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Ben Simmons makes bold comeback statement: 'He woke up' and wants to dominate
New Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons spoke to the media for the first time since returning to the NBA and made it clear that he is ready for a fresh start. Simmons is set to make his NBA comeback after stepping away from basketball for the entire 2025-26 season. After using that time to focus on his physical and mental health, the former All-Star says he is entering his return without any limitations. "I'm right where I need to be. I took a lot of time to focus on my body over the season. ...
Luka Doncic makes Lakers goal clear, praises team's underrated signings
The new-look Los Angeles Lakers are entering the season with major expectations following a busy offseason and the beginning of a new era. With LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Luka Doncic is now the clear face of the franchise, and the Slovenian superstar made the Lakers' ambitions clear during media day. "Championship, because if that's not your goal, I don't know what you're doing here," Doncic said. "I'd like everybody, including me, to give everything every day." Doncic ...
Major Donte DiVincenzo injury update: Timberwolves eyeing return this season
The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to receive a major boost during the upcoming season with Donte DiVincenzo expected to return from a torn Achilles. According to Timberwolves president Tim Connelly, the team is cautiously optimistic that DiVincenzo will be able to return to the lineup at some point this season. "We don't want to put any additional pressure on him, but we're cautiously optimistic that we're gonna see Donte this season, and we know how much he brings to our team," Connelly s...
Lakers coach retires after long NBA career
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the new season with changes in their coaching department. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic , longtime NBA assistant coach Bob Beyer has retired after two seasons with the Lakers. Per the report, Greg St. Jean will be promoted to a front-of-the-bench role to replace Beyer. ESPN's Dave McMenamin adds that St. Jean was tracking to take a bigger role with the coaching staff even if Beyer had stayed on. St. Jean has worked in the NBA as an assistant sin...
Nikola Jokic reveals when he plans to sign record-breaking Nuggets deal
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic gave an update on his contract extension situation during the team's media day on Monday. The three-time NBA All-Star revealed that he's set to re-sign with the Nuggets next year, when he's expected to sign a record five-year, $360 million deal. "I'm gonna sign next year. If they want me," Jokic stated. https://x.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/2104627504275226845/video/1 That deal would be the largest in NBA history and would push his career on-court earnings to...
LeBron James reveals why he turned down planned Knicks move this offseason
LeBron James opened up about his offseason decision and revealed that he had seriously considered finishing his career with the New York Knicks before ultimately joining the Philadelphia 76ers . Speaking with ESPN's Dave McMenamin during 76ers media day, James said playing at Madison Square Garden had long been part of his vision for the final years of his career. "I had visions of playing in [Madison Square] Garden and finishing my career in the Garden," James told ESPN. "One of the best plac...
Tyrese Haliburton confirms full recovery ahead of new season
After missing an entire season due to injury, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is returning to the team's lineup. During the Pacers' media day on Monday, Haliburton revealed that he's 100% healthy entering training camp and will face no restrictions heading into the new season. "I am healthy. I am 100%," Haliburton stated. "There will be no restrictions. That is not news. There is no source. I am the source. I am ready to go for the year." https://x.com/NBAonPrime/status/21046103544581736...
Draymond Green reveals true reason LeBron James rejected Warriors offer
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green opened up about his attempt to recruit LeBron James to the Bay Area this offseason in an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape . Green believes Golden State was the right basketball fit for James before the veteran superstar ultimately chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Green, however, James had difficulty moving past the history between himself and the Warriors after their numerous Finals battles during his second stint with t...
Karl-Anthony Towns gets candid on Knicks extension after rejecting multiple offers
New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns addressed his contract extension situation during the team's media day on Monday. Towns reiterated that he wants to remain in New York long-term and said he would prefer to have a new deal in place as soon as possible before the season gets underway. "I've made it known I wanna play here," Towns said. "I would like to get one done, of course... so I can step on the court and feel as comfortable as possible." https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/21045...
LeBron James makes championship intentions clear after joining 76ers
LeBron James made his first appearance in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey during the team's media day, officially beginning Year 24 of his NBA career. The veteran superstar spoke about his role with the team, Joel Embiid's health, Tyrese Maxey's influence on his decision to join Philadelphia and the expectations surrounding the 76ers entering the new season. LeBron embraces leadership role in Philadelphia At 41 years old and entering his 24th NBA season, James said he hopes his experience and dail...
Warriors star Kristaps Porzingis misses start of training camp due to health issues
Golden State Warriors star Kristaps Porzingis is starting the new season with a health setback. According to ESPN's Anthony Slater , during the Warriors' media day, team GM Mike Dunleavy revealed that Kristaps Porzingis was on the court last week and fully cleared, but added that he was dealing with a health issue yesterday. The 31-year-old Latvian star also won't make the team's trip to Hawaii, where training camp runs from Tuesday, September 29 through Saturday, October 3, and he remains out...
Joel Embiid shows off major body transformation ahead of new season
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is entering the new season with a noticeably different physique after undergoing a significant body transformation during the offseason. NBA insider Chris Haynes shared a video from the 76ers' media day ahead of training camp, showing a visibly slimmer Embiid and noting that the former MVP has dropped a considerable amount of weight. https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/2104577874816880693 76ers say Embiid is fully healthy Earlier last month , Philadelph...
Kawhi Leonard makes major Clippers investigation statement at Raptors media day
Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard declined to address questions about the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary-cap circumvention investigation during Raptors media day. Leonard opened his press conference by acknowledging that the situation had become a distraction over the past couple of months and made it clear that his focus is now entirely on basketball and his new chapter in Toronto. "Everyone, thanks for coming. I know I'm excited to be here. I know why some of you guys came. You w...
Spurs stars reveal why San Antonio won't repeat Thunder's biggest mistake
After an impressive run to the NBA Finals last season, the young San Antonio Spurs are heading into the new campaign with even bigger aspirations – not only for the coming years, but potentially for something much greater. Speaking with GQ Magazine , Spurs youngsters Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper opened up about what makes San Antonio's core different from other talented young teams that eventually fell apart. When asked what gives them confidence that this Spurs group can withstand th...
Raptors coach addresses biggest concern after Kawhi Leonard's Toronto return
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic opened up about Kawhi Leonard's long-awaited return to Toronto during the team's media day on Monday. Rajakovic said he is extremely excited to begin working with Leonard, believing the veteran star will be a natural fit with the Raptors' young roster. "Well, we had interesting conversations leading to this, obviously. And kudos to Bobby and his group of just making all this happen," Rajakovic said. "You know, once I heard there is a chance to join Ka...
Jalen Duren to miss Pistons training camp after rejecting lucrative offer
The contract standoff between the Detroit Pistons and All-Star center Jalen Duren appears to be reaching a critical point. According to ESPN's Shams Charania , Duren is not attending Detroit Pistons media day Monday nor the start of training camp, declining the team’s five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed offer in restricted free agency so far. The sides remain at a stalemate ahead of Thursday's deadline on a one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer. Pistons remain committed to keeping...
EuroLeague launches new referee nomination system using AI
Euroleague Basketball has introduced a new AI-powered referee nomination system designed to determine officiating crews for each round of the EuroLeague and EuroCup. The new automated system, developed using the latest artificial intelligence technology, processes a broad range of criteria established by the Euroleague Basketball Officiating Department, including referee hierarchy, competition calendar, previous assignments, workload and game context. By analyzing all available information, th...
Stephon Castle chooses OKC playoff atmosphere over Knicks' MSG
Following a terrific NBA season, San Antonio Spurs guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper have appeared on the cover of GQ Hype magazine . Castle and Harper recalled the playoff atmospheres they had to endure with Castle saying that the atmosphere of the first NBA Finals game against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden was 'underwhelming' with the Oklahoma City Thunder fans offering a louder experience. "It was underwhelming in that first game. They made it seem like it was going to b...
76ers make one of the most lucrative sponsorship deals in the NBA
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly found a new jersey patch sponsor following their busy offseason. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin , Bloom Energy will be the new multi-year jersey patch sponsor for the 76ers on a deal worth more than $10 million annually, making it one of the most lucrative deals in the NBA. What is Bloom Energy? Bloom Energy is a power provider, who have a manufacturing hub in Delaware, near the 76ers G League affiliate's location. As part of the deal, Bloom Energy ha...
BasketNews and BCL partner to launch official fantasy league
BasketNews and the Basketball Champions League have officially partnered to launch the BCL Fantasy League, bringing the thrill of the tournament straight to fans worldwide. Hosted exclusively on BasketNews, the new fantasy platform lets basketball fans test their management skills on a global stage. Main BCL Fantasy prize – a fully covered trip to BCL Final Four Fans can build dream teams, climb leaderboards, and compete for incredible rewards – including monthly prizes and a grand...
Mitchell Robinson opens up on decision to leave New York for Boston
Mitchell Robinson 's departure has been one of the biggest question marks for the reigning NBA champions, New York Knicks with Andre Drummond replacing his role. In a Knicks Fan TV interview , Robinson opened up about his decision to leave for the Boston Celtics , citing the NBA's business side as one of the main reasons for his departure. "Stuff with New York, the apron and all that stuff that happened. So, it is what it is. It's a business at the end of the day," he expressed. "Sometimes thi...
Detroit Pistons remain committed to keep Jalen Duren, per report
The Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons contract negotiation saga is nearing at least some kind of temporary resolution with training camp approaching. According to a report by Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News , the Pistons remain committed to keep the player and look forward to his return, despite sign-and-trade rumors and his decision to reject all offers. Duren will miss Pistons media day activities due to not having a signed deal. He has until Thursday to decide whether he will accept hi...
Los Angeles Lakers sign two forwards ahead of training camp
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced the signings of forwards William Kyle III and Cole Swider . They receive Exhibit 10 deals for a chance to get a two-way deal while competing in training camp. Kyle went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, but managed to get a spot on the Lakers' Summer League team, where he averaged 2.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and shot 66.7% from the field. The 6'9" big man spent his college career in three colleges, starting out with South Dakota, later transferring ...
Olympiacos officially announce the signings of two former players
Olympiacos Piraeus have made two additions to their roster at the start of the season. They have announced the signing of former players, Bryant Dunston and George Papas on one-year deals. Dunston started his EuroLeague journey with Olympiacos from 2013 to 2015, later joining Anadolu Efes Istanbul , where he won two EuroLeague titles, playing there from 2015 to 2023. After that he had one-year stints with Virtus Bologna , Zalgiris Kaunas and Armani Olimpia Milan . Last season for M...
Hornets face contract dilemma with veteran guard
The Charlotte Hornets face a similar situation as the Dallas Mavericks , who want to keep their veteran center Dwight Powell , but that means they need to waive one of their younger prospects. According to NBA insider Marc Stein , the Hornets want to keep Pat Connaughton , who has a good relationship with Charlotte star Kon Knueppel and is highly respected for his veteran guidance and locker room vibes, while being fine with a limited role on the court. The Hornets have 17 standard NBA contrac...
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