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Paolo Galbiati addresses Alex Len rumors
Alex Len signed with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz as a major center addition to a team that had only Kenneth Faried at the position. However, he is yet to play a game for Baskonia since suffering from discomfort in his foot during a training session. This situation has lead to rumors that Len might be cut from the team due to his health situation. In a recent interview , Baskonia's coach, Paolo Galbiati explained that the team start their EuroLeague season with the same 12-man lineup they ha...
Brandon Ingram's health uncertain ahead of NBA Media Day
Brandon Ingram has had a turbulent summer after undergoing heel surgery and being part of the paused Kawhi Leonard trade. Now, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst , there is no clear update on his condition and whether he will be able to start the season. "Brandon Ingram had surgery in the offseason on his foot, on his heel. We don't have an update on how he's gonna be. We're gonna hear at media day where he's at with his heel." Ingram officially joined the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA h...
Kings insider gives update on Domantas Sabonis' future in Sacramento
Amid trade rumors involving the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons , where Domantas Sabonis could be exchanged for Jalen Duren , Kings insider Matt George has cleared up Sabonis' future with the franchise. According to George, Sabonis will have to play into his value and show that he can perform at the start of the season so that teams would be more willing to trade for him. If he doesn't manage to elevate his value, it is most likely that the Kings will keep him, as their general manager, S...
Trae Young drops bold statement on why Hawks tenure was unsuccessful
Trae Young has shared his thoughts on why his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks wasn't successful. Appearing on the Curious Mike podcast with Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. , Young said that he didn't have enough help to seriously compete with the Hawks. "I don't know if I've ever had a teammate that can draw double teams," he stated. He and Porter then joked that Young has probably never gotten a catch-and-shoot three arguing that he has always had to create for himself with no secondary c...
Kawhi Leonard's long-term future with the Toronto Raptors revealed
After signing an extension with the Toronto Raptors , Kawhi Leonard appears to be on the path to finish his career as a Raptor. Reporting on the extension, NBA insider Jake Fischer spoke on Bleacher Report about the agreement between Leonard and the Raptors. He said that while there is a player option for the 2028-29 season in the new contract, the most likely scenario is that the option will be torn up and they will extend their partnership into the next decade. Leonard accepted a slightly lo...
Top 10 underrated EuroLeague fantasy players
The start of the 2026-27 EuroLeague season is right around the corner, which also means the return of BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy . While the biggest EuroLeague stars will naturally attract most of the attention, finding value at lower prices can be just as important when building a successful fantasy roster. These are some of the most overlooked and underrated EuroLeague Fantasy players heading into the new season. Mario Saint-Supery – €500k Mario Saint-Supery Credit ZUMAPRESS.co...
Michael Jordan's advice to Joe Mazzulla revealed amid summer meetup
Former NBA champion with the Boston Celtics , Brian Scalabrine has revealed that Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has spent time with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson this summer while appearing on The Starting Lineup show on SiriusXM NBA Radio . Scalabrine then talked about the advice that Jordan shared with Mazzulla in his hangouts with the two NBA legends. "He [Mazzulla] told them at the partners' summit that he actually hung out with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson this summer. And Jordan to...
Draymond Green explains his new role given by Steve Kerr
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reveals that head coach Steve Kerr has a new role for him on their team. Green explained on his podcast that Kerr is no longer showing favoritism towards him and Stephen Curry , but is also letting Draymond take more threes. "Steve used to always tell us like 'Steph and Draymond gonna turn the ball over more than everybody else and I'm gonna give them room to turn the ball over' and he (recently) said to us 'Just an FYI, I'm no longer giving you guy...
Zion Williamson denies rape allegations, explains relationship
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been involved in a scandal beyond the court with some serious allegations and now more information has been revealed. Back in May of 2025, Zion was accused of rape and physical abuse by a woman, who identifies as his former girlfriend. She claimed that Williamson's abuse was sexual, physical, emotional, and financial in nature. She also states that on multiple occasions, he would choke or smother her, causing her to reasonably fear for her life. No...
Domantas Sabonis trade value revealed amid Duren trade rumors
While Jalen Duren hasn't accepted the Detroit Pistons ' latest $200 million offer, talks of a potential sign-and-trade remain with the Sacramento Kings being named as one of the landing spots and Domantas Sabonis as the piece that would be moved. However, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer , the Kings and other teams in the league have a different view of Sabonis' trade value, which might be why the Lithuanian center hasn't been moved yet. "The Kings have been maintaining that they view tha...
EuroLeague GMs reveal Final Four picks, title favorite and MVP
Every EuroLeague GM expects Olympiacos Piraeus to reach the Final Four for a sixth consecutive season, but Panathinaikos Athens remain the executives' favorite to lift the trophy, according to the BasketNews EuroLeague GM Survey. Zalgiris Kaunas and Maccabi Tel Aviv emerged as the leading dark horse picks, while Jean Montero , already second in the MVP voting, dominated another category as the executives' top choice for the next EuroLeague player to make the jump to the NBA. Those are some of ...
New interim Clippers CEO announces front office changes
After the Los Angeles Clippers named lawyer John Gibson as their interim governor and CEO, following Steve Ballmer's suspension, the lawyer has shared a message with the team's fans in a video on YouTube . He started the video with describing the situation as an important moment in the club's history, highlighting that they will need to work closely with the NBA to regain theirs and the fans' trust. Gibson also cleared up the situation with the front office, naming the new interim president of...
Hornets are expected to waive new player with suitors emerging
In a trade that sent Dorian Finney-Smith to the Atlanta Hawks , the Charlotte Hornets acquired Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard . According to ESPN's Shams Charania , the Hornets are expected to waive Nembhard as part of the trade. The young guard should have multiple suitors on potential two-way deals after being waived, per Marc Stein . The main candidate is the Denver Nuggets . Nembhard had a game against the Nuggets, where he scored 28 points and 10 assists last December. He has also impresse...
Cooper Flagg's trainer addresses new height buzz with blunt message
Dallas Mavericks fans have plenty to be excited about as young star Cooper Flagg prepares to enter his sophomore season in the NBA. Throughout the summer, there has been growing buzz on social media suggesting that Flagg may have added a couple of inches to his height ahead of the new campaign. Flagg is currently listed at 6-foot-9, and although his longtime trainer Matt MacKenzie could not confirm whether he has grown, he delivered a confident take on just how dangerous the reigning Rookie of...
Former Lakers forward traded in deal for one of NBA's top sharpshooters
The Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets have completed an anticipated trade swapping their veteran players. According to ESPN's Shams Charania , Hawks are trading Buddy Hield , Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Hornets for former Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith . Hield and Finney-Smith coming off career-worst seasons Buddy Hield Credit AP - Scanpix Both players are still under contract for at least a couple more years as they switch teams in the Eastern Conference. Hield has two years remai...
Rockets star Alperen Sengun sets sights on becoming NBA's best player
Houston Rockets star big man Alperen Sengun has set some massive goals ahead of the upcoming NBA season. During Rockets Media Day, Sengun spoke about both his own expectations and those surrounding the team, while making it clear that his personal ambitions remain extremely high. Sengun said that while expectations continue to grow every season, his ultimate goal is to become the best player in the NBA one day. "Every year is different expectations, they just get bigger and bigger. I want to b...
Kevin Durant bluntly reacts to Rockets coach, GM plans to reduce his minutes
Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant does not appear ready to take more of a backseat entering his 19th season in the NBA. During the Rockets' Media Day press conference, Durant was asked about comments from general manager Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka regarding potentially reducing his minutes at times this season. Durant bluntly pushed back on the idea, saying the Rockets are better with him on the court and that he wants to play whenever the team needs him. "Why?" Durant ...
EuroLeague preseason tracker: Schedule, scores, and stats
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season is set to tip off in just over a month, but the teams are already preparing for the upcoming campaign. That's why BasketNews introduces a EuroLeague preseason tracker, offering access to full preseason schedules and scores for every team in one place. The tracker will be constantly updated throughout the entire preseason. If you enjoy our work, you can directly support BasketNews journalism , podcasts, travel coverage, our advanced stats platform, fantasy games, a...
Kawhi Leonard signs new deal with Raptors, contract details revealed
Kawhi Leonard is staying with the Toronto Raptors long-term after agreeing to a contract extension with the franchise. According to Shams Charania of ESPN , Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Raptors. The deal also reportedly includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. The 35-year-old two-time NBA champion now has a total of three years and $165 million on his Raptors deal. Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto The Toronto Raptors acquired Kawhi Le...
Fenerbahce takes down Besiktas to win Turkish Super Cup
Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul are heading into the EuroLeague season with one trophy already to their name. For the second season in a row, Fenerbahce defeated EuroLeague newcomers Besiktas Istanbul 72-59 to claim the Turkish Super Cup. Fenerbahce started the game strong and never looked back, building a commanding 19-point lead to enter halftime ahead 46-27. Besiktas attempted a comeback, cutting the deficit to 8 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as Fenerbahce went on to comfort...
39-year-old veteran signs new deal with Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly set to give one of their longtime veterans another opportunity ahead of the new season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer , 39-year-old forward James Johnson is returning to the Pacers on a training camp deal. Johnson last appeared in the NBA during the 2024-25 season, when he was part of the Pacers team that reached the NBA Finals. He appeared in 12 regular-season games and five playoff contests that year, averaging 0.7 points and 0.5 rebounds in around t...
Two stars most likely to be traded for Jalen Duren revealed
As the Jalen Duren contract extension saga with the Detroit Pistons continues, multiple potential sign-and-trade scenarios have emerged, with two options reportedly standing out as the NBA season approaches. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints , deals involving Myles Turner or Domantas Sabonis are currently viewed as the two likeliest possibilities in a potential Duren sign-and-trade. "A S&T for either Chet Holmgren or Lauri Markkanen would be the Pistons' dream, but it's not...
Cade Cunningham gets honest about departure of Pistons key center
Detroit Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham opened up about the departure of former teammate Isaiah Stewart in an interview with Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press . Cunningham revealed that he viewed Stewart as someone he expected to play alongside for his entire career, admitting it will feel strange not having him around next season. "That's somebody that I planned on playing my whole career with," Cunningham said. "For him to not be around, it is weird. It feels like I'm a rookie again,...
Rockets fan favorite warns GTA VI release could make NBA performance 'plummet'
Houston Rockets veteran Steven Adams warned NBA fans about a potential drop in performance across the league in November. During Rockets media day, Adams reminded everyone that the highly anticipated GTA VI video game is dropping that month, which will most likely affect player performances across the NBA, NFL, and other leagues. "I will say: You guys should anticipate November. The performance of the league...league wide. GTA is dropping. So look at NFL, look at all the leagues and watch them...
Lorenzo Brown nears deal with new team after Milan fallout
EuroLeague veteran guard Lorenzo Brown is reportedly nearing a deal with a new team following his fallout with Armani Olimpia Milan . According to Noa Poplinger of Sport5 , Brown is on the verge of finalizing a one-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem . Poplinger adds that Hapoel will have the option to terminate the agreement after several months. The potential signing also comes amid an injury to Hapoel's key guard Jared Harper, who is expected to remain sidelined for another two to four months a...
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