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Suns sign David Stockton to training camp deal
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard David Stockton to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Stockton returns to the NBA environment after spending much of his career playing in the G League and overseas. The 35-year-old guard has built an extensive professional résumé since finishing his college career at Gonzaga in 2014. Stockton spent […] The post Suns sign David Stockton to training camp deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jayson Tatum opens up on Achilles injury recovery
Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery from an Achilles injury, describing the mental challenge of returning to basketball and the importance of regaining confidence during the rehabilitation process. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum discussed the medication he used during the early stages of his recovery and how it helped him navigate one […] The post Jayson Tatum opens up on Achilles injury recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Latest on Steph Curry’s Warriors extension
Steph Curry’s next contract with the Golden State Warriors remains undecided, but both sides appear to have a clear understanding of the options available. Anthony Slater reported on NBA Today that the Warriors have presented Curry with multiple paths rather than negotiating over a specific dollar amount. Slater said Golden State’s decision-makers made it clear […] The post Latest on Steph Curry’s Warriors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Steph Curry reflects on leaving Under Armour for Li-Ning
Steph Curry says his decision to leave Under Armour after more than a decade was driven by his long-term vision for Curry Brand and the opportunities he believes are possible with Li-Ning. Curry discussed the end of his partnership with Under Armour while reflecting on the next stage of his business career, describing the 13-year […] The post Steph Curry reflects on leaving Under Armour for Li-Ning appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions
Gilbert Arenas does not expect the New York Knicks to win a second consecutive championship, pointing to the way NBA teams adjust after losing to a champion and the changes made around the league. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas argued that New York’s decision to largely maintain its championship core could make it harder for […] The post Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jayson Tatum says he has “nothing but respect” for Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum reflected on his nine-year relationship with Jaylen Brown after the Boston Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, emphasizing the success the two forwards shared rather than the circumstances of their separation. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum was asked about the biggest misconception surrounding his relationship with Brown. “There’s […] The post Jayson Tatum says he has “nothing but respect” for Jaylen Brown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Payton Watson speaks on joining Cavaliers
Peyton Watson emphasized his defensive ambitions, offensive versatility and desire to fit seamlessly into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ established core during his introductory press conference Thursday. The Cavaliers acquired Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a five-team sign-and-trade in August, giving the 24-year-old wing a four-year, $88 million contract. Cleveland general manager Koby Altman believes Watson’s […] The post Payton Watson speaks on joining Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket...
Royce White fires back at Montrezl Harrell over WNBA comments
Royce White has responded sharply to Montrezl Harrell after the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year criticized White and Enes Kanter Freedom’s campaign against the WNBA’s eligibility rules. Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported Thursday that White responded by text after Harrell described the former NBA players’ actions as “corny and lame” during an interview […] The post Royce White fires back at Montrezl Harrell over WNBA comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers sign Anton Watson
The Los Angeles Lakers have added another player to their training camp roster, signing forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract. Watson is already familiar with the organization after spending last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward averaged 11 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 […] The post Lakers sign Anton Watson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Filip Petrušev: “You Get Better by Playing Against the Best”
Filip Petrušev spoke ahead of the EuroLeague SuperCup games about the team’s preparation, the process of building a new-look squad, the challenge of facing Real Madrid, and the ambitions for the upcoming season. “I don’t think we could have asked for better preparation than this. We’re playing against some of the best teams in Europe, […] The post Filip Petrušev: “You Get Better by Playing Against the Best” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Steph Curry supports NBA’s punishment of Clippers
Stephen Curry believes the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer was justified following the league’s salary-cap investigation. The Golden State Warriors star said he was not caught off guard by the outcome, pointing to the length of the investigation and Ballmer’s decision to accept the penalties. “I wasn’t surprised,” Curry […] The post Steph Curry supports NBA’s punishment of Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Saddiq Bey lands $55.5 million Pelicans extension
Saddiq Bey has secured his long-term future with the New Orleans Pelicans after a strong return from a serious knee injury. The 27-year-old forward has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million extension that also includes a trade kicker. His new contract is fully guaranteed and will keep him under contract with New Orleans through the […] The post Saddiq Bey lands $55.5 million Pelicans extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nikola Milutinov: “We have a chance to repeat what we did last year”
One of the key Olympiacos players, Nikola Milutinov was talking about past experience in Etihad Arena, but also about changes his team made. “We have some bad memories of this Arena from about two years ago, when we played here at the Final Four, but I’m happy to be here. Hopefully, we can make up […] The post Nikola Milutinov: “We have a chance to repeat what we did last year” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Alberto Abalde: “We are focusing on our style”
Alberto Abalde from Real Madrid share his thoughts about EuroLeague SuperCup tournament that will be held in Abu Dhabi and his team chemistry after the media practice in Etihad Arena. “Well, obviously it’s so early in the season, in the pre-season, so in this kind of tournament for sure there is a lot of uncertainty […] The post Alberto Abalde: “We are focusing on our style” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shaquille O’Neal becomes honorary FBI Special Agent
Shaquille O’Neal has become an honorary FBI Special Agent after graduating from the FBI National Academy’s 299th session. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the news, noting that O’Neal completed the session alongside 265 law enforcement officials from across the United States. “Congratulations to our newest session of FBI National Academy graduates session 299 – represented […] The post Shaquille O’Neal becomes honorary FBI Special Agent appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
EuroLeague awaits formal NBA partnership proposal
EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno says the league has yet to receive a formal proposal from the NBA despite continued discussions about the future of professional basketball in Europe. NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed this week that communication between the two organizations remains active. However, Bueno stressed that EuroLeague has not been presented with specific terms […] The post EuroLeague awaits formal NBA partnership proposal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Luol Deng details frustration over Lakers role
Luol Deng says his experience with the Los Angeles Lakers changed his perspective on the NBA after the team signed him to a four-year, $72 million contract but later removed him from the rotation. Deng had wanted to remain with the Miami Heat before joining Los Angeles in 2016. However, Pat Riley advised him to […] The post Luol Deng details frustration over Lakers role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dwyane Wade says he could’ve played 2 more seasons
Dwyane Wade believes he could have extended his NBA career for another two seasons, but he preferred to retire while he was still capable of playing at a productive level. Wade walked away from basketball in 2019 after 16 NBA seasons. Rather than continuing until his performance declined significantly, the Miami Heat legend felt it […] The post Dwyane Wade says he could’ve played 2 more seasons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks slash ticket prices after internal error
The New York Knicks temporarily suspended individual-game ticket sales after an internal pricing error resulted in significantly higher prices than intended. When sales opened Wednesday, some listings were unusually expensive, including a minimum above $1,000 for the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Opening-night tickets initially averaged around $2,500. The Knicks plan to resume sales […] The post Knicks slash ticket prices after internal error appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Luka Doncic names toughest EuroLeague road environments
Luka Doncic faced some of Europe’s most difficult road environments before becoming an NBA star, spending three full EuroLeague seasons with Real Madrid. When asked which crowd was the most intimidating, Doncic immediately thought of Crvena Zvezda. However, his experience in Belgrade was unusual because of his own support for the Serbian club and the […] The post Luka Doncic names toughest EuroLeague road environments appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Braxton Key focuses on defense with Fenerbahce
Braxton Key is bringing his defensive identity to Fenerbahce after joining the Turkish powerhouse from Valencia. The 29-year-old forward arrives with an established reputation on that end of the floor. Before moving to Europe, the former Alabama and Virginia player earned G League Defensive Player of the Year honors and appeared in 37 NBA games. […] The post Braxton Key focuses on defense with Fenerbahce appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Braxton Key reveals ambitions after Fenerbahce move
Braxton Key sees his move to Fenerbahce as an opportunity to add championships to his career while developing a larger offensive role. Key left Valencia after helping the Spanish club capture the ACB title. He personally informed coach Pedro Martinez about his decision during a team gathering, wanting Martinez to hear the news directly rather […] The post Braxton Key reveals ambitions after Fenerbahce move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thomas Walkup believes Dubai can win EuroLeague
Thomas Walkup is preparing for a new chapter with Dubai after ending his successful run with Olympiacos during the offseason. Dubai will take part in the inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup in Abu Dhabi, where it is scheduled to meet Real Madrid in Friday’s second semifinal. Ahead of the tournament, Walkup reflected on his departure from […] The post Thomas Walkup believes Dubai can win EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James’ Polymarket earnings surpass NBA salary
LeBron James is reportedly earning far more from his new Polymarket endorsement than from his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. James will receive $15 million per year from Polymarket, compared with the two-year, $8 million deal he signed with Philadelphia. He is scheduled to make $3.9 million from the Sixers during the 2026-27 season after […] The post LeBron James’ Polymarket earnings surpass NBA salary appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Steph Curry: I thought I was gonna walk-on for Davidson Golf
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was recently asked by 5 Clubs on Golf Channel host Gary Williams about what mattered most to him as a 15-year-old basketball player/golfer. (via Golf Channel | 5 Clubs): “I was on the basketball journey, but I was just in the interest of having fun, trying to get better, […] The post Steph Curry: I thought I was gonna walk-on for Davidson Golf appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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