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Nick Nurse provides worrying update on Ariel Hukporti injury
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said center Ariel Hukporti will undergo imaging on his right Achilles after suffering a non-contact injury in Monday's preseason opener against the New York Knicks. "They're going to do the imaging tomorrow [on Tuesday]. They're going to look at the right Achilles," Nurse said following Philadelphia's 120-97 victory. Hukporti went down just five minutes into the game, with 7:06 remaining in the first quarter. The 24-year-old fell to the floor on the def...
Coby White to miss preparation for the Hornets with leg injury
Coby White , who is expected to take up a larger role with the Charlotte Hornets following LaMelo Ball 's departure, is set to miss the entire preseason for the team. The Hornets have announced that White suffered a left calf strain during training camp activities which is what leads to his absence for the preseason games. Hornets star Kon Knueppel is another player who has suffered an injury which might carry into the regular season alongside Grant Williams and now, White. Coby White set...
Jason Kidd to enter new role following long coaching tenure
Jason Kidd is reportedly nearing a new career role after he was fired by the Dallas Mavericks in May following his five-year head coaching tenure. According to NBA insider Marc Stein , ESPN is in advanced talks with Jason Kidd for a role in their NBA studio coverage. Recently, Kidd revealed that he is still open to be a coach, but is focusing on spending time with his family. Working in a studio and covering the NBA allows for more free time to spend with family than constantly traveling with ...
Joel Embiid new weight revealed after extensive summer workouts
Joel Embiid is preparing for a new season with the Philadelphia 76ers after a few disappointing years for the team mainly due to injuries. According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne , Embiid is down to his rookie weight (250 lbs or 113 kg) since he trained additionally in the offseason. "I've been hearing Embiid's getting to the gym early, he's down to his rookie weight, this is a new Joel," Shelburne revealed. "Everybody's trying to kind of earn LeBron's approval and respect. I think there's an int...
Karl-Anthony Towns extension uncertainty grows as Knicks refuse to budge
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks continue their contract extension negotiations following the team's success winning the NBA championship this past season. According to ESPN's Shams Charania , the Knicks have offered around $200 million over four years to Towns and have not moved off this price. "Sources tell me the Knicks are offering Towns a four-year, approximately $200 million contract extension. That's $76 million less than his max," Charania revealed. "Karl-Anthony Towns, thoug...
LeBron James gets incredible perk for his Philadelphia-New York commute
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James has made headlines for his helicopter commute between Philly and New York City and now the potential cost of these trips has been revealed. According to TMZ , James can use the Fanatics' helicopter anytime he wants for free per the deal with the company. A source close to Fanatics has revealed that the company is happy for James to use the chopper whenever he wants, because he is a "key partner" and one of the "most important athletes in the world." LeBron ...
Darius Garland addresses injury status, sends message to Clippers fans
Darius Garland is preparing to be the leader of the Los Angeles Clippers after the team sent away Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors . In a conversation with Marc J. Spears of Andscape , Garland revealed his health status after he has been dealing with toe issues since March of 2025, which affected his ability to play to the full extent of his abilities. "Body is good. Toe is 100 percent," Garland said. "I've been working a lot on that all summer. I'm ready to go, man, 100 percent. I've been...
Chicago Bulls main big man to miss time due to leg injury
Nicolas Claxton is set to miss time due to a hamstring injury after arriving to the Chicago Bulls this offseason. Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter has revealed that Claxton tweaked his hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Splitter also said that Chicago are set to start with Josh Giddey , Norman Powell , Matas Buzelis , Caleb Wilson and another big in Wednesday's preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns . Claxton set to start new career chapter with the Bulls Nic Claxton Credit AP ...
LeBron James and other Sixers stars to miss preseason opener against Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to start their preseason against the New York Knicks without many of their main players. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin , LeBron James , Joel Embiid , Tyrese Maxey , Anfernee Simons , Dominick Barlow , Adem Bona and Tacko Fall will all miss the preseason opener. The 76ers are set to start their preseason against the reigning NBA champions led by Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe . Philadelphia will play against the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics twice later bef...
Zalgiris announce punishment to Carsen Edwards for DUI
Zalgiris Kaunas have officially announced a punishment to Carsen Edwards after the player was caught driving under the influence of alcohol in Kaunas. Zalgiris' statement: Zalgiris Kaunas has reviewed the situation involving team player Carsen Edwards, who was stopped by police while driving under the influence. The club investigated the circumstances of the incident and, in accordance with the team’s rules, decided to impose a financial penalty on the player. Such conduct is inconsisten...
Karl-Anthony Towns reveals frustration over no agreement with the Knicks
After the Jalen Duren - Detroit Pistons contract saga has ended it seems that Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are ready to take the place of the main contract topic in the NBA. Towns is not close to a contract extension agreement with the Knicks, as the player himself has revealed after New York's shootaround in Philadelphia . "Simply put – I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me. And none of those things are close to ha...
Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals his motivation, highlights Heat culture
Giannis Antetokounmpo is starting his new career chapter with the Miami Heat after struggling with injuries the past few seasons and underperforming with the Milwaukee Bucks . The Greek forward has expressed his intention to prove that he still belongs next to the best players in the world as a member of the Heat. "I want to prove I'm still one of the best players in the world. I want to do this for a long period of time," he said in an interview with Heat reporter Yianni Kourakis . "I want to...
Donte DiVincenzo opens up on his injury recovery, talking to other players
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo suffered one of the toughest injuries in basketball when he tore his Achilles tendon in last season's playoffs, but the player is determined to come back as fast as possible. While most people who suffer these kind of injuries would want to ensure that they have recovered fully before returning to play, DiVincenzo is determined to play in the upcoming season. "I wouldn't come in here with the mindset of I'm gonna play next year," he said to media a...
LeBron James dealing with multiple injuries ahead of debut 76ers season
Philadelphia 76ers superstar LeBron James is reportedly still dealing with a couple of lingering injuries heading into the 24th season of his career. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin , James is dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot and sciatica in his lower back, which caused him to miss the first month of last season. "James' daily routine begins at the Sixers' training complex around 7:45 a.m., when he is met by his longtime athletic trainer, Mike Mancias, to work on his body," M...
Knicks legend gets real about LeBron James' 76ers move, names NBA title favorite
New York Knicks legend John Starks opened up about the team's outlook heading into the new season after last year's championship run. Starks believes the Knicks are finally getting the respect they deserve, but says maintaining the same underdog mentality will be key if they want to contend for another title. "They're getting their respect, but I know coming back into the season you have to be hungry. If they still have that underdog mentality coming into the season, it's gonna be good for the...
Carsen Edwards caught for DUI in Kaunas
Zalgiris Kaunas guard Carsen Edwards is reportedly facing legal trouble after being stopped by police in Kaunas. According to Krepsinis.net , Edwards was caught driving under the influence at night following Sunday's Lithuanian League game against Lietkabelis Panevezys. The information was confirmed by Ramunas Matonis, head of the Communication Division of the Lithuanian Police Department. The guard was found to have a blood alcohol level of 1.07‰, per the police report. Zalgiris confir...
NBL star Cole Anthony gets honest about NBA exit, rediscovering joy in Australia
Melbourne United star guard Cole Anthony opened up about his NBA exit and losing his joy for the game over the final couple of seasons of his NBA career during an appearance on The Hoop Collective Podcast . Anthony said he quickly realized how the business side of the NBA could get in the way of his career. Now playing in Australia, he is finally able to enjoy the game he loves once again. "When you get to the NBA, you're confronted with the brutal reality that this is a business first and for...
Elijah Bryant opens up about comeback doubts following offseason surgery
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv star Elijah Bryant opened up about his offseason surgery and the uncertainty he felt before making a strong start to the new season. Bryant has been one of Hapoel's standout performers early in the campaign, averaging 16.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and a PIR of 28.0. https://x.com/EuroLeague/status/2105969631202832518 His performances have helped Hapoel win two of its first three games, while Bryant has also earned two MVP of the Round awards. Bryant admits he worr...
Early EuroLeague impressions: The real concerns and who surprised the most?
The EuroLeague season is still in its early stages, but we already have a small sample of three games to draw insights from about how the rest of the season might unfold. The double round that just concluded lets us offer some initial, quick impressions of the most surprising developments we've seen and which teams we should be a little patient with, since their development might take more time. Let's take a look, then, at the first signs this EuroLeague season is sending us. Valencia? Again? ...
Four players most likely to land rookie-scale extensions before deadline revealed
The deadline for members of the 2023 NBA Draft class to sign rookie-scale extensions is approaching, with only four players having agreed to new deals so far as they enter the final seasons of their original rookie contracts. Four players from 2023 draft class already extended So far, No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, No. 16 pick Keyonte George, and twins Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson, selected No. 4 and No. 5 respectively, have signed extensions with their teams. Several other notable ...
Alex Sarr gets major return update after offseason surgery
The Washington Wizards received some major injury news on their young star Alex Sarr as they continue their preparation for the new season. According to Wizards reporter Josh Robbins of The Athletic , the team's plan for Sarr, who had surgery in mid-June to repair a fractured foot, is to hold off on contact drills during the first week of camp. He adds that Sarr should begin participating in full-contact work very soon, perhaps as early as Monday. The French big man suffered the injury on a co...
Former Luka Doncic Mavericks teammate earns massive trade update
The Dallas Mavericks have remained committed to P.J. Washington, and the veteran forward shares the same belief. Still, that hasn't stopped outside speculation about the future of both sides. Per veteran NBA insider Marc Stein, teams around the league believe the Mavericks will eventually entertain a potential trade involving Washington out of the team's frontcourt logjam. "It is not yet clear whether Washington will start or come off the bench for first-year Mavericks coach Dusty May, but the...
Alpha Diallo earns major praise after impressive Denver Nuggets first game
Alpha Diallo already made the most of his first exposure on the NBA hardwood for the Denver Nuggets, earning instant high praise from David Adelman. In his postgame presser after the Nuggets' 109-97 preseason opener loss against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, the Denver head coach applauded the former Monaco star for his defensive effort and tenacity. "Alpha Diallo is awesome," Adelman told reporters. "Second half, he guarded the hell out of people." https://x.com/BrendanVogt/status/2106926597127454...
Steve Kerr calls out Warriors rookie after preseason debut
Steve Kerr wants more assertiveness and drive from Yaxel Lendeborg after the rookie forward's preseason debut for the Golden State Warriors. Addressing Lendeborg's performance on Sunday night against the LA Clippers, Kerr highlighted the 24-year-old's costly play during the third quarter as a key point of emphasis. "Yaxel's good," Kerr told reporters after their 104-101 loss, "We need him to be more aggressive. "To really keep play in the second half, early in the second half, where he has the...
Rui Hachimura sends strong Yuki Kawamura message after Clippers preseason debut
Rui Hachimura offered a blunt assessment regarding Yuki Kawamura's Los Angeles Clippers NBA preseason debut. Amid the brief playing time of his fellow Japanese star, Hachimura is still convinced by what Kawamura has shown on Sunday evening. "Nervous, but I think he did what he needed to do in the short time," Hachimura told reporters after the Clippers' 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in their 2026 NBA preseason debut, per Farbod Esnaashari of RTB Sports. "You get more chances j...
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