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Jalen Duren confident to leave Pistons amid Kings rumors
There is plenty of confidence around Jalen Duren to take a massive gamble instead of considering the Detroit Pistons' offer amid his embattled free-agency situation with the franchise this offseason. This thinking, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, stems from Duren's belief that the Sacramento Kings will give him a huge payday next offseason. "Jalen Duren is emboldened to some degree to potentially take that qualifying offer because he knows the Sacramento Kings have a lot of interest in ...
Domantas Sabonis trade to Hornets facing huge obstacle, per NBA Insider
The Charlotte Hornets are frequently being linked to Domantas Sabonis this offseason. However, any potential blockbuster trade remains uncertain. In his Bleacher Report NBA insider updates, Jake Fischer revealed that the Sacramento Kings' asking price remains steep and is unwilling to be met by the Hornets and other teams for Sabonis. "Right now, there's going to be continued disconnect between the Kings wanting to get back positive value and draft compensation for Sabonis compared to other te...
Former LeBron James teammate says Lakers will be in Play-In with Luka Doncic
Iman Shumpert believes that Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will struggle next NBA season. The former NBA veteran made the bold claim in his recent appearance at Gil's Arena. "I think it's going to be a Play-In type situation. I feel like they [Lakers] going to really be forcing it at the end," Shumpert said . "Real talk though. I'm just saying it's going to be borderline and it's going to be borderline on some Luka got to pull a rabbit out of a hat, and he needs somebody to lose over h...
Knicks add new center after John Konchar signing
Following the addition of John Konchar , the New York Knicks are tapping a key free-agent big man who will compete for one of their roster spots in the upcoming NBA season. Per long-time Knicks Insider Ian Begley of SNY, New York is signing Drew Eubanks on a training camp deal. https://x.com/IanBegley/status/2100028682802798751?s=20 Drew Eubanks joins New York Knicks Drew Eubanks spent last season with the Sacramento Kings. Averaging 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds on 59.6% shooting, he was limite...
John Konchar joins New York Knicks
John Konchar has signed a one-year deal to join the New York Knicks, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The reigning and defending NBA champions have improved their wing depth by tapping one of the league's best remaining free agents. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2100018429491085734?s=20 John Konchar joins the New York Knicks John Konchar joins the New York Knicks after entering unrestricted free agency this offseason. He and Cody Williams were traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwol...
Charles Barkley co-host gains major retirement update
While Charles Barkley seems determined to finally call it quits after the upcoming NBA season, his prominent co-host on Inside the NBA still hasn't made his final decision yet. According to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Ernie Johnson has no clear plans yet to retire from broadcasting. "Charles Barkley said recently on Bill Simmons pod that Ernie Johnson had plans to retire after this season. A source told that Johnson’s decision is still up in the air," Glasspiegel wrote ...
Former Knicks center reveals tragic news after missing Celtics introduction
The Boston Celtics formally introduced their latest additions ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Yet despite the appearances of Paul George and Mike Conley, the team's newest marquee big man has been absent from the press. Mitchell Robinson, Boston's major addition to strengthen its frontcourt after his 2026 NBA title run with the New York Knicks, was a no-show at Tuesday's presser. Per reports, the veteran missed the event due to personal reasons. https://x.com/celtics/status/20998943072849841...
Former Lakers owner gets big revelation from NBA Commissioner after shocking sale
Adam Silver said that there were no "red flags" around Mark Walter during the process of buying the Los Angeles Lakers last year. The NBA Commissioner discussed the stunning, historic sale Walter made for the Lakers in the wake of a federal investigation into the billionaire. "I would say at the time that we vetted Mark Walter to be the principal governor of the team, he was already a part owner, a minority owner in the Los Angeles Lakers. We went through the full process we all do. We spoke t...
Adam Silver sends strong message to Knicks NBA championship run
Adam Silver is simply jubilant about how the New York Knicks fanbase continues to celebrate their 2026 NBA championship run. In his media conference on Tuesday, the league commissioner expressed happiness about the Knicks winning it all and how their fans have been reacting since. "For me, living here in the New York market, it's been exciting to see how enthusiastic the entire community has been, not just Knicks fans, around this Knicks championship," Silver said. "I live in Manhattan. ...
LA Clippers earn brutal news from Adam Silver after NBA punishment
The all-time punishment against Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers is final and will not be lessened in the near future. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver set the record straight in his Tuesday press conference, dismissing the idea that the Clippers' sanctions might ultimately end up like the Joe Smith situation for the Minnesota Timberwolves. "The discipline is final," Silver simply told reporters. "That's your direct question." https://x.com/OmerOsman200/status/2099940773655634234?s=20 LA Cl...
Price tag of NBA Las Vegas & Seattle expansion teams revealed by insider
After the annual Board of Governors in the NBA, numerous topics were mentioned in the press conference held by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Latest updates on NBA expansion After the press conference was over, Shams Charania of ESPN gave the latest update about the future NBA expansion. Charania mentioned that it's especially Las Vegas franchise that is gathering hype in recent weeks: "The NBA and Adam Silver are in deeper and deeper stages of the expansion conversation. And I'm told specifica...
Adam Silver updates EuroLeague talks, calls for united front in Europe
September 15th was the date set for the annual press conference that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds after the annual meeting of the NBA Board of Governors. Among other topics, Adam Silver briefly mentioned the progress on the emerging NBA Europe project. Silver confirms ongoing negotiations with EuroLeague The NBA Commissioner also briefly mentioned progress in communications with EuroLeague and that discussions are ongoing. "We did discuss ongoing negotiations with the EuroLeague. As I sa...
NBA reporter weighs in on Draymond Green's future with the Warriors: 'Might be the time'
Golden State Warriors seem to be stuck between two alternate timelines at the same time. Front office has to find balance between current moment with veteran stars like Stephen Curry, but also they have to prepare for the future. "We could be saying goodbye" Kevin O'Connor suggests that a Draymond Green trade might be on the cards soon: "This might be the time, like right now, we’re gonna figure out what happens for the next future. I think by the trade deadline, we’ll know ‘...
Paul George is not in Boston to take spotlight: 'Our superstar is Jayson Tatum'
Boston Celtics made a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier during this offseason that caught attention of many people within the NBA community. Jaylen Brown officially became a Sixer, but people talk less about the return that the Celtics got. Paul George stays in the Eastern Conference and will now play for the franchise with most NBA championships won. PG13 is clear, Celtics already have their superstar in Jayson Tatum, and George is here only to help him, not steal the light from him: ...
Shams Charania explains why Kawhi Leonard didn't receive a bigger fine from NBA
After more than a year of investigation, a final resolution about Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard saga is brought to light. Clippers were stripped of 5 first-round picks, front office members and owners were suspended or indefinitely banned, while Leonard just received a relatively small fine. Why Leonard's contract wasn't voided His trade to the Toronto Raptors has been completed but the question arises, should Leonard's contract be classified as null and void if the salary cap was cir...
NBA joins major sports leagues in pushing for lifetime gambling bans
The NBA has taken a firm stance alongside other prominent sports organizations to advocate for mandatory lifetime bans for athletes involved in sports betting violations. https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2099849599531848047 As legalized gambling continues to expand across North America, league executives are seeking unified policies to establish strict boundaries and penalize those who compromise competitive fairness. Protecting the Integrity of Professional Competition The unified push...
Rimas Kurtinaitis resigns as Lithuania's head coach
Lithuania 's national team head coach, Rimas Kurtinaitis , has decided to step down, the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (ALK) announced. According to the announcement, Kurtinaitis' entire coaching staff is resigning with him. Lithuania to announce new head coach after Federation's election The national team's new head coach will be named following the election of the new president of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, but no later than the start of preparations for the upcoming World Cup ...
Tristan Vukcevic reveals how Partizan stint made him reconsider playing for Serbia
Tristan Vukcevic was unavailable to play for Serbia during this summer's FIBA World Cup Qualifiers windows, but he assured that it was just a temporary absence and that he will help the national team any time he can. "I had an injury and couldn't play. I was receiving injections, and the club advised me that it would be better to rest and get ready for the season, specifically, not to risk a new injury by playing for the national team," Vukcevic said for BasketNews.rs "I'm doing great now. Thi...
Lakers' biggest offseason risk named by LA reporter
New Los Angeles Lakers starting center Walker Kessler is the team's biggest and riskiest offseason bet, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic . Woike questioned whether the young big man can justify the major investment Los Angeles made to acquire him. "We should first acknowledge the danger of not making this move," Woike wrote in his article. "Let's say the Lakers settled on a shorter-term solution at the position. "That could have sent a message to Doncic that his priority didn't align wit...
Insider reveals staggering NBA expansion numbers behind Vegas and Seattle race
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst has shared new financial details surrounding potential NBA expansion. "I talked to an owner recently who told me that they are budgeting getting between $500 and $600 million in expansion fees," Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective podcast . "Which means they believe that the two teams will generate between $15 and $18 billion in sale." "He was talking about their team spending and their cap position, and he's like, 'Well, we've got this $500 or $600 million windf...
Top 10 highest-paid EuroLeague players in 2026-27
Vasilije Micic is set to enter the 2026-27 EuroLeague season as the competition's highest-paid player, according to BasketNews research. Per BasketNews sources, Micic's annual salary with Hapoel Tel Aviv starts at approximately €5.6 million ($6.5 million) net per season. That figure may not reflect the full value of his contract. Micic can earn additional money through bonuses, while he also received shares in Hapoel as part of the agreement he signed in 2025, potentially incre...
EuroLeague introduces major rule changes for 2026-27 season
Euroleague Basketball has announced a series of rule changes and clarifications that will apply to the inaugural 2026 EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup, as well as the 2026-27 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons. The biggest changes affect the act of shooting, technical fouls, and the replacement of the unsportsmanlike foul with two new categories. The announcement comes shortly after BasketNews referee consultant Todd Warnick raised concerns over FIBA's new rules in his latest Give Me Control column,...
Patrick Beverley reveals brutal reality of his first season in Ukraine
Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has opened up about the difficult start to his professional career in Ukraine, explaining how the experience shaped the mentality he carried throughout his basketball journey. "I get a call to play in Ukraine – second division, Ukraine," Beverley said on the Out The Mud Podcast . "I hopped on that plane so fast. I was out of there." Beverley left Arkansas in 2008 and began his professional career with BC Dnipro in Ukraine. He played 46 games during ...
Nikola Mirotic finds new EuroLeague team in Spain
Valencia Basket have officially welcomed Nikola Mirotic , adding the 2021-22 EuroLeague MVP to their roster shortly before the start of the new season. The 35-year-old had remained without a club throughout the summer after leaving AS Monaco. The deal is for the 2026-27 season, per the official Valencia announcement. "Hello Valencia, I've been told you're looking for a number 4, so here I am," Mirotic said in a social media reveal announcing his arrival. Mirotic spent last season with Monaco, ...
Luka Doncic new weight revealed after longest break of his career
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic reportedly weighs around 105 kilograms (231 pounds) as he enters the final stage of his offseason preparations in Slovenia, according to SportKlub.si . "His weight is also within the desired range, unofficially even at 105 kilograms," the report stated. Doncic is already near his official playing weight well before the Lakers open preseason camp. Los Angeles listed him at 104 kg (230 pounds) last season. SportKlub reports that the 27-year-old has not been th...
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