Basketball news for 25 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
25 September 2026
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Interviews
Joel Embiid called Drew Hanlen a basketball psycho
NBA MVP Joel Embiid calls trainer Drew Hanlen to request specific video clips of opponents from recent games for tactical analysis.
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Basketball
Zack Randolph urges Russell Westbrook to return to NBA
Former NBA star Zack Randolph believes Russell Westbrook still has the energy to play for three or four more years and would love to see him back in the league, specifically with the Miami Heat.
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Matches
Lokomotiv-Kuban ready to challenge CSKA in VTB League
The VTB United League starts with four title contenders. Lokomotiv-Kuban has made significant roster changes under new coach Gleb Firsov, while CSKA Moscow remains the favourite after winning last season's final.
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Matches
WNBA final day: Minnesota, Golden State, Las Vegas in playoff race
The WNBA regular season ends Wednesday with seven games. Minnesota leads 32-11, Golden State 31-12, and Las Vegas 30-13 as teams fight for playoff seeding.
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Interviews
Oscar Thompson: Detroit forward vows to be more aggressive in attack
Detroit Pistons forward Oscar Thompson discusses his new aggressive approach for the upcoming season, citing his Defensive Player of the Year award and a five-year, $155 million contract extension.
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Transfers
BETBOOM secures EuroLeague basketball rights on Okko
BETBOOM has become the new partner for broadcasting EuroLeague basketball matches on the Okko streaming service, replacing Liga Stavok.
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Interviews
Carter Bryant thanks coach Sweeney for teaching him the game
Spurs forward Carter Bryant credits former assistant Sean Sweeney, now Orlando's head coach, for simplifying his game and helping him focus on what matters on the court.
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Basketball
Byron Scott calls Lakers' off-season overrated
Former Lakers coach Byron Scott criticizes the team's recent roster changes, calling the off-season moves overrated and expressing skepticism about their projected success.
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Basketball
Bob Pettit, NBA Hall of Fame legend, dies at 93
NBA Hall of Fame forward Bob Pettit has died aged 93. He led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 title and was the league's all-time leading scorer upon retirement in 1965.
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Transfers
Michael Finley promoted to senior director at Dallas Mavericks
Michael Finley has been promoted to senior director of player, alumni and community relations at the Dallas Mavericks, one of the few from the previous management to stay after summer changes.
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Basketball
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to increase off-ball play
Oklahoma City Thunder guard plans to reduce ball-handling duties to improve efficiency after playoff struggles, following success with Canadian national team.
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24 September 2026
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Matches
Jasikevicius: Fenerbahce must control tempo against Virtus Bologna
Fenerbahce coach Sarunas Jasikevicius outlines strategy for EuroLeague opener. He emphasizes controlling pace against Virtus Bologna's high-tempo attack on September 25.
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Interviews
Nick Wheeler-Babb on Crvena Zvezda squad changes
New arrival Nick Wheeler-Babb discusses the impact of Crvena Zvezda's summer overhaul, noting that a reshuffled squad creates uncertainty for opponents.
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Daily digest
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…
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Basketball
SKAI offers Greek basketball league 50 million euros for TV rights
Greek basketball league receives higher offer from SKAI for 2026/27 season, with options for 26 million euros or 50 million euros for extended broadcasting rights.
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Basketball
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka names Luka Doncic the world's best offensive player
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka declares Luka Doncic the premier offensive talent in basketball, stating the club is satisfied with the roster built to support the 27-year-old's skill set.
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Basketball
Redik: Lakers cannot be rebuilt around Luka in one off-season
Lakers coach JJ Redik says the team has depth and defensive strength but warns that a full rebuild around Luka Doncic is not possible in a single off-season.
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Basketball
Monica McNutt wins New York Sports Emmy as top studio analyst
ESPN's Monica McNutt was named best studio sports analyst at the New York Sports Emmys. She joined the network in 2019 and covers the WNBA on SportsCenter.
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Basketball
Adriatic League postpones first round over referee pay dispute
The Adriatic League has delayed the opening round of the 2026/27 season after a pay row with referees; 11 members backed the move and no new dates are set.
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