Basketball news for 12 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
12 September 2026
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Results
USA Beat Spain to Reach Fifth Straight World Cup Final
The USA overcame a spirited Spain comeback in Berlin, winning 76-66 to reach a fifth straight Women's World Cup final, where they will face France on Sunday.
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Whitlock Praises Caitlin Clark's World Cup Conduct
The columnist who once called her a fraud says Clark's disciplined play under FIBA rules at the World Cup is a stark contrast to her WNBA behaviour.
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Deni Avdija Eyes 2028 Free Agency Amid Blazers Drift
CBS analyst Sam Quinn says Portland's cap troubles could push Deni Avdija toward testing free agency in the summer of 2028.
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Dinamo-Vladivostok Edge Samara at Rodionov Memorial
Newman's 26 points lifted Dinamo-Vladivostok past Samara 85-83 in Saratov, while Avtodor thrashed Barnaul 84-67 behind Green's double-double.
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France Rout Germany to Reach World Cup Final
Gabby Williams' 22 points powered France past Germany 86:64 in the semi-final, setting up a title clash with the Spain-USA winner.
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Kuminga: I Can Defend Freely With Gobert Beside Me
New Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga says pairing with four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert will let him defend more aggressively.
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Nick Smith Nears Real Madrid Move
Real Madrid are closing in on a deal for guard Nick Smith, 22, after the Lakers declined his contract option following the 2025/26 season.
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Roma Consider Mike D'Antoni as Head Coach
Brian Colangelo, now a Roma adviser on Luka Dončić's project, may try to recruit Mike D'Antoni to coach the club ahead of its LBA and EuroCup campaign.
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Monaco Rejected by French Basketball Federation
Monaco's bid for a spot in France's third division was denied, leaving the club with no professional competition to enter next season after financial guarantee failures.
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Interviews
Finch hands Timberwolves keys to Edwards and McDaniels
Coach Chris Finch says Minnesota skipped adding veterans this summer, putting Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels in charge of the reshaped roster.
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Byron Scott's Rape Case Paused by Bankruptcy Filing
Accuser Haylie Dylan's lawyers call ex-NBA champion Scott's bankruptcy filing "cowardly," seeking to continue hearings over a 1987 rape allegation.
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Kason Wallace's Extension Price Rises Above Peers
Front offices reportedly value the Thunder guard above fellow 2023 draftmates Anthony Black and Brandin Podziemski, with his extension seen in the $25-33m range.
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Derrick Jones Open to Staying With Clippers
Reporter Tomer Azarli says the Clippers and Derrick Jones remain open to a new deal, even after the club explored trade options over the summer.
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Channing Frye Doubts Antetokounmpo's Longevity in Miami
After Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to the Heat, Channing Frye warns the star's rim-attacking style leaves him little to fall back on if injuries persist.
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Injuries
Fred VanVleet Ramps Up Recovery Workload
Rockets coach Ime Udoka says VanVleet, recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus, is now doing limited-contact training in San Diego ahead of the season.
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Serbia Wants Clubs in VTB United League
Serbian basketball federation vice-president Filip Sunturlić says local clubs may join the United League, but not Partizan or Crvena Zvezda.
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Beşiktaş land David DeJulius on loan from Murcia
Beşiktaş secured DeJulius on loan for 2026/27 after his contract standoff with Murcia, who sit winless through 34 ACB games this season.
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Interviews
Rafael Stone Praises Rockets' Smart, Bogdanovic Signings
Rockets GM Rafael Stone says Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic add toughness and shooting, but the team's future still rests on its young core's growth.
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Ike Iroegbu Joins Zenit Saint Petersburg
The American guard signs his first contract in Russia and says he is already charmed by Saint Petersburg's canals, architecture and restaurants.
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Interviews
Byron Scott: Lakers Contenders 'in Name Only'
The former Lakers coach expects Los Angeles to make the play-offs but says the team lacks the defense needed to seriously contend for the title.
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Vernon Carey Nears Exit from Roma Maxima
The 25-year-old center, drafted 32nd by the NBA in 2020, has struggled to settle in Italy and is discussing a mutual termination with the debutant club.
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Las Vegas and Seattle Lead NBA Expansion Race
NBA governors meet 14-15 September to weigh expansion, with new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle valued at a combined $15-18 billion.
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Hawks Waive Devin Carter
Atlanta cuts the 2024 No. 13 pick just months after acquiring him from Sacramento, ending a brief tenure with $5m already guaranteed for next season.
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Kushchenko: FIBA to Approve VTB League's New Tournament
VTB League president says FIBA never tried to revoke the league's licence, as the second Winline Basket Cup nears with Igokea and FMP set to compete.
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