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Kevin Durant wants fifth Olympic run in 2028
Kevin Durant remains enthusiastic about representing the United States and has expressed interest in extending his international career through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Houston Rockets forward has already competed in four Olympics with Team USA, winning gold each time. If he returns in 2028, it would mark his fifth Olympic appearance. “It’s just […] The post Kevin Durant wants fifth Olympic run in 2028 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Devin Carter joins Celtics
Devin Carter will get an opportunity to compete for a place on the Boston Celtics’ roster after reaching an agreement with the team. The deal brings Carter into training camp, where he will attempt to earn either a standard NBA roster spot or one of Boston’s Two-Way contracts. Carter became available following a series of […] The post Devin Carter joins Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Danilo Gallinari says Kawhi Leonard should pay $50M
Danilo Gallinari has criticized Kawhi Leonard over the events that led to his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019, arguing that the NBA star should have to pay the full $50 million cost of the franchise’s penalty. Speaking on the A Cresta Alta podcast, Gallinari connected his trade from the Clippers to Oklahoma […] The post Danilo Gallinari says Kawhi Leonard should pay $50M appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Baskonia signs Alex Len through 2028
Kosner Baskonia have signed Alex Len through 2028, bringing the experienced Ukrainian center back to Spain after his first season in European basketball. The club announced the agreement Monday, with Len set to join Paolo Galbiati’s team in the coming hours. Len, 32, arrives in Vitoria-Gasteiz after spending the 2025-26 season with Real Madrid. The […] The post Baskonia signs Alex Len through 2028 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
AS Monaco files final appeal to survive
AS Monaco is making a final attempt to preserve its professional status after being denied entry into France’s third-tier NM1 competition. The club has filed an emergency appeal with the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), hoping to overturn the French Basketball Federation’s decision. Without a successful appeal, Monaco could be left competing at […] The post AS Monaco files final appeal to survive appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Brandon Knight signs with Perth Wildcats
Brandon Knight has signed with the Perth Wildcats for the 2026-27 NBL season, with the deal pending NBL approval, the club announced Monday. The veteran point guard brings 10 years of NBA experience to Australia after most recently playing for Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico. Knight averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists […] The post Brandon Knight signs with Perth Wildcats appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kawhi Leonard trade still stalled despite Steve Ballmer accepting punishment
Steve Ballmer has accepted the NBA’s penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers, but that has not prompted the franchise to resume discussions with the Toronto Raptors regarding the pending Kawhi Leonard trade. Ballmer announced Sunday that the Clippers have paid the $30 million fine and are complying with the penalties imposed by the NBA following […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade still stalled despite Steve Ballmer accepting punishment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevin Garnett recalls firing agent after rejecting offer
Kevin Garnett is taking the big bag during his prime years. The former Timberwolves forward shared that he fired his agent after rejecting the team’s $122,000,000 offer while on vacation. “I’m in Jamaica, and I’ll never forget this. I got the USA Today, I pop it open, the first joint says, ‘Garnett denies $122 million.’ […] The post Kevin Garnett recalls firing agent after rejecting offer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Barcelona claims Catalan crown, loses Dario Brizuela to injury
Barcelona finished its Catalan League campaign with a trophy, overcoming a late deficit to beat iLERNA Lleida 96-87. However, the result came with concern over Dario Brizuela’s condition. Brizuela was forced out during the third quarter after hurting his right leg. The guard could not put weight on it as he left the floor and […] The post Barcelona claims Catalan crown, loses Dario Brizuela to injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Semi Ojeleye exits early in Crvena Zvezda defeat
Crvena Zvezda suffered its third consecutive preseason defeat, falling 98-74 to Aris Thessaloniki in Cyprus while also losing Semi Ojeleye to an early injury. Ojeleye played just over a minute before landing awkwardly and grabbing his ankle. He was helped to the bench and did not return, although he was able to put some weight […] The post Semi Ojeleye exits early in Crvena Zvezda defeat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Olympiacos stays unbeaten despite Nikola Milutinov injury
Olympiacos remained unbeaten in the preseason after completing a comeback to defeat Maccabi Tel Aviv 77-72 at a tournament in Cyprus. The EuroLeague champions trailed by 14 points early in the second quarter before recovering and turning the second half into a close contest with several lead changes. Olympiacos also lost starting center Nikola Milutinov […] The post Olympiacos stays unbeaten despite Nikola Milutinov injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Marcus Smart left Lakers seeking fresh start
Marcus Smart’s departure from the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly driven in part by the veteran guard’s desire for a fresh start elsewhere. Lakers insider Jovan Buha discussed the circumstances surrounding Smart’s exit, while acknowledging that there are different versions of exactly how the situation unfolded. “I don’t have great clarity on this, and there […] The post Marcus Smart left Lakers seeking fresh start appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Harry Styles calls Jalen Brunson New York’s king
Harry Styles turned part of his latest Madison Square Garden concert into a celebration of Knicks star Jalen Brunson. During the ninth night of his New York residency Saturday, Styles noticed Brunson watching from the crowd. The singer stopped to recognize the Knicks captain in front of the MSG audience, referring to him as the […] The post Harry Styles calls Jalen Brunson New York’s king appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ben Wallace reflects on Pistons’ decision to pass on Carmelo
Ben Wallace and the Detroit Pistons won their last title in 2004, despite drafting Darko Miličić over Carmelo Anthony. The Detroit big man believes that if they had drafted Anthony, it would have ruined team chemistry and they would not have won the championship. “If we would’ve drafted Carmelo, I honestly don’t think we would’ve […] The post Ben Wallace reflects on Pistons’ decision to pass on Carmelo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pelicans sign Christian Shumate
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding Christian Shumate to their roster ahead of training camp, giving the forward an opportunity to compete with the team during the preseason. Shumate has agreed to a training camp contract with New Orleans. Once the preseason concludes, he is expected to continue his development with the Laketown Squadron, the […] The post Pelicans sign Christian Shumate appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Steve Ballmer accepts NBA punishment
Steve Ballmer has decided to accept the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers following the league’s salary cap circumvention investigation, with the team owner choosing not to pursue legal action. Ballmer confirmed that the Clippers have already paid the league-issued fine and will comply with the remaining penalties. Although he acknowledged that disagreements remain […] The post Steve Ballmer accepts NBA punishment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Maxi Kleber in talks with BC Roma
Maxi Kleber is reportedly in talks with BC Roma SPQR over a potential move to Italy, which would reunite the veteran German forward with Luka Doncic at the club where the Los Angeles Lakers star is involved in the ownership or investment structure. SportKlub.si reported that Kleber is discussing a possible move to the Italian […] The post Maxi Kleber in talks with BC Roma appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mitchell Robinson: “This is going to be a great year for me”
Mitchell Robinson enters his first season with the Boston Celtics confident that a more serious approach to recovery can help him produce his best season in years. “Right now, I’m just so confident in myself…I feel like this is going to be a great year for me. As you can see, I’m starting to take […] The post Mitchell Robinson: “This is going to be a great year for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Norman Powell names Lakers as NBA’s most overrated team
Norman Powell named the Los Angeles Lakers as the most overrated team in the NBA when asked by popular streamer N3on to identify the league’s most overrated team. N3on asked, “Who is the most overrated team in the NBA?” Powell answered simply: “The Lakers.” Powell’s assessment comes after a major offseason transformation in Los Angeles, […] The post Norman Powell names Lakers as NBA’s most overrated team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
AS Monaco faces shutdown after NM1 rejection
AS Monaco’s hopes of finding a place in French professional basketball for the 2026–27 season have suffered another major blow. The French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced Saturday that it had rejected Monaco’s request to enter the third-tier Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1). The decision follows a turbulent offseason in which the club lost its Betclic Elite […] The post AS Monaco faces shutdown after NM1 rejection appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jordi Bertomeu questions NBA Europe franchise valuations
Former EuroLeague CEO Jordi Bertomeu has raised questions about whether the reported franchise valuations for NBA Europe realistically reflect the current European basketball market. Bertomeu, who led the EuroLeague for two decades, discussed the proposed competition during an interview with the European Basketball Advisory Group. While he believes European basketball remains undervalued overall, he is […] The post Jordi Bertomeu questions NBA Europe franchise valuations appeared first on Ta...
Ettore Messina returns to NBA
Ettore Messina is reportedly heading back to the NBA after ending his long tenure with Olimpia Milan. According to Italian newspaper “Repubblica,” the 66-year-old has joined the Atlanta Hawks as a consultant. The move marks another NBA chapter for Messina, who previously worked as a consultant with the Los Angeles Lakers and later served as […] The post Ettore Messina returns to NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tyler Kolek seeks bigger role with Knicks
Tyler Kolek enters his third NBA season facing significant competition for playing time in the Knicks’ championship backcourt. The 25-year-old isn’t making predictions about his role, instead focusing on trying to “every day be consistent.” He also believes becoming more aggressive offensively will be important. “Early on in the season, I was finishing at a […] The post Tyler Kolek seeks bigger role with Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks sign Igor Milicic Jr. deal
The New York Knicks are adding another player to their training camp group, with Igor Milicic Jr. reportedly agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 24-year-old forward stands 6-foot-10 and was born in Croatia, while also representing Poland internationally. The Knicks have yet to officially announce the agreement. An Exhibit 10 contract will give Milicic […] The post Knicks sign Igor Milicic Jr. deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers shopping Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht before opener
The Lakers have a roster decision to make before Opening Night, and two familiar names could be moved as part of the process. Los Angeles currently carries 16 players, one above the regular-season limit. Rather than simply making a cut, the front office is reportedly exploring the trade market for Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht, […] The post Lakers shopping Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht before opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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