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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 ...
Former Lakers star waived after huge six-team offseason trade
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell has hit the waiver market after being released by the Memphis Grizzlies . According to ESPN's Shams Charania , Memphis waived Russell as part of a roster-trimming move, clearing the way for the veteran guard to sign with another team once he clears waivers. Russell had exercised his $5 million player option for the 2026-27 season before being sent from the Washington Wizards to the Grizzlies in a six-team trade . The 30-year-old former No. 2 ove...
Nigel Williams-Goss return timeline revealed after Round 1 injury
Zalgiris Kaunas key guard Nigel Williams-Goss suffered an injury setback in Round 1 of EuroLeague action and is set to miss the next couple of weeks. The club officially announced that medical examinations revealed a hamstring injury, which is expected to sideline Williams-Goss for around two weeks. A more precise return date will be announced later, depending on the progress of his recovery. At the same time, Zalgiris are awaiting the return of Saben Lee. The guard, who suffered an injury in ...
Cooper Flagg official new height confirmed
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg enters the new season facing even higher expectations than in his rookie campaign, having also grown taller over the offseason. Following extensive offseason speculation on social media regarding his height, during the Mavs media day Flagg revealed that he has grown an inch from his rookie measurement of 6-foot-9 to an official 6-foot-10 without shoes. "I'm 6-10, with no shoes. I was like 6-9 last year so definitely taller. With no shoes, maybe I'm 6-11," Fla...
Rudy Gobert's future with Timberwolves gets concerning update
Three-time All-Star center Rudy Gobert 's long-term future with the Minnesota Timberwolves remains uncertain heading into the new season. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic , there is currently no significant momentum toward a contract extension for Gobert. "He is eligible for an extension. So far, I have not heard any sort of real momentum toward that happening immediately here," Krawczynski said on The Jon Krawczynski Show . "I think it is something that the team will explore, that...
Mavericks officially sign key veteran to new deal
The Dallas Mavericks are bringing back their longest-tenured veteran on a new contract. The team officially announced that they have signed Dwight Powell , although terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 35-year-old big man is set to enter his 13th season with the Mavericks. Among the Mavericks' all-time leaders, Powell ranks fourth in career field goal percentage (.606), fifth in games played (763), sixth in offensive rebounds (1,187), sixth in total rebounds (3,251), and 10th in blocks (3...
Wizards GM makes bold Anthony Davis claim amid uncertain future
Throughout the offseason, Anthony Davis ' future with the Washington Wizards has been surrounded by a plethora of rumors. However, as teams begin entering training camp, Davis is set to start the season without a contract extension. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins was asked during the team's preseason press conference about Washington's vision for Davis and the decision by both sides not to enter extension talks. While Dawkins did not elaborate on why the two sides decided against discuss...
LeBron James opens up about his early connection to Philadelphia after 76ers move
As LeBron James enters a new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers , the 41-year-old NBA legend opened up about his early connections with the city. On the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast , James reflected on one of his earliest basketball experiences in Philadelphia, recalling a high school game at the historic Palestra that to this day still holds a special place in his memory. "I spent a little bit of time there when I was younger," James said. "I actually played at the Palestra i...
LeBron James gets honest about Lakers stint, reveals what still bothers him most
After an eight-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers , LeBron James is set to enter his 24th NBA season as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers . Opinions on James' tenure in Los Angeles vary. His stint included one NBA championship, several disappointing playoff exits, and numerous historic milestones, but his impact on the franchise will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come. Now, James himself has reflected on his time with the Lakers, while also revealing the one thing that still bother...
LeBron James names key reasons behind his shocking 76ers move
LeBron James ' blockbuster move to the Philadelphia 76ers has taken the entire NBA world by storm, forming one of the biggest superteams in the league today. The decision caught many fans by surprise, but considering Philadelphia's roster construction and James' championship ambitions, the move also carries plenty of logic. Speaking on the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast , James opened up about what led to his decision to join the 76ers, citing his strong bond with Tyrese Maxey, th...
Main obstacle in Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks revealed
Talks around the extension of Karl-Anthony Towns have received a lot of attention, due to the report by ESPN's Shams Charania revealing that the talks have stalled. ESPN's Brian Windhorst has detailed that the New York Knicks and Towns could reach an acceptable agreement for both sides, but there is an issue. "I do not doubt that if they get into a room that CAA and Karl Towns can come to an agreement that protects the Knicks and gives them flexibility to keep these guys together and make sure...
Knicks, Towns separated by tens of millions in contract negotiations
On September 23, ESPN's Shams Charania revealed that talks between the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns on a potential extension have stalled with ESPN's Brian Windhorst recently detailing the disagreement. On the Brian Windhorst and the Hoop Collective podcast , the NBA insider elaborated that there's still time until the start of the season, but he doesn't believe a deal will be reached. "Shams brought to us that Karl Towns and the Knicks are very far apart in contract extension talks....
Knicks are reportedly struggling to trade Pacome Dadiet
The New York Knicks are looking to add a center after Mitchell Robinson left in free agency following their 2026 NBA title run. While the Knicks have signed Andre Drummond , the veteran center has served a backup role the past few years and isn't expected to fully fill the void left by Robinson's departure. In the effort to acquire a center, the New York team has reportedly been trying to trade young French forward, Pacome Dadiet , but the player has little value and does not interest other te...
Besiktas Istanbul reveal their budget for the 2026-27 season
EuroLeague newcomers Besiktas Istanbul have revealed their budget with general manager Nedim Yucel naming the number in an interview with Turkish media . According to Yucel, the budget for players is near €10 million with other costs increasing the entire budget much more: "At the moment, our player budget is around €9-10 million. However, when taxes, travel expenses, and the other costs associated with the EuroLeague organization are added, the total cost reaches approximately...
EuroLeague GMs predict NBA deal and reveal their red lines
EuroLeague general managers are optimistic that ongoing talks with the NBA will eventually lead to a joint competition, but they also have clear red lines they are unwilling to cross. The final part of the 2026 BasketNews EuroLeague GM Survey reveals whether clubs believe a historic agreement will happen, what they hope to gain, and what they refuse to sacrifice along the way. BasketNews EuroLeague GMs Survey Part I: best offseason signing and best team BasketNews EuroLeague GMs Survey Part I:...
Stephen Curry reveals rare condition he has since Warriors dynasty
Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry has revealed that he has been dealing with a rare condition, that was diagnosed in 2018, during the Warriors dynasty era. Curry spoke to Natasha Dye of PEOPLE magazine about his rare eye condition that worsened his vision during his peak years. "It was 2018, and I didn't know I was really dealing with crazy blurred vision or distorted images – it was just the way that I saw things, and we compensated around it," Curry said. The shooter explained...
Bobby Webster opens up on Jakob Poeltl's health situation
Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster spoke about Austrian center Jakob Poeltl 's health status after a season riddled with injuries. In a press conference before the upcoming season, Webster said that Poeltl 'looks good', but remained vague on specific details: "Jak looks good. Time will tell as far as we ramp up to training camp. He's in good spirits, good shape," Webster revealed. "I think going home is good for anyone, and I think he's come back with the motivation and willingness ...
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