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Mario Hezonja reveals unexpected reason he already loves Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja has found at least one unexpected reason to enjoy his new NBA home: the weather. After years spent in warmer locations around the world, Hezonja said he has had enough of the sun. "I cannot stand the sun," Hezonja told Mikey McNuggets of Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show . "I'm not a sun person. I don't like the heat. I cannot stand it anymore. "I was all over the world. I was in Spain twice, I was in Orlando, I was in Croatia – sun all the time. I ...
76ers hire former Knicks assistant with Japan national team experience
Former New York Knicks assistant coach Dice Yoshimoto has joined the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach and head video coordinator, according to the team's official staff directory. Yoshimoto moves to Philadelphia after spending several years in the Knicks organization, where he worked in a variety of coaching and player-development roles. He initially joined New York in 2020 as a special assistant to head coach Tom Thibodeau before becoming an assistant coach in 2022. He remained o...
BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy: 5 player recommendations ahead of Round 2
The BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy season continues. We've picked out five players worth considering for your Classic team ahead of Round 2. Mathias Lessort – €1,660,000 Credit Vangelis Stolis Opponent: ASVEL Panathinaikos are currently dealing with serious frontcourt issues, with Moustapha Fall and Nigel Hayes-Davis still unavailable. That makes Mathias Lessort one of PAO's most important weapons. Lessort, who has built a strong relationship with Zeljko Obradovic, is one of the key ...
Baskonia sign new center to replace Alex Len after sudden exit
Just days after parting ways with Alex Len , Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz have moved quickly to reinforce their frontcourt by signing Brazilian center Marcio Santos through 2028. Len's spell with the Spanish club lasted only several days due to injury, leaving Baskonia with an immediate need inside. Santos, the 2.04-meter big man, arrives with recent EuroLeague experience after spending last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Santos averaged 6.9 points and 1.6 rebounds over 37 games (14 minutes)...
Lakers could explore two-for-one trade involving two young players
The Los Angeles Lakers could explore a consolidation trade to solve their roster crunch before the start of the 2026-27 season, according to NBA reporter Jovan Buha. Buha noted that he expects Los Angeles to explore a trade before considering waiving a player, with a two-for-one deal being the most straightforward solution. "I think the Lakers are gonna explore a trade," Buha said on the latest Buha's Block episode . "They're gonna try to do some sort of either dump a player somewhere or a con...
New Damian Lillard weight revealed: Lowest mark in 10 years
Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard arrived at training camp weighing 195 pounds (88.5 kg), which he believes is the lightest he has been in roughly a decade. "Probably the lowest I've been in 10 years," Lillard said at media day on Monday . "Man, I'm showing my age." The NBA most recently listed the veteran guard at 200 pounds (91 kg), meaning he reported to camp roughly five pounds below his official mark. The weight change comes as Lillard continues his comeback from a torn lef...
Lakers newcomer accidentally broke into JJ Redick's neighbor's home
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shared a bizarre story about new signing Quentin Grimes , who accidentally entered one of Redick's neighbors' homes while visiting the Hamptons this summer. Grimes joined the Lakers in July on a four-year, $60 million contract, with a player option for the final season. Redick had invited Grimes to stay at his guest house and gave the guard detailed directions, but Grimes and his friend somehow still ended up at the wrong property. "Quick story. So he br...
Yuki Kawamura reveals Clippers goal, favorite NBA city and Rui Hachimura's impact
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Yuki Kawamura made his goal clear at Monday media day as he prepares to fight for a roster spot during training camp. "It's always special for me to play in the NBA," Kawamura said . "But my goal is to get a main contract or a two-way contract. Right now, I have a training camp contract." "I'm gonna chase my dream, and I'm gonna show everybody who I am during training camp." Kawamura signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the LA Clippers in August. The deal can be ...
Zion Williamson makes brutal admission about NBA career
Zion Williamson was candid enough to acknowledge that he is not currently where he wants to be in his NBA career. In the New Orleans Pelicans' Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season, Williamson offered a simple and honest assessment of the current stage of his career. "I'm not where I want to be," Williamson told reporters when asked how he feels about his ongoing playing years. "I'm just not where I need to be. I'm not where I need to be. Not where I want to be." https://x.com/PelsFilmRoom/sta...
Damian Lillard gets honest about Blazers uncertain future in Portland
Damian Lillard doesn't want to see the Trail Blazers leave Portland. In the wake of the franchise leadership's ongoing standoff with the city council over their home arena renovations, Lillard hopes Portland will remain the Blazers' home long-term. "I've embraced Portland. This is like my second home. Oakland is where I'm from, but Portland is my home. I've lived here 15 years. As much as I'm a Trail Blazer, I'm a Portland person," Lillard told reporters during the team's Media Day event ahead...
Knicks Insider drops important Karl-Anthony Towns extension update
There hasn't been any significant indication that the New York Knicks are close to reaching contract extensions with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, or Miles McBride. SNY's Ian Begley reported that there isn't much momentum toward the Knicks reaching an agreement with any of the three players. "Both Hart and Towns are eligible for an extension, as is Miles McBride. It doesn't seem like there's any momentum toward anyone getting a deal done at this point," the longtime Knicks insider said. //www...
Bronny shares new perspective on LeBron James Lakers exit
LeBron James' presence is no longer around the Los Angeles Lakers, and Bronny fully understands the motive behind his father's decision to leave. "Feels like he's not here. I don't really have an opinion on that. That's my dad, I spent 22 years almost with him," Bronny told reporters in the Lakers' Monday Media Day Event. "So, yeah, just another experience that I'm going to be a part of, and I'm excited to see how it's going to feel during the season, too. So, looking forward to it." //www.you...
Jimmy Butler drops bold promise for Warriors amid ACL recovery
Jimmy Butler believes that he will be back even better for the Golden State Warriors once he finishes his grinding recovery. The Warriors star appeared at the team's Media Day event on Monday and assured a major comeback from his ongoing ACL rehabilitation. "The best thing about this organization is they tell you, like, 'We're not doing that,'" Butler said Monday. "You got to do it the right way and not skip steps. Because they want me to come back and be at full strength and be the player tha...
Anthony Davis latest Wizards contract extension plans emerge
Anthony Davis intends to discuss his future with the Washington Wizards right after the upcoming NBA season. The star big man looks forward to suiting up with the Wizards before finally entertaining any potential long-term deal with the franchise. "[I'll decide] when the season is over," Davis told reporters during the Wizards' Media Day. "We're going to go through the season and try to do what I do at a high level." "And then when it's over, sit down and have those conversations again with fr...
Former NBA star reveals Russell Westbrook role in joining Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
Russell Westbrook played a key role in DeMar DeRozan's decision to join the Denver Nuggets. During his Media Day press conference as the newest member of the Nuggets, DeRozan revealed that Westbrook's words and advice helped convince him to choose Denver this offseason. "My close friend Russ, I had Russ even before it was a thought, hit Joker and ask him his thoughts on a few things," DeRozan said. "I did my part just to get a feel for it, but every conversation I had with everybody just made ...
Victor Wembanyama reveals painful truth about NBA Finals loss to Knicks
Victor Wembanyama candidly admitted the heartbreaking offseason he endured after the San Antonio Spurs' NBA Finals collapse against the New York Knicks. Wembanyama addressed his and the Spurs' championship series loss to the Knicks during Monday's Media Day, but the French superstar is viewing the painful experience as an important lesson they can carry into the 2026-27 season. "I've had a few sleepless nights, maybe not sleepless nights, but hard to find sleep sometimes or hard emotions, haun...
Donovan Mitchell sends huge LeBron James message after rejecting Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell understands why LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over a potential homecoming. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar has finally addressed James' blockbuster move to sign with the Sixers. And while he was disappointed, Mitchell is still happy with how the 2026 offseason went for his team. "I think for a lot of reasons, it made sense," Mitchell told reporters about James joining 76ers. "I didn't think Philly. I thought if he didn't come here, it would be Golden State, but I...
Ja Morant confirms Blazers role for next NBA season
Ja Morant doesn't mind either starting or coming off the bench for the Portland Trail Blazers. In his Media Day appearance for the Blazers, Morant set the record straight on what role he sees himself in Portland heading into the new 2026-27 NBA season. "Is it important to me? I think winning is the most important thing for me," Morant told reporters. "Whatever role I have to play to get that done, I don't think anybody would be mad after a win." https://x.com/SportsCenter/status/21046530735282...
Cade Cunningham ends silence on Jalen Duren Pistons contract drama
Of everyone within the Detroit Pistons, Cade Cunningham is undeniably the most affected by the franchise's ongoing situation with Jalen Duren. The Pistons superstar finally broke his silence on the Duren saga for Detroit, revealing that he has been in constant communication with the disgruntled big man throughout the process. "We've talked a lot. I was just in the same situation recently, and for me, it's a tough situation," Cunningham told reporters. "You don't really have people in your life...
Jaylen Brown has cryptic response about who is the 76ers leader
Jaylen Brown did not provide a direct response when asked who would be the "alpha" for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. In his first-ever Media Day appearance as a member of the franchise, Brown dismissed discussing who will be leading the Sixers amid their star-studded core. “Next question,” Brown simply replied, followed by a prolonged pause that left the entire Sixers press room silent briefly. https://x.com/TheHoopCentral/status/2104607116703252514?s=...
Luka Doncic opens up after LeBron James leaves Lakers: 'It feels great'
Luka Doncic is all geared up to play and embrace the limelight as the lone centerpiece of the Los Angeles Lakers. With LeBron James no longer in the organization, Doncic is confident and amped up to lead the Lakers into a new era. "It feels great," Doncic told reporters at Media Day when asked about being the Lakers' newest leader after James' exit. "Obviously, it's a new challenge. "I was in this position in my career a lot of times, so it's not new to me. But I feel great, I feel excited, an...
Former Knicks stars react honestly to New York winning 2026 NBA title
RJ Barrett has nothing but love and happiness for the New York Knicks for winning it all in the past NBA season. The former Knicks star shares his honest thoughts on the Knicks' NBA title run during the Toronto Raptors' Media Day. "I still have a lot of friends over there, so I was kind of happy for them that they were able to achieve that," Barrett said. "When I got drafted, the team was horrible. I've been to the playoffs twice over there, so I definitely was able to have a small part in the...
Charlotte Hornets waive former No. 8 pick of NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving Rob Dillingham, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The former lottery pick will now be seeking a playing opportunity elsewhere with less than a month left before the new NBA season. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2104676929651552263?s=20 Charlotte Hornets waive Rob Dillingham after recent acquisition Rob Dillingham was recently traded by the Chicago Bulls to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Buddy Hield. Dillingham, the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA Draf...
New potential Jalen Duren sign-and-trade suitor revealed
As the contract extension saga between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren continues, speculation about a potential sign-and-trade is growing, with a new suitor emerging ahead of the new season. According to NBA writer Marc J. Spears, the Washington Wizards are among the teams interested in acquiring Jalen Duren via a sign-and-trade from the Pistons. "Jalen Duren, he's not even talked to Trajan [Langdon] for months. A Pistons source told me that there's still optimism that they think he'll sig...
Rui Hachimura gets honest about leaving Lakers for Clippers
After three and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers , Rui Hachimura decided to switch sides and sign with the LA Clippers this offseason. Hachimura made his name with the Lakers in recent years as one of the more reliable two-way role players in the NBA, highlighted by an improved three-point shot last season. The 28-year-old Japanese forward explained his decision to take his talents to the other side of Los Angeles after a successful stint with the Lakers, stating it was time to move ...
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