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince will return against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, but the youngster will be on a 12-minute restriction, according to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Prince missed the last 18 games with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has appeared in 21 games this season, averaging 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and […]

Taurean Prince, who suffered an ankle injury during the Atlanta Hawks against the Golden State Warriors last December, is making significant progress with his recovery and is expected to suit up for the Hawks anytime soon according to Atlanta Journal’s Chris Vivlamore. Taurean Prince getting close to return. He has been upgraded to questionable for […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be without Taurean Prince for at least three weeks after the swingman was diagnosed with a myriad of health issues. According to Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site, an MRI on Taurean Prince revealed various problems on his left ankle. “Hawks say Taurean Prince’s MRI revealed a ligament sprain, bone […]

The Atlanta Hawks have picked up options on the team’s young core of John Collins, Taurean Prince, and DeAndre Bembry. RealGM’s Keith Smith tweeted out this development from the Hawks camp. “The Atlanta Hawks have picked up 2019-20 team options for DeAndre Bembry, John Collins and Taurean Prince. These are 4th year options for Bembry […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns are two of the bottomest of the bottom-feeders in the NBA. But don’t tell them that. Late in the game between the two teams on Sunday, things got a little chippy after the Hawks got called for goaltending. There was pushing and shoving, then more pushing and more shoving. […]