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Nuggets give Nikola Jokic another athletic weapon in former first-round pick
The Denver Nuggets are adding an exciting high-flying forward to their roster for the upcoming season. According to Shams Charania of ESPN , the Nuggets are signing 2023 first-round pick Cam Whitmore to a two-way NBA deal. Whitmore enters his fourth NBA season after averaging 10.5 points and 3.3 rebounds over 119 career games and has already joined the Nuggets for workouts in Denver. Whitmore arrives in Denver after difficult last season This offseason, Cam Whitmore was traded by the Washingto...
AS Monaco denied entry to France's third division, could face liquidation
AS Monaco 's future remains under a big question mark after an unfavorable decision from the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. The club revealed in its official statement that it has been denied entry to France's third division next season, while Monaco will continue exploring its options and defending the club's rights, interests, and position. AS Monaco official statement: "AS Monaco Basket-Ball S.A. confirms that it received, on the afternoon of Friday, September 18, the concili...
Jasikevicius after SuperCup loss to Olympiacos: 'We see the potential'
Despite having control of the game for the majority of the 40 minutes, Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul suffered a defeat in the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup semifinal. In the rematch of last year's EuroLeague semifinal, Fenerbahce came up short against Olympiacos Piraeus 90-92 and will play in the third-place game tomorrow against the loser of the second semifinal between Dubai Basketball and Real Madrid. Despite suffering the loss, Fenerbahce head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius sees the potential in ...
Olympiacos edge Fenerbahce in thriller to reach EuroLeague SuperCup final
Olympiacos Piraeus became the first finalist of the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup. In a rematch of last year's EuroLeague semifinal, they defeated Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul 92-90 and advanced to tomorrow's final, where they will face the winner of the matchup between Dubai Basketball and Real Madrid. Fenerbahce controlled the game for most of the night and still held an eight-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, but a late Olympiacos surge turned the game around. Fenerbahce still had...
NBA champion calls out Warriors amid Stephen Curry's major future decision
ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins called out the Golden State Warriors ' front office during an appearance on ESPN's NBA Today . Perkins argued that the Warriors cannot afford to wait when it comes to Stephen Curry 's future, stressing that the franchise must re-sign its longtime star and continue putting the right pieces around him while respecting the loyalty he has shown throughout his career. "The Warriors don't have the option to wait on nothing when it comes to Steph ...
BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy Tips: 5 Players Worth Investing In
The EuroLeague season tips off in just one week. Time is running out to finalize your BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy lineup. We've picked out five players worth considering for your Classic mode team. Jonas Valanciunas | Price: €1,700,000 Credit zalgiris.lt Opponent - Crvena Zvezda Belgrade Jonas is a player who has attracted a lot of attention since the very first friendly games. The Zalgiris leader has played only one game that, in my opinion, was really good – against Riga Zelli. ...
Jazz young star Keyonte George signs massive five-year extension
The Utah Jazz have agreed to a long-term contract extension with their star guard. According to Shams Charania of ESPN , Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise. Charania adds that the new deal does not include any player or team options. Next season, he will remain on the final year of his rookie deal, where he is set to earn around $6.5 million. NBA insider Jake Fischer also adds that George's five-year deal includes $2.5 mi...
LeBron James reacts to Cavaliers' major front office move
Philadelphia 76er s superstar LeBron James reacted to the latest Cleveland Cavaliers front office move, which promoted Brandon Weems to new general manager of the franchise. Weems is a longtime close friend of LeBron James, dating back to their days as high school teammates at St. Vincent-St. Mary. His major front-office promotion drew a heartfelt reaction from the former Cavaliers superstar. "YESSIR!!!! Congratulations my brother Brandon Weems!! Proud of you man," James wrote on X. https://x....
LeBron James' lifelong friend becomes Cavaliers GM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a new general manager for the upcoming 2026-27 season. According to Shams Charania of ESPN , the Cavaliers are promoting executive Brandon Weems to General Manager under President Koby Altman. Weems has been with the Cavaliers organization for the past decade, rising through scouting and personnel roles before becoming assistant GM in 2022 and now taking over as GM. Weems' close ties with LeBron James This summer, Weems was also mentioned as a key factor in po...
Mike James addresses Barcelona agreement, Monaco situation and USA debut
Mike James ' move to Anadolu Efes Istanbul was one of the most surprising transfers this EuroLeague offseason. James was rumored to be joining FC Barcelona , but the deal ultimately fell through, to which the player has reacted in an interview with Eurohoops Turkiye . "I basically was a Barcelona player to be honest. And, I guess, after that situation kind of broke through or fell through, I don't really know the details of it like that, but soon as that situation changed, I hit the open...
Chus Bueno opens up on Walkup investigation and EuroLeague's next steps
Ahead of the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup, the league's CEO Chus Bueno sat down with media members to discuss relevant matters. Bueno addressed the case of Thomas Walkup 's famous transfer to Dubai Basketball , showing excitement about the competitiveness of the EuroLeague, per Sportal . "It's incredible how much the teams want to be competitive. We saw that this summer from the number of buyouts and transfers. Everyone wants to have the best players," he emphasized. "At the same time, howeve...
Dimitris Giannakopoulos opens up on Jokic statement, Partizan relationship
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos made headlines in the summer with his statement about luring Nikola Jokic to Panathinaikos. Now, in an interview with Mozzart Sport , he addressed the uproar of his statement and acknowledged his relationship with Partizan Belgrade and an opportunity he had to invest in the club. Giannakopoulos revealed that he is not going to stop trying to get Jokic in a Panathinaikos jersey. "I would love to see him in Panathinaikos' jerse...
Every former NBA player in 2026-27 EuroLeague: Which teams have the most?
The EuroLeague-NBA connection has reached another level ahead of the 2026-27 season. Based on the current rosters and EuroLeague registrations, the competition features 133 players who have appeared in at least one NBA regular-season or playoff game, setting another high for the league's round-robin era. Last season, EuroLeague expansion to 20 teams helped push the number of former NBA players higher. This year, with the league staying at 20 teams, the increase comes from more players coming f...
Former Lakers owner faces major accusation in lawsuit against him
Former Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter has been in headlines the past few weeks due to being a part of a federal investigation regarding his companies having sold his stake in the Lakers at the same time. According to Matt Moret of The Athletic , Walter is also the subject of a class-action lawsuit alleging that his insurance companies hid the ongoing federal investigation from customers using the money from them to funnel it to Walter's other companies. Walter and his companies are being...
Kawhi Leonard Raptors extension gets massive insider revelation
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are set to hammer a long-term pact before finally beginning their 2026-27 NBA season preparations. According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, both sides are expected to reach a contract extension before the Raptors head to training camp, as Leonard wants to get a deal done before finally wearing a Toronto uniform. https://x.com/michaelgrange/status/2100667337355542872?s=20 Kawhi Leonard, Raptors getting closer to a contract extension After months of waiting...
Stephen Curry drops brutal reaction to Clippers' NBA punishment
Stephen Curry believes the Los Angeles Clippers rightfully paid the price after the NBA imposed a historic punishment on the franchise. In a sit-down interview with CNBC, the Golden State Warriors superstar gave his honest take on the final verdict made by the league leadership around the Clippers' salary cap scandal. “I wasn’t surprised,” Curry said. “I think the reason the investigation took as long as it did and the idea that Steve Ballmer, who I’ve gotten to k...
Important Jimmy Butler ACL recovery update emerges from Warriors Insider
Jimmy Butler is recovering well as he continues to make key progress midway through his ACL recovery with the Golden State Warriors. "I know he's having a good time. He just spent his birthday this past week in Brazil hanging out with Neymar. He's had a good summer. As far as the rehab goes, he's very much in the middle months, the middle stages of long ACL rehab," veteran Warriors reporter Anthony Slater said on ESPN's NBA Today. "I've heard good updates on his progress and the strengthening ...
Peyton Watson gets honest about Nikola Jokic after leaving Nuggets
Peyton Watson has nothing but appreciation for Nikola Jokic. During his introductory press conference as the newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Watson offered significant perspective about the Serbian superstar's influence in his young NBA career. "A lot," he told reporters. "I think my IQ for the game has gotten a lot better just playing with him, knowing the right places to be at the right times and knowing how to play with a superstar is something that's invaluable in this league wit...
Jayson Tatum offers surprising answer when asked about Knicks and 76ers
Jayson Tatum could not care less about any NBA team heading into next season other than the Boston Celtics. During his appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum was asked which team between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks he was more concerned about. In his response, the superstar forward simply chose to mention his own team. "I would say I'm more concerned about the Celtics," Tatum said. "You know, I respect everyone in the league. Obviously, great players and great teams. "But fro...
Lakers sign talented G League forward
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a talented forward who excelled at their G League club. In a press release, LA announced Thursday that they have signed Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract. Watson earned a chance to join the Lakers' training camp before next NBA season, where he will compete for a potential two-way spot. https://x.com/TrevorLane/status/2100736858766418392?s=20 LA Lakers sign Anton Watson to Exhibit 10 deal Anton Watson was among the standouts of the Los Angeles Lakers' G L...
Jordan Clarkson sends strong message to Gilas Pilipinas for 2027 FIBA World Cup
Jordan Clarkson hopes for another opportunity to represent Gilas Pilipinas on the international stage. “Another World Cup is coming up, and I want to be there,” Clarkson told Gabriel Yap of GQ Philippines. “There haven’t been so many Filipino Americans in the [NBA] league, and Filipinos, period. So knowing that I get to represent that and kind of change the narrative in any way that I can, that’s what I’m trying to do. "Hopefully, we can see those dudes [Jal...
Stephen Curry Warriors extension gets clear timeline
Stephen Curry is set to determine his long-term future with the Golden State Warriors. On ESPN’s NBA Today, longtime Warriors reporter and insider Anthony Slater revealed that the team will continue to give Curry time to decide on his contract extension. The Warriors offered Curry multiple contract extension frameworks, and the superstar guard is poised to make his pick before the month ends. “Steph Curry, at some point, I would guess in the next week and a half, will come to some ...
Kawhi Leonard best friend joins Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have landed a new key coaching addition to further satisfy Kawhi Leonard in their offseason reunion. On Thursday, Toronto officially unveiled its coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, announcing the addition of Jeremy Castleberry to join Darko Rajakovic. Castleberry joins Stephen Silas as one of the new faces within the Raptors for the upcoming season. https://x.com/zulfi_sheikh/status/2100594305077276997?s=20 Jeremy Castleberry joins Kawhi Leonard again in Raptors re...
Pelicans wing signs lucrative extension
Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. Bey will stay in New Orleans long-term after a promising first season with the franchise last year. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2100709974087200878?s=20 Saddiq Bey signs huge extension with Pelicans Saddiq Bey was about to enter the upcoming 2026-27 season as the final year of his contract, in which he will earn $6.6 million. Now, he is under contract in New Orleans through 2029-30, wh...
76ers big man suffers brutal injury ahead of new NBA season
The Philadelphia 76ers have endured an early injury blow ahead of their highly anticipated 2026-27 season. The team announced in a press release on Thursday that an MRI showed Adem Bona has suffered a left foot sprain. Bona will be reevaluated before the team's training camp. https://x.com/KyleNeubeck/status/2100677721911066747?s=20 Adem Bona 2025-26 play for 76ers Adem Bona is one of the top reserve bigs of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nigerian-Turkish center fulfilled his solid role as a back...
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