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Joel Embiid says he aims to peak in April and May
Joel Embiid said at Philadelphia media day that he needs to build his fitness gradually and wants to reach peak condition in April and May.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Weighed Move to Bucks Last Season
The Knicks center says he and his wife looked at Milwaukee properties as trade talk with the Bucks peaked during New York's rough January stretch.
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Uralmash Edge Autodor as Unics Rout Dynamo-Vladivostok
Douglas and Efianayi combined for 46 points in Uralmash's road win, while Unics cruised past Dynamo-Vladivostok as the VTB League table stays bunched early.
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EuroLeague Extends Deal With Referees' Union UEBO
EuroLeague and UEBO signed a new collective agreement running through the 2028/29 season, extending their long-term partnership on refereeing standards.
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Dell'Orco: Olimpia Milano Targets EuroLeague Top Four
Olimpia Milano president Leo Dell'Orco says the club is building a strong squad after finishing 14th last season, aiming for the EuroLeague top four this year.
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Pistons drop weight clause from Jalen Duren contract offer
Detroit reworked its $200 million offer to centre Jalen Duren, removing a weight-related clause The Athletic says was never formally written into the deal.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Adjusting to Miami's System
The two-time NBA MVP said Miami's playing principles differ greatly from what he's used to, admitting the adaptation will take time but he wants to understand everything.
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Ishbia: NBA Reworking 2027 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix
Suns owner Matt Ishbia says the NBA is changing the 2027 All-Star Weekend format to draw more top stars into the three-point and dunk contests.
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Rostislav Vergun on loss to Uralmash
Avtodor's head coach said a poor start to the fourth quarter let Uralmash pull away in an 80:75 home defeat in the VTB United League.
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Valencia Extend Jasiel Rivero's Contract
Valencia have extended centre Jasiel Rivero's deal to 2026/27, turning his one-month trial into a third spell with the Spanish club.
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Lakers Explored Buddy Hield Trade, Then Backed Away
Los Angeles weighed sending two players plus a second-round pick for Hield to fix a 16-man roster, but ultimately scrapped the deal before opening night.
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Mario Hezonja on His Physical Transformation Since 2015
The Cleveland forward reflects on adding over 30kg of mass since his draft, saying it was hard work rather than shortcuts, and says it now aids his defensive matchups.
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Tyler Herro: We're Not Trying to Replace Giannis
After his trade to Milwaukee in the deal that sent Antetokounmpo to Miami, Herro said the Bucks are building a new team, not replacing their former star.
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Kelly Olynyk close to joining Roma
Roma have reached a preliminary agreement with the 35-year-old Canadian centre, who could debut in the derby against Maxima Roma on 11 October.
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Tobias Harris: Winning a Title Is My Last Career Goal
The 34-year-old forward explains why he picked the Spurs over other suitors this summer, after averaging 13.3 points for Detroit last season.
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RJ Barrett, Raptors yet to discuss contract extension
With one season left on his deal, Barrett is eligible for a four-year, $185.7m extension but says he's letting his agent handle the talks.
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Mike James Brushes Off Euroleague Schedule Criticism
After Anadolu Efes's win over Real Madrid, the American guard said he wants even more games, days after his former club Monaco was denied entry to any pro league.
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Mark Stad takes controlling stake in Timberwolves
A friend of the financier says Stad's new controlling stake in Minnesota is a long-term commitment, not a quick resale, as NBA valuations soar.
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Josh Hart Explains Why the Finger Splint Stays
The Knicks guard says only joint replacement surgery could fix his lingering finger injury, but that would end his career, so he'll keep wearing the splint.
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Miami Eyed as Landing Spot for Kyrie Irving
Insider Jake Fisher says the Heat could pursue Kyrie Irving if Dallas trades him, citing Miami's lack of depth at point guard.
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Dylan Harper: I Won't Come Off the Bench for Spurs
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper joked with teammate Stephon Castle about winning Sixth Man of the Year, despite being set to start every game this season.
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Marco Belinelli ends advisory role with Virtus
The former Virtus captain and Serie A MVP says he has barely spoken with the club since March, months after being named adviser and ambassador.
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Jokić Says He's Watching Nuggets' New Faces Closely
Denver's star center says he's quietly studying how newcomers like DeRozan, Bagley, Walker and Whitmore work, react and interact at training camp.
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Kawhi Leonard Paid $672,000 by Boingo for Navy Event
NBA probe finds Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard received $672,000 from sponsor Boingo for a sham appearance with US Navy sailors that was never publicized.
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