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Fred VanVleet returns to Rockets lineup, gets major regular-season plan update
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has revealed a major injury update regarding star guard Fred VanVleet ahead of the upcoming season. Udoka said that VanVleet, who is coming back from an ACL tear, is fully cleared entering training camp and has "looked really good lately." The head coach added that the veteran guard has been participating in 5-on-5s with the Rockets, but is likely to sit out back-to-backs early in the regular season. VanVleet is confident entering the new season VanVleet be...
EuroLeague adds record number of referees: Will it fix the issue?
EuroLeague is about to begin the 2026-27 season with 84 referees ­­­– the largest officiating pool since 2016, when the league contracted to 16 teams with just 62 referees. EuroLeague had 70 referees in 2025-26. Two officials, Croatia's Sreten Radovic, who retired at the end of the season, and Uros Nikolic from Serbia, are not included in this year's list. Overall, that's a 20% net increase in the number of EuroLeague referees. But the more interesting quest...
Trae Young reveals elite skill he believes fueled Knicks fans' hate
Trae Young reflected on his longstanding rivalry with the New York Knicks during a sit-down with Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. on the Curious Mike podcast . The former Atlanta Hawks star said Knicks fans were the ones who started the feud during the 2021 first-round playoff series, which Atlanta won 4-1. Young suggested he simply finished what they started, while also arguing that his style of play and ability to draw fouls helped fuel the hostility toward him. "If you was on my team, ...
Nikola Jokic's Nuggets to sign viral young guard after star NCAA campaign
The Denver Nuggets are set to give a chance to one of the most exciting players from the previous NCAA campaign. According to NBA insider Marc Stein , former SMU star guard Boopie Miller is expected to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Nuggets. Miller starred at SMU The 23-year-old guard shined in his senior year with SMU last season, averaging 19.1 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds. Miller earned Second-team All-ACC and NABC All-Gulf District First Team honors during a stellar 2025-26 ...
Former Knicks All-Star adopts LeBron James-inspired routine
Julius Randle apparently borrowed one of LeBron James' well-known playoff habits during the Minnesota Timberwolves' postseason run. The former New York Knicks All-Star began arriving at arenas several hours before tip-off for big playoff games, a routine he said was inspired by James. "When the Timberwolves were playing against the Thunder, Julius Randle was – Julius actually maybe told other people this too, but I asked him about it – he told me that LeBron inspired him to this," ...
Stephen Curry contract decision could open $100 million opportunity for Warriors
Stephen Curry 's contract decision could have massive implications for the Golden State Warriors ' future, potentially leaving the franchise with around $100 million in cap space. Curry has yet to sign a contract extension with the Warriors despite becoming eligible for a new deal, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst explained on The Hoop Collective podcast how that decision could dramatically change Golden State's financial outlook. "If Steph Curry doesn't extend – and he's now weeks off his ext...
Lakers financial numbers reveal massive advantage over NBA rivals
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst detailed the Los Angeles Lakers' remarkable financial position among other NBA teams. According to figures cited by Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast , the Lakers generated approximately $680 million in revenue last season. "The Wall Street Journal said that the Lakers' profit was $129 million," Windhorst added. A significant portion of the Lakers' business also comes directly from games at Crypto.com Arena. Windhorst mentioned that the LA franchise generate...
Zalgiris raise alarm over growing EuroLeague transfer problem
Zalgiris Kaunas sporting director Gediminas Navickas believes EuroLeague clubs need stronger protection from approaches to players who remain under contract, pointing to the Thomas Walkup-Dubai Basketball saga as a recent example. Navickas was asked about the threat to Zalgiris players after Panathinaikos Athens made a significant push for Nigel Williams-Goss during the offseason . "We do see a threat. The facts showed that, and the interest from Panathinaikos was definitely there," Navickas s...
Zalgiris officially make key backcourt move after rejecting Panathinaikos
Zalgiris Kaunas have confirmed that Nigel Williams-Goss has agreed to a new contract, keeping him with the club until the end of the 2027-28 season, with an option to extend it for another season. The extension was confirmed during the club's official press conference before the 2026-27 EuroLeague season start, with Zalgiris sporting director Gediminas Navickas revealing that the previous agreement had already been adjusted. "We did make changes to the contract, and that has alread...
Zalgiris budget for 2026-27 season announced
For the 2026-27 season, Lithuanian champions Zalgiris Kaunas are projected to have a total budget of €28.8 million, with €19.7 million allocated to player and staff salaries. These numbers are gross, before taxes. The club's net budget should be around €13 million. Zalgiris president Paulius Jankunas said the team projects that its budget will rank somewhere between 15th and 12th in the EuroLeague this season. Zalgiris also plan to collect €26.8 million in revenue during th...
EuroLeague SuperCup team earnings revealed after Abu Dhabi event
Real Madrid earned nearly €600,000 for winning the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup in Abu Dhabi, according to AS.com . Los Blancos defeated Dubai Basketball 98-95 in the semifinal before beating Olympiacos 93-89 in the final at Etihad Arena. The title was Real Madrid's first trophy under new head coach Pedro Martinez. According to the report, each of the four participating teams – Real Madrid, Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, and Dubai Basketball – received €380,000 for taking part ...
French club fires back at Paris president over 'boring' league comments
Boulazac Basket Dordogne has issued a sharp response to Paris Basketball president David Kahn after he criticized the level and current format of the French League while using Boulazac as an example. Kahn recently described Paris as the clear favorite to win the domestic championship, particularly with AS Monaco not competing in the LNB this season. "Yes, we are the favorites to win the French League, that's obvious," Kahn said on RMC . However, the Paris president also argued that the differe...
EuroLeague Power Rankings 2026-27: Greek dominance and a Final Four team outside Top 10
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season is upon us. The 20-team roster brings new faces, major transfers, plenty of intrigue, and the same competitiveness we saw last year. With the EuroLeague coming back, BasketNews EuroLeague Power Rankings also return. BasketNews staff and journalists from multiple countries ranked the teams from 1st to 20th place, evaluating their pre-season form, built rosters, the overall picture, and their potential in the foreseeable future. EuroLeague Power Rankings for 2026-27...
Former No. 1 pick claims LeBron James hurt Lakers prospect, warns 76ers
Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown has blamed LeBron James for what he believes has been poor development of Dalton Knecht , while also accusing the NBA star of negatively affecting players around him. Brown, a former Lakers big man, described the 41-year-old James as more than an individual player. "I thought LeBron was a regular individual, and then I realized he's a part of a group, and LeBron is a machine. It's a marketing machine. He's not an individual," Brown said on The Basketball S...
EuroLeague GMs pick the summer's best signing and best team
Olympiacos' signing of Jean Montero dominated this year's BasketNews EuroLeague GM Survey, with executives voting it the best move of the offseason while also selecting Montero as the player they would most want to build a franchise around. Fenerbahce emerged as the executives' pick for the team that had the best offseason, while a surprising head-coaching appointment ranked among the most unexpected moves of the summer. For the sixth straight year, BasketNews surveyed EuroLeague general manag...
Henri Veesaar suffers devastating injury before NBA rookie season
Atlanta Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the entire 2026-27 season, the team announced . Veesaar sustained the injury during a workout on Sept. 15. An MRI and further evaluation confirmed the tear, and he is scheduled to undergo surgery in October. The 22-year-old was preparing for his first NBA season after being selected with the No. 52 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the LA Clippers. Atlanta acquired his draft rights in exchange f...
Knicks hire new coach for crucial iPad role
New York Knicks assistant coach Ed Flynn will serve as Mike Brown's new "challenge guy" this season, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post . Flynn spent the past three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans and most recently worked as their head video coordinator. His official title with the Knicks is assistant coach/special situations. In New York, Flynn will monitor replays on an iPad and quickly advise Brown whether the Knicks should use a coach's challenge or let the play stand. Jo...
Potential Bucks trade package for Jalen Duren revealed
The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring a potential pathway to acquire Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren , according to Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic . Milwaukee is reportedly one of at least two teams, alongside the Sacramento Kings, with serious interest in Duren both now and potentially next summer. NBA reporter Evan Sidery suggested the Bucks could build a trade package around Myles Turner and draft capital if Detroit becomes willing to discuss a deal. Turner is set to make app...
NBA owner backs Steve Ballmer despite Clippers salary cap scandal
The Los Angeles Clippers salary cap circumvention case has been one of the most discussed topics this summer in the NBA. Now, a fellow league team owner has shared his view of the situation involving Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer. Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz , showed respect to Ballmer, but emphasized that every team in the NBA has to follow the league's rules. "Steve is a standup individual first and foremost. This game is tricky, this game is hard, and obviously we have rules, and the...
Jalen Duren's Pistons future still in doubt despite record contract offer
The Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons saga has taken another turn as the team has reportedly offered a larger deal than ever before. ESPN's Shams Charania has revealed that the Pistons current offer is $200 million over five years, but it is still uncertain whether he will be a part of the Detroit team as of media day in a week. "The Pistons and Jalen Duren are at an impasse and it's highly up in the air and questionable as to whether he will be reporting and showing up for media day in just 7 d...
Kyrie Irving trade possibility draws attention around NBA
Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks have achieved something many teams or players struggle to do for many years if ever in reaching the NBA Finals in 2024, but it seems that their union is set to expire soon due to differing timelines. According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon , many people around the league are asking questions about Irving's situation with the Mavericks and the team centering itself around 19-year-old Cooper Flagg . "Question that's being asked around the league is how long is this...
Trae Young shares excitement about new teammate
Trae Young is set to return to court for the Washington Wizards after only playing five games for them since the trade that brought him to the United States capital and showed excitement to play with new teammate. Young praised the Wizards No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa , wanting to play alongside the young prospect. "He's cold, bro. He's the real deal," Young said in an appearance on Michael Porter Jr.'s podcast . "And I mean, when I got traded, it was just like obviously I kne...
Toronto Raptors make big contract decision for new player
The Toronto Raptors have made a major decision on the contract of their rookie. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , the Raptors have converted Jaden Bradley 's contract from a two-way to a four-year $9.3 million deal with the first year being guaranteed. The 23-year-old guard spent his freshman year in college in Alabama. After the first year he transferred to Arizona, where he played until this summer, when Bradley declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. He was taken as the 50th overall pick ...
Doc Rivers makes new career move after retiring from coaching
Hall of Fame former coach Doc Rivers is set to remain in basketball after retiring from coaching back in April. NBC Sports have announced that Rivers is returning to broadcasting as a game analyst. "I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I've always loved talking about it," Rivers said. "I have great memories working with NBC, and I'm excited to be back and share my perspective alongside such a talented team. This season should be a lot of fun. I can't wait." After retiring as a pl...
Tyrese Haliburton shares honest reaction to Knicks winning championship
Tyrese Haliburton is set to come back to the court in the upcoming season after missing the entirety of last year due to an Achilles injury in the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton suffered the injury during Game 7 of the Finals after he had a great start to the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately winning the game to take the championship over Haliburton's Indiana Pacers . Since then, the point guard has shared his mixed reaction as he watched the New York Knicks claim the NBA title this ...
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