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Former Lakers guard shares more eye-opening details about shocking exit
Marcus Smart was convinced to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers after not receiving the value and consideration he thinks he deserves. The new Houston Rockets offered a new perspective behind his exit from LA this past offseason during his media availability ahead of the NBA China Games 2026. "I mean, I wouldn't say it's unnatural," Smart told reporters if he felt bizarre leaving the Lakers. "Definitely, I had some thoughts. Definitely thought I played well enough to at least be offered a de...
Spurs make shocking Dylan Harper lineup change for NBA preseason
The San Antonio Spurs will kickstart their NBA preseason action with Dylan Harper in their five-man lineup. Ahead of their Thursday preseason opener home game against the Atlanta Hawks, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson announced that Harper will join Victor Wembanyama, Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, and Devin Vassell in their starting five. De'Aaron Fox was a late scratch amid general soreness, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. As he was asked if this might be their particular starting group headi...
LeBron James preseason debut status for 76ers revealed by Nick Nurse
LeBron James is set to finally play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Addressing the media in his pregame speech, Sixers coach Nick Nurse confirmed to reporters that James will suit up in Thursday's preseason road game against the Brooklyn Nets. Joining James would be Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, as Philly will feature its star-studded five that includes Jaylen Brown and V.J. Edgecombe for the first time. https://x.com/BroadcastingMax/status/2108321174157725960?s=20 LeBron James set for 76ers prese...
Steve Kerr addresses Kristaps Porzingis absence with new Warriors comments
Steve Kerr insisted that there is nothing new about Kristaps Porzingis' health situation, although the Golden State Warriors head coach revealed he is planning to reach out to the ailing big man. "He's not here today," Kerr told reporters Thursday. "We've obviously been in Hawaii and Portland. So we just came in and we worked out the vets, had a really good practice. And yeah, so I'll reach out to KP today and check in with him, but nothing new. As he was asked if he had previously reached out...
Giannis drops big statement about where he ranks all-time in NBA history
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a clear idea of where he ranks among the greatest players in basketball history, while also believing there is still room for him to climb even higher. During a speech in front of several young players at a basketball training camp, the Greek superstar dropped an inspiringly bold claim about his place among the best to ever play. “I wasn't a top pick. I wasn't Rookie of the Year. I wasn't all of that. But I'll tell you one thing, I'm Top 20 of all time," Giannis...
Zeljko Obradovic singles out key difference-maker after Panathinaikos' 4th straight win
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens have opened the season with their best EuroLeague start since 2007-08, doing so in emphatic fashion with a 92-74 victory over Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul built on an impressive defensive performance. After the game, Panathinaikos head coach Zeljko Obradovic praised his team's collective effort while also singling out Isaac Bonga for the impact he made on the defensive end. Obradovic singles out Bonga's defensive impact "You know, if you have a problem on offense, you ...
A'ja Wilson sets never-before-seen WNBA marks with 5th MVP
Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson continues to rewrite the WNBA record books. Wilson was named league MVP for the fifth time in her career, becoming the first player in WNBA history to win the award five times. No other player has won more than three MVP awards. She also became the first player in league history to win three consecutive MVPs, accomplishing the feat at age 30. Wilson once again dominated throughout the season, averaging 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. She...
Panathinaikos record best EuroLeague start in 19 years with win over Fenerbahce
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens continued their unbeaten streak to start the EuroLeague season with another home win in Round 4. Panathinaikos defeated Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul 92-74 to earn their fourth straight win. Their four wins to open the EuroLeague season mark their best start in 19 seasons, as the last time they won four or more games to begin the season was in the 2007-08 season, when they won seven straight games. Lessort, Francisco lead Panathinaikos past Fenerbahce Panathinaikos cont...
LeBron James' status confirmed for tonight's preseason game vs. Nets
LeBron James is set for his highly anticipated debut with the Philadelphia 76ers . According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN , LeBron James is planning to make his 76ers debut tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. Besides LeBron, all of the other star teammates, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown, are expected to play tonight as well and begin the game in the starting lineup. LeBron James is dealing with minor injuries LeBron James, Joel Embiid Credit Getty Images via AFP - Scanp...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander invests in one of Europe's biggest football clubs
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has begun a new venture in Europe by investing in Atletico Madrid. One of Europe's biggest football clubs announced that Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the organization as an investor and become one of its shareholders. "I'm excited to officially join Atletico de Madrid's group of shareholders. This is a club with a long history at the highest level of European football, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of its future," SGA s...
Tyrese Haliburton makes major new weight revelation ahead of new season
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is entering the new season with a noticeably different physique following his lengthy recovery from a torn Achilles. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show , Haliburton revealed that he currently weighs 25 pounds more than he did in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers guard said he added significant muscle during his rehabilitation and plans to play the entire season at around 200 pounds. The 26-year-old guard is currently officially listed at 1...
Olympiacos hit back at Panathinaikos after complaint, bring up Mathias Lessort case
Olympiacos Piraeus fired back at archrivals Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens following the latter's complaint to the EuroLeague over Georgios Bartzokas' actions during the game against Virtus Bologna . In a strongly worded statement, Olympiacos revealed that last season they granted injured Panathinaikos center Mathias Lessort and his representatives special permission to approach Dr. Niek van Dijk, a doctor associated with Olympiacos, for treatment. The club used the situation to question Panathina...
EuroLeague sanctions Zalgiris, Crvena Zvezda over fan incidents
Zalgiris Kaunas and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade have been sanctioned by EuroLeague following their Round 2 matchups. EuroLeague fined Crvena Zvezda €7,000 for offensive chants by its fans during the game against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Zalgiris has been handed €30,000 in fines and ordered to play a game at a reduced 80% capacity, including the closure of specific sectors, for displaying banners during their matchup against Olympiacos. Official EuroLeague statement: "Crvena...
NBA executive questions EuroLeague structure amid new league push
NBA managing director for Europe and the Middle East George Aivazoglou took aim at the current EuroLeague structure while discussing the future of NBA Europe at the Leaders Week London conference this week. Aivazoglou questioned a system in which success in domestic competitions does not necessarily lead to a place in the EuroLeague, while some EuroLeague teams can continue competing in the tournament despite struggling at home. "There's cases where a team has won their domestic league, let's ...
Zalgiris hit by travel trouble before EuroLeague game in Barcelona
Zalgiris Kaunas encountered travel difficulties on their way to Barcelona ahead of their Round 4 EuroLeague game. The club announced that its flight from Kaunas was delayed due to a technical issue with the aircraft. After initial attempts to fix the problem, a replacement plane was arranged to travel from Vilnius to Kaunas. Club statement: "On Thursday, Zalgiris held their final practice at Zalgirio Arena before having lunch and preparing to travel to Spain, where they are set to face the Cat...
SGA puts himself above Jokic, Wembanyama in NBA best-player debate
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a bold claim regarding the debate over the best player in the league in an interview with TIME magazine . SGA confidently stated that he is currently the best player in the league, noting that he is the most efficient player in the NBA while also highlighting his winning record over the last couple of seasons. "I think I'm the best player in the NBA. I think the production that I have night in and night out is best-player-in-th...
Luka Doncic drops big statement amid EuroLeague-NBA talks
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic offered a strong statement regarding the ongoing talks about a potential new NBA Europe league. Doncic believes there shouldn't be three separate competitions in European basketball, arguing that having one united league is the solution. "There's EuroLeague, EuroCup and then NBA Europe," Doncic told Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated . "It is going to be three leagues. That's kind of hard to work. There should be one league. That's how it works." ...
Former NBA All-Star rips ex-team for handing Thunder another draft steal
Former NBA All-Star guard Jeff Teague called out his former team, the Atlanta Hawks , for allowing another draft steal to go to the Oklahoma City Thunder . Discussing the Thunder's No. 12 draft selection, Aday Mara , who is currently shining in the preseason, Teague stated he saw no reason why the Hawks couldn't draft him, having instead selected guard Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 pick. "I can't see why? Couldn't the Hawks pick him? I can't believe we didn't pick him. I see Flemings is coo...
Luka Doncic makes candid admission about playing alongside LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially beginning the Luka Doncic era after the offseason departure of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers . The superstar pair didn't spend much time together, playing just a season and a half as teammates. Both campaigns ended in early playoff exits, with fans unable to witness their full potential last season as Doncic missed the entire playoff run due to injury. Despite that, Doncic has fond memories of playing alongside LeBron, revealing what he respects t...
Luka Doncic opens up about how painful off-court situation affected him last season
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic dealt with serious personal issues away from basketball last season, which made an already demanding year even more difficult for him. While much of the attention remained on his performances and the Lakers' season, Doncic was also dealing with a difficult family situation behind the scenes. His split from fiancée Anamaria Goltes, along with the ongoing situation involving their children and child support, became a major off-court issue during th...
Austin Reaves reveals bizarre idea to bring out the best in Luka Doncic
While Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is often described as a shy and quiet man off the court, his personality on the court seems to change completely. Luka is well known for embracing trash talk during games from both opposing players and fans, and it often fuels spectacular performances. His star teammate Austin Reaves even considered using this trait to the Lakers' advantage, admitting he thought about paying fans to talk trash to Luka to bring out his best. "I've thought about pay...
Bucks stole Warriors' preferred draft pick at No. 10, per report
The Milwaukee Bucks may have taken away the Golden State Warriors ' preferred option in the 2026 NBA Draft. According to Anthony Slater of ESPN , the Warriors had Arizona guard Brayden Burries and Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg ranked virtually neck-and-neck on their final draft board in June, behind the consensus top group of prospects. Still, Golden State had a clear preference between the two. Team sources told Slater that if Burries had remained available at No. 11, the Warriors would ha...
Mitchell Robinson takes subtle shot at Knicks after Celtics move
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson expects his availability to look very different with his new team after years of careful workload management with the New York Knicks . Asked whether he expects to play both ends of back-to-backs this season, Robinson made it clear that Boston does not plan to follow the same approach he experienced in New York. "Oh, nah, it ain't going to be the same in Boston [as it was with the Knicks]," Robinson told Knicks Fan TV . "I'll be able to play back-to-back...
Top 5 loan destinations for Jabari Parker: Where could NBA veteran land?
Eight-year NBA veteran Jabari Parker remains under contract with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade , but nearly nine months have passed since his last EuroLeague appearance. Parker last played in the competition on January 9 against his former club Barcelona at Palau Blaugrana. That marked the final outing of his 15 EuroLeague appearances last season, in which he averaged 7.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 19 minutes per game. His Partizan chapter never developed as expected. Parker eventually finishe...
EuroLeague budgets 2026-27: Team payrolls and total budgets
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season is underway, and with it comes the eternal question: Who is spending what? EuroLeague finances are rarely fully public, making it difficult to compare what clubs actually spend on their rosters. That's why BasketNews has created the EuroLeague Budget Tracker. Throughout the season, we'll update this report with official club figures and information from BasketNews sources to build a clearer picture of the league's financial landscape. Bookmark this page and check ...
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