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Denver Nuggets officially sign promising guard to a deal
The Denver Nuggets have won the pursuit of Ryan Nembhard in free agency. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Nembhard has agreed to sign with the Nuggets on a two-way deal. Nembhard will serve as another key signing and new young asset for Denver heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Nuggets sign Ryan Nembhard The Charlotte Hornets waived Ryan Nembhard after trading Buddy Hield and Rob Dillingham to the Chicago Bulls. The Dallas Mavericks initially traded Nembhard to the Atlanta Hawks earlier ...
Besiktas take down Maccabi for their first EuroLeague win since 2012-13
Besiktas Istanbul have overcome Maccabi Tel Aviv 109-93 in their Round 2 EuroLeague matchup for Besiktas' first win in the competition since the 2012-13 season. Their 109 points also marked the most they have ever scored in a EuroLeague game for Besiktas. The Turkish team started the game well, outscoring Maccabi by eight points in the first quarter. The Israeli team matched their scoring in the second quarter and cut the lead to six points. However, Besiktas made a run in the third quar...
Tyrese Maxey joked about his car troubles amid LeBron's helicopter trip
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Tyrese Maxey joked about the situation which occurred after the team's media day, when the players left and LeBron James ' helicopter was heard leaving the facility when Anfernee Simons was talking to journalists. Maxey had trouble with his car following media day, which led to the laughs about the different transport situations. "I ain't gonna lie, that was funny. One of us left in a helicopter, the other one was sitting on the curb," Maxey remarked . James i...
Kawhi Leonard reveals he isn't fazed by Pablo Torre's reporting
Kawhi Leonard escaped major punishments after the NBA concluded their investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers salary cap circumvention involving him, which was prompted after investigative journalist Pablo Torre published his report on the situation. Now, speaking to media as part of the Toronto Raptors , Kawhi revealed that he doesn't follow what the journalist is reporting and only cared about what the NBA had to say. "I don't follow it, you know. I don't know what to think of it all rea...
Joe Mazzulla reveals expectations for Jayson Tatum this upcoming season
Joe Mazzulla talked with media ahead of the Boston Celtics ' training camp on what they need and expect from Jayson Tatum for his full season after the Achilles injury. "The same as he's always given us. We need him to come in with a high level of effort," he emphasized. "And playing with a high level of confidence to know that he's one of the best players in the league and when he's at his best, our team is at its best. Nothing changes in that. It's been that way for a long time. It's gonna s...
Pistons make major adjustment to Jalen Duren contract offer
With the standoff between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren nearing its end with Duren having to make some sort of decision, the team has adjusted their contract offer. According to Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic , the weight clause which was put as part of the Pistons' five-year $200 million offer is no longer part of the talks. The clause was reportedly never put in writing and the proposed offer doesn't have any weight-related provisions after the player was reportedly unh...
Giannis claims there aren't many bigs better than Adebayo, Portis
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat are starting their training camp ahead of the new season with the Greek superstar answering media questions. While talking about working with Heat big men , Giannis pointed out that in his opinion there aren't many better than Bam Adebayo and Bobby Portis at their positions. "When you play against a guy like Bobby, Nick or Bam, you're only going to get better. I don't think there are many bigs better than Bam or Bobby in the league. So the game becomes ...
Suns owner reveals new plans with Adam Silver to revamp All-Star weekend
Ahead of the 2027 NBA All-Star weekend which is set to take place in Phoenix, the owner of the Phoenix Suns , Mat Ishbia has revealed plans together with NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver of revamping two competitions during the weekend. Talking on Arizona Sports , Ishbia that he is working closely with Silver on getting more star players in the three-point contest and improving the quality of the dunk contest. "I'm working closely with Adam Silver and the NBA. It's not gonna be like years past," ...
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...
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