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SGA puts himself above Jokic, Wembanyama in NBA best-player debate
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a bold claim regarding the debate over the best player in the league in an interview with TIME magazine . SGA confidently stated that he is currently the best player in the league, noting that he is the most efficient player in the NBA while also highlighting his winning record over the last couple of seasons. "I think I'm the best player in the NBA. I think the production that I have night in and night out is best-player-in-th...
Luka Doncic drops big statement amid EuroLeague-NBA talks
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic offered a strong statement regarding the ongoing talks about a potential new NBA Europe league. Doncic believes there shouldn't be three separate competitions in European basketball, arguing that having one united league is the solution. "There's EuroLeague, EuroCup and then NBA Europe," Doncic told Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated . "It is going to be three leagues. That's kind of hard to work. There should be one league. That's how it works." ...
Former NBA All-Star rips ex-team for handing Thunder another draft steal
Former NBA All-Star guard Jeff Teague called out his former team, the Atlanta Hawks , for allowing another draft steal to go to the Oklahoma City Thunder . Discussing the Thunder's No. 12 draft selection, Aday Mara , who is currently shining in the preseason, Teague stated he saw no reason why the Hawks couldn't draft him, having instead selected guard Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 pick. "I can't see why? Couldn't the Hawks pick him? I can't believe we didn't pick him. I see Flemings is coo...
Luka Doncic makes candid admission about playing alongside LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially beginning the Luka Doncic era after the offseason departure of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers . The superstar pair didn't spend much time together, playing just a season and a half as teammates. Both campaigns ended in early playoff exits, with fans unable to witness their full potential last season as Doncic missed the entire playoff run due to injury. Despite that, Doncic has fond memories of playing alongside LeBron, revealing what he respects t...
Luka Doncic opens up about how painful off-court situation affected him last season
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic dealt with serious personal issues away from basketball last season, which made an already demanding year even more difficult for him. While much of the attention remained on his performances and the Lakers' season, Doncic was also dealing with a difficult family situation behind the scenes. His split from fiancée Anamaria Goltes, along with the ongoing situation involving their children and child support, became a major off-court issue during th...
Austin Reaves reveals bizarre idea to bring out the best in Luka Doncic
While Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is often described as a shy and quiet man off the court, his personality on the court seems to change completely. Luka is well known for embracing trash talk during games from both opposing players and fans, and it often fuels spectacular performances. His star teammate Austin Reaves even considered using this trait to the Lakers' advantage, admitting he thought about paying fans to talk trash to Luka to bring out his best. "I've thought about pay...
Bucks stole Warriors' preferred draft pick at No. 10, per report
The Milwaukee Bucks may have taken away the Golden State Warriors ' preferred option in the 2026 NBA Draft. According to Anthony Slater of ESPN , the Warriors had Arizona guard Brayden Burries and Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg ranked virtually neck-and-neck on their final draft board in June, behind the consensus top group of prospects. Still, Golden State had a clear preference between the two. Team sources told Slater that if Burries had remained available at No. 11, the Warriors would ha...
Mitchell Robinson takes subtle shot at Knicks after Celtics move
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson expects his availability to look very different with his new team after years of careful workload management with the New York Knicks . Asked whether he expects to play both ends of back-to-backs this season, Robinson made it clear that Boston does not plan to follow the same approach he experienced in New York. "Oh, nah, it ain't going to be the same in Boston [as it was with the Knicks]," Robinson told Knicks Fan TV . "I'll be able to play back-to-back...
Top 5 loan destinations for Jabari Parker: Where could NBA veteran land?
Eight-year NBA veteran Jabari Parker remains under contract with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade , but nearly nine months have passed since his last EuroLeague appearance. Parker last played in the competition on January 9 against his former club Barcelona at Palau Blaugrana. That marked the final outing of his 15 EuroLeague appearances last season, in which he averaged 7.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 19 minutes per game. His Partizan chapter never developed as expected. Parker eventually finishe...
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 ...
Georgios Bartzokas explains heated incident after Virtus game-winner
Virtus Bologna's dramatic 96-94 win over Olympiacos Piraeus in Round 3 saw tensions flare after the final buzzer, and coach Georgios Bartzokas has now addressed the incident. Marcus Carr hit the game-winner to give Virtus the victory, with Bologna players immediately celebrating near the Olympiacos bench and Bartzokas. The Olympiacos head coach appeared irritated as several Virtus players came into contact with him during the celebration, prompting him to push them away. Bartzokas has now expl...
Five players hurt in collapsed elevator, coach calls out FIBA
Gence BC head coach Martin Knezevic has strongly criticized FIBA after claiming that five of his players were injured in an elevator accident at the team hotel before Wednesday's FIBA Europe Cup road game against Esenler Erokspor. The Azerbaijani club went on to lose 92-63 in Istanbul in its Group C opener. Gence had 12 players registered for the game, but only 10 appeared on the court. Two did not play at all, while Aydin Ibrahimov logged just 2:09. After the game, Knezevic revealed on Facebo...
Potential new EuroLeague team confirms advanced negotiations
Napoli Basketball president Matt Rizzetta has confirmed that the Italian club is in advanced negotiations to potentially join EuroLeague as part of the competition's planned expansion. "We are in a very advanced stage," Rizzetta told Iacopo De Santis of Pianeta Basket . "In August, we received approval to move on to the next phase. At the moment, however, nothing is official yet." His statements confirm a recent Front Office Sports report that Napoli received conditional approval in August as ...
Tony Parker reacts to 'Where's Sylvain?' banner in Paris
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne head coach Tony Parker responded to Paris Basketball fans who reminded him of the club's failed attempt to build its ambitious summer roster around MVP contender Sylvain Francisco . During Wednesday's EuroLeague Round 4 game in Paris, the Kop Parisii supporters displayed a banner reading, "Where's Sylvain?" – a reference to Francisco's short-lived agreement with ASVEL before he eventually joined Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. Parker's team ultimately had the last wor...
NBA and FIBA address recent EuroLeague developments
The NBA and FIBA have reaffirmed their commitment to launching a new professional basketball league in Europe while once again calling for a potential three-way partnership with EuroLeague. "A partnership between the EuroLeague, FIBA, and the NBA to unify the European basketball ecosystem would unlock the game's enormous potential across Europe for the benefit of clubs, players, and, most importantly, fans," the NBA and FIBA said in a joint statement. "The NBA and FIBA remain committed to movi...
Zalgiris coach addresses Carsen Edwards DUI incident
Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Tomas Masiulis strongly condemned Carsen Edwards ' decision to drive under the influence, revealing that the American guard apologized to the team and accepted responsibility for his actions. "We had a conversation. He understands it himself," Masiulis said before the EuroLeague Round 4 game in Barcelona. "It's a bad thing for him and for everyone. These things are simply inexcusable. "He genuinely regrets it and understands what he did. He apologized to the team, ap...
76ers could be forced into trade after major injury, Tacko Fall emerges as option
The Philadelphia 76ers face a difficult roster and financial situation after losing backup center Ariel Hukporti for the entire 2026-27 season. Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Monday's preseason opener against the New York Knicks and underwent surgery on Tuesday. According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel , Hukporti had been expected to play an important role behind Joel Embiid, especially with fellow center Adem Bona missing training camp because of a left foot sprain. Furt...
Dalton Knecht faces two crucial dates that could determine his Lakers future
Dalton Knecht 's future with the Los Angeles Lakers could be decided by two important deadlines over the next few weeks. The first comes on October 19, when NBA teams must set their opening-night rosters by 5 p.m. ET. Los Angeles currently has 16 players on standard guaranteed contracts but can carry a maximum of 15, meaning at least one player must be traded or waived. Knecht appears to be the player under the most pressure. Multiple rival executives reportedly expect the former first-round p...
Damian Lillard reveals plan to break NBA 3-Point Contest record in 2027
Damian Lillard is back on the court, and the Portland Trail Blazers star has already confirmed that he plans to chase NBA history at the 2027 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. "Yeah, I'm gonna do it again," Lillard said when asked about returning to the 3-point contest . "That would be a record. I gotta do it at this point. Why not? If I say I'm gonna do something, I stand by it." Lillard has won the event three times – in 2023, 2024, and 2026 – tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the...
Kyrie Irving reveals shocking injury revelation ahead of Mavericks return
Kyrie Irving was already progressing and recovering from his ACL tear in his left knee when a sudden calf strain in December delayed his recovery by two months, ultimately keeping him out for the entire 2025-26 season. The Dallas Mavericks star dropped the revelation in his media availability ahead of their NBA China Games 2026 with the Houston Rockets. https://x.com/TheSteinLine/status/2108051094152622334?s=20 Kyrie Irving misses whole 2025-26 season amid ACL, calf issues Kyrie Irving notably...
Kyrie Irving return game for Mavericks confirmed
Kyrie Irving is set to finally make his much-awaited return to the court for the Dallas Mavericks. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Dallas head coach Dusty May has confirmed Irving's availability in one of the team's two-game clashes with the Houston Rockets in NBA China Games 2026 (h/t Christian Clark of The Athletic). However, that particular game in which Irving will play is yet to be determined. https://x.com/christianpclark/status/2108043368832053382?s=20 Kyrie Irving set for NBA comeba...
Tyrese Haliburton gives emotional reflection in first return since 2025 Finals
Although exhausted, Tyrese Haliburton is ecstatic to finally be back on the NBA court for the Indiana Pacers. After 472 days away due to his Achilles injury, Haliburton finally returned in the Pacers’ Wednesday preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves and shared an emotional statement about his journey back. "It's been a roller coaster, I'll tell you that roller coaster of emotions for me," Haliburton told reporters. "I've had a lot of hard days, but I think it's all just part...
Shaquille O'Neal reacts to Charles Barkley retirement plans
Shaquille O'Neal dismissed Charles Barkley's declaration that the upcoming NBA season would be his last for Inside the NBA. Appearing on Front Office Sports Tonight, the NBA legend claimed he doesn't believe his co-studio partner's plans to retire next year. “I hope he gets fired on the first day,” O’Neal initially joked. “No, Charles is like the big brother I never had. He’s great. Charles is really good at marketing. ... Once somebody taught Charles how to go vi...
JJ Redick explains controversial Lakers comment that jabbed LeBron James
JJ Redick made it clear that he is simply compelled by the new look of his Los Angeles Lakers squad rather than trying to send a message to LeBron James. Redick clarified his previous viral comments about the Lakers' roster to Sam Amick of The Athletic, explaining that he is thrilled to have a much more balanced group to coach. “When I said the pieces fit, that’s more about having depth, having multiple ballhandlers besides Luka and AR (in newcomers Colin Sexton and Quentin Grimes)...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander true reaction to Knicks winning NBA title revealed
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is beyond frustrated seeing the New York Knicks celebrating their 2026 NBA championship victory. Nem Ilic, Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer, shared the blunt reaction of the two-time NBA MVP to the Knicks’ title run in a report by Mark Media of RG.com. "I don't think it really hit him until New York won Game 5. Literally as the buzzer was about to sound, he texted me and said something like, 'I'm pissed. I can't believe I'm not here right now,'" Ilic stated.&nbs...
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