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Kawhi Leonard to make Raptors return against the Knicks
Kawhi Leonard is set to make his Toronto Raptors comeback after missing all previous preseason games. Per Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic , Leonard is available for the upcoming game against the New York Knicks . Toronto will face the Knicks on October 13 at home and will travel to New York to play the defending champions again on October 15. Leonard had a career-best scoring year last season and remained healthy as well, playing 65 games for the Los Angeles Clippers . He averaged 27.9 poin...
Ben Simmons to have larger role than expected to start the season
Ben Simmons is making his NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings after missing all of last season. Simmons made his debut with the Kings in the starting lineup during a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors . He played 9 minutes and recorded 7 point and an assist. According to Marc Spears of Andscape , the Australian guard is set to remain in the starting lineup for Sacramento's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers . After playing limited games in a smaller role for the pa...
Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly only Knick who had serious extension talks
After the New York Knicks announced that they will be pausing all extension negotiations to focus on the start of the season, a new report has revealed that not all Knicks players had serious extension talks. According to NBA insider Marc Stein , Karl-Anthony Towns was the only Knick, who had seriously engaged in extension conversations with the team. Josh Hart , Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are all eligible for extensions, but reportedly haven't had serious negotiations with New York. Stein ...
Bam Adebayo takes Timberwolves guard duo over Doncic and Reaves
Bam Adebayo recently appeared on The Makeshift Podcast , where he ranked various duos in the NBA. During the segment, Adebayo had to choose between Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball on the Minnesota Timberwolves and Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the Los Angeles Lakers . The Miami Heat center opted for the Wolves duo. "That's tough cause you've seen Luka and Reaves play. I'll say Ant and LaMelo," he chose. "I feel like they're gonna be exciting for Minnesota. Everything off the court is gonna ...
Cavaliers coach compares Evan Mobley to Kevin Garnett for offensive role
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson believes he has figured out how to unlock Evan Mobley on offense, as the forward is yet to realize his full potential. To try to explain Mobley's potential role, Atkinson brought up one of the Cavs assistant coach's Mobley comparison to Kevin Garnett on offense, via Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword . "One of our assistants talked about how Kevin Garnett got his offense. He could get to a spot and just run, raise up and shoot over guys," Atkinson said. ...
Gabriel Deck is set to undergo surgery following shoulder injury
Gabriel Deck suffered a shoulder injury in Real Madrid 's Round 3 EuroLeague matchup against Hapoel Tel Aviv with the team providing an update on his status. Real announced that Deck has been diagnosed with anterior instability in his left shoulder after it was dislocated. He is set to undergo surgery in the coming days. Following a Liga ACB win over Manresa , Real's head coach Pedro Martinez said that the injury was more serious than they thought with the club's report now confirming his the ...
Davion Mitchell names clear individual goal for next season
Davion Mitchell is set to be a crucial part of the revamped Miami Heat squad, featuring big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo , Bam Adebayo and Klay Thompson . The guard has set a single individual goal for the season with all of his focus being on team success, via Dan Riccio of Hot Hot Hoops . "My individual goal is to win Defensive Player of the Year. It is all I got," Mitchell said in the interview. "No statistical goals, Defensive Player of the Year is just one of my goals." Mitchell's def...
Nikola Jokic gives bold verdict on his viral pass highlight
Nikola Jokic has recently caught the internet by storm once again with a ridiculous pass. The Serbian center reacted to his impressive behind the back pass to Cameron Johnson in the Denver Nuggets ' preseason game against the Utah Jazz . Jokic ranked the pass among his career-best while speaking to reporters in the Nuggets locker room on Sunday night, via The Denver Post . "Probably was the best pass I ever passed in my NBA career. So it was a good pass," he said. "I just saw the window, and w...
Kyrie Irving future in Dallas gets major update after comeback
Among the speculation of a potential Kyrie Irving departure from the Dallas Mavericks due to conflicting timelines with star Cooper Flagg , general manager Masai Ujiri has cleared the air on the situation. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst , Ujiri has expressed that the Mavericks are planning to keep the veteran guard, despite doubt around the league. "Ujiri has made it clear that the franchise is committed to keeping Irving with Flagg, who is 15 years younger than the star point guard," Win...
Sarunas Jasikevicius defends risky Fenerbahce signings, criticizes brutal schedule
Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius is not rushing to draw major conclusions about his team's new-look roster despite a solid start to the 2026-27 EuroLeague season. The Turkish powerhouse enters its Round 5 home game against Zalgiris Kaunas with a 3-1 record, but Jasikevicius believes the team still needs more time before its true level becomes clear. "I don't even know what to answer about any team," Jasikevicius told Lithuanian media in Istanbul when asked to evaluate...
New details emerge on why Marcus Smart left Lakers
12-year NBA veteran guard Marcus Smart departed the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, and his exit reportedly came down to contract terms rather than concerns about his health or ability to perform. According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha, Los Angeles offered Smart fewer years and less money than desired, prompting him to walk away in free agency. "They just chose to offer him less years, less money, and he got offended by that," he said on Buha's Block . "He decided he wasn't gonna stay, and they ...
EuroLeague transfer market 2026: rosters, signings and rumors (updated 10/12)
The EuroLeague season may be over, but the 2026 transfer market is only starting to intensify, setting the stage for another busy offseason across European basketball. To help readers track all the latest roster developments, BasketNews presents the contract situations, full rosters, and player statuses for every EuroLeague team. Throughout the upcoming free agency period, these tables will be updated daily with new signings, contract extensions, reported interests, and potential departures. W...
Former Lakers center reportedly emerges as Baskonia target
Spanish EuroLeague team Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz have submitted an offer to former Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko , according to El Correo . The 26-year-old entered free agency after being waived by the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 10. Having joined New Orleans on a one-year deal in late July, he ultimately did not make the final regular-season roster. The 2.11-meter (6 ft 11 in) Cameroonian big man spent part of the previous two seasons with the Lakers. He first signed a tw...
Magic make major Anthony Black decision after career season
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black appears headed for restricted free agency in 2027, with the two sides yet to engage in meaningful extension talks, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line . Barring a late change before the rookie-extension deadline, Orlando is expected to allow Black to play out the final season of his rookie contract rather than commit to another sizable long-term deal. "Sources say that the sides have not engaged in any meaningful extension dialogue to da...
NBA champion sends strong message to Jamal Murray over Jokic burden
Former NBA champion and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray still needs to take another step, particularly when the pressure rises in the postseason. "We need him to take a leap even more. We're talking All-NBA [player]," Perkins said before Denver's preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls . "At this point, Jokic is doing more than enough. When is Jamal Murray gonna continue to elevate his game consistently throughout the course of the post...
Former EuroLeague guard admits fraud scheme, faces up to two years in prison
Estonian guard Kerr Kriisa , who previously played for Zalgiris Kaunas and represented his country at the national-team level, has pleaded guilty to one count of federal wire fraud in the United States. The 25-year-old playmaker admitted to participating in a years-long fraud scheme involving two victims and millions of dollars, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia . The scheme dates back to at least 2022, when Kriisa was playing college basketball...
Lakers' top 2027 roster priority revealed: Major addition already planned
The Los Angeles Lakers are already looking ahead to next summer. According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha, the franchise is currently planning to use its projected non-taxpayer mid-level exception on a starting-level wing. The position remains one of Los Angeles' biggest roster needs despite an offseason overhaul around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. "The Lakers are earmarking that non-taxpayer mid-level exception right now for a starting-level wing player next summer," the LA insider said on a re...
EuroLeague's most surprising players: Emerging stars and rookie standouts
The EuroLeague season is still in its early stages, and many more developments are expected to shape the campaign. However, after these first few rounds, several players have already exceeded initial expectations with standout performances. If these players continue to perform at their current level, doors to even more ambitious clubs could open as early as next season, while others may be in line for substantial pay raises. Which players have been raising their stock the most, and can th...
Nikola Jokic sends clear message to critics with three-word statement
Nikola Jokic rarely broadcasts his affection for the game. Yet following the Denver Nuggets ' preseason win on Sunday, the three-time MVP made his feelings unusually clear. "I love to win the game. I love basketball," Jokic said after the Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 133-128. "I think every day details matter, especially when the young guys are playing. It's good to see how they learn, they care, and I enjoy it." Between his reserved personality and his well-known passion for horse racing, J...
Walker Kessler potential Lakers debut date revealed
New Los Angeles Lakers starting center Walker Kessler provided an encouraging injury update Sunday after completing his first full team practice since the opening days of training camp. The 7-foot-2 center had been limited since jamming his left pinkie finger on the backboard while attempting to block a shot early in camp. According to Kessler, the Lakers have largely held him back as a precaution. "It feels good," Kessler said after practice, showing reporters the black tape wrapped around hi...
Warriors officially sign new forward, waive young guard
The Golden State Warriors have officially signed forward Tyler Burton to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced. The short-term deal creates a potential pathway for Burton to join the team's G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. Burton, 26, appeared in 12 games for the Memphis Grizzlies as a rookie in 2025-26, all off the bench. He averaged 10.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 25.6 minutes per game. He also spent the past two seasons with the G Hustle in the G League, appear...
Price revealed as Thunder open talks on key extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have begun negotiations on a rookie-scale contract extension, with talks starting around $25 million per year, according to The Stein Line . "Sources say talks between Wallace's camp and the Thunder have begun in the $25 million range in average annual value," Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported, adding that recent deals for Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels and Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun have helped establish the market. Wallace is ...
Knicks superstar 'very disappointed' with the front office this offseason
New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns has made it clear that he is unhappy with the organization's sudden pivot regarding his long-term contract status. Following reports that the franchise has decided to table contract extension discussions until later in the season, the veteran big man did not hide his frustration when addressing the media. Star center "very disappointed" with the Knicks Towns expressed that the decision came completely out of nowhere, leaving him feeling slighted a...
Alpha Diallo draws a parallel between Nuggets and Europe, recalls his past in Colorado
Alpha Diallo is embarking on an exciting new chapter in his basketball career. At 29 years old, the standout forward is making the jump to the NBA after five stellar seasons with Monaco, where he established himself as one of the premier perimeter defenders in Europe and captured the EuroLeague Best Defender honor. Now, he finds himself stepping onto the American hardwood as a member of the Denver Nuggets, ready to carve out a meaningful role alongside multi-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Earlier conn...
Kings revealed the severity of French center's knee injury
The Sacramento Kings are having problems with their roster health before the season has even started. French center Maxime Raynaud was one of the rare bright spots in the squad last season, impressing in a rather bleak Kings squad. How serious is Raynaud's injury? Last night, in the preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Raynaud suffered a knee injury, worrying Kings members and fans. A public statement has been released regarding Raynaud's health, and the news is better than what i...
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