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Royce White fires back at Montrezl Harrell over WNBA comments

Royce White has responded sharply to Montrezl Harrell after the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year criticized White and Enes Kanter Freedom’s campaign against the WNBA’s eligibility rules. Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported Thursday that White responded by text after Harrell described the former NBA players’ actions as “corny and lame” during an interview […] The post Royce White fires back at Montrezl Harrell over WNBA comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Lakers sign Anton Watson

The Los Angeles Lakers have added another player to their training camp roster, signing forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract. Watson is already familiar with the organization after spending last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward averaged 11 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 […] The post Lakers sign Anton Watson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Filip Petrušev: “You Get Better by Playing Against the Best”

Filip Petrušev spoke ahead of the EuroLeague SuperCup games about the team’s preparation, the process of building a new-look squad, the challenge of facing Real Madrid, and the ambitions for the upcoming season. “I don’t think we could have asked for better preparation than this. We’re playing against some of the best teams in Europe, […] The post Filip Petrušev: “You Get Better by Playing Against the Best” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Steph Curry supports NBA’s punishment of Clippers

Stephen Curry believes the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer was justified following the league’s salary-cap investigation. The Golden State Warriors star said he was not caught off guard by the outcome, pointing to the length of the investigation and Ballmer’s decision to accept the penalties. “I wasn’t surprised,” Curry […] The post Steph Curry supports NBA’s punishment of Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Saddiq Bey lands $55.5 million Pelicans extension

Saddiq Bey has secured his long-term future with the New Orleans Pelicans after a strong return from a serious knee injury. The 27-year-old forward has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million extension that also includes a trade kicker. His new contract is fully guaranteed and will keep him under contract with New Orleans through the […] The post Saddiq Bey lands $55.5 million Pelicans extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Nikola Milutinov: “We have a chance to repeat what we did last year”

One of the key Olympiacos players, Nikola Milutinov was talking about past experience in Etihad Arena, but also about changes his team made. “We have some bad memories of this Arena from about two years ago, when we played here at the Final Four, but I’m happy to be here. Hopefully, we can make up […] The post Nikola Milutinov: “We have a chance to repeat what we did last year” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Alberto Abalde: “We are focusing on our style”

Alberto Abalde from Real Madrid share his thoughts about EuroLeague SuperCup tournament that will be held in Abu Dhabi and his team chemistry after the media practice in Etihad Arena. “Well, obviously it’s so early in the season, in the pre-season, so in this kind of tournament for sure there is a lot of uncertainty […] The post Alberto Abalde: “We are focusing on our style” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA

Shaquille O’Neal becomes honorary FBI Special Agent

Shaquille O’Neal has become an honorary FBI Special Agent after graduating from the FBI National Academy’s 299th session. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the news, noting that O’Neal completed the session alongside 265 law enforcement officials from across the United States. “Congratulations to our newest session of FBI National Academy graduates session 299 – represented […] The post Shaquille O’Neal becomes honorary FBI Special Agent appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

EuroLeague awaits formal NBA partnership proposal

EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno says the league has yet to receive a formal proposal from the NBA despite continued discussions about the future of professional basketball in Europe. NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed this week that communication between the two organizations remains active. However, Bueno stressed that EuroLeague has not been presented with specific terms […] The post EuroLeague awaits formal NBA partnership proposal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Luol Deng details frustration over Lakers role

Luol Deng says his experience with the Los Angeles Lakers changed his perspective on the NBA after the team signed him to a four-year, $72 million contract but later removed him from the rotation. Deng had wanted to remain with the Miami Heat before joining Los Angeles in 2016. However, Pat Riley advised him to […] The post Luol Deng details frustration over Lakers role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dwyane Wade says he could’ve played 2 more seasons

Dwyane Wade believes he could have extended his NBA career for another two seasons, but he preferred to retire while he was still capable of playing at a productive level. Wade walked away from basketball in 2019 after 16 NBA seasons. Rather than continuing until his performance declined significantly, the Miami Heat legend felt it […] The post Dwyane Wade says he could’ve played 2 more seasons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Knicks slash ticket prices after internal error

The New York Knicks temporarily suspended individual-game ticket sales after an internal pricing error resulted in significantly higher prices than intended. When sales opened Wednesday, some listings were unusually expensive, including a minimum above $1,000 for the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Opening-night tickets initially averaged around $2,500. The Knicks plan to resume sales […] The post Knicks slash ticket prices after internal error appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic names toughest EuroLeague road environments

Luka Doncic faced some of Europe’s most difficult road environments before becoming an NBA star, spending three full EuroLeague seasons with Real Madrid. When asked which crowd was the most intimidating, Doncic immediately thought of Crvena Zvezda. However, his experience in Belgrade was unusual because of his own support for the Serbian club and the […] The post Luka Doncic names toughest EuroLeague road environments appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA

Braxton Key focuses on defense with Fenerbahce

Braxton Key is bringing his defensive identity to Fenerbahce after joining the Turkish powerhouse from Valencia. The 29-year-old forward arrives with an established reputation on that end of the floor. Before moving to Europe, the former Alabama and Virginia player earned G League Defensive Player of the Year honors and appeared in 37 NBA games. […] The post Braxton Key focuses on defense with Fenerbahce appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Braxton Key reveals ambitions after Fenerbahce move

Braxton Key sees his move to Fenerbahce as an opportunity to add championships to his career while developing a larger offensive role. Key left Valencia after helping the Spanish club capture the ACB title. He personally informed coach Pedro Martinez about his decision during a team gathering, wanting Martinez to hear the news directly rather […] The post Braxton Key reveals ambitions after Fenerbahce move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA

Thomas Walkup believes Dubai can win EuroLeague

Thomas Walkup is preparing for a new chapter with Dubai after ending his successful run with Olympiacos during the offseason. Dubai will take part in the inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup in Abu Dhabi, where it is scheduled to meet Real Madrid in Friday’s second semifinal. Ahead of the tournament, Walkup reflected on his departure from […] The post Thomas Walkup believes Dubai can win EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James’ Polymarket earnings surpass NBA salary

LeBron James is reportedly earning far more from his new Polymarket endorsement than from his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. James will receive $15 million per year from Polymarket, compared with the two-year, $8 million deal he signed with Philadelphia. He is scheduled to make $3.9 million from the Sixers during the 2026-27 season after […] The post LeBron James’ Polymarket earnings surpass NBA salary appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA

Steph Curry: I thought I was gonna walk-on for Davidson Golf

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was recently asked by 5 Clubs on Golf Channel host Gary Williams about what mattered most to him as a 15-year-old basketball player/golfer. (via Golf Channel | 5 Clubs): “I was on the basketball journey, but I was just in the interest of having fun, trying to get better, […] The post Steph Curry: I thought I was gonna walk-on for Davidson Golf appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kawhi Leonard, Raptors near $126M extension

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are nearing an agreement on a contract extension that could be worth up to $126 million over two years, according to Jake Fischer. The potential agreement would further cement Toronto’s decision to build around Leonard and Scottie Barnes after the Raptors brought the two-time NBA champion back from the […] The post Kawhi Leonard, Raptors near $126M extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers ranked 13th in ESPN’s three-year NBA outlook

The Los Angeles Lakers did not make ESPN’s top 10 teams with the best futures over the next three seasons, ranking 13th in the outlet’s 2026-27 outlook. The Lakers were placed behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and […] The post Lakers ranked 13th in ESPN’s three-year NBA outlook appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Montrezl Harrell calls Wizards roster a disaster

Montrezl Harrell has questioned the Washington Wizards’ roster construction, saying he does not understand the direction of the team and calling the group a “disaster” ahead of the 2026-27 season. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Harrell focused on Washington’s crowded frontcourt and what he views as a lack of balance around Trae Young in […] The post Montrezl Harrell calls Wizards roster a disaster appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mike James: Negative energy that fueled you while playing can eventually become devastating

Here’s former NBA point guard Mike James explaining when he realized it was time to focus on mental health. (via The Attack the Paint Show): “I mean, it was more after my career. I didn’t understand it during my career. The very things that can be used as a fuel to your fire, can be […] The post Mike James: Negative energy that fueled you while playing can eventually become devastating appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA

Wade Baldwin IV: “It’s good that the league is expanding”

Before the first ever EuroLeague SuperCup Wade Baldwin IV from Fenerbahce used the media practice to praise this move of the EuroLeague organization. “Obviously, it’s a great preparation for the season. This is different than EuroLeague normally does in their back-to-backs, having it on Friday, Saturday. It’s very demanding. Very, very tough, long travel for […] The post Wade Baldwin IV: “It’s good that the league is expanding” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets can win 50-plus games

Michael Porter Jr. believes the Brooklyn Nets can win more than 50 games during the 2026-27 season, pointing to the continued development of the team’s young players and the importance of building chemistry. “If we get that chemistry right… all of our young guys from last year who got so much better now… we’re going […] The post Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets can win 50-plus games appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Knicks waive Liam Robbins

The New York Knicks waived center Liam Robbins on Wednesday, September 16, one day after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract. The move gives New York another training camp roster adjustment as the defending NBA champions continue to operate under a strict second-apron constraint. The Knicks are currently about $3.2 million below the $222 […] The post Knicks waive Liam Robbins appeared first on TalkBasket.net .