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Memphis Grizzlies to honor Brandon Clarke with special tributes
The Memphis Grizzlies will honor Brandon Clarke's legacy and memories with several tributes from the franchise. On Friday, which would have marked the late big man’s 30th birthday, the Grizzlies announced that they will hold a pregame tribute and moment of silence for Clarke on Opening Night at home against the Utah Jazz on Oct. 21. The Grizzlies will also feature a "BC" patch on their jerseys throughout the whole 2026-27 season. https://x.com/memgrizz/status/2101295330750767130?s=20 Mem...
Miami Heat next player target revealed
The Miami Heat appear to be all set heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Miami plans to leave one roster spot open instead of filling out their 15-man roster. The Heat intends to tap a potential impact player to fill that vacant slot. "The Heat plans to keep the 15th roster spot open for a while, in case a needle-moving player becomes available in free agency," the report indicated. Miami Heat keeping one roster spot open The Miami Heat currently...
Jayson Tatum shares new emotional take about Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum will always be appreciative of the time he had with Jaylen Brown in the Boston Celtics. On SiriusXM NBA Radio, Tatum offered a new, special, and insightful statement about his former co-superstar. "We had nine incredible years together, five Conference Finals appearances, and two Finals appearances, we won the championship, we did it," Tatum said. "We accomplished the ultimate goal. I'll forever be thankful for being able to share the court with him. I feel like we both lear...
Former Raptors star shares huge Kawhi Leonard statement in Toronto return
Fred VanVleet kept it simple when asked about Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto. The former Raptors star offered a blunt and hilarious reaction when asked about Leonard coming back to the franchise this offseason. "I mean, listen, they didn't get worse," a smiling VanVleet told reporters during the Raptors' special retirement event for Kyle Lowry. "It didn't get worse. "I'm excited for the city. I'm excited for the organization. It's good to see [Kawhi Leonard] back and yeah, they'll be ...
Tony Parker loses to his brother in official coaching debut with ASVEL
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne continue their unsuccessful preseason by losing the semifinal of the French SuperCup against the champions of France's second division Chorale Roanne Basket 71-73 . In a battle of brothers, Roanne's head coach TJ Parker triumphed against his older brother Tony Parker , who coaches ASVEL. Tremont Waters showed out for the EuroLeague team, scoring 20 points, while adding three rebounds, three assists and five steals. Marc-Owen Fodzo Dada was the only other player in...
Real Madrid win the EuroLeague SuperCup in last season's final rematch
Real Madrid are the first ever EuroLeague SuperCup champions. The Spaniards defeated Olympiacos Piraeus in the final game 93-89 (24-15, 23-28, 28-29, 18-17) to bring home the inaugural SuperCup trophy. Walter Tavares was named the MVP of the tournament. He scored six points and added seven rebounds in the final. Real started off hot in the first quarter building a nine point lead after 10 minutes. Olympiacos responded by scoring 28 points in the second quarter, but since they let their opponen...
Kevin Love receives boos from Toronto crowd after LeBron James comment
Kevin Love participated in Kyle Lowry 's block party which has been thrown as a celebration of the upcoming Lowry's jersey retirement by the Toronto Raptors . During the event in Toronto, Love addressed the crowd while jokingly throwing out a comment about LeBron James and his domination over the Raptors in the 2010s. "This is Kyle's Day, but isn't this LeBronto?" Love remarked, mentioning the famous nickname the Toronto team was given by fans after falling to LeBron James for multiple years i...
Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki open up on their relationship evolution
Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash have explained their relationship during the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic event. The duo played together on the Dallas Mavericks at the beginning of their careers with Nash leaving for the Phoenix Suns in 2004. Nowitzki revealed that when Nash left Dallas their relationship suffered, but it has changed a lot over the years. "I think it went from super hot to very cold to super hot again. There was a phase when he left us where things were a little chilly...
Horton-Tucker leads Fenerbahce past Dubai for EuroLeague SuperCup third place
Fenerbahce Istanbul are the third place winners of the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup. After falling to Olympiacos Piraeus in the semifinal, the 2025 EuroLeague champions took down Dubai Basketball 85-77 (22-21, 25-18, 17-26, 21-12) following a close battle in the first ever third place game of the EuroLeague SuperCup. The game started close with Fenerbahce building a bigger lead in the second quarter to lead by eight points after the first half. https://x.com/EuroLeague/status/2101326083563864...
Juancho Hernanhomez opens up on Olympiacos rivalry, talking to Jokic
Before the final of the Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens forward Juancho Hernangomez gave an interview on the rivalry with Olympiacos Piraeus , seeking advice from Nikola Jokic about horses and staying in Athens. Talking to Eurohoops Greece , Hernangomez opened up about his position on Panathinaikos' eternal rival Olympiacos. "I don't have no hate for Olympiacos because it's basketball. We're going to be in every final. We're going to compete for same trophies...
Major Lakers ticket plan revealed under new owners
The incoming Los Angeles Lakers ownership group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger is not planning a rapid increase in ticket prices, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic . Instead, the group reportedly wants to gain greater control over tickets held by outside brokers and boost revenue by cutting middlemen out of the resale process. This strategy would allow the franchise to capture more of the revenue that currently goes to third-party brokers reselling high-demand tickets at marked-u...
Three teams Ben Simmons rejected for Kings revealed
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons drew interest from multiple NBA teams before deciding to continue his career in Sacramento. NBA insider Brett Siegel revealed on the Clutch Scoops podcast that the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks were both interested in bringing Simmons to training camp, while the Minnesota Timberwolves also made contact. "The Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks were both interested in signing him to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal," Siegel said. "It was ...
Stephen Curry breaks silence on recruiting LeBron James
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has confirmed that he personally tried to recruit LeBron James to the team during the 2026 offseason. "If anybody didn't try, I think they'd be a fool," Curry said, per NBC Sports Bay Area . James became the biggest name on the free-agent market after informing the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30 that he would not return for another season. Golden State was among the teams pursuing him throughout July. However, LeBron eventually chose the Philadelphia 76e...
Mathias Lessort leaves door open for another Partizan chapter
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort has spoken about his reunion with Zeljko Obradovic in Greece while admitting that his connection with Partizan remains as strong as ever. "When you play for Zeljko Obradovic, it's something that stays with you forever," Lessort told Bojan Brezovac of Mozzart Sport . "I believe that every player who played under Zeljko's leadership and wanted to learn from him carries something that stays with him forever." Lessort and Obradovic are working toge...
Raptors explored another blockbuster before Kawhi Leonard trade
The Toronto Raptors explored a trade for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III before ultimately bringing Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. NBA insider Brett Siegel revealed on the Clutch Scoops podcast that Toronto contacted New Orleans ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft to determine what it would take to acquire Murphy. "They had interest in Trey Murphy III," Siegel said. "And so they reached out to the Pelicans to ask about him and what the price would be." However, the Pelicans' asking ...
Ja Morant's viral reaction to Trail Blazers trade surfaces
New Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant had a brief reaction after learning that the Memphis Grizzlies had traded him. A clip of Morant reacting to the move was recently shared on social media and quickly circulated online. "Damn. They sent me to Portland, man," Morant said after receiving news of the summer trade. The Grizzlies traded Morant to the Trail Blazers on June 29 in exchange for Jerami Grant, Kris Murray, and approximately $1 million in cash considerations. Morant has two years r...
Luka Doncic return date to Lakers revealed
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is expected to remain in Europe until Sept. 20 before returning to Los Angeles, according to SportKlub.si . The Lakers will hold their traditional media day on Sept. 28, with training camp for the 2026-27 season officially beginning the next day. Doncic has spent most of the summer in Slovenia, taking advantage of the longest basketball break of his professional career. He is expected to have gone 203 days between the end of last season and the start of the ...
Thompson twins make NBA history with huge new contracts
Ausar and Amen Thompson have made NBA history after both secured nine-figure contract extensions this offseason. Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale extension, as first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania . The deal is fully guaranteed. With the agreement, Ausar and Amen became the first pair of brothers in NBA history to each receive a contract worth at least $100 million. Their new deals are worth a combined $363 million. Amen agreed to a...
Miami Heat make major $60M commitment to rising guard
The Miami Heat have made a major move to keep one of their key rotation guards in place long-term. According to ESPN's Shams Charania , Heat guard Pelle Larsson has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension that includes a mutual option for the 2030-31 season. Per earlier reports, Larsson was eligible to sign a four-year extension worth as much as $93 million. Larsson is currently entering the final year of his existing contract and is set to earn roughly $2.3 million this upcoming...
More 2023 NBA Draft stars could join Wembanyama and two others with huge deals
Three of the brightest stars from the 2023 NBA Draft class – Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson, and Keyonte George – have already received lucrative rookie-scale contract extensions, and several others could reportedly be next in line to get paid as their rookie deals are set to expire after the upcoming season. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania , there is currently growing optimism surrounding potential extensions for Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson and Charlotte ...
Sylvain Francisco shines as Panathinaikos beat EuroCup champions
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens picked up another win in their preparation for the upcoming season, defeating EuroCup champions JL Bourg 93-69 at the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament. Panathinaikos dominated from the opening tip and also received an impressive performance from star offseason acquisition Sylvain Francisco . Last season's All-EuroLeague First Team guard finished with a team-high 18 points (2/4 2PT, 3/6 3PT), while also adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the dominant victory. Mathias ...
Kawhi Leonard sends final message to Clippers following Raptors move
Kawhi Leonard has sent a farewell message to the Los Angeles Clippers following his official move to the Toronto Raptors . In an Instagram post, Leonard shared a message of appreciation to Clippers fans, thanking them for their support throughout the highs and lows of his six seasons with the franchise. "I truly appreciate your unwavering support during both the highs and lows. Thank you, Clip Nation," Leonard wrote. https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcNbMOh4qn/ Leonard returns to where he won a ch...
Knicks receive crucial Jalen Brunson injury update after offseason surgery
The New York Knicks have received an encouraging injury update on superstar guard Jalen Brunson ahead of training camp. According to ESPN's Vincent Goodwill , Brunson is not expected to have any restrictions at the start of training camp after undergoing wrist surgery this offseason. "[Jalen Brunson's] at about 80 to 85% after the wrist surgery that he had in July," Goodwill said on NBA Today. "He'll have no restrictions when training camp begins in a couple of weeks." https://x.com/ESPNNBA/st...
Real Madrid survive Dubai in overtime to advance to EuroLeague SuperCup final
We're set for a rematch of last season's EuroLeague championship game in tomorrow's EuroLeague SuperCup final. In a highly contested second semifinal, Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 98-95 overtime win against Dubai Basketball . Dubai started the game strong and led by as much as 13 points, later extending their lead to 16 in the second quarter at 36-20. https://x.com/EuroLeague/status/2101024620975407176 However, Real Madrid stayed resilient and closed the second quarter on a 14-0 run, cutt...
Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic ignored him after bizarre request
Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. revealed a funny story involving his former teammate Nikola Jokic and an unusual request. Porter revealed that he once asked the three-time NBA MVP for dating advice about Slavic women since Jokic is from Serbia, but he never heard back from him. "I just asked him, 'Yo, how should I approach this? What do they like? How are Slavic women?' He didn't respond," Porter said on the One Night with Steiny podcast . https://x.com/nuggetscountry_/status/21010023284...
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