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Damian Lillard at peace with Trail Blazers reunion
Damian Lillard is back with the Portland Trail Blazers, and the veteran guard says the decision feels like the right one. Position: PG Age: 35 Height: 191 cm Weight: 88 kg Birth place: Oakland, United States of America Speaking on The Sideline with Andy Katz, Lillard explained why coming home matters at this stage of his career. “It’s been great.
Golden State stars grow frustrated amid Kuminga contract saga
With training camp just weeks away, the Golden State Warriors are still stuck in a standoff with forward Jonathan Kuminga, and the delay is starting to frustrate the team’s leaders. Position: SF, PF Age: 22 Height: 203 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: Congo (Republic of the) According to Dalton Johnson on Dubs Talk, a Golden State Warriors podcast, veterans Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green have both reached out to Kuminga, hoping to bring clarity to the situation.
Former Nuggets coach returns to ESPN as NBA analyst
Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone will continue his role as an NBA analyst for ESPN during the 2025-26 season, per Yahoo. Malone joined the network last year after being fired late in the regular season and provided analysis throughout the playoffs. ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro confirmed Malone will join the "NBA Countdown" team this season, though he did not provide details on his exact role.
Pat Beverley slams Trae Young, questions his leadership
Atlanta Hawks have had one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA, trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency. Position: PG Age: 26 Height: 188 cm Weight: 82 kg Birth place: Texas, United States of America All moves aim to give star point guard Trae Young the strongest supporting cast of his career as the team looks to take advantage of an injury-weakened Eastern Conference.
NBA and UK Government announce £10m plan to grow basketball
Basketball in the UK is set for a major boost with a £10 million joint investment from the NBA and the UK Government, Basketball England reports. The plan aims to take the game to communities across the country, encouraging more people to play and get active. Basketball is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK and is the second-most-popular team sport for young people, after football.
Nikola Mirotic: Winning the Euroleague is Monaco’s main goal
AS Monaco are setting their sights high for the 2025-26 season, with Euroleague glory at the center of the plan. New star Nikola Mirotic made it clear that winning the title is his main focus. Team: AS Monaco Position: PG Age: 23 Height: 182 cm Weight: 81 kg Birth place: France “We have two Euroleague MVPs on the team, but we're missing the most important thing: the title. That's why I'm here; I want to win.
Nets waive 10 PPG guard
The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard Keon Johnson, Michael Scotto announced. Johnson showed he can contribute at the NBA level and proved to be a helpful player during his time with Brooklyn. Position: PG Age: 23 Height: 193 cm Weight: 84 kg Birth place: United States of America Sources say he now has a chance to catch on with another team where he can get more minutes.
More Kawhi Leonard uncle requests revealed
New details have emerged about the special accommodations the Los Angeles Clippers made for Kawhi Leonard over the years. Per ESPN, sources say Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, requested several arrangements to make life easier for the star forward, and the team agreed to most of them. Early in Leonard’s time with the Clippers, Robertson reportedly wanted him to live in San Diego instead of Los Angeles, with Leonard commuting via helicopter. The Clippers agreed.
Aaron Gordon praises Nikola Jokic’s greatness
Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season as top contenders in the Western Conference. Position: C Age: 30 Height: 208 cm Weight: 111 kg Birth place: Sombor, Serbia With new additions like Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Bruce Brown, the team now has a well-rounded roster capable of matching up with strong teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nuggets NBA Champion Aaron Gordon shared what it’s like to play alongside Nikola Jokic in an ESPN interview. “He's amazing...
Clippers reportedly moving on from building around Kawhi Leonard
Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly shifting their focus away from building around Kawhi Leonard, according to multiple sources within the organization, per ESPN. This decision comes amid an ongoing NBA investigation into a controversial $28 million endorsement deal between Leonard and the now-bankrupt company Aspiration, which was partly funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.
Stephen A. Smith makes official move into politics
Stephen A. Smith has long been the loudest voice in sports talk. Now, he is stepping onto a brand-new stage — politics. The 57-year-old will debut his new two-hour weekly show, Straight Shooter with Stephen A., on SiriusXM’s bipartisan POTUS channel. On Wednesday night, he will make it even more official, formally launching his bid as a political pundit, if not a Presidential candidate, The Athletic reports.
Kings believe Jonathan Kuminga wants to play in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings are confident that Jonathan Kuminga has interest in joining their team, according to team sources per The Athletic. Golden State Warriors have shifted their stance on the forward, moving from shutting down trade talks earlier this summer to exploring sign-and-trade possibilities in order to avoid losing him for nothing. The Kings and Phoenix Suns remain the two teams in play for Kuminga.
What's new in BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy for 2025-26?
BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy is already launched, but we start the new season with some new rules. Therefore, we prepared a short guide to introduce you to the latest updates, so you can enjoy BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy to the fullest. What's New in BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy? The player pricing formula will now include a popularity index.
Skinny Joel Embiid shocks 76ers fans, sparks hope for another MVP season
Philadelphia 76ers star and former league MVP Joel Embiid has struggled with injuries over the past couple of years. Over the last two seasons, he appeared in just 58 games, with recurring knee issues fueling speculation about whether he could ever return to his old form—or even face the possibility of an early retirement. Recently, however, clips of Embiid looking in significantly better shape have reignited hope among Sixers fans.
Keenan Evans suffers injury setback ahead of upcoming EuroLeague season
Olympiacos Piraeus guard Keenan Evans has suffered an injury setback just as the 2025-26 EuroLeague season approaches. Team: Olympiacos Piraeus Position: PG Age: 29 Height: 191 cm Weight: 86 kg Birth place: Texas, United States of America According to Harris Stavrou of Sport24, Evans sustained an osteochondral injury to his right kneecap and is expected to miss 15–20 days of training.
One contract tweak that will make Kuminga re-sign with the Warriors revealed
The Golden State Warriors appear to be closing in on re-signing their restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, Kuminga and his agent, Aaron Turner, informed the team this week that he would sign an extension if the third-year team option in his current offer was converted into a player option. For now, however, the Warriors have resisted including that condition in any proposal.
One of the NBA's top scorers set to switch teams by next summer
The Brooklyn Nets haven’t been able to re-sign their leading scorer, restricted free agent Cam Thomas, to a new long-term deal this offseason. Thomas opted to sign a one-year qualifying offer with the Nets for the upcoming season, and he is reportedly expected to leave the team next year. “Thomas opted to play out the coming season on the $5.99 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Lakers maintaining cap flexibility to target Giannis or Jokic in 2027
The Los Angeles Lakers are already preparing to target some of the biggest names in basketball, as two recent MVPs could potentially enter the market in 2027. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Lakers, along with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, have indicated that they’re maintaining salary-cap flexibility to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo and/or Nikola Jokic in 2027.
Vassilis Spanoulis uncertain about his future with national team
The last time Greece won a medal at a major international competition was when Vassilis Spanoulis was just entering his prime as a player. Now, as head coach, Spanoulis has led Greece to its first medal in 16 years. Greece Türkiye 68-94 Greece Finland 92-89 Winning bronze at EuroBasket 2025 had long been awaited by Greece, making it a proud moment for the team and its veteran players.
Basketball team ahead of football in Germany’s national teams ranking
Germany's national basketball team has been one of the most dominant forces in the sport in recent years. Germany Slovenia 99-91 Germany Finland 98-86 Türkiye Germany 83-88 After starting it all with the bronze at EuroBasket 2022, they went on to win two major competitions: the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2025 EuroBasket.
Cedi Osman injury update: Set to miss tournament in Australia
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens forward Cedi Osman is still dealing with an injury he suffered during EuroBasket 2025. Team: Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens Position: SF Age: 30 Height: 201 cm Weight: 104 kg Birth place: Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of) The Turkish forward sustained the injury in the quarterfinal against Poland. Despite that, he played in the semifinal against Greece and the final against Germany, which, according to a report by Sport 24, further aggravated his injury.
Kevin Durant reveals one condition under which he'd play in 2028 LA Olympics
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant is already eyeing the possibility of adding another to his collection at the next Olympics. Position: PF Age: 36 Height: 211 cm Weight: 109 kg Birth place: Washington, United States of America The Games will be held in Los Angeles in 2028, which would be an especially meaningful place for Durant to win gold—playing at home in the USA. Although Durant will be 39 years old by then, he still looks like an elite scorer at the highest level.
Al Horford's next career move is clear
NBA veteran big man Al Horford has been linked with a move to the Golden State Warriors for the entire offseason. Position: C Age: 39 Height: 208 cm Weight: 113 kg Birth place: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Now, apparently, there’s only one roadblock preventing that from happening. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, the Warriors intend to sign Horford right after Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency stalemate ends.
Alperen Sengun defuses tensions with Greek fans, ends EuroBasket feud with Giannis
What started as a heated exchange on social media between two NBA stars has ended with mutual respect. Greece Türkiye 68-94 Türkiye Germany 83-88 Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Sengun, who clashed indirectly during and after EuroBasket 2025, both issued public apologies to calm tensions between Greek and Turkish fans. After an Instagram Live in which he snapped back at an avalanche of Turkish flags that appeared in front of him, Antetokounmpo admitted his reaction was wrong.
Giannis Antetokounmpo issues public apology after controversial live comment
During a recent Instagram Live following Greece's win over Finland in EuroBasket 2025 3rd-place game, Giannis Antetokounmpo reacted to a comment from a Turkish fan that insulted him. Position: PF, C Age: 30 Height: 211 cm Weight: 110 kg Birth place: Athens, Greece “Take the f** Turkish flag out here”, Giannis appeared as saying.
Best player of EuroBasket 2025 Final speaks about NBA interest
Germany obtained European crown after beating Turkiye in EuroBasket 2025 Final. Germany Slovenia 99-91 Germany Finland 98-86 Türkiye Germany 83-88 Isaac Bonga was crowned as player of the game, contributing with 20 points (4/4 3PT, 4/7 2PT) and 5 rebounds and three assists. "It's crazy, I don't know how to explain it, but it's crazy, such a great feeling," Bonga started for Meridian Sport.
Former Lakers forward named Best Defender of EuroBasket 2025
Germany’s forward Isaac Bonga has been named the Best Defender of EuroBasket 2025. Team: Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade Position: SF Age: 25 Height: 204 cm Weight: 82 kg Birth place: Germany The former Los Angeles Lakers forward was outstanding throughout the tournament, playing elite defense against some of EuroBasket’s biggest stars while also posing a threat from beyond the three-point line.
EuroBasket MVP on Europe's impact on NBA: 'We got five best players in the world'
The EuroBasket has concluded, showcasing some of the best basketball in the world, with elite players taking center stage. Player of the Game Isaac Bonga Germany's star Dennis Schroder was one of the standout performers of the tournament, leading his country to an unbeaten run and securing the gold medal, with the MVP award serving as the cherry on top for the 32-year-old. When asked about the influence of European players on the NBA and the upcoming NBA All-Star Game under the new USA vs.
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