Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja has found at least one unexpected reason to enjoy his new NBA home: the weather. After years spent in warmer locations around the world, Hezonja said he has had enough of the sun. "I cannot stand the sun," Hezonja told Mikey McNuggets of Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show . "I'm not a sun person. I don't like the heat. I cannot stand it anymore. "I was all over the world. I was in Spain twice, I was in Orlando, I was in Croatia – sun all the time. I ...
Former New York Knicks assistant coach Dice Yoshimoto has joined the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach and head video coordinator, according to the team's official staff directory. Yoshimoto moves to Philadelphia after spending several years in the Knicks organization, where he worked in a variety of coaching and player-development roles. He initially joined New York in 2020 as a special assistant to head coach Tom Thibodeau before becoming an assistant coach in 2022. He remained o...
The Rockets recently seem to insist upon adding veterans who spend a lot of time being injured. Some, like Steven Adams are probably worth it, as long as the team isn’t absolutely relying on him being around (it is – see Stone at Media Day). Adams has a particular set of skills that are unmatched […]
LaMelo Ball said he has quickly embraced his new surroundings with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining the team from the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason. Speaking during Minnesota’s media day on Monday, September 28, Ball said the transition to a new city has been relatively straightforward after moving internationally at a young age. “Honestly, just […]
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Stephen Curry wondered out loud if things had gotten that bad for the Warriors.
Damian Lillard said he plans to approach his return to the Portland Trail Blazers with a greater sense of enjoyment after missing the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn Achilles. Speaking during Portland’s media day on Monday, September 28, Lillard said simply being back on the court already represents a significant personal victory […]
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Ja Morant said joining the Portland Trail Blazers has given him a fresh start and a chance to focus on basketball after several difficult seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Speaking during Portland’s media day on Monday, September 28, Morant said the move is beginning to feel real as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches. […]
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The BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy season continues. We've picked out five players worth considering for your Classic team ahead of Round 2. Mathias Lessort – €1,660,000 Credit Vangelis Stolis Opponent: ASVEL Panathinaikos are currently dealing with serious frontcourt issues, with Moustapha Fall and Nigel Hayes-Davis still unavailable. That makes Mathias Lessort one of PAO's most important weapons. Lessort, who has built a strong relationship with Zeljko Obradovic, is one of the key ...
Monday was NBA media day, which is a fun sort of pseudo-kickoff to the NBA's new season. Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson, head coach Charles Lee, and all of the key players say down at a nice table to answer questions from the media. We'll have another post with all of the players' highlights. This one will focus on what Peterson and Lee had to say.
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Thomas Sorber is apparently eager to play his part for the OKC Thunder, no matter how small it may be.
Jayson Tatum spent last season learning, learning about different parts of basketball, seeing the game from a new perspective, understanding how coaches operate. He didn’t waste his time by sitting court side in all his outfits. At Celtics Media Day on Monday, Tatum talked about how he spent his time on the bench last season […]
The NBA is moving closer to choosing who will own its expected Las Vegas expansion franchise, with three groups remaining in the running for what could become one of the biggest ownership deals in American sports. The league is expected to select the winning Las Vegas bid in the near future, with the total price […]
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Mario Hezonja said his return to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers is about giving everything he can to the team after building his game and completing his goals in European basketball. Speaking during Cavaliers media day on Monday, September 28, Hezonja explained that returning to the NBA had remained an option throughout his years […]
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VJ Edgecombe enters his second NBA season alongside LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but the Philadelphia 76ers guard said his approach remains centered on learning and playing his game. Speaking during Philadelphia’s media day on Monday, September 28, Edgecombe said he was excited about James joining the team and the opportunity […]
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Joel Embiid said he is feeling good heading into the 2026-27 season and wants to play as much as possible for the Philadelphia 76ers while managing his health throughout the year. Speaking during 76ers media day on Monday, September 28, Embiid discussed his offseason, the arrival of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, and his expectations […]
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Zion Williamson admitted he is still not where he wants to be in his NBA career while detailing his offseason work, shooting development and the greater leadership role he expects to take on with the New Orleans Pelicans. Speaking during Pelicans media day on Monday, September 28, Williamson was asked where he believes he currently […]
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Just days after parting ways with Alex Len , Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz have moved quickly to reinforce their frontcourt by signing Brazilian center Marcio Santos through 2028. Len's spell with the Spanish club lasted only several days due to injury, leaving Baskonia with an immediate need inside. Santos, the 2.04-meter big man, arrives with recent EuroLeague experience after spending last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Santos averaged 6.9 points and 1.6 rebounds over 37 games (14 minutes)...
Every Media Day gives a little insight of the season to come. This is Jayson Tatum’s team, despite his modest answer to the question. Paul George feels the healthiest he’s felt in years — fingers crossed. Head coach Joe Mazzulla is embracing the unknown because of course he’d say that. Most of what’s said just […]
Bronny James is entering his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers focused on developing his own career after his father, LeBron James, left the team for the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking during Lakers media day on Monday, September 28, Bronny said LeBron’s departure represents another stage in his development as he looks to establish himself […]
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A happy Joel Embiid is the best Joel Embiid. Embiid was in a jovial mood during the Philadelphia 76ers’ Media Day on Monday, as he talked about various topics heading into his 11th season. The former MVP will be in a very different situation, with the arrivals of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. He stayed […]
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Collin Sexton believes his energy and competitive approach can give the Los Angeles Lakers an immediate boost as he begins his first season with the team. Speaking at Lakers media day on Monday, September 28, Sexton said he sees his ability to provide a spark off the bench as an important part of his role […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers could explore a consolidation trade to solve their roster crunch before the start of the 2026-27 season, according to NBA reporter Jovan Buha. Buha noted that he expects Los Angeles to explore a trade before considering waiving a player, with a two-for-one deal being the most straightforward solution. "I think the Lakers are gonna explore a trade," Buha said on the latest Buha's Block episode . "They're gonna try to do some sort of either dump a player somewhere or a con...
There was a rather large elephant waiting for Kawhi Leonard at Raptors Media Day. So Leonard dealt with it before anyone could ask. “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard told reporters Monday, via Michael Grange of Sportsnet. “You want to hear about the investigation.” Yes. Yes, they did. After all, Leonard’s final […]
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Quentin Grimes wants to establish himself as a key defensive presence for the Los Angeles Lakers while competing for a starting spot alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Grimes joined the Lakers on a four-year, $60 million contract this offseason after spending last season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking during Los Angeles’ media day on […]
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Sandro Mamukelashvili said he has no intention of becoming comfortable after signing a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, emphasizing that he still has plenty to prove during his first season with the franchise. Mamukelashvili spoke about his journey, role and expectations during Lakers media day on Monday, September 28, while also discussing his […]
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