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NBA center's agent confirms negotiations with a Serbian Euroleague club
Charles Bassey is highly rumoured to find a job in Euroleague for 2025-26 campaign. Points made: 9,0 Accuracy: 37,4% Place in standings: 14 Record max: 14 Record min: 5 Most made 3FGs: Sterling Brown Former center of the San Antonio Spurs is a free agent and is weighing all the options presented.
Nikola Jovic on Eurobasket 2025: 'It's the toughest competition'
Nikola Jovic will have a busy summer ahead of him again. After a tumultuous season with the Miami Heat, he's fully focused on bringing a Gold Medal to Serbia at the Eurobasket 2025. Jovic watched a clash between Serbia and Greece at the U18 Eurobasket in Belgrade and talked for Mozzart Sport after the game.
Olimpia Milano's new signing will skip the Eurobasket 2025
Slovenia will face a huge absence for the upcoming Eurobasket 2025. Team: Denver Nuggets Position: SF Age: 28 Height: 203 cm Weight: 107 kg Birth place: Koper, Slovenia Even though Vlatko Cancar was included on the preliminary list, he decided not to participate in the tournament. Cancar told Slovenia NT Head Coach Vladimir Sekulic that he received a special regime by Olimpia Milano to prepare for the 2025-26 campaign in a right manner.
Former teammate of Evan Fournier 'feels sorry for Olympiacos fans'
After a brilliant rookie campaign with Olympiacos Piraeus, Evan Fournier secured his foreseeable future with the Greek champions. Points made: 9,5 Accuracy: 36,5% Place in standings: 9 Record max: 16 Record min: 4 Most made 3FGs: Evan Fournier Fournier played 37 Euroleague games last season, averaging 16.1 points, 2.6 assists and 12.7 EFF on almost 26 minutes per match. Last night, Fournier officially agreed on a three-year contract extension valid until 2028.
Evan Fournier officially signs a long-term extension with Olympiacos
Read also Comments: We want to hear from you. Be the first to comment! Thank you for reporting a comment > Add comment We have the right to remove comments which are offensive, contains abusive language, or violates other rules of the website Points made: 17,0 Accuracy: 75,9% Place in standings: 2 Record max: 35 Record min: 8 Most made FTs: Aleksandr Vezenkov
Former first-round NBA Draft pick moves to Los Angeles on one-year deal
The Los Angeles Clippers continue to make moves in the offseason, bringing in another point guard to the team. Team: Phoenix Suns Position: PG Age: 23 Height: 191 cm Weight: 89 kg Birth place: Phoenix, United States of America According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free agent guard TyTy Washington Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
LeBron James considering leaving Lakers for projected top team in the West
Rumors about LeBron James' next career move have been swirling on social media, with numerous potential destinations and wild trade scenarios linked to the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar. MIN: 35.31 PTS: 24.49 (56.91%) REB: 7.88 As: 8.04 ST: 1.07 BL: 0.64 TO: 3.64 GM: 75 Although LeBron’s future for the upcoming season appears relatively certain, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that one of the league’s all-time greats is curious about joining another Western Conference team.
Ex-NBA guard declines offer to become Knicks coach
Former New York Knicks guard and legendary Argentinian player Pablo Prigioni has turned down an offer to become the Knicks' assistant coach under head coach Mike Brown, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Points made: 113,8 Accuracy: 46,8% Place in standings: 15 Record max: 143 Record min: 85 Best scorer: Anthony Edwards Reportedly, Prigioni cited family reasons, deciding to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he works as an assistant coach.
Knicks guard compares last season's shocker NBA team to Real Madrid
New York Knicks offseason signing Guerschon Yabusele will not only bring versatile two-way play to the team next season but also add another soccer fan to the locker room. Points made: 30,3 Accuracy: 55,1% Place in standings: 4 Record max: 43 Record min: 17 Most made 2FGs: Jalen Brunson Knicks guard Josh Hart has repeatedly expressed his admiration for Chelsea FC in the English Premier League.
Mavericks exec opens up about Luka Doncic trade with honest take
The Dallas Mavericks are entering the upcoming 2025–26 season with a lot of excitement and a roster that looks very different compared to the beginning of last season. Points made: 112,6 Accuracy: 47,7% Place in standings: 19 Record max: 140 Record min: 80 Best scorer: LeBron James This year, they will rely on Anthony Davis to lead them deep into the playoffs, with championship aspirations clearly in mind.
Filip Petrusev officially departs Olympiacos to join another EuroLeague team
Olympiacos Piraeus have officially announced the departure of Serbian forward Filip Petrusev, who moves to Dubai Basketball from next season. Team: Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade Position: PF Age: 25 Height: 211 cm Weight: 107 kg Birth place: Belgrade, Serbia More to follow... Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.
22-year-old breakout star getting frustrated with the Bulls
The Chicago Bulls and their 22-year-old guard Josh Giddey have yet to reach a contract extension this summer, after Giddey entered restricted free agency following the expiration of his rookie deal.
Ex-Lakers star has made one of the weirdest purchases ever
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has been involved in many controversies during and after his playing days in the NBA. Position: PF Age: 45 Height: 208 cm Weight: 104 kg Birth place: New York, United States of America Not too long ago, the 45-year-old once again made headlines after revealing a shocking purchase.
Spurs make huge $1 billion commitment
The San Antonio Spurs are committing over $1 billion to help fund Project Marvel and build a new downtown arena.
Knicks teammates can't pronounce Guerschon Yabusele name
Guerschon Yabusele isn't exactly the easiest name to pronounce—especially for Americans. Even his new New York Knicks teammates are struggling to get it right. Points made: 30,3 Accuracy: 55,1% Place in standings: 4 Record max: 43 Record min: 17 Most made 2FGs: Jalen Brunson During a recent episode of The Roommates Show, Yabusele joined future Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
Lakers might cancel their offseason signing
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to a two-way contract with Villanova standout Eric Dixon following the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the 24-year-old forward did not suit up for the team during the Las Vegas Summer League.
Ben McLemore maintains his innocence after eight-year prison sentence
Ben McLemore, sentenced to over eight years for rape and sexual assault, released a statement maintaining his innocence, calling the case a misrepresentation of events, and vowing to keep fighting to clear his name. Credit: FIBA Former NBA guard Ben McLemore has been sentenced to more than eight years in Oregon state prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman at a house party in Lake Oswego in 2021.
Xavi Pascual breaks silence on FC Barcelona rumors
Xavi Pascual's future is wide open following the end of his stint with Zenit. In recent years, he had been linked with a return to FC Barcelona — the club where he spent 11 seasons and won the EuroLeague, four ACB League titles, and multiple Spanish Cups. Points made: 16,2 Accuracy: 78,3% Place in standings: 10 Record max: 32 Record min: 7 Most made FTs: Kevin Punter However, according to Pascual, there was never any real progress toward a reunion. "No, never.
LA Clippers break unique NBA record with offseason signings
The Los Angeles Clippers are making history this offseason by assembling the oldest team the NBA has ever seen. Points made: 12,4 Accuracy: 37,3% Place in standings: 25 Record max: 21 Record min: 7 Most made 3FGs: James Harden According to Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports, the LA Clippers currently have an average age of 33.2 years—making them the oldest roster in league history.
Knicks part ways with five assistant coaches under Mike Brown
The New York Knicks are making big changes to their coaching staff under new head coach Mike Brown. Points made: 12,3 Accuracy: 36,6% Place in standings: 26 Record max: 22 Record min: 4 Most made 3FGs: Jalen Brunson According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the team is saying goodbye to several assistant coaches from the previous Tom Thibodeau era, including Daniel Brady, Andy Greer, Othella Harrington, and Dice Yoshimoto.
How Kyrie Irving accidentally blocked Kevin Durant trade to Mavs
Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant nearly ended up with a different Western Conference team this offseason. Team: Phoenix Suns Position: PF Age: 36 Height: 211 cm Weight: 109 kg Birth place: Washington, United States of America According to NBA insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, the 36-year-old forward would have been traded to the Dallas Mavericks—not the Houston Rockets—if Kyrie Irving hadn't suffered a torn ACL last season.
Kings may trade DeMar DeRozan under one condition
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly the main reason the Golden State Warriors remain the only team that hasn't made a trade or signing this offseason. Points made: 17,0 Accuracy: 80,5% Place in standings: 17 Record max: 30 Record min: 3 Most made FTs: DeMar DeRozan But if he's moved, Kuminga could have a ripple effect—potentially reshaping not just the Warriors, but also the roster of his next team.
Warriors trading Jonathan Kuminga to the Bulls: Is it possible?
One of the biggest names remaining in this summer's free agency is Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. Points made: 27,7 Accuracy: 55,5% Place in standings: 16 Record max: 37 Record min: 16 Most made 2FGs: Nikola Vucevic So far, three teams have emerged as realistic suitors for Kuminga next season, as both the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns are reportedly pursuing the 22-year-old.
Phoenix Suns officially sign EuroLeague champion and Final Four MVP
The Phoenix Suns have officially announced the signing of EuroLeague Final Four MVP and All-EuroLeague First Team forward Nigel Hayes-Davis. Points made: 83,6 Accuracy: 45,9% Place in standings: 11 Record max: 101 Record min: 57 Best scorer: Nigel Hayes-Davis Earlier Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews reported that Hayes-Davis turned down a lucrative multi-year offer from Fenerbahce Istanbul to pursue his NBA goals.
Jonathan Kuminga is open-minded about joining the Warriors' division rivals
One of the biggest names remaining in this summer's free agency is Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. Team: Golden State Warriors Position: SF, PF Age: 22 Height: 203 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: Congo (Republic of the) The 22-year-old restricted free agent has already received interest from several teams in the NBA, but so far, there has been no major progress in the situation.
Giannis Antetokounmpo could be the reason for Warriors' Kuminga trade stalemate
The Golden State Warriors are facing a difficult offseason situation with their restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. MIN: 34.4 PTS: 30.57 (60.92%) REB: 12.15 As: 6.47 ST: 0.88 BL: 1.15 TO: 3.18 GM: 72 So far, the player is not rushing to re-sign with the Warriors and is exploring sign-and-trade possibilities. Reportedly, he’s looking for a bigger role and a contract in the $25–30 million per year range—well above the Warriors' reported offer of around $20 million annually over three years.
Warriors' requirements for teams trading for Jonathan Kuminga revealed
Two Western Conference teams have reportedly already made trade offers for Golden State Warriors' forward Jonathan Kuminga this offseason. Points made: 17,0 Accuracy: 80,5% Place in standings: 17 Record max: 30 Record min: 3 Most made FTs: DeMar DeRozan But so far, the proposed sign-and-trade deals have not impressed the Warriors, whose demands in the trade for Kuminga have been revealed.
This massive Lakers-Mavericks trade bringing center to L.A. would explode the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers' future with LeBron James looks uncertain, as he might be entering his final season with the team. Team: Los Angeles Lakers Position: PG, SG Age: 20 Height: 191 cm Weight: 82 kg Birth place: Akron, United States of America If the Lakers' season falls short of expectations and a championship run appears out of reach, the team might explore ways to maximize LeBron James' value by trading the superstar.
Bronny James to join a new team for this summer
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James got some valuable experience playing in the NBA Summer League this month, and he's ready to gain even more by playing in the Drew League this summer. Points made: 13,3 Accuracy: 36,5% Place in standings: 15 Record max: 22 Record min: 5 Most made 3FGs: Austin Reaves The Drew League commissioner revealed that Bronny James might participate in the Drew League this summer, along with Dalton Knecht and Cam Christie.
NBA twins call out Jokic brothers for a boxing match
Back in 2021, one of the Morris twins, Markieff Morris, and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic got into a serious altercation when the two traded hard shoves, leading to an intense mid-court scuffle between the Miami Heat and the Nuggets.
LeBron James to reunite with former 5x All-Star teammate next season?
Former five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love might be joining one of the big-market teams next season. Points made: 13,3 Accuracy: 36,5% Place in standings: 15 Record max: 22 Record min: 5 Most made 3FGs: Austin Reaves According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Kevin Love wants to play in a glamour market next season, with Los Angeles and New York being his preferred destinations. "So with Kevin Love, to my understanding, he really only wants to be in the big glamour markets," Fischer reported.
LeBron James steroid allegations: what you should know about NBA drug testing
Los Angeles Lakers’ 40-year-old superstar LeBron James has faced numerous allegations throughout his career. As he continues to defy the odds with his exceptional performance at his age—remaining one of the most dominant players in the league—speculation has occasionally surfaced regarding possible use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
NBA All-Star chooses Paolo Banchero over Victor Wembanyama
Former NBA champion and All-Star guard Jeff Teague says he would take Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero over San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama. MIN: 33.2 PTS: 24.26 (54.11%) REB: 10.98 As: 3.65 ST: 1.13 BL: 3.83 TO: 3.24 GM: 46 "The reason I say he's better than Wemby is because Wemby ain't really did nothing," Teague said on the Club520podcast. "We just like Wemby because he's a freak.
Suns and Kings trade offers for Jonathan Kuminga revealed
The Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings have made concrete offers for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, but the Golden State Warriors have not been receptive. MIN: 24.41 PTS: 15.44 (51.96%) REB: 4.35 As: 2.09 ST: 0.76 BL: 0.44 TO: 1.52 GM: 54 According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Suns' offer is centered around Grayson Allen. Potential inclusion of other players could be Nick Richards or Royce O'Neale.
Bucks-Nets trade: Teams could be interested in exchanging stars
After waiving Damian Lillard in the offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks are in need of scoring help on the perimeter to support Giannis Antetokounmpo—if he ultimately decides to stay in Wisconsin. According to Sam Quinn of CBS Sports, Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas could be an ideal fit in Milwaukee. Thomas, a restricted free agent, has seen little movement this offseason. Reports suggest the Nets offered him less than a third of the salary he was seeking in contract negotiations.
Nets plan a huge role for their newly-acquired forward
The Brooklyn Nets may have found a new leader this offseason. They acquired Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets in the trade that sent Cameron Johnson to Denver. Points made: 105,1 Accuracy: 43,7% Place in standings: 28 Record max: 139 Record min: 67 Best scorer: Cameron Johnson According to an anonymous Nets front office executive, Porter Jr. could even be in the mix for the scoring title next season. "We're transitioning our roster, of course.
Jayson Tatum considered leaving Celtics until a freak injury changed everything
Jayson Tatum once considered leaving the Celtics early in his career due to Gordon Hayward's arrival, but after Hayward's injury shifted opportunities his way, Tatum rose to become Boston's franchise cornerstone. Credit: Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix Jayson Tatum nearly left the Boston Celtics early in his career—back when he was still an emerging star in the NBA.
EuroLeague rookie leaves Madrid for a new team
Real Madrid have officially parted ways with guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes. The 31-year-old is now expected to continue his career with FC Bayern Munich. Points made: 14,6 Accuracy: 77,5% Place in standings: 9 Record max: 29 Record min: 4 Most made FTs: Facundo Campazzo Rathan-Mayes just wrapped up his rookie EuroLeague season, averaging 5.3 points and a 3.9 PIR across 23 games, including five starts.
Luka Doncic will travel to U.S. next week to sign a new contract
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reached an agreement to keep their superstar for the long term. Team: Los Angeles Lakers Position: PG, SG Age: 26 Height: 201 cm Weight: 104 kg Birth place: Ljubljana, Slovenia According to Sportklub, Luka Doncic will travel to the United States before his first training session with the Slovenian national team—reportedly to sign a new contract with the Lakers.
Phoenix Suns preparing a major change related to Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns are making some radical changes for their roster and their future. Points made: 16,8 Accuracy: 81,0% Place in standings: 21 Record max: 32 Record min: 3 Most made FTs: Devin Booker Last night NBA community was shocked at the latest report regarding Devin Booker. According to John Gambadoro of Burns & Gambo Show, Booker will be a starting point guard of the Suns next season.
Real Madrid extend their record-breaking veteran
Sergio Llull extends his collaboration with Real Madrid, set for a record breaking 19th season with the team. Credit: Image – Scanpix Sergio Llull will go down as one of true icons of Real Madrid when all is said and done. Points made: 9,7 Accuracy: 35,6% Place in standings: 11 Record max: 17 Record min: 4 Most made 3FGs: Mario Hezonja But that doesn't mean he doesn't have any fuel left in the tank. Real Madrid announced on their website that Llull signed a contract extension with the team.
Sergio Llull on his decision not to leave for NBA: 'I don't regret it'
Sergio Llull will go down in Euroleague history as one of the greatest players that played in the competition. Points made: 9,2 Accuracy: 33,6% Place in standings: 11 Record max: 15 Record min: 3 Most made 3FGs: Mario Hezonja Loyal servant of Real Madrid, his love to Los Blancos was put to the test in 2015.
Shaq answers to Markieff Morris about scuffle with Jokic: 'Hit me and I'll answer'
Infamous scuffle between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris still isn't forgotten, especially not from Morris' side. MIN: 37.31 PTS: 29.02 (62.12%) REB: 12.75 As: 9.86 ST: 1.86 BL: 0.68 TO: 3.39 GM: 84 Morris was forced to sit out for a few months due to a neck injury sustained after the conflict. Morris made a dirty play on Jokic that made Serbian angry, Jokic pushed Morris from the back whilst returning to the other side of the court with full force and was ejected.
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