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EuroLeague meeting: What happened and could NBA Europe be delayed?
EuroLeague's initial rejection of the NBA's proposal for a joint competition doesn't close the door on a potential partnership, but the outcome of the negotiations could affect when NBA Europe ultimately launches. BasketNews checked with multiple sources familiar with the discussions to understand what happened during the EuroLeague shareholders meeting in Cernobbio, Italy, and what comes next in the talks with the NBA. The meeting was widely presented as a potentially historic moment for Euro...
Michael Jordan reveals how he would approach the game playing today
Michael Jordan is considered the best basketball player of all time by many, with his critics arguing that the game has changed and that his opponents weren't as good as the players are today. However, the aspect of constant attention due to social media and brand building as well as the emergence of sports betting has been often overlooked as the difference between the era of Jordan and today. Jordan acknowledged this aspect when he was asked how he would handle playing in today's world, whil...
Lakers insider reveals where Bronny James stands in guard pecking order
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James has received significant preseason minutes, including a start in the team's latest game against the Golden State Warriors, and an early picture is beginning to emerge regarding his potential role entering his third NBA season. Lakers insider Jovan Buha discussed where Bronny currently appears to stand in the rotation on his Buha's Block podcast . Bronny James could emerge as Lakers' third point guard Buha believes Bronny's start against Golden State, with ...
Klay Thompson gets emotional over Giannis Antetokounmpo moment he never forgot
Klay Thompson shared an emotional story about his new star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo as both enter a new chapter of their careers with the Miami Heat . Thompson recalled his interaction with Giannis after returning from two-and-a-half years away due to brutal injuries, highlighting an often-overlooked side of Antetokounmpo's character. "I got a Giannis story for you. The year I came back from two-and-a-half years off injury, we played the Bucks. I had a great game. I had 38," Thompson beg...
Napoli Basketball reportedly expected to join EuroLeague
Potential new EuroLeague expansion team Napoli Basketball has emerged as the competition continues working to grow its number of franchises after converting the current 10-year licenses into permanent franchises for the 13 ECA shareholder clubs. According to Front Office Sports , Napoli received conditional approval in August to join the EuroLeague as part of its expansion plans and is expected to receive formal approval within the next 90 days. "There are some European basketball teams for wh...
AS Monaco officially announces shutdown after insolvency
AS Monaco are officially confirmed that the club has entered insolvency proceedings and will pause its operations, bringing its current project to an end after one of the most successful stretches in French basketball history. The announcement comes after months of financial uncertainty surrounding the club, with Monaco ultimately unable to find a sustainable solution to continue competing at the highest level. In its message, the club stressed that the shutdown is intended to be a pause rathe...
EuroLeague transfer market 2026: rosters, signings and rumors (updated 10/07)
The EuroLeague season may be over, but the 2026 transfer market is only starting to intensify, setting the stage for another busy offseason across European basketball. To help readers track all the latest roster developments, BasketNews presents the contract situations, full rosters, and player statuses for every EuroLeague team. Throughout the upcoming free agency period, these tables will be updated daily with new signings, contract extensions, reported interests, and potential departures. W...
ASVEL sign former Monaco wing on short-term deal
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced a reinforcement in their backcourt ahead of Round 4 of EuroLeague action. The club officially signed former AS Monaco swingman Juhann Begarin to a one-month deal. The 24-year-old French wing arrives as an injury replacement for Mathis Dossou-Yovo. Begarin spent the last two seasons in Monaco, where he saw his role expand last season. He appeared in 23 EuroLeague games last season, averaging 4.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in around 13 minutes per game. In the Fren...
EuroLeague budgets 2026-27: Team payrolls and total budgets
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season is underway, and with it comes the eternal question: Who is spending what? EuroLeague finances are rarely fully public, making it difficult to compare what clubs actually spend on their rosters. That's why BasketNews has created the EuroLeague Budget Tracker. Throughout the season, we'll update this report with official club figures and information from BasketNews sources to build a clearer picture of the league's financial landscape. Bookmark this page and check ...
JJ Redick gets candid on key Lakers signings, health of promising high-flyer
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick offered a closer look at how several key players could fit into the rotation following the team's 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Quentin Grimes has been one of the more encouraging performers for Los Angeles so far, and he followed that up with another solid outing against Golden State, finishing with 12 points. Redick sees two-way value in Quentin Grimes Redick believes Grimes can be an important piece offensively because...
EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Best picks for Round 4
BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy continues, and it's time to prepare for Round 4! That said, we have prepared a list of EuroLeague fantasy tips, highlighting players who could be hidden gems in Classic mode . Best picks for EuroLeague Fantasy Round 4 Elijah Bryant | €2,000,000 Credit Sonia Canada/Getty Images Upcoming game: Valencia Bryant has put up numbers good enough to be one of the best players of the round for two weeks in a row. Hapoel star already showed a strong ability to fight for...
French League budgets revealed: New financial leader emerges after Monaco collapse
The LNB has unveiled the projected budgets and payrolls of all 16 French League clubs for the 2026-27 season. After several years of AS Monaco sitting at the top of the financial rankings, the landscape has changed dramatically following the club's financial difficulties, which ultimately led to its departure from both the EuroLeague and the French League. Still, the league's two EuroLeague teams remain comfortably ahead of the rest, occupying the top two spots in both overall budget and payro...
Curry, Green lead massive list of Warriors absences vs. Blazers
The Golden State Warriors will be without almost all of their key players in their upcoming road preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Warriors reporter Joseph Dycus , the team announced that Stephen Curry , Draymond Green , Al Horford, Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, Gui Santos, Gary Payton II, and Georges Niang will not travel to Portland for the game on Wednesday night. In addition, the Warriors will also be without stars Jimmy Butler , who ...
Lakers' Adou Thiero addresses scary landing after monster dunk vs. Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers second-year forward Adou Thiero threw down one of the most impressive dunks of the preseason so far, but the play also gave fans a brief scare. The 22-year-old landed awkwardly after the dunk, raising some concern over a potential injury. After the game, Thiero said he was fine following the play and admitted he will try to be more cautious with his landings moving forward. "It was awkward, but I'm fine coming out of it," Thiero said postgame. https://x.com/NBA_Philippines/s...
Matas Buzelis gets honest about Bulls' chaos last season under Billy Donovan
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis reflected on the difficulties of last season as the team continues its preseason preparations. Buzelis admitted last season was extremely challenging both individually and collectively, pointing to a lack of rhythm, clearly defined roles, and overall uncertainty under former head coach Billy Donovan. Buzelis points to lack of structure under Billy Donovan "Sometimes, you have to go through stuff in your life to notice that you want better. Last year was extr...
JJ Redick blasts Lakers after disastrous preseason loss to Warriors
JJ Redick isn't happy with what he saw from the Los Angeles Lakers' effort, which caused them to endure a lopsided 124- 98 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Although it was just a preseason game, the Lakers' head coach candidly expressed his displeasure with his team's performance, particularly at the start of the game. "We've had a handful of these games where you're missing star players and a lot of your depth. I still expect to win and I still expect us to play to our...
Ja Morant could be traded by Blazers amid Damian Lillard fit concerns
Many around the NBA are reportedly watching to see how Ja Morant fits alongside Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazers’ crowded backcourt. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there might be a possibility that Portland could work to restore Morant’s trade value before eventually shopping him. “The fit between Ja and Dame, as both are new pieces added to this group, with Jrue Holiday as well still in the mix, that’s been the biggest question mark around the leagu...
Brandon Ingram Injury: Clippers get encouraging update from NBA Insider
Brandon Ingram could play sooner than what was initially anticipated by the Los Angeles Clippers. In his Bleacher Report NBA insider update, Jake Fischer revealed that there is "optimism" around the recovery progress of the new Clippers franchise star. “I heard optimism that Brandon Ingram is gonna be back on the floor sooner than really anticipated," Fischer relayed . "We look forward to, hopefully, a positive development for him. "The Clippers certainly need it." Brandon Ingram could p...
Bruce Brown drops crushing admission amid fight for Knicks roster spot
Bruce Brown finds himself desperately fighting for another opportunity in the NBA after encountering minimal interest during his unrestricted free agency. According to Brown, the league’s second apron was repeatedly brought up by teams as a reason they could not sign him this past offseason. “I heard that all summer,” Brown said, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Bruce Brown seeking to play for 2026-27 NBA season after lowly free agency With less than two weeks left befo...
Steve Kerr drops alarming Kristaps Porzingis health update for Warriors
Steve Kerr had no major updates on Kristaps Porzingis’ health but openly voiced his concerns about the ailing big man. After providing a vague response about Porzingis’ whereabouts before Tuesday’s preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kerr further addressed his level of concern surrounding the Golden State Warriors star. “Yeah, I mean, you know, we want him back. He’s a really talented player, and so we thought that he was in a pretty good place. So i...
Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves final status for Lakers vs. Warriors revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers will shelve their top-three players for their Tuesday preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Per ESPN's Anthony Slater, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler will not be playing for the Lakers in San Francisco. https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/2107632820898471966?s=20 Lakers resting several other key players vs. Warriors Beyond their star trio, the Los Angeles Lakers have also decided to rest several of their core players against the Golden Stat...
LeBron James responds on reports he scolded Joel Embiid over late 76ers practice
LeBron James shoots down recent reports that he called out Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers star arrived late to one of the team's practices. James addressed the issue in an Instagram story, stating: "He ain't been late so stop the lies" https://x.com/KyleNeubeck/status/2107629607163675116?s=20 LeBron James reportedly scolded Joel Embiid for arriving late to the 76ers practice During MSG's Monday television coverage of the New York Knicks-Philadelphia 76ers game, play-by-play commentat...
James Wiseman gets unfavorable verdict from Knicks insider for final roster spot
In SNY's The Putback, longtime Knicks insider Ian Begley believes that Drew Eubanks is the best and safest candidate New York may pick for their final roster spot ahead of the new NBA season. "I think the safest play is Drew Eubanks," Begley claimed. "Before John Konchar left the team for personal reasons, the two sides mutually agreed to waive him. Before that happened, they were looking at both a wing and a big. If they're still going that route, they would have to make a trade. But you can'...
Blazers make key hiring decision after controversial firing of announcer
The Portland Trail Blazers are now in the process of determining their next announcer following their infamous dismissal of Braiden Bell. Per Portland reporter Dwight Jaynes, the Blazers are now looking at Chris Miles, Kyle Draper, and Matt Winer as several candidates who will lead their team's broadcast hub. https://x.com/dwightjaynes/status/2107529885510205604?s=20 Blazers fired announcer hours after announcing the hiring The Portland Trail Blazers fired Braiden Bell last week. His dismissal...
Dylan Harper Spurs claim from NBA insider raises questions for De'Aaron Fox
The San Antonio Spurs view Dylan Harper as their best player outside Victor Wembanyama. ESPN expert Brian Windhorst made the intriguing claim on The Hoop Collective Podcast while discussing the Spurs’ depth chart, rotation, and Harper remaining in his bench role. "I'll just say it: the Spurs internally believe Dylan Harper is their second-best player," Windhorst claimed. "I'm not saying Mitch Johnson is going to come out and say that, nor should he. That's not a slight on De'Aaron Fox or...
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