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Jalen Duren takes his next move after securing new Pistons deal
Jalen Duren has finally moved to rejoin the Detroit Pistons after resolving his long-standing contract dispute with the franchise. Duren, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, has already appeared in the Pistons' training facility on Friday for his medicals ahead of the 2026-27 season. "Behind the scenes, there was clearly a dent between the player and the team, and that's what free agency can bring out of these two sides. But now you move forward and try to mend the relationship," Cha...
Luka Doncic makes new major legal move amid custody battle for daughters
Luka Doncic is determined to spend the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season with his daughters around. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has filed a petition under international law to have his two children brought to the United States from Slovenia. “Nothing is more important to me than my daughters,” Doncic said in a statement. “I will do whatever it takes to make sure they have both parents present in their lives.” Luka Doncic seeks to b...
Carlik Jones highlights Partizan heart after big comeback win over Bayern
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade are off to a red-hot start to the new EuroLeague season. Partizan secured their third straight win with a huge 86-84 comeback victory on the road against FC Bayern Munich . It was a total team effort from Partizan, but in the closing stages, star guard Carlik Jones once again delivered when his team needed him most. Jones finished with 16 points, 12 of which came in the fourth quarter, while also adding five assists and two rebounds. His performance helped Partiza...
Patty Mills turns back the clock with EuroLeague career high in loss to Valencia
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne suffered their second straight loss in Round 3 of the EuroLeague. Playing at home and led by veteran star Patty Mills , ASVEL fell 92-105 to Valencia Basket . ASVEL appeared to be in control for most of the game, leading for the majority of the 40 minutes. However, Valencia took over in the fourth quarter, winning the final period 29-15 to secure their third straight victory to start the season. Mills put on a show for ASVEL, scoring a EuroLeague career-high 26 points w...
Nigel Hayes-Davis returns as Panathinaikos cruises to another blowout win
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens remain unbeaten to start the EuroLeague season after delivering another dominant performance on their home court. In Nigel Hayes-Davis ' return game, Panathinaikos defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 90-67 to claim their third straight win to open the season. Hayes-Davis makes immediate impact in Panathinaikos return Hayes-Davis made an immediate impact in his first appearance of the campaign after recovering from a hand injury. The former EuroLeague Final Four MVP finished wi...
Kevin Pangos retires from basketball at 33
Former All-EuroLeague guard Kevin Pangos has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The 33-year-old Canadian announced the decision in an emotional message on social media, thanking everyone who supported him throughout his basketball journey as he begins a new chapter in his life. Pangos' goodbye to basketball: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeAG9KuGTAJ/ Pangos' decorated basketball career Pangos began his professional career in 2015, joining Gran Canaria after a standout four-ye...
Bronny James among three Lakers in danger ahead of new season
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the new season with a major roster decision looming, as three players appear to be competing for two roster spots. According to NBA reporter Rob Murrows , Bronny James is among the players in danger of being cut alongside Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy if the Lakers are unable to complete a trade before the roster-cut deadline. Los Angeles currently has 16 players on guaranteed contracts, one above the NBA regular-season maximum of 15, meaning at least one ro...
Donald Trump names Enes Freedom, NBA legend as exceptions amid WNBA controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump made some stunning remarks during a campaign rally at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, Oklahoma, on Thursday. Trump seemingly expressed his support for former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom , who declared himself eligible for the WNBA after identifying as a transgender woman. He said he was banning all men from competing in women's sports except Freedom and NBA legend Dennis Rodman, who both attended Trump's rally on Thursday. "We banned all men except for Dennis...
Mike James undergoes Achilles surgery, return timeline revealed
Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Mike James has undergone successful surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. The club officially announced the news today, adding that James is expected to be sidelined for 7–9 months, depending on how his post-operative recovery progresses. James suffered the non-contact injury with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter of Efes' 77-72 loss to Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade on Thursday. He collapsed while chasing a loose ball, immediately grabbed his lower right leg, an...
NBA verdict on Wizards guard's viral tanking admission revealed
The NBA's verdict on Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington 's comments about tanking has been revealed. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic , the NBA will not discipline Carrington or the Wizards for his viral, candid comments about tanking. Carrington made a stunning admission about last season in a recent interview with WUSA9. The former All-Rookie Team selection revealed that the team was purposely "held back" last season to have the best chance at landing AJ Dybantsa...
Donovan Mitchell expected LeBron James to choose West contender over 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell opened up about LeBron James ' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason in an interview with Complex . Mitchell revealed that he wasn't expecting LeBron to join the 76ers this summer, stating that if he didn't join the Cavaliers, he thought LeBron was going to join Stephen Curry in Golden State. "I didn't think Philly," Mitchell said. "I thought if he didn't come here, it would be Golden State." https://x.com/CulturedUpdatez/status/210601...
Potential Lakers trade target in Dalton Knecht deal revealed
With the growing uncertainty surrounding Dalton Knecht 's future with the Los Angeles Lakers , multiple scenarios have emerged ahead of the start of the new season. At this moment, it seems most likely that Knecht will be waived ahead of the regular season, although there is also belief that he could still be traded. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints , Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith could be a target for the Lakers in a potential trade involving Knecht and possibly Jaden ...
Frontrunner to bring back Seattle SuperSonics revealed
The frontrunner to own the new Seattle NBA expansion team has been revealed. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic , Samantha Holloway, owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, is considered the leading contender to bring the SuperSonics back. NBA prioritizing Las Vegas franchise over Seattle Per earlier reports, the Las Vegas expansion team will be prioritized over a Seattle franchise, with a livelier bidding market, higher offers, and the logistical challenge of developing a new arena f...
Major update on Las Vegas NBA expansion date emerges
The latest timeline update on NBA expansion to Las Vegas has emerged. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic , a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas could debut in the 2029-30 season rather than 2028-29, pushing back the timeline by one year. "The league had initially hoped to have its new expansion franchises begin play during the 2028-29 season – if it added ones in Las Vegas and Seattle – but it has explored whether a Sin City team could debut in 2029-30 instead, ...
Lakers GM under major pressure entering Luka Doncic era, insider says
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the new season with a major roster overhaul following the departure of LeBron James. Now, the Lakers are building their roster around the new face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, who is expected to lead the franchise for many years to come. With that in mind, the team made several intriguing moves in free agency this summer. However, along with the major roster revamp comes significant pressure. According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is on the clo...
Warriors rejected massive Draymond Green contract idea, insider reveals
The Golden State Warriors had a busy offseason this summer, with multiple major decisions looming as they try to build a championship-caliber roster for the final years of the Stephen Curry era. One of the key pieces of that roster remains longtime veteran star Draymond Green . Golden State ultimately re-signed Green to a one-year deal, avoiding a longer-term commitment to the four-time NBA champion. According to Warriors insider Anthony Slater of ESPN, Green was interested in potentially re-s...
Wizards guard drops stunning tanking admission over AJ Dybantsa
Washington Wizards young guard Bub Carrington made a stunning admission about last season in a recent interview with WUSA9. An All-Rookie Team member a couple of years ago revealed that the team was purposely "held back" last season to have the best chance at landing AJ Dybantsa in this year's NBA Draft. "We haven't been told to be the best version of ourselves. We were held back because we were trying to get AJ Dybantsa. That's no secret," Carrington revealed. https://x.com/WizardsMuse1...
Luka Doncic could make Lakers wait on new contract
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic could potentially delay his next contract extension if the team falls short of expectations during the 2026-27 season, as anticipated by NBA reporter Jovan Buha. "I think Luka will eventually sign an extension," Buha said on his latest podcast . "I think whether it's this [next] summer or the following one depends on how the season goes. "I think, to this point, if the Lakers win 45 games and lose in the first round, then maybe he holds their feet to th...
Joel Embiid responds to LeBron James message, takes shot at Jaylen Brown
LeBron James' decision to join Philadelphia and help Joel Embiid chase his first championship meant a lot to the longtime 76ers star. Speaking on the Mind the Game podcast last week, James explained that Embiid was one of the biggest reasons he chose the Sixers. "He's done everything in our league, and the only thing he has not done is win a championship," James said. "And I want to try to help him get that first one." Embiid appreciated that message. "You're talking about one of the greatest ...
Andrew Wiggins explains why he is perfect fit with Giannis, Bam
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins believes his versatility makes him a natural fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. "You throw me on the court – any position, I'm going to figure it out," Wiggins told Alejandro Solana . "I'm going to do whatever I can do to help the team win. "You need scoring? I can do that. You need defense? I can do that. Whatever you need me to go out there and do, I'm down for it. I want to win, so whatever I got to do to help the team win, I'm going...
JJ Redick addresses Lakers player most likely to be moved
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Dalton Knecht 's offseason work as the wing enters training camp with his roster situation still uncertain. Knecht has previously been identified as the Lakers' player most likely to be traded or waived as Los Angeles works to get down to the NBA's 15-player regular-season roster limit. "First of all, he's been a pro," Redick told reporters . "He's been in the gym and, like he has since day one, he's worked his butt off all offseason. He's had a ...
LeBron James already coaching 76ers teammates, his role revealed
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse plans to use 41-year-old LeBron James as one of the team's main offensive creators. "I think we have several guys who I would call 'grab-and-go' players," Nurse said . "If they get a rebound and their first advantage is to push it up the floor, they're going to do it." "We'll also have enough secondary offensive triggers that it shouldn't matter whether it's Bron, JB, VJ, or somebody else." "I consider LeBron a great offensive creator," Nurse added. "I ...
Stephen Curry gives concerning update on ongoing knee problem
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says his knee condition remains a concern, but he now understands how to manage it. "It's a concern, but it's something that, now that I know what it is, you can kind of get ahead of it and manage it in a way that allows me to do what I need to do on the court," Curry told ABC7 News about his runner's knee. "Be available for my team, but have all the preparations to make sure that it's able to recover and I'm able to be out there most nights." "So, it's...
Lakers make new hire to replace team legend
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially named Derrin Horton as their new public address announcer for the 2026-27 NBA season. Horton will replace the late Lawrence Tanter, who held the role for 43 seasons. He will call his first Lakers game on October 8, when Los Angeles hosts the Sacramento Kings in a preseason matchup at Crypto.com Arena. "Horton will bring his own perspective to the role while honoring the legacy that came before him," the Lakers said in their announcement. Horton brings mor...
Trail Blazers fire new broadcaster hours after hiring over scandal
The Portland Trail Blazers parted ways with newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell after racist and sexist posts from his teenage years resurfaced. Portland announced the decision only hours after Bell had been named to the role. "The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist, or harmful comments," the organization said in an official statement. "Social media posts made by our recently announced play-by-play broadcaster are in clear violation of team and league p...
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