Basketball news for 24 September 2026
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24 September 2026
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Basketball
Charles Barkley Disappointed by LeBron James Choosing Philadelphia
Charles Barkley says he hoped LeBron James would finish his career in Cleveland, and questions whether he and Joel Embiid can stay healthy for Philadelphia.
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Transfers
Julian Reese signs two-way contract with New Orleans
The 23-year-old forward, 206cm, joins New Orleans after averaging 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds in 13 games for Washington, 10 of them starts.
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Matches
Partizan to face Milan without Ivan Marinkovic and Joffrey Lauvergne
Coach Joan Penarroya says Partizan will open their EuroLeague season against Milan without Marinkovic and Lauvergne, adding the team is ready but not yet in top form.
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Basketball
LeBron James pays tribute to late Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter
Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' public address announcer for 43 years, has died at 76. LeBron James said he made home games special and will be greatly missed.
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Injuries
Wizards' Alex Sarr to start camp on limited work after foot surgery
Washington general manager Will Dawkins says centre Alex Sarr, who broke a foot bone in a summer workout, should be ready for the start of the regular season.
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Injuries
Unicaja forward Tyson Perez to miss rest of 2026 after heel surgery
Unicaja forward Tyson Perez will undergo surgery on his left heel and won't return before 2027 after conservative treatment and an injection failed to help.
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Transfers
Pistons want to check Jalen Duren's weight monthly in new deal
Detroit plan weight-linked bonuses in Jalen Duren's new contract, with monthly checks for a year. The 22-year-old centre and his agents were surprised, The Athletic says.
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Interviews
Trae Young calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a "genius of flopping"
Washington guard Trae Young recalled a game with Atlanta against Oklahoma City, saying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flew back like he'd been hit by an Iron Man hand.
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Interviews
Ettore Messina: Kobe Bryant Took Great Interest in the EuroLeague
Ettore Messina recalls how Kobe Bryant knew his work in Bologna from their first meeting on the Lakers staff in 2011/12 and demanded the highest standards of all.
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Results
Rytas Thrash Shanghai 107:66 at FIBA Intercontinental Cup
Rytas beat Shanghai Sharks 107:66 to go 2-0 in Group A, while Boca Juniors face the G-League selection in Group B at 14:30 Moscow time on 24 September.
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Interviews
Moses Wright: More Winter Sun in Kaunas Would Keep Zalgiris Players
Milan centre Moses Wright explains why he left Zalgiris, says he chose his family and jokes that more winter sunshine in Kaunas would keep more players there.
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Roman Sorkin agrees new four-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv have tied down centre Roman Sorkin on a four-year contract worth about $6m, up from the $900,000 a year he earned under his previous deal.
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Interviews
Marcus Smart: Rockets are a scary team, view unchanged from inside
Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart said at media day that the team scared him from the outside and still does, adding they will cause everyone problems.
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Basketball
Israeli EuroLeague clubs to open season with home games abroad
Maccabi Tel Aviv say talks with EuroLeague brought no change, as chief Chus Bueno and Diego Guillen will visit Israel within two weeks to assess a return of games.
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Thomas Walkup Joins Dubai From Olympiacos, Agent Says
Agent David Carro says Thomas Walkup's move to Dubai came after a standoff with Olympiacos and a reported 2.3m euro record compensation, and defends Dubai's spending.
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Basketball
Nicolas Batum retires at 37; Tony Parker pays tribute
France star Nicolas Batum has ended his career at 37. Tony Parker said he always saw him as a younger brother and that Batum deserves the highest recognition.
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Interviews
Toni Kukoc: Never Admit Jokic, Doncic or Giannis Are Better
Hall of Famer Toni Kukoc praises Jokic, Doncic and Giannis but says he will never accept them as better than Drazen, Dino, Divac, Sabonis or Marciulionis.
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Injuries
Stephen Curry says he feels strong and healthy after knee work
Golden State guard Stephen Curry, who played 43 games last season with a chronic right knee problem, says his summer plan left him ready for training camp.
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Matches
EuroLeague opens: Dubai host Real, champions Olympiacos face Baskonia
The 2026/27 EuroLeague regular season opens with Dubai against Real and Hapoel Tel Aviv against Bayern, while reigning champion Olympiacos plays Baskonia.
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Basketball
ESPN Ranks Curry, Durant, Leonard and LeBron James 12th to 18th
ESPN's partial NBA player ranking places Stephen Curry 12th, Kevin Durant 13th, Kawhi Leonard 15th and LeBron James 18th; only places 11 to 20 are published.
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Basketball
Clippers interim head John Gibson sets three priorities after NBA sanctions
Interim Clippers head John Gibson vows to build bridges, take accountability and keep building the team after the NBA's sanctions, citing Tyronn Lue's leadership.
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Basketball
Windhorst doubts Keyonte George and Darrion Peterson fit at Jazz
Brian Windhorst warns that Utah's new $157m guard Keyonte George and No. 2 pick Darrion Peterson may clash in the Jazz backcourt, citing Irving and Waiters.
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Transfers
Bill Simmons Surprised by LeBron James Choosing Philadelphia
The Ringer's Bill Simmons says LeBron James was expected to return to Cleveland, and that he is waiting for reporting on why James picked Philadelphia instead.
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Interviews
Zenit's Andrei Vorontsevich on Tough Pre-Season: We Know Our Strengths
Zenit forward Andrei Vorontsevich says a difficult pre-season under Dusko Ivanovic showed the team its strong and weak sides, and he is eager for real games.
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