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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 .
Clippers insider claims team has Lakers insecurity
The Los Angeles Clippers are facing growing criticism following the NBA’s investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. The league determined that the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer violated its rules, resulting in a $30 million fine and the loss of five first-round picks. Ballmer was also suspended for one year, while Leonard was fined […] The post Clippers insider claims team has Lakers insecurity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Julius Randle expects Nets to exceed expectations
Julius Randle is setting high expectations for the Brooklyn Nets despite joining a team coming off a difficult season. Randle previously told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. that Brooklyn plans to “shock the world,” and he doubled down on that message Saturday. “Exactly that,” Randle said Saturday when asked what he meant. The Nets finished last […] The post Julius Randle expects Nets to exceed expectations appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA 2K27 to bring back Delonte West
Former NBA guard Delonte West will return to the NBA 2K video game series in NBA 2K27, marking his first appearance in the franchise since NBA 2K14. 2K has reached out to West about adding him to the upcoming game. The company is expected to contact him next year to arrange direct deposit and royalty […] The post NBA 2K27 to bring back Delonte West appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Warriors “love” Devin Booker, says insider
The Golden State Warriors “love” Devin Booker and could be among the first teams to pursue the Phoenix Suns star if he ever becomes available, according to veteran NBA reporter Tim Kawakami. “I think the Warriors like him too much, if you ask me. But they love him. Steve [Kerr] loves him. Booker loved playing […] The post Warriors “love” Devin Booker, says insider appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bronny James reacts to Nick Smith Jr.’s Real Madrid move
Nick Smith Jr. is taking his career overseas, and his former Lakers teammates made sure to send him off with some encouragement. After Los Angeles declined his team option earlier this summer, Smith entered free agency looking for his next opportunity. Instead of remaining in the NBA, the former first-round pick decided to join Real […] The post Bronny James reacts to Nick Smith Jr.’s Real Madrid move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA owners to discuss expansion, Europe plans
The NBA’s 30 team owners are preparing for a significant Board of Governors meeting on Monday and Tuesday, with several major issues expected to dominate the discussions. One of the biggest subjects will be the situation surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers following the league’s punishment of the organization for salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. With […] The post NBA owners to discuss expansion, Europe plans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks opening-night ticket prices skyrocket
Ticket prices for the New York Knicks’ home opener have increased dramatically following the franchise’s championship season. According to TicketIQ, the cheapest secondary-market ticket for New York’s Oct. 20 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden currently costs $1,346 including fees. That represents a 526% increase compared with last season’s home opener against […] The post Knicks opening-night ticket prices skyrocket appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James reveals his favorite guilty pleasure
LeBron James has revealed one of his favorite treats while continuing to document his growing interest in golf. During a visit to Portage Country Club in Akron, Ohio, the 41-year-old explained that cookies are one of his favorite desserts, with one particular variety standing above the rest. “I’m a cookie guy, for real,” James said. […] The post LeBron James reveals his favorite guilty pleasure appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nick Smith Jr. signs with Real Madrid
Nick Smith Jr. is leaving the NBA for Europe after agreeing to a one-year contract with Real Madrid. The free-agent guard reached an agreement with the Spanish powerhouse, his agents Lucas Newton and Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports told HoopsHype. Smith spent his first three NBA seasons with the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. […] The post Nick Smith Jr. signs with Real Madrid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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