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New York Knicks make rare move, freeze all contract talks
By focusing on defending their NBA championship rather than securing contract extensions for key players, the New York Knicks have set an unusual precedent.
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Olympiacos fans stir up trouble with Sunel Arena graffiti incident
A fan vandalism incident at Sunel Arena creates early-season friction between Olympiacos and AEK.
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Golden State Warriors face mystery over absence of Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely, forcing the Golden State Warriors to adjust roster strategy.
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Matas Buzelis downplays preseason injury after loss: “Just being smart”
An injury scare for Matas Buzelis with the Chicago Bulls falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Preseason 2026.
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Pablo Laso: “We have to accept that Mike James will not return”
The Efes coach spoke out after his team suffered their third defeat of the season, this time against Olympiacos.
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EuroLeague roundup: Olympiacos bounces back with emphatic win over Efes
Round 4 concludes with three games as Olympiacos improves to 3-1.
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Kyrie Irving is returning to the court after 20 months
After tearing his ACL in early March 2025, Kyrie is ready for a comeback.
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Wembanyama backs French student protests: “I hear them and I support them”
The Spurs star drew on his school years in Nanterre as he urged those in power to listen to young protesters.
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Olimpia Milano believes in Peppe Poeta and moves forward with him
Although Milano has started poorly in the EuroLeague, the management still trusts the Italian coach.
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Alperen Sengun posts triple-double as Rockets beat Mavericks in Macao
The Turkish center led Houston to a comfortable preseason win as Fred VanVleet returned to action.
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Adam Silver confident in Euroleague deal: “Going to get something worked out with them”
With the NBA planning an expansion in Europe, commissioner Adam Silver is optimistic about reaching a deal with Euroleague Basketball.
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Gytis Radzevicius earns Player of the Week award in the BCL
The first Basketball Champions League Player of the Week honors for the 2026–27 season landed by Gytis Radzevicius.
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Real Madrid pushes for NBA Europe to protect cross-sport interests
Changes at the top-tier level of European basketball can help Real Madrid secure a similar league structure in football.
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Emmanuel Nzekwesi signs with Juventus, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield departs club
A roster shuffle for Juventus after a losing start in the Basketball Champions League Regular Season.
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Wilson becomes first five-time MVP in WNBA history
A ceremony marking her record-extending fifth MVP award will take place on Friday night, but A'ja Wilson will not take part before a must-win game.
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Mamukelashvili blasts Snoop Dogg track celebrating Lakers move: “It was good”
Moving to the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason, Sandro Mamukelashvili blackouts from excitement.
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James suffers defeat on 76ers debut in pre-season
LeBron James says it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game.
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Doncic controls the pace, scores 23 points in Lakers preseason win
Carving their new identity ahead of the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season, the Los Angeles Lakers rely on Luka Doncic’s leadership.
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LeBron James debuts in Philadelphia 76ers uniform: “A little different”
New jersey, same mission for four-time NBA champion LeBron James at the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Garza and Gonzalez power Boston, Nets beat Philly, Wizards edge Knicks
Plenty of European action across the NBA Preseason 2026, including an explosive performance for Luka Garza.
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