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Ja Morant Blazers starting role revealed
It appears that Ja Morant will be starting for the Portland Trail Blazers heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. During his media availability after the Blazers' first day of training camp, Damian Lillard said he expects to join Ja Morant and Deni Avdija in the team's starting lineup. Nevertheless, Lillard also clarified that he hasn't talked yet with head coach Micah Nori about the team's starters. "We've had the conversation, but not in depth. It hasn't been a conversation like, 'Dame, do you ...
Stephen Curry draws candid reaction from Yuki Kawamura as NBA dream continues
Yuki Kawamura can't wait to finally play and prove he still belongs in the NBA, with his first test coming against his childhood idol and inspiration. Right after the Los Angeles Clippers' training camp opener on Tuesday, the Japanese sensation expressed excitement about facing Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the preseason. "He's a superstar, so I'm super excited to play against him, play against them," Kawamura told reporters. "But I have to prove myself during the preseason to...
Brutal Karl-Anthony Towns contract extension update with Knicks emerges
Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly willing to take a discount in his next deal with the New York Knicks, but hesitant about the asking price the defending champs want him to take. ESPN's Malika Andrews dropped the revelation about Towns and the Knicks on NBA Today. "Karl-Anthony Towns, from what I have been told, is willing, similarly to what Jalen Brunson did. The numbers aren't the same, but he is also willing to take a pay cut," Andrews said. "However, the pay cut the Knicks are asking him to...
Luka Doncic makes early impression at Lakers training camp with new roster
The Los Angeles Lakers' first day of training camp is now in the books, and Luka Doncic is taking it one step at a time with a brand-new group around him. Speaking to reporters after the team's Tuesday training camp opener, Doncic got candid about whether there are ways for the Lakers to hasten their on-court chemistry in light of the offseason roster changes. "I honestly don't know," Doncic said. "Some things are going to figure out quicker, sometimes some things are going to figure out later...
Denver Nuggets, other teams set to finally pursue talented young guard
Ryan Nembhard is now officially available to be signed. As Tuesday's 5 PM deadline has passed and no team picked him up, veteran NBA insider Marc Stein reports that Nembhard has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. Ryan Nembhard enters unrestricted free agency The Charlotte Hornets waived Ryan Nembhard after trading Buddy Hield and Rob Dillingham to the Chicago Bulls. The Dallas Mavericks initially traded Nembhard to the Atlanta Hawks earlier this offseason. Atlanta then sent...
Las Vegas NBA expansion finalists revealed
The NBA is set to finally name the winning bidder for the upcoming Las Vegas franchise in the league's expansion plans, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. At a price of at least $12 to 13 billion, three finalist groups have emerged for Vegas: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo. NBA prioritizing Las Vegas franchise over Seattle The Las Vegas expansion team will be prioritized over a Seattle franchise, with a livelier bid...
Devon Hall's game-winner over Virtus was followed by an altercation
Devon Hall sealed the victory for Armani Olimpia Milan with a thrilling game-winner over Virtus Bologna , as Milan took the 87-85 win at home. Milan inbounded the ball with 4.2 seconds left and with the pass from Leandro Bolmaro, Hall dribbled closer to the basket hitting a midrange fadeaway jumper to beat the buzzer for his team. Milan led the game after the first half, but Virtus came back in the second half, which led to the need for a game-winner to decide the game. https://x.com/BasketNew...
Jonas Valanciunas reacts to first time playing in front of Zalgiris fans
Jonas Valanciunas reacted to playing in front of Zalgiris Kaunas atmosphere for the first time as the club lost 91-93 to Olympiacos Piraeus . "Difficult game. You could feel that you're playing against the champions," Valanciunas expressed to BasketNews' Lukas Katilius after the game. "They play smart and good. We had a chance. Some mistakes, some lack of movement. That's why it's -2. But the atmosphere was... Something else. Not going to lie, it's one of the first times playing in this ...
Evan Fournier praised Zalgiris atmosphere after hard fought win in Kaunas
After a close battle against Zalgiris Kaunas , which saw Olympiacos Piraeus take the 93-91 win, Evan Fournier shared high praise for the atmosphere in Lithuania, where Shaquille O'Neal attended the game. "This is my third time playing here and it's business as usual. It's top 3 atmosphere in the EuroLeague in my opinion, top 5 for sure. Fans are great," he said right after the game. "Nothing unexpected for me. Lithuanians are always behind their team and it was a great atmosphere to be a...
Nick Smith Jr. makes solid Real Madrid debut in loss to Anadolu Efes
Real Madrid rookie Nick Smith Jr. delivered a solid introductory performance in their 84-94 loss to Anadolu Efes Istanbul in Round 2 EuroLeague action. Smith Jr., who arrived to Madrid after playing for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, scored 10 points, grabbed two rebounds and had an assist and steal, shooting 2-of-3 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free throw line in 13 minutes of playing time. According to a report , Luka Doncic helped convince Smith Jr. to join Real, provi...
Valencia set to become EuroLeague franchise with Final Four hosting in mind
Valencia Basket was named as one of the 11 clubs set to become EuroLeague franchises with Juan Carlos Villena of Las Provincias confirming that it is 'certain' that the Spanish team will be a franchise. "What is considered certain, however, is that Valencia Basket will be one of those new franchises," he wrote. According to the report, the EuroLeague has been impressed by the Valencia's organization and their recent rise. "EuroLeague's negotiating team has been impressed by the due diligence p...
Shaq joins fans in viral pregame ritual ahead of EuroLeague game
Shaquille O'Neal joined Zalgiris Kaunas fans in their pregame ritual ahead of the Round 2 EuroLeague matchup against Olympiacos Piraeus . Shaq arrived at the arena together with Lithuanian legend Arvydas Sabonis and was greeted loudly by Zalgiris fans. He met up with former NBA players, Jonas Valanciunas and Evan Fournier on the court and was given a simbolic jersey from club president Paulius Jankunas . Right before the game, he joined fans in their routine of hugging each other and jum...
J.R. Smith arrested for assault in Texas
Former NBA player J.R. Smith is facing major issues in his personal life. According to TMZ , Smith has been arrested Tuesday in Texas on a charge of family violence. He currently remains in the Hunt County Detention Center after being booked on a charge of assault causing bodily injury family violence. Jail records reveal no bond has been set. The records feature a mug shot, where Smith is seen stone-faced staring straight into the camera. This isn't the first time in jail for Smith, since he ...
Lakers know what they must do to keep Luka Doncic long term
One of Los Angeles Lakers ' main goals for the near future is convincing Luka Doncic to extend with the team. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Lakers are aware that they need to be successful for Doncic to want to remain with the team. "This is extension zone and I'm gonna tell you, the Lakers organization is very cognizant that they need to be in a good place with Luka at the end of the season so they can get him extended," Windhorst revealed on the Hoop Collective podcast . "There's ...
Crvena Zvezda receive final warning from EuroLeague on fan behavior
Crvena Zvezda Belgrade fans are known for being one of the loudest and most wild in the EuroLeague, which has often brought on fines or suspensions for the club. After having received sanctions on limiting the number of fans to 80% capacity due to fan behavior from last season, the club has announced that they received a final warning from the EuroLeague about issues during Round 1 game against Zalgiris Kaunas . "According to the report, among other things, fans during the game 'used las...
Kings, Bucks prepared to make bigger push for Jalen Duren, per report
After Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons failed to reach an agreement on a new deal, the center missed the team's media day. While it appears that Duren isn't willing to accept the $200 million over the next five years, there are teams, who would be interested to acquire the young big man through a sign-and-trade by offering even bigger trade packages for Duren than expected. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated , the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks are interested in the playe...
Shaquille O'Neal reveals why European big men are better than American
During a visit to Lithuania as an ambassador to Nord VPN, Shaquille O'Neal answered media questions and talked about European big men compared to those from the U.S. O'Neal was asked what international big men do that Americans cannot and what advice he would give to U.S. basketball for developing these players, after it was pointed out that no big man from the U.S. has made All-NBA first team in six years. "I've always said that European players are way more fundamentally sound than Americans...
Matas Buzelis 'will be a force to be reckoned with,' Shaq predicts
Shaquille O'Neal addressed various questions from the media during his visit to Lithuania as an ambassador to NordVPN, including about Chicago Bulls star Matas Buzelis , who is Lithuanian and has ties to the legendary center through Reebok. Shaq was asked what Buzelis needs to improve to become an NBA superstar and what caught his eye the most about Matas. "Well, he needs to improve nothing. What I mean by that, he's a player that will get better every year," O'Neal remarked. "I've been known ...
Hayes-Davis to return sooner for PAO, Hernangomez timeline revealed
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are currently dealing with injuries to many of their main players. However, a report by Mike Androulidakis on the Above the Rim podcast reveals that Nigel Hayes-Davis is set to make a return to practices with the team earlier than expected. Reportedly, Hayes-Davis' special protective splint has been removed, which lets the player make a comeback sooner than anticipated. This situation makes it possible for Hayes-Davis to be the first of the injured player...
Shaquille O'Neal explains Mamba mentality, recalls playing with Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O'Neal reflected on his time with Kobe Bryant and explained what the famous Mamba mentality meant to him during their championship years with the Los Angeles Lakers. "Well, it means you have a don't-take-no-for-an-answer attitude," O'Neal said during a visit to Lithuania. "You just got to get it done no matter what it takes. Up by 15, down by 15, we play the same way." O'Neal said he watched Bryant develop that mindset early in his career, before the Lakers became the dominant team t...
Shaq responds to old Charles Barkley insult: 'I'd punch him in the face'
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal fired back at longtime Inside the NBA colleague Charles Barkley over an old joke about his willingness to promote almost anything. O'Neal recently became an ambassador for Lithuania-based NordVPN and is currently in Lithuania as part of the partnership. Asked about Barkley's 2019 comments mocking his endorsement history, O'Neal defended his latest deal. "Well, NordVPN is not anything. They're at the top of the line of what they do. World-class company, as you can se...
Dainius Adomaitis expected to return as Lithuania's head coach
Four candidates vying for the presidency of the Lithuanian Basketball Association (ALK) have agreed on a coach to lead the Lithuanian national team. According to BasketNews sources, Remigijus Milasius, Darius Gudelis, Rolandas Skaisgirys, and Gediminas Kvietkauskas met in Vilnius on Tuesday and unanimously agreed that the national team coaching job should be offered to Dainius Adomaitis. Dainius Adomaitis to take over Lithuania's national team This step comes ahead of the presidential election...
Shaquille O'Neal claims European basketball 'a bit better' than NBA
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has arrived in Lithuania ahead of Tuesday's EuroLeague Round 2 game between Zalgiris Kaunas and reigning champions Olympiacos Piraeus . O'Neal recently became an ambassador for Lithuania-based NordVPN and is set to attend Zalgiris' first home game of the EuroLeague season at Zalgirio Arena. "I'm looking forward to them [Zalgiris] playing the champions," O'Neal said at the press conference. "I know there's going to be 15,000 people there. European fans really enjoy t...
Nikola Jokic wants every NBA player to spend six months in Europe
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic believes NBA players would benefit from trying European basketball. During the Nuggets' media day , Jokic was asked how competing with the Serbian national team and in high-pressure international games has helped him grow. "Definitely. In Europe and with the national team, the most important thing is to win the game," Jokic said. "I know it sounds stupid, but in the NBA, you can see that certain players need to get their shots, their points, or whatever st...
Luka Doncic helped Real Madrid sign former Lakers guard
Luka Doncic played a significant role in helping Real Madrid convince former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Nick Smith Jr. to move to Europe, according to club basketball director Juan Carlos Sanchez. Sanchez revealed that Doncic not only gave the club a strong recommendation but also contacted Smith directly during the negotiations. "We had a lot of help getting him signed," Sanchez said on Real Madrid TV, via AS.com . "People lent us a hand. Luka Doncic spoke fantastically about him – sin...
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