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Lakers buyers project valuation could reach $30 billion
The group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger expects the Los Angeles Lakers’ valuation to nearly triple over the next 10 years, according to The Wall Street Journal. Thrive Capital, the investment firm led by Kushner, has been circulating an investor presentation that projects the Lakers reaching a valuation of at least $30 billion […] The post Lakers buyers project valuation could reach $30 billion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pacers sign Keita, Mast, Reeves and Warley
The Indiana Pacers have signed Keba Keita, Rienk Mast, Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Jalen Warley to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to Tony East. All four players were part of Indiana’s 2026 Summer League team and will now have an opportunity to compete for a roster or G League spot ahead of the 2026-27 season. Keita […] The post Pacers sign Keita, Mast, Reeves and Warley appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Warriors sign Obi Agbim
The Golden State Warriors have signed Obi Agbim, adding the former Wyoming and Baylor standout to their group ahead of the 2026-27 season, per HoopsHype. Agbim spent the 2025-26 season at Baylor after beginning his college career at Wyoming. He appeared in 33 games for the Bears, averaging 10.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists […] The post Warriors sign Obi Agbim appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mavericks expected to invite Dwight Powell to training camp
Dwight Powell is expected to receive a formal invitation to the Dallas Mavericks’ training camp despite the team already having 15 players on standard NBA contracts, according to Marc Stein. Powell was with the Mavericks this week at Kyrie Irving’s minicamp in Los Angeles as the team prepares for training camp. Kevin Gray Jr. also […] The post Mavericks expected to invite Dwight Powell to training camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Zach LaVine “super excited” for upcoming Kings season
Zach LaVine is looking forward to the upcoming season with the Sacramento Kings after an injury limited him to 39 games last season. “I’m super excited. It’s unfortunate that I had the injury last year, even the season we had, we started off very well. I started off well. But for standards for myself, I […] The post Zach LaVine “super excited” for upcoming Kings season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dirk Nowitzki says he is in Cooper Flagg’s corner
Dirk Nowitzki has developed a relationship with Cooper Flagg and says he remains available to the Dallas Mavericks’ young star whenever he needs advice. Nowitzki, who spent his entire 21-year NBA career with Dallas, said he has stayed in contact with Flagg and occasionally reaches out after watching him play. “We met a few times, […] The post Dirk Nowitzki says he is in Cooper Flagg’s corner appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Real Madrid crowned EuroLeague SuperCup champions in Abu Dhabi
Real Madrid are the EuroLeague SuperCup champions, defeating Olympiacos 93–89 in a thrilling final in Abu Dhabi. The victory was especially significant for Madrid, as Olympiacos were the same team that defeated them in the EuroLeague Final earlier this year. This time, however, Real Madrid turned the tables and came out on top when it […] The post Real Madrid crowned EuroLeague SuperCup champions in Abu Dhabi appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaron Blossomgame after the overtime loss to Real Madrid: “They just made a few more plays than we did”
Dubai Basketball suffered a narrow 98–95 overtime defeat to Real Madrid in the EuroLeague SuperCup semifinal. Despite the loss, Dubai competed throughout the game and put itself in a position to secure the victory, showing plenty of positive signs against one of Europe’s top teams. After the game, Dubai forward Jaron Blossomgame reflected on the […] The post Jaron Blossomgame after the overtime loss to Real Madrid: “They just made a few more plays than we did” appeared first on TalkBasket.ne...
Elie Okobo after the dramatic loss to Real Madrid: “We need to learn from this game”
Dubai Basketball suffered a dramatic 98–95 overtime defeat to Real Madrid in the EuroLeague SuperCup semi-final. Dubai showed great character and effort throughout the game, but ultimately came up short after a hard-fought battle that went beyond regulation. Elie Okobo reflected on the game and stressed the importance of maintaining focus and intensity for the […] The post Elie Okobo after the dramatic loss to Real Madrid: “We need to learn from this game” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot on Real Madrid’s Win: “We Need to Stay True to Our Game”
Following Real Madrid’s 98–95 overtime victory over Dubai Basketball in the EuroLeague Super Cup, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot reflected on his team’s performance, the confidence he has received from his new teammates, and the challenge that awaits against Olympiacos. Luwawu-Cabarrot first spoke about how quickly he has settled into the team and the confidence he has received […] The post Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot on Real Madrid’s Win: “We Need to Stay True to Our Game” appeared first on TalkBasket...
Montrezl Harrell Pushes Back on WNBA Draft Stunts
Asked about Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA stunts, Montrezl Harrell says the tactics undercut their message about protecting women's sports. He also compares the NBL, Puerto Rico's BSN and the NBA. The post Montrezl Harrell Pushes Back on WNBA Draft Stunts appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA prioritizes Las Vegas in expansion process
The NBA is currently prioritizing Las Vegas in its expansion process before turning its attention to Seattle, according to Shams Charania. “The NBA is focused right now on closing on the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team and then moving toward Seattle,” Charania said on NBA Today. Charania cited the increasingly competitive bidding market […] The post NBA prioritizes Las Vegas in expansion process appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic ignored his dating question
Michael Porter Jr. turned to his former Denver Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic for advice about dating a Slavic woman, but apparently did not get much help from the three-time NBA MVP. Porter recalled asking Jokic about the best way to approach a Slavic woman during an appearance on One Night with Steiny. “I just asked […] The post Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic ignored his dating question appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Davion Mitchell says Pat Riley told him to lose weight
Davion Mitchell says Miami Heat president Pat Riley made it clear that improving his conditioning and reducing his body fat must be a priority heading into the 2026-27 season. Mitchell revealed that Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra did not focus on basketball during his end-of-season exit meeting after the Heat’s 2025-26 campaign. Instead, their […] The post Davion Mitchell says Pat Riley told him to lose weight appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
DeMar DeRozan reflects on his lasting connection to Toronto
DeMar DeRozan continues to view Toronto as home despite spending the majority of his NBA career away from the city. “This will always be home for me… This was the foundation of me as a basketball player, as a human being. This was my first home. This was the first everything for me. Nothing will […] The post DeMar DeRozan reflects on his lasting connection to Toronto appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom
The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Donta Hall jokes about becoming a coach: “I don’t think I can do so”
Donta Hall reflected on Olympiacos’ dramatic 92-90 victory over Fenerbahce in the first semifinal of the EuroLeague SuperCup, describing the early-season battle as a game that already felt like a final. “Honestly, it’s the start of the season. Definitely felt like a finals game, of course. Good team, good roster, things over there, but we […] The post Donta Hall jokes about becoming a coach: “I don’t think I can do so” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dimitris Giannakopoulos wants Nikola Jokic at Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos has again made clear that he would like to bring Nikola Jokic to Athens, while also discussing Zeljko Obradovic and revealing that he once considered investing in Partizan. Giannakopoulos explained that his interest in the NBA largely disappeared after Michael Jordan retired, but Jokic eventually gave him a reason to follow […] The post Dimitris Giannakopoulos wants Nikola Jokic at Panathinaikos appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pistons lock Ausar Thompson into a long-term deal
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has secured a major long-term commitment from the franchise following an impressive defensive season. Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension with Detroit, according to sources. The entire deal is fully guaranteed, keeping the former No. 5 overall pick under contract for the foreseeable future. The […] The post Pistons lock Ausar Thompson into a long-term deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pelle Larsson secures $60 million Heat extension
Pelle Larsson has secured his long-term future with the Miami Heat after emerging as an important part of the team’s rotation. The 6-foot-5 guard has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension with Miami, according to his agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports. The agreement includes a mutual option for the […] The post Pelle Larsson secures $60 million Heat extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cam Whitmore joins Nuggets
Cam Whitmore has found a new NBA opportunity, agreeing to a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to HoopsHype. The free agent forward heads to Denver after spending his first three NBA seasons with the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards. Whitmore has provided scoring production in limited playing time throughout his young career. He […] The post Cam Whitmore joins Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Peyton Watson: I’ll be the perfect person to bridge the gap here
New Cleveland Cavalier Peyton Watson thinks that his versatility can help get the roster over the hump. (via Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show): Mike Lucas: “When the Cavs were selling you on this vision, and when you see yourself with the core four that they’ve already established — Don [Mitchell], James [Harden], Evan [Mobley], and Jarrett […] The post Peyton Watson: I’ll be the perfect person to bridge the gap here appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jose Calderon promoted to Cavaliers assistant GM
The Cleveland Cavaliers have made several changes to their basketball operations department, highlighted by the promotion of Brandon Weems to general manager. Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced that Jon Nichols has also been promoted to associate general manager, while Brendon Yu and José Calderón will serve as assistant general managers. Dashiell Flynn […] The post Jose Calderon promoted to Cavaliers assistant GM appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Keyonte George lands massive 5-year Jazz extension
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has secured a long-term commitment from the franchise following a breakout season. George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale extension with Utah, according to sources. The contract does not include a player or team option, keeping him under contract with the Jazz for the full length of the […] The post Keyonte George lands massive 5-year Jazz extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shane Larkin wants early trophy with Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce will enter the new season with a significantly changed roster, and Shane Larkin believes winning the EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup could help the team build confidence immediately. Nine new players arrived during the offseason, although several important members of the previous roster remain. For Larkin, the tournament in Abu Dhabi represents an opportunity for the […] The post Shane Larkin wants early trophy with Fenerbahce appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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