Basketball: the main stories of 24.09.2026

Gregg Popovich has married Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his successor as Spurs head coach. The 77-year-old is recovering from a stroke that ended his coaching career, but the union…

Published 25 September 2026 1 min read Sportpul editorial

Gregg Popovich has married Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his successor as Spurs head coach. The 77-year-old is recovering from a stroke that ended his coaching career, but the union confirms a chapter closing on the San Antonio dynasty. The wedding was confirmed by two sources. The couple will likely keep a low profile while Popovich continues his rehabilitation. This moves the Popovich era fully into history, even if his presence in the league remains.

Gregg Popovich marries Mike Budenholzer's former wife Mary Barth

Paige Bueckers made a statement for the Dallas Wings with a 25-point performance against Seattle, setting a new WNBA record for the most games with 20-plus points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a single season. The victory kept Dallas in contention. Meanwhile, the Lakers front office is managing expectations around Luka Doncic. General manager Rob Pelinka called him the best offensive player in the world, though coach JJ Redick, speaking to one outlet, warned that rebuilding the roster around the Slovenian guard in one offseason is impossible. These comments suggest the club is confident in the talent but cautious about the timeline.

Paige Bueckers sets WNBA record for 20-5-5 games in a season

Partizan will face Milan without Ivan Marinkovic and Joffrey Lauvergne for the EuroLeague opener.
Wizards centre Alex Sarr is expected to return for the regular season start after foot surgery.
Rytas defeated Shanghai 107-66 at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Beijing.
Monica McNutt won the New York Sports Emmy for best studio sports analyst.
Steinmetz: Zenit Focused on VTB League Play-offs.