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Head coach publicly called out by own team after false falling elevator claims
Azerbaijani team Gence BC head coach Martin Knezevic made a shocking claim earlier this week following his team's loss in the FIBA Europe Cup opener on the road against Esenler Erokspor. Knezevic on his social media account claimed that five of his players were injured in a falling elevator accident and were lucky to not have life-changing injuries. Five players hurt in collapsed elevator, coach calls out FIBA Now his team publicly called out the coach with an official statement , revealing th...
Former Lakers center waived by West rival
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko has been cut from his new team as the NBA continues preparations for the new season. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , the New Orleans Pelicans have waived Christian Koloko after two preseason games. Koloko appeared in one preseason game with the Pelicans on Thursday against the Miami Heat. In 4 minutes of action, he grabbed 2 rebounds and made 2 blocks in the team's 118-110 loss. Koloko signed a one-year deal with the Peli...
Paul George sets sights on helping Jayson Tatum reach MVP level
After Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George , there have been many conversations on how George will fit next to Jayson Tatum . At this point in their careers most would consider Brown to be the better player, but as George himself has described, he could be a more versatile clear No. 2 choice next to Tatum. Talking on 98.5 The Sports Hub , George addressed the idea that the Celtics are Tatum's team and that he can be incredibly effective next to a supersta...
AJ Dybantsa names difference in his defense between college and NBA
The No. 1 overall pick of this year's NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa shared the differences between his defending in college and the NBA after he recorded four steals in the Washington Wizards ' preseason win over the New York Knicks . Dybantsa wasn't known as a great defender in college, but showed that he can do it against NBA talent which prompted the question about his defense by the media. "I always knew I had defensive potential. It was just kind of me being lazy in college, but definitely just ...
Steph Curry comments on parity in the NBA, potential for another dynasty
Stephen Curry was the main part of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, which won four NBA titles from 2015 until 2022 with no other team replicating their multiple championship success since. Now, as he seeks to win another championship for the Warriors after a few difficult seasons, Curry spoke to NBC Sports about the parity in the league with there being different champions every year since 2019 and if there is potential for another dynasty to appear. "I hope not. That means we're not in the ...
Kings GM reacts to report about owner's team roast
After NBA analyst Zach Lowe shared the story of how Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive reportedly roasted the team and staff during a team dinner, Kings general manager Scott Perry has responded to the claims. In an appearance on the Deuce & Mo podcast , Perry highlighted that the interaction was not portrayed properly and that Ranadive motivated people rather than roasted them. "I've seen all of the chatter and the noise around it. And I would say that it's definitely not portrayed in the ...
VJ Edgecombe shares wild claim about playing for Bahamas in the Olympics
As the Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for the preseason, guard VJ Edgecombe appeared on his teammate Jaylen Brown 's stream, where they tackled the national team topic. Brown highlighted that Edgecombe played for the Bahamas this past summer and asked what it would mean to represent them in the Olympics. "Imma be honest, that's more important," Edgecombe said . "This might sound crazy but, I would rather do that than winning the championship in the NBA." Edgecombe and the Bahamas' chances t...
Jaylen Brown sends interesting message to Celtics ahead of major matchup
Jaylen Brown is already anticipating the awkward feeling of returning to Boston to face the Celtics. During his Friday Twitch livestream, the new Philadelphia 76ers superstar compared the experience to running into an ex-girlfriend in public. "It’s like you running into your ex out in public," Brown said. "Like, ‘Damn, we used to go together.’ … And you just look at them and be like, ‘Dang.’ You just gotta go about your business. "It is what it is, ma...
Matas Buzelis Injury: Latest updates as Bulls sensation exits NBA preseason vs Grizzlies
Matas Buzelis left prematurely in the Chicago Bulls' 104-100 preseason home loss against the Memphis Grizzlies with a right ankle injury. Buzelis landed awkwardly and tweaked his right ankle after blocking Jaylen Wells with 8:52 remaining in the opening quarter. He walked gingerly and remained playing until he was escorted by the Bulls' medical staff in the middle of the second period. The Bulls eventually announced that Buzelis will not return with the injury. He finished Friday's game with s...
Walker Kessler shares critical finger injury update for Lakers
Walker Kessler claimed there is nothing to worry about regarding his finger complication amid anticipation for his Los Angeles Lakers debut. The new Lakers center addressed his current injury in an interview during ESPN's broadcast of LA's 114-110 preseason home win against the Sacramento Kings. "Finger’s good. Finger’s good," Kessler said. "Just kind of going through all the protocols right now. Talking to the coaches, the training staff. "Feeling good." //www.youtube.com/em...
Tyrese Haliburton makes surprising statement about Knicks winning NBA title
Although he considers them staunch rivals, Tyrese Haliburton still has nothing but respect for the New York Knicks. The Indiana Pacers star offered strong praise for the Knicks' recent title run on The Zach Lowe Show, further expressing his desire to meet them again for a best-of-seven postseason clash. "I don't want to take away from the run because, like you're saying, it was amazing to watch what they were doing, especially after they lost that Atlanta game," Haliburton said. "Everything fr...
Jaylen Brown shuts down Anthony Edwards Adidas diss with savage response
Jaylen Brown claps back at Anthony Edwards after jabbing him and LeBron James in his past Adidas advertisement. Rewatching the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar's ad with V.J. Edgecombe during his Twitch livestream, Brown delivered a savage response to Edwards. “Adidas doing anything for my boy. You need to give my boy some condoms!” https://x.com/BrickCenter_/status/2108709912549491120?s=20 Jaylen Brown retaliates against Anthony Edwards' Adidas diss Last month, Anthony Edwards not...
Lakers announce new signing of defensive standout
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a promising young defensive standout to their roster ahead of the new NBA season. In a press release, the Lakers announced they have signed Rafael Castro and waived William Kyle III. Castro joins training camp on an Exhibit 10 deal. https://x.com/DStarkand/status/2108694456459485298?s=20 Lakers sign Rafael Castro Rafael Castro is joining the Los Angeles Lakers after being with the Houston Rockets on a two-way deal earlier this offseason. Castro, who went undra...
Russell Westbrook plans to be in Los Angeles Olympics after NBA retirement
Following his shocking decision to retire from the game for good, Russell Westbrook has already set his sights on a bold post-career goal for the next two years. Upon being honored by the Los Angeles City Council for his community and philanthropic efforts on Friday, the former NBA superstar declared his strong intention to be the torchbearer for the 2028 Summer Olympics. "I'm putting this out now: I want to be in the presentation of Los Angeles, as it pertains to carrying the torch duri...
New Grizzlies big man suffers unfortunate injury ahead of new NBA season
The Memphis Grizzlies will start their 2026-27 NBA regular season without their new enforcer. In a press release issued Friday, the Grizzlies announced that Isaiah Stewart sustained a moderate left ankle sprain in their previous preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. Stewart will be sidelined for two weeks. https://x.com/GrizzliesPR/status/2108692940902240323?s=20 Isaiah Stewart out 2 weeks with ankle injury Isaiah Stewart only played two minutes after tweaking his ankle in the Memphis Griz...
Knicks’ brutal reason for pausing Karl-Anthony Towns extension revealed
New York Knicks owner James Dolan reportedly became displeased with Karl-Anthony Towns' recent public rant regarding his extension situation, which prompted the franchise to pause entertaining potential new deals until later in the 2026-27 season. ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks dropped the intriguing revelation on NBA Today. "Well, I think what happened was Monday. I think when we saw Karl-Anthony Towns go public with his dissatisfaction that there was a lack of extension here, I think ...
Kyrie Irving expected Mavericks return game after long ACL recovery emerges
Kyrie Irving is projected to finally return to the court for the Dallas Mavericks. After skipping the Mavs' 135-117 NBA China Games 2026 opener loss against the Houston Rockets, the star point guard is expected to suit up for both teams' rematch on Sunday, per league insider Marc Stein. https://x.com/TheSteinLine/status/2108577741742207310?s=20 Kyrie Irving set to make on-court return from ACL injury Ahead of the NBA China event in Macao, Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May told report...
Tyrese Haliburton seeks reconciliation with Damian Lillard after bitter feud
Tyrese Haliburton wants to reconnect and repair his relationship with Damian Lillard. Appearing on The Zach Lowe Show, the Indiana Pacers star acknowledged his fault for offending Lillard by imitating his "Dame Time" celebration after hitting a clutch three-pointer to eliminate him and the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2032-24 In-Season Tournament. "I think what I do regret more than anything is what me and Dame's relationship has become," Haliburton said . "Because he was a guy who checke...
Jonas Valanciunas nearly records first EuroLeague double-double of career vs. Barca
Jonas Valanciunas came within one rebound of recording the first EuroLeague double-double of his career as Zalgiris Kaunas defeated FC Barcelona 88-81 in Round 4 on Friday. The Lithuanian center finished with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists in just over 19 minutes, posting 20 PIR. He shot 4-of-5 from two-point range and went perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Valanciunas entered the matchup averaging 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 20.3 PIR through his first three EuroLe...
Knicks' latest offer for Karl-Anthony Towns revealed
The New York Knicks ' latest contract offer to six-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns was worth approximately $200 million over four years, according to ESPN's Shams Charania . That proposal is roughly $76 million below Towns' maximum extension value. "My understanding is KAT would be willing to take tens of millions of dollars less than that max number, but he feels that current offer is just too steep and too extreme of a pay cut to take," Charania said on NBA Today. The Knicks have now of...
Two Knicks players emerge as leading trade candidates
The New York Knicks have explored trades involving wing Pacome Dadiet and guard Miles McBride , according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. "There's no doubt that they have been shopping Pacome Dadiet this offseason, looking for a potential center option," Siegel said on the Clutch Scoops podcast . "They've had some conversations about even trading Miles McBride as well," the NBA insider added. McBride averaged 12.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 41 regular-season games last seas...
Kevin Durant praises China fans, takes subtle shot at US crowds
Kevin Durant felt the love from the crowd in Macao during the Houston Rockets ' 135-117 preseason win over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of the NBA China Games 2026. Durant received MVP chants from the fans at The Venetian Arena on Friday, which he said felt particularly meaningful after years of playing in front of familiar NBA crowds. "It felt incredible," Durant said after the game. "Sometimes back at home, we play so many games in front of the same people, sometimes they take us...
EuroLeague reportedly exploring majority stake in ABA League
EuroLeague is considering entering the ownership structure of the ABA League, with the long-term goal of eventually becoming its majority owner, according to SportKlub . The topic was reportedly the primary focus discussed at a Friday meeting between EuroLeague leadership and representatives of the clubs that formally own the competition. SportKlub reports that EuroLeague officials presented their intention to acquire a stake in the regional competition in the near future, with majority contro...
LeBron James' expected minutes restriction with 76ers revealed
LeBron James could face a significantly reduced workload during his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers as the team manages his age and ongoing health concerns. The Sports Rehab Show hosts discussed James' chronic left-foot arthritis and sciatica and argued that Philadelphia will likely need to be more aggressive in managing his minutes than the Los Angeles Lakers were in recent seasons. "I think there'll definitely be a concentrated effort of lessening the minutes for him," Dr. Evan Jeff...
Cooper Flagg reveals Kevin Durant inspiration behind new move
Dallas Mavericks young star Cooper Flagg is adding another weapon to his offensive game, and Kevin Durant has provided some of the inspiration. Flagg, 19, showed off several mid-post fadeaways during Dallas' 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday in Macao, China. He led the Mavericks with 19 points and six rebounds on 7-of-14 shooting despite playing only 19 minutes, all in the first half. Asked afterward about incorporating the shot into his arsenal, Flagg pointed to Durant, ...
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