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Mavericks add former NBA head coach, 16-year veteran to Dusty May's staff
Dallas Mavericks announced their full coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. As previously reported, former University of Michigan head coach Dusty May will take over as the Mavericks' new head coach. He will be joined by former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green, as well as recently retired 16-year NBA veteran Garrett Temple, who will begin his coaching career in Dallas. The Mavericks also announced five additional assistant coaches for the upcoming season: Joe Boylan, Drew Williams...
Kyrie Irving offers to pay NFL player's hefty fine over Palestinian tribute
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has offered to pay the fine issued to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after he displayed an unauthorized message during an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills. Al-Shaair was fined $11,492 after writing the name of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab on his eye black. Rajab was killed in Gaza in January 2024 after Israeli forces opened fire on the vehicle carrying her family. Six of her relatives were also killed. After news of the fine emerged, Irving reacte...
Knicks likely to part ways with former first-round pick after Exhibit 9 signings
The New York Knicks could part ways with one of their former first-round picks after signing five players to Exhibit 9 training camp deals ahead of the 2026-27 season. According to NBA reporter Evan Sidery , the Knicks are actively exploring a salary-dump trade involving Pacome Dadiet after reaching training camp agreements with Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, John Konchar, James Wiseman and Drew Eubanks. The 21-year-old forward has two years remaining on his rookie contract with the Knicks. He is ...
Knicks officially sign former No. 2 NBA Draft pick
The New York Knicks announced another intriguing training camp addition ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Knicks officially announced that they have also signed former No. 2 NBA Draft pick James Wiseman to an Exhibit 9 contract. The 25-year-old center appeared in four games with the Indiana Pacers last season, recording 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds over 14.5 minutes. His best season came during the 2022-23 campaign with Golden State and Detroit, when he averaged 10.0 points on 55.8% shooting and...
Knicks sign former NBA lottery pick
The New York Knicks announced another signing ahead of the 2026-27 season. The team officially announced signing former NBA lottery pick Ochai Agbaji to an Exhibit 9 contract. Selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Agbaji will enter his fifth NBA season. The 26-year-old appeared in 62 games (13 starts) with Brooklyn and Toronto last season, recording 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds over 15.7 minutes. During his 2024-25 season, he recorded 10.4 points on 49.8% shooting, 3.8 rebo...
Knicks sign former key guard of Nuggets' championship team
The New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with a former key member of the Denver Nuggets championship-winning team. The team officially announced the signing of Bruce Brown to an Exhibit 9 contract. After winning the 2023 NBA title with them, Brown reunited with the Denver Nuggets for the 2025-26 NBA season via a one-year, $3 million deal. He averaged 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.0 steal in 24.4 minutes. Brown appeared in all 82 games, shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 3...
Mike James explains decision to join Anadolu Efes
All-time EuroLeague leading scorer Mike James completed one of the biggest moves of the offseason , joining Anadolu Efes Istanbul after spending five seasons with AS Monaco. Top 10 EuroLeague offseason signings James arrives at a team that endured a difficult campaign last season, finishing 19th in the EuroLeague standings, but enters the new season with significantly higher ambitions following a major roster overhaul. Efes made several high-profile additions alongside James, including former ...
Knicks quietly make six-player move ahead of new season
The New York Knicks have made a series of G League-related roster moves ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Knicks announced the signings of Igor Milicic Jr., Jaden Akins, Nick Jourdain, Mitch Mascari, Toby Okani and Paul Zilinskas to Exhibit 10 contracts before waiving all six players shortly afterward. New York also signed Liam Robbins to an Exhibit 10 deal, although the team has not announced his release. Knicks acquire G League rights to six players An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed ...
76ers icon returns for one more season before retirement
One of the most recognizable voices in Philadelphia 76ers history will be back for another season, as longtime PA announcer Matt Cord has decided to return. Despite previously announcing that he would retire after the 2025-26 season, the 76ers confirmed Cord's return for the upcoming campaign in a social media post. "I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return to the mic as PA announcer for 76ers for one more season," Cord said in a statement announcing his return. "Serving in this r...
Former Knicks starting guard signs new NBA deal
Nine-year NBA veteran guard Elfrid Payton has found a new team to continue his NBA career. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , Payton has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings. Scotto added that Payton will compete for a spot on the Kings' final regular-season roster. Payton also has ties to Kings GM Scott Perry, as the two previously worked together with the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks. Payton's turbulent NBA career The 32-year-old former 10th overall NBA Draft p...
Delonte West announces boxing match against former Knicks, Lakers forward
After becoming increasingly active on social media over the past several months, former NBA guard Delonte West has announced that he will step into the boxing ring next month. The 43-year-old, who spent eight seasons in the NBA, announced that he is set to face former No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick Michael Beasley in a boxing match on October 16. https://www.instagram.com/p/DdU6N56NbWf/ Delonte West continues comeback after difficult years After his NBA career ended in 2012, West went through si...
Luka Doncic names absolute NBA legend as his dream opponent
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic picked Michael Jordan when asked which basketball legend he would most like to face in a game during an exclusive interview with SLAM . "I think I would choose Michael Jordan," Doncic said after a young Spanish fan asked him the question. "It's an easy answer, but he was an incredible player, and I would really like to play against him." Last season, Doncic played alongside 41-year-old LeBron James, another player widely included in the GOAT debate. Luka, 27...
Jalen Brunson launches major family business after championship season
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson and his family are launching Thirty Third Management Group, a family-owned brand advisory firm that will manage his off-court business and represent clients across professional sports, business, and philanthropy, as first reported by NBA insider Chris Haynes . "My family has been with me every step of the way, and everything we do is rooted in trust," Brunson said. "Thirty Third gives us the chance to take ownership of my off-court business, to build somethin...
German 7-footer chooses Indiana after developing in NBA pipeline
German 7-footer Felix Kiehlneker has committed to Indiana for the 2027 recruiting class, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress . The 18-year-old, 7-foot-1 (216 cm) center is a product of German team ratiopharm Ulm and started for Germany at this summer's FIBA U18 EuroBasket. Kiehlneker averaged 4.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 12.2 minutes across seven games at the tournament. He shot 61.1% from the field as Germany finished sixth. He took official visits to Indiana and USC be...
New Lakers guard reveals how Luka Doncic helped shape his NBA career
New Los Angeles Lakers guard Jaden Hardy is excited to reunite with Luka Doncic, saying the Slovenian star played an important role in his development during their time together with the Dallas Mavericks. "Me and Luka, and we got [Quentin] Grimes too. When we were in Dallas, we had a great group," Hardy said on the Lakers' official YouTube channel . "Just being back with them, playing in front of the best fans in the world is going to be super exciting, and I can't wait to do it." Hardy and Do...
Luka Doncic names toughest EuroLeague atmospheres of his career
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has named Crvena Zvezda and Panathinaikos Athens among the toughest atmospheres he experienced during his EuroLeague career with Real Madrid. "I would probably say Red Star, but not for me," Doncic, a longtime Crvena Zvezda fan, told SLAM when asked about the scariest and most imposing atmosphere he played in. "They liked me there, so not for me." He also pointed to Panathinaikos and a memorable 2018 EuroLeague playoff game in Athens. "I also played at ...
Top 10 EuroLeague offseason signings: From Valanciunas return to Larkin shocker
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season is just around the corner, and the offseason has brought key changes across the competition. Some clubs rebuilt large parts of their rosters. Others targeted one or two major additions. And a few moves changed not only teams, but rivalries and expectations across the tournament. So, BasketNews looks at 10 of the most significant signings of the offseason so far. This list focuses exclusively on players, with several major coaching moves also taking place, includin...
Reporter breaks silence on viral Caitlin Clark question about Angel Reese
Fox News reporter Jackson Thompson has explained why he asked Caitlin Clark about her friendship with Angel Reese after Team USA won the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, saying the question was not intended to create controversy. Thompson discussed the viral exchange during an appearance with Dan Dakich . "I don't want to assume why the question upset her. She has a lot of obligations and responsibility as a leader of the sport," Thompson said. "But one thing I will say as a fact is tha...
Knicks eye two more centers ahead of training camp
The New York Knicks have been in contact with free-agent big men James Wiseman and Duop Reath as training camp approaches, according to Ian Begley of SNY . "Others the Knicks have been in touch with as training camp nears: big men Duop Reath and James Wiseman," Begley reported. The interest comes as New York continues to add depth before camp. The Knicks have already signed John Konchar to a one-year deal, while Drew Eubanks is joining on a camp contract and will compete for a roster spot. New...
Real Madrid officially sign former Lakers and Hornets guard
Real Madrid have officially signed Nick Smith Jr. through the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced. The 22-year-old guard arrives in Madrid after spending the first three seasons of his professional career in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. Smith played 30 regular-season games for the Lakers last season, averaging 6.2 points and 1.0 assist in 12.5 minutes per game. He shot 43.5% from the field and 39.5% from three. Smith also appeared in six playoff games fo...
Michael Porter Jr. makes bold Nets prediction after rough season
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. believes his team can make one of the biggest jumps in the NBA next season, saying Brooklyn is capable of winning more than 50 games. "He can draw a double team," Porter said of Julius Randle during an appearance on N3on's stream . "He can get downhill, draw a double team, and then swing it to me. I can shoot the three." "If we can get that chemistry right, all of our young guys from last year got so much better," Porter added. "I don't know what the ex...
WNBA star confirms private talks with Adam Silver over major decision
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham said NBA commissioner Adam Silver reached out to her for input on the WNBA's search for its next commissioner, with Cathy Engelbert set to retire at the end of 2026. Silver initiated the contact through Cunningham's agents. "I have talked to Adam Silver a couple of times, and I think he's a great guy," Cunningham said after the Fever practiced Monday. "He was very knowledgeable and full of wisdom, so getting to talk to him and hear his perspective on how he...
Two teams Kawhi Leonard rejected for Raptors return revealed
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard chose to return to Canada despite trade interest from the Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, and other teams willing to offer him a contract extension, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," Charania said on TSN . "There were teams – Detroit, Minnesota, others – that had interest in trading for him, that wanted to trade for him, that wanted to give him an extension." "But he made a decision becau...
Kevin Love next NBA team target revealed
Kevin Love remains a key free agent available with over a month left before the new NBA season. While there was interest in a return to the Utah Jazz, the former NBA star is reportedly seeking to join a contending team, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. "I think there was some interest in him to go back there from the Jazz. But I think, as he truly holds on to the final couple stretches of his playing career, I think there's some real desire from his side to get to a winning situation as ...
Adam Silver sends strong message to Blazers amid uncertain Portland future
Adam Silver is determined to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland, claiming that he would see a potential exit as a "failure" of his own. "It is my hope and belief that the Portland Trail Blazers can be successful in Portland, Oregon. At the same time, it is important that Tom Dundon reaches a deal with city officials and state elected officials that makes operating in Portland viable for the long term," the NBA Commissioner told reporters in his Tuesday news conference. "So that's what we're fo...
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