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Cedi Osman reacts to stunning game-winner that knocked out Panathinaikos
PAOK Thessaloniki advanced to the Greek Super Cup final after edging Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 84-82, with Cedi Osman hitting the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer against his former team. Panathinaikos had taken an 82-81 lead in the closing seconds after Sylvain Francisco knocked down a three-pointer, but Osman answered on the final possession to send Andrea Trinchieri's team into Sunday's final. "We were playing against a team that has dominated Europe in recent years, and it was a v...
Hornets waive guard after completing another trade
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Ryan Nembhard following their agreement to trade Buddy Hield to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham, according to NBA insider Marc Stein . Nembhard is expected to draw interest quickly if he clears waivers, with the Denver Nuggets considered one of the leading teams hoping to sign him to a two-way contract. Multiple teams are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old guard. Unless another team claims him first, Nembhard will become an unrestricted free a...
Luka Doncic reveals Lakers move he wouldn't have made with Mavericks
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic admitted that organizing the team's minicamp in Slovenia was something he likely would not have felt comfortable doing earlier in his career. Doncic brought nearly all of his Lakers teammates together in Slovenia during the offseason, using the trip as an opportunity to build chemistry before the start of the 2026-27 season. "A trip like this is something I don't think I would have been comfortable doing a few years ago, but it felt important to do, and I'm ...
Kyrie Irving has strong response to Sergio de Larrea calling him perfect teammate
Dallas Mavericks rookie Sergio de Larrea has already found a veteran mentor in Kyrie Irving . During Mavericks Media Day, De Larrea called Irving the "perfect" teammate to learn from as he begins his NBA career. The 20-year-old Spaniard said having Irving around gives him an opportunity to evolve his game while adjusting to playing point guard at the NBA level. When Irving was told about the rookie's praise, he first responded with a joke. "Gave him a thousand dollars," Irving joked. The Maver...
Luka Doncic sends big message to Lakers GM amid new era in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the new season with a significantly revamped roster and Luka Doncic officially established as the new face of the franchise. Despite his elevated status within one of the biggest franchises in sports, Doncic has not shown any desire to take on responsibilities beyond the court and remains focused on his role as a player. According to Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, Doncic is involved in basketball discussions but ha...
Former Nets guard retires from basketball at 31
Former Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead has announced his retirement from professional basketball at the age of 31. Whitehead, who spent the final season of his career in Israel, confirmed his decision on social media. "15 out! Hell of a career on the court!" Whitehead wrote on X. https://x.com/isaiahwhitehead/status/2103667275802808758 Isaiah Whitehead's NBA career After spending two seasons at Seton Hall, Whitehead was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Utah...
Besiktas lose key guard DaQuan Jeffries after wrist fracture in EuroLeague opener
Besiktas Istanbul suffered an early injury setback in their EuroLeague campaign following the opening-round game against Valencia Basket. The club announced that guard DaQuan Jeffries sustained a left wrist injury during the first quarter of the 94-96 loss and will be sidelined until further notice. Besiktas' official statement: "Besiktas Basketball player DaQuan Jeffries suffered an injury to his left wrist in the first quarter of last night's game against Valencia Basket. Despite the injury,...
Key Knicks championship piece expresses disappointment over extension talks
The New York Knicks could face a difficult decision involving one of their key guards as Miles McBride 's contract situation remains unresolved. McBride has expressed disappointment with the lack of progress in extension talks while making it clear that he would like to remain in New York long-term. "I'm a little disappointed," McBride told the New York Daily News . "I've played through injury. I've been through a lot with this team, and I've worked my way into being a key guy." The Knicks, ho...
Lakers mentioned as Kyrie Irving trade destination amid Mavericks uncertainty
Kyrie Irving is set to return from injury with the Dallas Mavericks to begin the 2026-27 season, but there is growing speculation over whether he will remain with the franchise for the entire campaign. During the latest episode of Gil's Arena , former NBA players Gilbert Arenas, Danny Green and Baron Davis discussed Irving's future in Dallas and whether the star guard could emerge as a trade candidate later in the season. The group expressed skepticism that Irving would remain with the Maveric...
Former NBA star hints at NBL comeback
Eight-year NBA veteran and former Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell has hinted at a potential return to the NBL. The 32-year-old big man, who is currently a free agent, suggested on social media that another stint in Australia could be on his mind. "Been keeping eye on NBL play all I'm say is enjoy this last year safely! The MONSTA gets back what he's owed! Enjoy count down nearing!" Harrell wrote on X. https://x.com/monstatrezz/status/2103835475991785856 36ers parted ways with Harrell afte...
Major Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green update emerges after Curry's historic deal
The Golden State Warriors made a major move ahead of training camp by signing superstar Stephen Curry to a two-year, $116 million contract extension. The deal will keep Curry with the only NBA franchise he has ever played for through the 2028-29 season and potentially through his 20th year in the league. Curry was eligible for an extension worth up to approximately $136 million, meaning the 38-year-old left roughly $20 million on the table by agreeing to the smaller deal. With Curry's future n...
Budgets for Italian EuroLeague clubs and Luka Doncic-backed Rome team revealed
The Italian League budgets for the upcoming 2026-27 season have been revealed. According to journalist Marco Iaria of La Gazzetta dello Sport and Sportweek , the combined costs of the 16 Italian Serie A teams are approaching €185 million for the 2026-27 season. Per the report, this represents a significant increase compared to the pre-pandemic period, with total spending across Italy's top division rising by approximately 65% compared to the 2018-19 campaign. Back then, the 16 clubs combi...
Dereck Lively jokes about bizarre Mavericks situation after roster changes
The NBA season is getting closer with teams starting their media days. During the Dallas Mavericks ' media day, center Dereck Lively shared a hilarious team fact that showcases the Mavs' current situation. The 22-year-old is the longest tenured Maverick on the team behind Dwight Powell , who has been a Mavericks player since 2014 and Kyrie Irving , who was traded to Dallas in February of 2023 before Lively was drafted. "I'm the third longest tenure guy now and now people are looking at me like...
Lakers may have quietly pushed LeBron James toward Philadelphia
LeBron James chose not to return to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, opting instead to join the Philadelphia 76ers in an attempt to win another NBA championship. While initial reports revealed that LeBron chose to leave the historic franchise because they were building for the future around Luka Doncic and James wanted a win-now situation, the reality might be slightly different. Lakers insider Jovan Buha spoke on the Buha's Block podcast about the fact that the Los Angeles team didn't s...
Greg Oden wanted to return to college before being drafted 1st overall
One of the biggest 'what-ifs' in NBA history, Greg Oden has shared a story about his time before the 2007 NBA Draft, where he was chosen as the first overall pick. Talking on the Road Trippin' Show , Oden revealed that he did not expect to be taken as the first pick in the Draft and wanted to return to Ohio State, where he had played before: "I actually wanted to go back to college, but my coach actually laughed in my face when I told him that I wanted to come back. He said, 'This dude, you're...
Lakers big man gets new chance with West team alongside former NBA forward
The upcoming start of the new NBA season means that teams are rounding out their rosters and trying to find hidden talents. In one of those moves, the Minnesota Timberwolves have signed former Los Angeles Lakers power forward Drew Timme to a deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype . Timme will compete for a spot in training camp after playing 27 games for the Lakers last season, averaging 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds. He performed much better for their G League affiliate, the South Bay L...
Carlik Jones reacts to Partizan predictions after incredible performance
Partizan Belgrade have started off their their EuroLeague season successfully with a 92-76 win over Armani Olimpia Milan , led by the tremendous Carlik Jones . This is Partizan's first opening game win in the EuroLeague since 2007. The point guard racked up a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists. He also added four rebounds, while shooting 6-of-11 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line, racking up 33 PIR. After the game, Jones addressed the conversations around Partiza...
Stephen Curry enters NBA history books after new Warriors deal
Stephen Curry has recently agreed to a new contract extension with the Golden State Warriors , which has etched him into the NBA's history books. According to ESPN's Bobby Marks , Curry's new contract puts him over $600 million in career on court earnings, making him the highest on court earner of all-time with $652 million total. Behind him is Kevin Durant with $598 million and LeBron James with $592 million. Curry signed a two-year, $116 million contract extension with Golden State on Friday...
Stephen Curry makes team-friendly move with new contract
Just as the NBA teams are starting their media days, the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry have agreed on a contract extension. According to ESPN's Shams Charania , Curry has agreed to sign a two-year $116 million contract extension with the Warriors. The 2028-29 season is a player option. The legendary point guard took a $20 million pay cut by not taking his maximum available salary, per ESPN's Bobby Marks . This move gives the franchise significant cap space for the 2027 offseason, up ...
Kon Knueppel suffers concerning injury setback ahead of new season
The Charlotte Hornets have received unfortunate injury news regarding young star guard Kon Knueppel ahead of the start of training camp. The team announced that Knueppel suffered a left hamstring injury during an offseason on-court workout and will miss the entire preseason. He is set to be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season. Grant Williams has also suffered a right hamstring injury and is expected to miss the entire preseason as well. Knueppel's historic rookie year Kon ...
Sarunas Jasikevicius self-critical after tight opening win over Virtus
Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul opened the new EuroLeague season with a hard-fought victory, but head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius was far from satisfied with the performance. In a tight contest that remained competitive throughout, Fenerbahce defeated Virtus Bologna 78-68 to start the campaign on a winning note. Despite the result, Jasikevicius was highly self-critical after the game, pointing both to the team's overall performance and his own coaching decisions. "I think the most important thing at...
TJ Shorts puts on a show as Valencia survive thriller against Besiktas
Valencia Basket opened the season with a dramatic 96-94 victory over EuroLeague newcomers Besiktas Istanbul in Round 1, with TJ Shorts leading the way in a thrilling finish. Valencia controlled most of the game and entered the fourth quarter with a double-digit advantage at 81-71. However, Besiktas completely changed the momentum by opening the final period with five consecutive three-pointers, tying the game at 86-86 less than four minutes into the quarter. The hosts then moved in front and e...
Dwight Powell's salary, contract details in new Mavericks deal revealed
Contract details for the Dallas Mavericks ' new deal with their longest-tenured player, Dwight Powell , have been revealed. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , the Mavericks signed Powell to a one-year, $3.88 million deal, including $1 million partially guaranteed and another $500K if he makes the opening-night roster. Dwight Powell is the only player the Mavericks have brought to training camp beyond their 15 players already on standard NBA contracts and their three two-way...
Luka Doncic goes viral with wild Lakers message during Slovenia trip
The new-look Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to begin a new era with Luka Doncic as the face of the franchise, and their first major team-bonding experience came on his home soil. Doncic has now released a behind-the-scenes video on his YouTube channel documenting the Lakers' minicamp in Slovenia, giving fans a closer look at the team's practices, off-court activities, and growing chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. One moment from the video quickly stood out and began circulating onli...
Kyrie Irving opens up on player-coach role, reveals return status
After more than a season on the sidelines, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is fully cleared to return to action and is preparing for the 2026-27 season without restrictions. Speaking during the Mavericks' media day press conference, Irving said he will enter training camp fully available, while also offering a surprising perspective on the ACL injury that kept him out for all of last season. "No restrictions," Irving said. "Everyone's going to give me the support that I need. My injury was ...
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