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LeBron compares Embiid's recent form to 2024: 'He didn't miss a practice'
Philadelphia 76ers are ready for the 2026-27 campaign. Excited after an explosive summer that included signings of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James , 76ers went a step further in their preparations. Earlier this afternoon, Philadelphia 76ers players participated in an open scrimmage with the roster split into two different squads playing against each other. LeBron and Embiid reunion after two years LeBron James and Joel Embiid shared the court for the first time since 2024 Olympic Games in Paris ...
Giannis drops a honest take on his new teammate Bam Adebayo
Giannis Antetokounmpo has spent years battling Bam Adebayo as an opponent. Now that the two are teammates on the Miami Heat, the two-time MVP is happy that he no longer has to figure out how to deal with one of the league’s toughest centers. A Familiar Rivalry Takes a New Turn For years, Antetokounmpo and Adebayo were frequently matched up when the Milwaukee Bucks faced Miami. Their physical battles became a familiar part of the Eastern Conference rivalry. That dynamic has now changed dr...
Liga Endesa match postponed due to weather concerns
Liga Endesa will have to wait a few more weeks to conclude Round 2 of the 2026-27 campaign. As announced by the club themselves, Joventut Badalona will postpone their game that was supposed to be played today againsg MoraBanc Andorra at their home court. Reason provided for the postponement was weather, with unstable and bad initial projections of today's weather around the facility. Game is rescheduled and will be played in two weeks, on October 14 at the same venue. In addition to that match...
Tarik Biberovic wants to prove he's not just a shooter in the NBA
Tarik Biberovic enters his first NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks carrying a reputation as a dangerous perimeter shooter, but the rookie forward wants to establish that his game goes far beyond his ability to knock down three-pointers. After spending eight seasons with Fenerbahce, Biberovic has arrived in Dallas determined to earn his opportunities rather than simply wait for them. During Mavericks training camp, he has emphasized defense, rebounding, physicality and basketball intelligenc...
Kelly Olynyk officially starts his European career in Italy with Roma
BC Roma officially announced the arrival of Kelly Olynyk on their social media accounts. News arrived after initial games in Lega A and EuroCup where the new team, co-owned by Luka Doncic, started their campaigns. Olynyk, who will wear jersey number 22, is completing the formalities regarding the entry visa procedure for Italy and will reach the Italian capital in the coming days. "I am very happy with this opportunity and to become part of the BC Rome project. I can’t wait to arrive in ...
Crvena Zvezda provided a new medical update on their roster
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade will start their ABA League season tomorrow away against FMP Belgrade after 3 initial Rounds of EuroLeague action. Serbian powerhouse is currently 1-2 in the Europe's strongest competition before the domestic campaign starts. After a week of postponement due to disagreements with the referees about new contracts, ABA League started earlier this week with Buducnost VOLI Podgorica winning in Novo Mesto against Krka, keeping up their form after winning in the op...
New potential Lakers trade package for Jalen Smith revealed
A new potential trade framework has emerged that would send Chicago Bulls big man Jalen Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers to add another rotational center. NBA reporter Jake Weinbach proposed a deal in which the Lakers would receive Smith while sending Jaden Hardy, Dalton Knecht, and two future second-round picks to Chicago. Lakers receive: Jalen Smith Bulls receive: Jaden Hardy Dalton Knecht 2032 second-round pick via Washington 2033 Lakers second-round pick "The Lakers should be interested in ...
Major Warriors trade involving All-Star floated by rival executive
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porzingis could become a trade candidate before the February 11 deadline if his health problems continue, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. "I spoke with one rival West executive earlier this week who said that he wouldn't be shocked if Porzingis was moved by the Warriors and he didn't finish the season with them, moved at the trade deadline because he's basically a $20 million contract spot," Siegel said on the Clutch Scoops podcast . Siege...
Russia's potential participation in 2028 Olympics addressed by FIBA Europe President
FIBA Europe president Jorge Garbajosa says the potential return of Russian and Belarusian national teams and clubs remains under review. On September 1, FIBA took the first major step toward reintegration by lifting restrictions on individual Russian and Belarusian players, coaches, referees, commissioners, and other officials in basketball and 3x3. As a result, they became eligible to participate in all FIBA competitions with immediate effect. FIBA said it would work with the IOC, the Associa...
Bucks veteran surprisingly emerges as potential roster cut
Milwaukee Bucks veteran guard Caris LeVert could emerge as a surprise roster casualty as the team works to trim its roster before the 2026-27 regular season, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel. Milwaukee currently has 17 players and will need to cut two. Siegel expects Pete Nance, who is on a non-guaranteed deal, to be one of them, but noted that another player on a standard contract will also need to go. "Could that player be Caris LeVert, a veteran who came over to them in a salary dump t...
EuroLeague transfer market 2026: rosters, signings and rumors (updated 10/03)
The EuroLeague season may be over, but the 2026 transfer market is only starting to intensify, setting the stage for another busy offseason across European basketball. To help readers track all the latest roster developments, BasketNews presents the contract situations, full rosters, and player statuses for every EuroLeague team. Throughout the upcoming free agency period, these tables will be updated daily with new signings, contract extensions, reported interests, and potential departures. W...
Anadolu Efes sign NBA veteran as Mike James replacement
Anadolu Efes Istanbul have moved quickly to strengthen their backcourt following Mike James' severe Achilles tendon injury and signed veteran guard Cameron Payne for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. The Turkish club officially announced the deal on Saturday. Payne, 32, most recently played for the Philadelphia 76ers after beginning the 2025-26 season in Europe with Partizan. During his EuroLeague stint in Belgrade, he averaged 12.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals across 1...
FIBA not part of NBA-EuroLeague negotiations, Jorge Garbajosa confirms
The NBA Europe project has reached a crucial stage, with key decisions on markets and licenses expected soon. FIBA Europe president Jorge Garbajosa and executive director Kamil Novak provided an update on the planned competition and discussed the ongoing talks involving the NBA, FIBA, and EuroLeague. "We are at a crucial moment," Garbajosa told BasketNews during the FIBA Intercontinental Cup tournament in Beijing. "To put some context, we have been negotiating with EuroLeague for the last two ...
Rival executives expect Lakers to move on from former first-round pick
Dalton Knecht is increasingly expected to be the odd man out as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to cut their roster to the NBA limit of 15 standard contracts, according to Khobi Price of The New York Post . "Not a good sign for Dalton Knecht, whom multiple rival executives expect to be the odd man out as the Lakers look to trim their roster from 16 players on standard NBA deals to the league maximum of 15," Price reported. Knecht has already been identified in multiple previous reports as the m...
Knicks could fail to resolve three key contract decisions before new season
The New York Knicks are unlikely to reach contract extensions with Karl-Anthony Towns , Josh Hart , or Miles McBride before the 2026-27 regular season starts, according to Ian Begley of SNY . Towns remains the central piece, with Begley reporting that a clear gap remains between what the Knicks are prepared to offer and what the six-time All-Star is seeking. New York previously discussed a deal with a starting salary between $45 million and $50 million per season. The 30-year-old is set to ear...
Sarunas Jasikevicius praises fellow Lithuanian and jokes he wants even more
Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius praised fellow Lithuanian guard Ignas Sargiunas for providing exactly the energy the team expects from him after the Turkish club extended its perfect EuroLeague start. Fenerbahce improved to 3-0 after beating Dubai Basketball 76-66 at home on Friday night. Sargiunas came off the bench for 17 minutes and finished with 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Through his first three EuroLeague appearances, the 27-year-old is averaging 6.3 p...
Blazers announcer ends silence after being fired over comments as teenager
Braiden Bell formally broke his silence after being dismissed by the Portland Trail Blazers for his inappropriate social media posts when he was still a teenager. In a personal statement on X (formerly Twitter), Bell apologized and took full accountability for his online posts in his younger years. Bell drew plenty of support and sympathy in several fans' comments and reactions to his X post. "I am deeply sorry for the language that I used on Twitter. These tweets, while wrong, were written by...
NBA champion center favored in Knicks final roster spot battle
There is now a key player favored to secure the New York Knicks' final roster spot ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, James Wiseman has emerged as a candidate who could fill the reigning NBA champs' 14th roster spot. Wiseman's chances lean on the Knicks' desire to add another interior presence and frontcourt depth. Nonetheless, he still has more to prove out of the Knicks' upcoming preseason games. "Wiseman has impressed in camp, according to witnesses, and...
Steve Kerr addresses Kristaps Porzingis recovery from mysterious illness
There is still no clear update or news on Kristaps Porzingis' ongoing recovery and potential return date for the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr offered no update regarding the big man's whereabouts and current health status right after the Dubs' Friday training camp (h/t Joseph Dycus of The Mercury News). https://x.com/joseph_dycus/status/2106144176131932626?s=20 No update on Kristaps Porzingis recovery from unknown illness During the Golden State Warriors' Media Day, general man...
Memphis Grizzlies part ways with former lottery pick
The Memphis Grizzlies are parting ways with Jordan Hawkins, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The decision was made mutually, as Hawkins will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere once he becomes a free agent. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2106193470293475672?s=20 Jordan Hawkins leaves Grizzlies after Pelicans trade The New Orleans Pelicans traded Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies in a four-player deal last month. The 14th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Hawkins averaged 5.1 points...
Jalen Duren new massive Detroit Pistons contract details emerge
Jalen Duren's brand-new contract and yearly salary with the Detroit Pistons have now come to light. According to HoopsHype NBA insider Michael Scotto, Duren will earn $40 million in the 2026-27 season. His salary will then decrease before gradually increasing again, eventually reaching nearly $43 million in the 2030-31 season. https://x.com/MikeAScotto/status/2106186747239436773?s=20 Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to a $200 million deal Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a $200 mil...
DeMar DeRozan Nuggets role revealed: Will he start with Nikola Jokic?
DeMar DeRozan is poised to lead the Denver Nuggets' second unit for the forthcoming 2026-27 season. Speaking to reporters after the Nuggets' Friday training camp activities, head coach David Adelman has confirmed that Denver will still employ the same starting five they had last year (h/t Bennett Durando of The Denver Post). As Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson have been the Nuggets' resident starters from last year, this leaves DeRozan coming off the b...
Draymond Green defends Jimmy Butler after Karl-Anthony Towns father criticism
Draymond Green is standing firmly behind Jimmy Butler following the father of Karl-Anthony Towns' criticism. Although Green made it clear that he respects Karl Towns Sr.'s opinion, the Warriors star pushed back on the idea that Towns is now better than Butler simply because he won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. "Jimmy is Jimmy. Jimmy's going to be Jimmy. As far as bypassing him, I think that's for all of y'all to debate," the Warriors veteran said on the latest episode of The Dr...
New Lakers wing enjoying LA after tough experiences with past NBA teams
Ziaire Williams savors the most out of his ongoing exposure with the Los Angeles Lakers. Comparing what he is currently experiencing in the Lakers' training camp with what he had with his previous NBA teams, the new LA forward can only be candid about the better situation he is in now. "It's a little different for sure. This is a winning culture, a winning team that has high standards, so it's a little different," Williams told reporters. "Guys are more experienced in the league, so it's less ...
Giannis drops bold Heat warning that should terrify rest of the NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo is simply bullish about his and the Miami Heat's major stand for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. In a sit-down interview with Hannah Storm for ESPN while sitting alongside Bam Adebayo, the Greek superstar believes the Heat will be a defensive force to reckon with for the rest of the league. "I think defensively, it's going to be a nightmare for whoever tries to play against us again," Giannis said of what he envisions for Miami. "We're competitive and lead by example." /...
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