EuroLeague owners are expected to discuss the NBA’s recent proposal during their meeting in Lake Como, although the offer will not be the primary reason for the gathering. The meeting was scheduled before the NBA presented its proposal, and neither NBA nor FIBA representatives are expected to attend. Instead, discussions will primarily focus on EuroLeague’s […]
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EuroLeague shareholders are preparing to make a major decision regarding the competition’s expansion, with the league expected to grow to 24 teams beginning with the 2027-28 season. The proposed format would add eight franchises to the competition, and 13 clubs are currently competing for those positions. Hapoel Jerusalem and Aris BC have joined the original […]
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The first-round playoff series between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces is over. Yet the drama continues off the court. Soon after the Aces eliminated the Fever, Raven Johnson issued a heartfelt apology to A’ja Wilson for her previous “rage-bait” comments. On X, Johnson expressed regret for making the comments about Wilson earlier [...]
The Indiana Fever’s hopes of winning a second WNBA championship are over. Earlier Thursday night, Caitlin Clark and Co. lost to the Las Vegas Aces in a decisive Game 3. Despite a valiant effort, they fell short by 11 points at Michelob Ultra Arena. Following the defeat, Clark joined Stephanie White and Kelsey Mitchell at [...]
Melbourne United star guard Cole Anthony opened up about his NBA exit and losing his joy for the game over the final couple of seasons of his NBA career during an appearance on The Hoop Collective Podcast . Anthony said he quickly realized how the business side of the NBA could get in the way of his career. Now playing in Australia, he is finally able to enjoy the game he loves once again. "When you get to the NBA, you're confronted with the brutal reality that this is a business first and for...
For the first time in Brooklyn Nets history, the franchise held ‘Nets Fest’ at the Major Owens Community Center in Brooklyn. In the past, fans celebrated the upcoming NBA season at ‘Practice In The Park’, but the Nets came up with a new idea for this year: a full on festival. The goal? Celebrate all […]
Tarik Biberovic understands that his shooting ability alone will not be enough to secure regular playing time with the Dallas Mavericks. The former Fenerbahce wing built a reputation as a strong perimeter shooter in Europe, but he is focused on showing Dallas that he can contribute in several other areas. “To stay on the court, […]
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Tarik Biberovic is learning a different system after moving from Fenerbahce to the Dallas Mavericks, but the rookie does not believe the basketball itself has changed significantly. After spending eight years in Turkey, Biberovic is now adapting to the faster NBA pace and unfamiliar terminology during his first training camp with Dallas. “It’s a new […]
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Tarik Biberovic believes he has reached the right point in his career to leave European basketball and begin his NBA journey with the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-year-old spent eight years with Fenerbahce before making the move to Dallas, arriving with significant EuroLeague experience and a championship on his resume. Asked why he decided to leave […]
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San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris will be sidelined for the entire preseason after suffering a left calf strain, the team announced Sunday. The injury will keep Harris out of San Antonio’s remaining exhibition games, and his availability for the regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder is also uncertain. The Spurs plan to re-evaluate […]
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Cole Anthony has opened up about the difficult reality of playing in the NBA, acknowledging how the business side of the league can affect a player’s relationship with basketball. Speaking on The Hoop Collective podcast, Anthony said entering the NBA made him realize that professional basketball is not solely about the game itself. “When you […]
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The Spurs skipper left the pitch late on as his side beat Serbia in a Nations League Group A2 clash in Belgrade, likely leaving under-pressure boss Roberto De Zerbi in panic mode as a result
Tyrese Haliburton made his return to the Indiana Pacers’ FanJam scrimmage after more than a year away from game action, describing the experience as both exciting and encouraging as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury. “It felt good. Felt good. Still defeated. I’ve never won a Fan Jam game,” Haliburton joked after the […]
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Dalton Knecht’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers appears increasingly uncertain, and Draymond Green believes the voided trade involving Mark Williams played a major role in derailing the young forward’s development. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors veteran discussed reports that Knecht is expected to be the odd man out as […]
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The deadline for members of the 2023 NBA Draft class to sign rookie-scale extensions is approaching, with only four players having agreed to new deals so far as they enter the final seasons of their original rookie contracts. Four players from 2023 draft class already extended So far, No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, No. 16 pick Keyonte George, and twins Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson, selected No. 4 and No. 5 respectively, have signed extensions with their teams. Several other notable ...
Brandin Podziemski is about to enter his fourth season with the Golden State Warriors. However, many critics are still questioning the team’s direction heading into the season, especially regarding retaining the guard this offseason. Warriors superstar Stephen Curry offered honest insights into the team’s backcourt development and what Podziemski brings to the floor. “Same player, […]
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After over three season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura suited in a new uniform with the Clippers on Sunday with a 104-101 victory against the Golden State Warriors in their first preseason matchup. Despite being in a new environment for the swingman, Hachimura has showed confident quick adjustments after dropping 21 points and […]
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The Denver Nuggets spent their final day at CU Boulder putting on a preseason show for fans.
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The wait is finally over as the 76ers begin a new chapter with a revamped roster and plenty of attention surrounding the team. Their latest matchup, however, won’t be an easy test, with a reigning champion standing on the other side of the court. The game offers an early look at how Philadelphia’s new-look squad […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks could have two valuable trade assets in their frontcourt, with Myles Turner and Kel’el Ware potentially drawing interest from NBA contenders during the 2026-27 season. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports reported that executives around the league are already viewing Milwaukee as a team that could be targeted because of its combination of […]
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Nikola Jokic's dazzling pass highlighted an up-and-down debut for the 2026-27 Nuggets.
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Is there really a game already? Oy vey. We are still getting used to how brief the summer break is when the basketball team you cover is actually successful in the postseason. Indeed, the NBA champion New York Knicks open their preseason schedule tonight. They’ll travel to face a Philadelphia 76ers club that has bolstered […]
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is not reading too much into reports of strong chemistry and positive vibes around the team during training camp. Mazzulla acknowledged that the Celtics may feel good about their group right now, but he believes the real test will come when the team encounters the inevitable challenges of an […]
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Four-time All-Star Trae Young remains open to the possibility that he could return to the Hawks near the end of his career.
Here’s another early look at the 2027 NBA Draft. Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes remains at the top, though there’s an entire college season ahead for him and everyone else on this list. The team order is projected. We won’t know the actual lottery order until next spring, and trades could change who owns these picks. […]
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