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Lakers were reportedly considering a trade for Buddy Hield
Buddy Hield has been changing teams quite frequently the past few years with the Los Angeles Lakers being another spot where he could've ended up. The Lakers are currently facing a roster dillema, since they have 16 players on their active roster when 15 is the maximum. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints , the Los Angeles team explored a trade to move two players in exchange for Hield, but ultimately decided against it. "Sources say the Lakers could've made a '2-for-1 move' to trade for...
Karl-Anthony Towns revealed he was preparing to be traded to Milwaukee
Despite winning a championship this summer, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks didn't have the best regular season. In an interview with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic , Towns revealed that a difficult 2-9 stretch in January affected the fans so much that his wife stopped going to games. After a 17-point loss to a rebuilding Dallas Mavericks team, trade rumors involving Towns and then Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo were at an all-time high. "We were on Zillow looking at Mi...
What Dillon Brooks was charged with in March arrest revealed
New information has emerged on the reported arrest of Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks . TMZ has revealed that Brooks has been charged with driving under the influence. Prosecutors in Scottsdale, Arizona reportedly filed a criminal complaint with the misdemeanor DUI charge on Monday. The charge stems from the player's arrest in March. Law enforcement claimed that Brooks was pulled over and investigated in Scottsdale on suspicion of driving under the influence for which he was then arrested. ...
Mike James claims EuroLeague season isn't too long, wishes for more games
Mike James took to social media after Anadolu Efes Istanbul won their Round 2 matchup against Real Madrid 94-84 at home. "Good start to the season. Another one in 48 [hours]," the guard wrote . James then received a comment that the season is too long, emphasizing that some teams have almost two full rosters and that it's on the players to stay healthy all season. The American guard replied by saying that people complain too much and he wishes there were more games. "Season too lo...
Knicks waive defensive wing shortly after signing him, add veteran big
The New York Knicks have announced that they have waived players John Konchar and N'Faly Dante . Konchar was signed to the Knicks on September 16 to a Exhibit 9 contract, which is a one-year non-guaranteed training camp deal, while Dante had agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York team. The Knicks are also signing Tony Bradley to an Exhibit 9 contract, who played 41 games last season split between the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks , averaging 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds. Jaden Ak...
Karl-Anthony Towns' father takes shot at Jimmy Butler after Knicks title
The father of New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns had a strong message for his son's former teammate Jimmy Butler following the Knicks' long-awaited championship. Butler famously called out the entire Minnesota Timberwolves team during his lone season with the franchise, taking direct shots at then-rising stars Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Now, as all three players move deeper into their careers, Butler is the only one of the trio without a championship. Karl Towns, the father of the Knicks s...
Zion Williamson's new weight confirmed
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is entering the new season in game-ready shape and at a lighter weight than usual for his career. According to Will Guillory of The Athletic , Williamson's performance coach, Kris Chrisp, who specializes in wellness and recovery, revealed that the Pelicans star reported to training camp at 271 pounds after being listed at 284 pounds for much of his career. At the start of the 2025-26 season, people close to Williamson reportedly reached out to Chrisp t...
NBA insider names Miami Heat as potential Kyrie Irving trade suitor
Rumblings about Kyrie Irving 's future with the Dallas Mavericks have persisted throughout the offseason, with potential suitors already emerging should a trade materialize. Prominent NBA insider Jake Fischer believes the Miami Heat could be a potential landing spot for Irving this upcoming season, reporting that Miami has already shown interest in acquiring the Mavs' star guard. "There's already been some rumblings of the Heat having interest in him," Fischer said on Bleacher Report. "Miami w...
Jalen Duren on verge of history with decision no All-Star, All-NBA player has ever made
With Jalen Duren 's contract extension saga with the Detroit Pistons still unresolved, the possibility of the All-Star center not signing a long-term deal with the franchise continues to grow. If Duren ultimately decides against Detroit's five-year offer and instead accepts the qualifying offer, he would make NBA history. According to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic , Duren would become the first player in NBA history to accept a qualifying offer immediately after earning both All-Star and Al...
Olympiacos repeats 20-year-old feat, Valencia sets new scoring record in Round 2
Multiple historic marks were set during Tuesday's Round 2 action in the EuroLeague. In Tuesday's tight 93-91 road win over Zalgiris Kaunas , defending EuroLeague champions Olympiacos Piraeus matched a scoring feat they had not achieved since the 2006-07 season. According to OptaJerry , this is only the second time Olympiacos have scored 90 or more points in each of their first two games of a EuroLeague season, having previously done so 20 years ago. In a game attended by NBA legend Shaquille O...
Fournier reacts to Shaq in EuroLeague, sends clear message to Zalgiris fans on JV's return
The reigning EuroLeague champions Olympiacos Piraeus stayed on a winning path after beating Zalgiris Kaunas in an electric Zalgirio Arena, with Shaquielle O'Neal in attendance. While Shaq stole the show before the game and at halftime, Evan Fournier took matters into his own hands in the closing stages. With less than two minutes left, Zalgiris held a narrow lead (84-82), but then Fournier sank back-to-back three-pointers that made the biggest difference on Tuesday night. The...
Jonas Valanciunas makes history in front of Shaq against EuroLeague champions
Former longtime NBA center and current Zalgiris Kaunas star Jonas Valanciunas set a historic mark in the latest EuroLeague game against defending champions Olympiacos Piraeus. In a 91-93 home loss, Valanciunas finished the game with an impressive all-around performance of 11 points (3/6 2PT, 1/1 3PT, 2/2 FT), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in 24 minutes. With 7 assists, he set a franchise record for the most assists by a center in a EuroLeague game since 2003. https://www.in...
Lakers insider outlines scenarios that could lead to Austin Reaves trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era this season, with Luka Doncic taking over as the main face of the franchise following LeBron James' departure. That also means an even bigger role not only for Doncic, but for Austin Reaves as well. Coming off the best season of his career, Reaves is set to become the Lakers' clear second option and will carry significant responsibility as Los Angeles looks to compete near the top of a difficult Western Conference. However, questions remain over wh...
Dainius Adomaitis appointed as new head coach of Lithuania
Lithuania has found a new head coach ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers. According to BasketNews' Lukas Malinauskas , on Wednesday, the Executive Committee of the Lithuanian Basketball Association unanimously approved Dainius Adomaitis as the new head coach of the national team, without waiting for the organization's presidential election. All four candidates for the presidency – Rolandas Skaisgirys, Remigijus Milasius, Darius Gudelis, and Gediminas Kvietkauskas – unan...
D'Angelo Russell has a new team
Former NBA All-Star D'Angelo Russell is taking his talents overseas for the 2026-27 season. The 30-year-old guard has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the CBA, with this being his first experience outside of the U.S. in his career. https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd5vAUxNSY2/ The former Los Angeles Lakers star hit the free agency market after being released by the Memphis Grizzlies last week . Memphis waived Russell as part of a roster-trimming move, clearing the way for the...
Potential Hawks trade package for Jalen Duren revealed
As we near the new NBA season, the Jalen Duren contract situation with the Detroit Pistons remains unresolved. Currently, Detroit is offering a five-year, $200 million deal to its All-Star center, and with the final days before he has to make a decision on whether he takes this deal or continues with a $9.6 million qualifying offer, there are also louder talks beginning about a potential sign-and-trade deal. NBA podcaster Bill Simmons, in conversation with analyst Kirk Goldsberry, discussed po...
Josh Hart reveals career-ending risk behind finger surgery
New York Knicks wing Josh Hart opened up about his widely talked-about right ring finger injury with training camp starting ahead of the new season. Hart was seen with a wrapped finger during Knicks practice, with fans speculating he might be getting surgery to get his finger fixed. The Knicks star reacted to speculation on social media, where he noted that the only surgery left to fix the issue is a joint replacement, which he can't get because it would be career-ending, so his finger will st...
NBA reportedly nears agreements with European football giants for new league
The NBA is reportedly making significant progress in its efforts to bring some of Europe's biggest football clubs into its planned NBA Europe competition. According to The Athletic , the NBA is moving toward agreements with several European football powerhouses that could become anchor members of the new continental basketball league, which is scheduled to launch in October 2027. The talks have gained momentum after months of discussions as NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum and George Aivazog...
Clippers star delivers bold statement ahead of new season without Kawhi
Darius Garland is confident about the Los Angeles Clippers' forthcoming NBA season. Right after the team's training camp opener on Tuesday, the new Clippers star boldly claimed LA will leave many shocked by their season progress. “I think we’re gonna shock a lot of people," Garland told reporters. "I think our season is gonna be surprising to a lot of people. We have really good chemistry so far and we haven’t even hit the season yet. "Everybody has been in the gym at least 2...
Caitlin Clark joins Nikola Jokic in stunning basketball history for WNBA
Caitlin Clark made basketball history that puts her name alongside Nikola Jokic. The superstar guard delivered when it mattered, guiding the Indiana Fever through an all-time performance to lead their 99-89 Game 2 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in the opening round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. With Clark's heroics, Indiana kept its season alive and will head back to Las Vegas for the do-or-die Game 3. Caitlin Clark joins Nikola Jokic in epic NBA-WNBA history Facing elimination and the urgency t...
Dylan Harper shows strong Filipino pride ahead of new Spurs NBA season
Dylan Harper has fully embraced his Filipino heritage ahead of his highly anticipated sophomore season with the San Antonio Spurs. The rising sensation proudly added a brand-new tattoo to his left arm featuring three stars and a sun, symbols that are synonymous with the Philippine flag. Harper's newest tattoo honoring his Pinoy roots can be viewed below: https://x.com/NBA_Philippines/status/2105085311504314428?s=20 https://x.com/spursarchives/status/2104945550714085532?s=20 Through a new tatto...
Pablo Torre reveals new massive Kawhi Leonard report in Clippers scandal
Pablo Torre revealed a new element surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers' salary-cap scandal, amid the superstar's continued insistence that he had no knowledge of any wrongdoing. In his Pablo Torre Finds Out, the award-winning investigative journalist uncovered Boingo Wireless's involvement in the notorious controversy. According to Torre, the Clippers' team sponsor and Intuit Dome wireless provider have been in the mix, along with Aspiration, Daktronics, and others, as anoth...
VJ Edgecombe shares bold LeBron James claim after 76ers training camp
VJ Edgecombe will hold everyone accountable on the Philadelphia 76ers, even his childhood idol. After his first day of training camp with the Sixers on Tuesday, Edgecombe shared an interesting story about how he instructed LeBron James defensively. As such, the rising star is enjoying the experience of sharing the court with the future Hall of Famer for the first time. "I told him, I was like, if we have a possession, I'll be like, 'Yo, 'Bron, we got to switch that. We got to do it.' Whoever w...
Walker Kessler drops bold Lakers statement that should scare rest of NBA
Walker Kessler couldn't be more confident and bullish about the Los Angeles Lakers' defense in the upcoming NBA season. The new Lakers center believes that LA will be terrifying on the defensive end due to the highly aggressive lockdown approach across the group "Listen, I think we're going to be a nasty defensive team," Kessler told reporters after the Lakers' Tuesday training camp. "I'm just being honest. "Seeing these guys hound the ball on the perimeter. ... We're going to be really good d...
Ja Morant Blazers starting role revealed
It appears that Ja Morant will be starting for the Portland Trail Blazers heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. During his media availability after the Blazers' first day of training camp, Damian Lillard said he expects to join Ja Morant and Deni Avdija in the team's starting lineup. Nevertheless, Lillard also clarified that he hasn't talked yet with head coach Micah Nori about the team's starters. "We've had the conversation, but not in depth. It hasn't been a conversation like, 'Dame, do you ...
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