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Jonas Valanciunas avoids serious injury in preseason
Zalgiris Kaunas received encouraging news regarding Jonas Valanciunas after the veteran center was forced to leave the team’s 112-78 preseason victory over Baku Sabah. Valanciunas lasted only three minutes after colliding with teammate Marius Grigonis during a first-quarter play. He immediately grabbed his lower right leg and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of […] The post Jonas Valanciunas avoids serious injury in preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Selcuk Ernak wants Trabzonspor among Turkish giants
Trabzonspor heads into the new season with greater expectations after collecting 19 wins and reaching the Turkish Basketball Super League playoffs immediately following promotion. “Last season was above expectations and satisfying for all of us, and that creates a standard,” head coach Selcuk Ernak told Eurohoops. “We believe that for our city and our club […] The post Selcuk Ernak wants Trabzonspor among Turkish giants appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sandro Mamukelashvili reveals Lakers quickly built chemistry
Sandro Mamukelashvili has not yet made his official Lakers debut, but the new addition says he is already impressed by the chemistry developing within Los Angeles’ revamped roster. The forward recently discussed the Lakers’ offseason trip to Slovenia, which gave several of the team’s newcomers an opportunity to spend time together away from basketball. Mamukelashvili […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili reveals Lakers quickly built chemistry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Austin Reaves enjoys Mexico getaway before camp
Austin Reaves is making the most of the final weeks of his offseason before returning to Los Angeles for the start of Lakers training camp. The Lakers guard recently traveled to Mexico with his longtime girlfriend, Jenna Barber, who shared several photos from their vacation on Instagram with the caption “Mexicooooo.” The couple spent part […] The post Austin Reaves enjoys Mexico getaway before camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Robert Horry calls Walker Kessler the Lakers’ key
Robert Horry believes Walker Kessler, rather than Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves, could ultimately become the most important piece of the Lakers’ championship pursuit this season. Los Angeles made major changes around Dončić during the offseason, with Kessler emerging as the centerpiece of those moves. Horry is particularly intrigued by the center’s combination of rim […] The post Robert Horry calls Walker Kessler the Lakers’ key appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA penalties won’t affect 76ers’ pick
The Philadelphia 76ers will retain their remaining draft capital from the 2023 James Harden trade with the Los Angeles Clippers despite the NBA’s sweeping punishment of the Clippers, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The NBA announced that Los Angeles will forfeit five first-round picks in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 after an independent investigation […] The post NBA penalties won’t affect 76ers’ pick appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dion Waiters recalls KD’s move to Warriors after OKC blew 3-1 lead
The 2016 NBA postseason is full of comeback stories, even on the championship stage. Before the Golden State Warriors became known for blowing a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they first completed a comeback in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Speaking with Dion Waiters, who was a role player for […] The post Dion Waiters recalls KD’s move to Warriors after OKC blew 3-1 lead appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Julius Erving explains why LeBron James is not on his list
Julius “Dr. J” Erving says LeBron James’ unfinished career is one reason he does not place the former Los Angeles Lakers star among his all-time players yet. Erving explained that he generally evaluates retired players for his all-time teams, meaning James will have to complete his career before he can be placed in that context. […] The post Julius Erving explains why LeBron James is not on his list appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Max Strus explains why he “doesn’t have a bag”
Max Strus has built a seven-year NBA career by embracing a narrower role rather than trying to prove he can do everything on the court. The veteran wing recently explained that making it in the league required him to accept that he no longer had the offensive “bag” he developed in college. “I don’t have […] The post Max Strus explains why he “doesn’t have a bag” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Isaiah Thomas wants to play basketball overseas
Isaiah Thomas appears increasingly interested in taking his career overseas, with the veteran guard publicly expressing his desire to experience basketball outside the United States. His comments came as the differences between NBA and European basketball continue to generate discussion, particularly after Patrick Beverley recently argued that some NBA superstars would struggle to adapt to […] The post Isaiah Thomas wants to play basketball overseas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cleveland
Delonte West says LeBron James personally recruited him to join the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2007-08 season, revealing that the future teammates first discussed a potential move during a game between Cleveland and the Seattle SuperSonics. West recalled the conversation while describing how LeBron approached him during the game after watching his college career and […] The post Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cleveland appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Draymond Green blasts Jonathan Kuminga’s agent motives
Draymond Green has pushed back against recent remarks from Jonathan Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, questioning the motivation behind his public defense of how Kuminga’s contract situation was handled. Turner has recently appeared in several interviews explaining his approach to Kuminga’s free agency. That included defending the decision to turn down Golden State’s three-year, $75 million […] The post Draymond Green blasts Jonathan Kuminga’s agent motives appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Steve Kerr considers Yaxel Lendeborg starting option
Steve Kerr is entering the 2026-27 season with confidence about what the Golden State Warriors can accomplish, even if he is not ready to define exactly what would make the campaign successful. Rather than setting a specific win total or postseason target, Kerr wants Golden State to focus on rebuilding its foundation and establishing positive […] The post Steve Kerr considers Yaxel Lendeborg starting option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Steph Curry’s lingering knee issue raises concern
Stephen Curry’s right knee remains something to monitor as the Golden State Warriors prepare for the upcoming season. The 38-year-old guard missed significant time last season because of patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as runner’s knee. Although Curry is expected to continue playing through the issue, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole indicated that managing […] The post Steph Curry’s lingering knee issue raises concern appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jeanie Buss faces uncertain future as Lakers governor
The Lakers’ ownership situation remains unsettled, with Jeanie Buss facing a difficult path to remain the franchise’s governor. Mark Walter recently agreed to sell his Lakers shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger in a deal valuing the franchise at $12.5 billion. Meanwhile, Buss is trying to prevent her five siblings from selling the family’s […] The post Jeanie Buss faces uncertain future as Lakers governor appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tosan Evbuomwan suffers injury setback before Barcelona debut
Barcelona has been dealt an early injury concern ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with summer signing Tosan Evbuomwan set for a spell on the sidelines. The 25-year-old forward suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder while representing Great Britain on Sunday. Barcelona confirmed that Evbuomwan will begin rehabilitation and that his condition will be assessed […] The post Tosan Evbuomwan suffers injury setback before Barcelona debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jordan Nwora powers Zvezda past Olimpia Milan
Crvena Zvezda continued its encouraging preseason run by producing a late comeback against Armani Olimpia Milan in the opening game of a tournament in Crete. Milan controlled much of the contest, but Zvezda completely changed the momentum in the final period. The Serbian club dominated the fourth quarter 30-18 to erase the deficit and claim […] The post Jordan Nwora powers Zvezda past Olimpia Milan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Panathinaikos unveils revamped roster under Zeljko Obradovic
Panathinaikos is heading into the 2026-27 season with a significantly reshaped roster and a familiar face returning to lead the club from the bench. Zeljko Obradovic is back in Athens as head coach for the first time since 2012, replacing Ergin Ataman following a turbulent campaign. The Greens have now officially confirmed their roster and […] The post Panathinaikos unveils revamped roster under Zeljko Obradovic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Anadolu Efes crushes AEK to finish third
Anadolu Efes bounced back from its defeat to Esenler Erokspor with a dominant performance against AEK, cruising to a 101-72 victory in the TÜBAD Mehmet Baturalp Tournament. Efes quickly established control and built a sizeable advantage before halftime. There was little response from AEK after the break, as Efes continued to increase the gap and […] The post Anadolu Efes crushes AEK to finish third appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Hapoel Jerusalem advances toward permanent EuroLeague membership
Hapoel Jerusalem has moved closer to its goal of becoming a permanent EuroLeague member after receiving positive news regarding its bid for a long-term license. The Israeli club confirmed that EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno informed its leadership that the application had successfully cleared the opening phase and would now move forward in the approval process. […] The post Hapoel Jerusalem advances toward permanent EuroLeague membership appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dimitris Itoudis dreams of 30-team EuroLeague future
Dimitris Itoudis remains convinced that EuroLeague expansion represents the best path forward for European basketball, with the two-time champion coach ultimately hoping to see the competition grow to 30 clubs. Itoudis believes the current expansion process could gradually take the league from 20 teams to 24 or 26 before eventually reaching his preferred 30-team format. […] The post Dimitris Itoudis dreams of 30-team EuroLeague future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Draymond Green reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s NBA punishment
Draymond Green is glad Kawhi Leonard avoided the bulk of the punishment handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA’s salary-cap investigation, while questioning the league’s restrictions on players earning additional money through sponsorship opportunities. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward said he was pleased that the Clippers […] The post Draymond Green reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s NBA punishment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ben Simmons open to long-term stay with Kings
Ben Simmons is open to staying with the Sacramento Kings beyond the upcoming season, according to Marc J. Spears, who said the veteran guard views the organization and market as an appealing environment for his return to the NBA. “One thing he likes about Sacramento is… he’s never played in a small market and sometimes […] The post Ben Simmons open to long-term stay with Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Collin Sexton details his decision to join Lakers
Collin Sexton said the opportunity to compete for wins on a major stage was a central reason he chose to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. In an interview with ESPN LA, Sexton explained that the chance to contribute to a team built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves appealed to him after spending […] The post Collin Sexton details his decision to join Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Glen Davis says NBA made him an example
Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis expressed frustration over the federal investigation that led to his imprisonment, questioning why he received a prison sentence while other retired players mentioned in the case, including former Boston Celtics teammates Kendrick Perkins and Tony Allen, remained free. Davis made the comments during an appearance on Locked In […] The post Glen Davis says NBA made him an example appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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