Basketball news for 11 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
11 September 2026
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Injuries
Beşiktaş suspend Madi Sissoko's contract over health
Beşiktaş and centre Madi Sissoko have paused his contract on medical grounds, delaying his debut while the club's medical staff monitor his rehabilitation.
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Interviews
Sergei Monya on Russian Basketball's Isolation
RFB official Sergei Monya says foreign federations get informal warnings against playing Russia, even as talks continue with Egypt, Uganda and others.
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Transfers
Lakers Hire Keith D'Amelio From the Liberty
The Lakers named Keith D'Amelio, formerly of the New York Liberty, as director of integrated performance systems, reporting to Rob Pelinka.
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Injuries
Vlatko Čančar Tears Meniscus in Left Knee
The Slovenian forward, trying to relaunch his career at Burgos, damaged his troubled left knee again and now faces another surgery on the joint.
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Basketball
Kevin Durant Eyes 2028 LA Olympics with USA
The Houston forward and four-time Olympic gold medalist confirmed at a Southern California charity event that he wants to play for Team USA in Los Angeles.
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Injuries
Mark Williams Needs Shoulder Surgery After Injury
The Phoenix centre tore his labrum in training and underwent surgery on Thursday, facing an extended absence just after signing a $38m deal.
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Interviews
Zhbanov: Toughest Pre-Season Under Ivanovic at Zenit
Zenit forward Georgi Zhbanov says Dusko Ivanovic's demanding methods pushed him through the hardest pre-season training of his career.
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Transfers
Dakuan Jeffries Joins Beşiktaş
The 29-year-old forward left the G League after 120 NBA appearances to sign with Beşiktaş, drawn by the club's return to the EuroLeague this season.
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Matches
Ruzhentsev: CSKA Fought Despite Galatasaray Loss
CSKA fell 65-75 to Galatasaray at the Gloria Cup, their second defeat in two games, with Samson Ruzhentsev praising the team's improved defense and fighting spirit.
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Basketball
Mindaugas Balčiūnas resigns as Lithuanian basketball chief
Balčiūnas cited rising public pressure as he stepped down as president of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, handing interim control to Remigijus Milašius.
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Basketball
Doug Christie Earns Less Than Blazers' Chauncey Billups Hire
The Kings' head coach reportedly makes less than Portland's new hire despite Sacramento's playoff push, as reporter Tim MacMahon expects another rough season ahead.
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Basketball
Patrick Beverley Rattled by Michael Beasley's Outburst
Beverley says a joking remark about their Rockets days made Beasley erupt in anger, throwing down a microphone and demanding he acknowledge his superiority.
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Interviews
Nikola Jokic on the NBA Mentors Who Shaped Him
Jokic credited Jameer Nelson, Wilson Chandler and Mike Miller for instilling his work ethic, saying he still trains 295 of 300 days a year.
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Transfers
Jakub Urbaniak Denied NCAA Move, Returns to Gran Canaria
The 23-year-old Polish forward's planned transfer to BYU was rejected; he'll continue his career in Spain after a loan spell at Śląsk.
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Interviews
Patrick Beverley Questions Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Trade
Beverley says the Clippers gave up 10 first-round picks for Kawhi Leonard and now face a rebuild, questioning whether the trade was worth it.
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Transfers
Venezia sign veteran guard Eric Green
Venezia have added 35-year-old point guard Eric Green, who averaged 14.8 points at Cantù last season, for the 2026/27 campaign.
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Transfers
Alex Toohey Gets Second Warriors Shot After Injury
Golden State signed the 22-year-old Australian forward to an Exhibit 10 deal after a knee injury cut short his two-way rookie season.
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Transfers
Maxi Kleber Weighs Move to Dončić-Backed Roma
Free agent Maxi Kleber, a former Mavericks and Lakers team-mate of Luka Dončić, is reportedly considering a return to Europe with Roma's new project.
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Interviews
Draymond Green: Simmons Trade Eases Pressure on Aikaff
Golden State's Draymond Green says Ben Simmons' move to Sacramento will take pressure off No. 7 pick Darius Aikaff amid the Kings' roster shakeup.
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Interviews
Beverley: How to Attack LeBron and Embiid's Pick-and-Roll
Patrick Beverley laid out a defensive game plan targeting LeBron James and Joel Embiid after the 76ers added James and Jaylen Brown this off-season.
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Basketball
Magic Johnson Backs Statue for Jerry Buss
Magic Johnson says Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who won 10 NBA titles with the club, deserves a statue outside the arena as soon as possible.
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Interviews
Nikola Jokic: Horses Are Like Coaching Athletes
Denver's three-time NBA MVP said he visited his stable daily this summer, comparing caring for young and injured horses to working with athletes.
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Basketball
Clippers and Kawhi Leonard Face Federal Investigation
Brooklyn's US Attorney's office is probing the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over fund transfers, ahead of the NBA's own salary-cap investigation results.
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Basketball
Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up on Klay Thompson Split
The singer described her nine-month relationship with the NBA star as chaotic, saying she lost herself trying to fit into someone else's life.
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