Basketball news for 24 September 2026 Page 2 of 3
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24 September 2026
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Basketball
Kevin Durant fires back at Iman Shumpert over Golden State jibes
Durant told Iman Shumpert to "pull up your pants" after the ex-NBA player again said on a podcast that he doesn't deserve superstar respect for joining Golden State.
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Interviews
Kevin Durant: Rockets' young players gained from playoff test
Rockets forward Kevin Durant says missing last season's series against the Lakers was a lesson for Houston's youngsters that will make them better.
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Transfers
Marcus Smart signs two-year, $13m deal with Houston Rockets
Marcus Smart chose the Rockets over a richer Lakers offer, calling the talks disrespectful, and said Los Angeles's proposal did not match how well he played.
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Interviews
Stephen Curry reveals keratoconus diagnosis, wears contact lenses
Golden State star Stephen Curry says he has the progressive eye condition keratoconus and that Bob Myers noticed his squinting; lenses restored his clarity on court.
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Basketball
Gregg Popovich marries Mike Budenholzer's former wife Mary Barth
Gregg Popovich, 77, has married Mary Barth Budenholzer, ex-wife of his former Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer, while still recovering from a stroke.
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Results
Paige Bueckers sets WNBA record for 20-5-5 games in a season
Dallas guard Paige Bueckers scored 25 points in a 103-91 win over Seattle for her seventh 20-point, 5-rebound, 5-assist game of the year, a new WNBA record.
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Injuries
Mavericks' Dereck Lively Not Cleared for Training Camp
Dallas centre Dereck Lively has not finished rehab from foot surgery and will miss the start of camp on Saturday, in the last year of his rookie contract.
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Matches
Shanghai Sharks Face RSSB Tigers at FIBA Intercontinental Cup
Shanghai Sharks meet RSSB Tigers in Group A on 23 September, while Beijing Royal Fighters face the G-League selection in Group B, both seeking a first result.
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Interviews
Bogdan Bogdanovic: I Will Fit in Perfectly at Houston
The Serbian guard says his shooting, shot creation and experience suit Houston's pick-and-roll system, and that this was a main reason he chose the team.
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Ime Udoka: Rockets stalled last season, won't stand still again
Rockets coach Ime Udoka says Houston stalled despite 52 wins and another first-round exit, and expects returning players to help close out games.
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Alperen Sengun on Rockets' loss to Lakers: Experience beat us
Rockets center Alperen Sengun said experience decided the first-round series, lost 2-4 to a Lakers side with LeBron, as Houston's young core learned from defeat.
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Andrea Bargnani: NBA Europe Will Attract New Investors
Italy's LBA adviser Andrea Bargnani says the NBA's European league will bring capital and investors, and hails the return of top-level basketball to Rome.
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Interviews
Joe Mazzulla Met Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson Over Summer
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla discussed basketball philosophy with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson, per Brian Scalabrine, whose account is the only report so far.
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LaVar Ball: Bronny James Proves My Theory About Superstars' Kids
On Draymond Green's show, LaVar Ball said the criticism of Lakers guard Bronny James confirms his 2017 claim that stars' children are burdened by impossible demands.
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Tyrese Maxey: 76ers Have Great Chemistry Off the Court
The 76ers point guard says the star-laden roster has yet to play together, but everyone is ready to sacrifice and needs to be heading the right way by the play-offs.
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Basketball
Byron Scott ranks Kevin Durant below LeBron James and Stephen Curry
Byron Scott says he is a big fan of Rockets forward Kevin Durant, but believes LeBron James and Stephen Curry have a far greater influence on the NBA and the world.
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Interviews
Lou Williams calls himself the best sixth man in NBA history
Three-time Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams gave himself the crown over Jamal Crawford, citing his legacy and more games played off the bench than anyone.
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Interviews
Anfernee Simons: Bench Role Will Be Easier After Years Vs Starters
New Philadelphia guard Anfernee Simons says years of facing starting line-ups will help him adapt to a reserve role, crediting Rodney Hood and Evan Turner.
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23 September 2026
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Basketball
Toronto unveil dinosaur statue of retired Kyle Lowry
Toronto held a celebration for retired guard Kyle Lowry and unveiled a dinosaur-style statue, a temporary art installation that will stand in the arena lobby for a season.
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Daily digest
Basketball: the main stories of 23.09.2026
Minnesota will start the WNBA play-offs as the top seed, and the result that sealed it came from a game they were not in. The Lynx lost 96-77 to Indiana, with Caitlin Clark posting 27 points, 7…
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Interviews
Zenit newcomer Nate Mason: St Petersburg easier to settle into
American Nate Mason says he has met no real difficulties in St Petersburg, is fully fit after a hard year and calls Zenit more than ready for the Uralmash opener.
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Transfers
McClung picks Girona over EuroLeague offers
Three-time Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung says he turned down more than 10 EuroLeague offers and chose Girona after talks with Moncho Fernandez.
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Transfers
Skylar Wicks signs three-year contract with Hapoel Holon
American guard Skylar Wicks, 26, ends his college career at Saint Francis and turns professional in Israel, where he has also received citizenship.
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Interviews
Elijah Bryant: NBA Mindset Makes EuroLeague Adaptation Hard
Hapoel Tel Aviv guard Elijah Bryant says players who arrive in Europe thinking they are NBA stars struggle most, praising Kendrick Nunn's quick adaptation.
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