Basketball news for 27 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
27 September 2026
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Interviews
Austin Ainge: Peterson is remarkably mature for his age
Jazz president Austin Ainge praised rookie Derrin Peterson's work ethic and focus, saying the No. 2 pick arrived already prepared beyond his years.
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Winderman: Heat should pursue D'Angelo Russell
Miami insider Ira Winderman says the Heat should take a chance on guard D'Angelo Russell after his release by the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Results
Serie A Basketball: Milan Beat Trieste, Roma Maxima Face Napoli
Milan defeated Trieste in Italy's basketball championship, while Roma Maxima and Napoli prepare to meet later in the same round of fixtures.
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Results
Vezenkov Leads Olympiacos to Greek Super Cup
Olympiacos beat PAOK 101:96 in the Greek Super Cup final on 27 September, with Sasha Vezenkov posting 25 points and 10 rebounds.
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Interviews
Karaskas slams UNICS after home loss to Parma
UNICS coach Milan Karaskas criticized his team's lack of physical strength and rebounding after an 88-97 season-opening defeat to Betsity Parma.
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Results
Voznyuk: CSKA dictated terms from the first seconds
MBA fell 65:82 to CSKA in a Moscow derby, and head coach Sergei Voznyuk blamed a slow start and 25 turnovers for the defeat.
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Interviews
Dusty May Wants Mavericks to Play at High Pace
In his first season as Dallas head coach, May says the roster's size and athleticism suit an up-tempo, transition-heavy style built around rebounding.
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Transfers
Heat Agree Contract with Dennis Smith Jr
Miami reportedly finalized a deal with the 28-year-old guard, who will start the season with the team's G-League affiliate rather than in training camp.
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Matches
Tomović slams sluggish start after Loko Kuban beat Yenisey
Lokomotiv Kuban won 81:66 at home, but coach Tomislav Tomović criticized his team's soft start; Yenisey's Jovica Arsić praised his side's opening spell despite the loss.
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Transfers
Bandja Sy set to sign short-term deal with Partizan
The 36-year-old center joins Partizan on a short-term contract to cover injury absences ahead of a demanding double EuroLeague round.
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Transfers
Kevin McCullar Jr. re-signs with Knicks
The Knicks brought back forward Kevin McCullar Jr. on a two-way deal, his third, while also signing 2026 draft pick Tyler Nickel.
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Raptors Could Trade Quickley, Barrett or Poeltl
Insider Brett Siegel says Toronto may move one of Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett or Jakob Poeltl during the 2026/27 season to fill a roster gap.
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Interviews
Pistiolis: CSKA Can't Settle for Just 20 Good Minutes
After beating MBA 82:65 away, CSKA coach Andreas Pistiolis demanded a full-match effort and discussed new signing Kirill Elatontsev's ongoing adaptation.
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Transfers
Pistons Made Direct Push for Kevin Durant, Rockets Said No
Detroit pursued a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant this summer to pair with Cade Cunningham, but Houston refused to engage, per insider Brett Siegel.
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Basketball
NBA Sends Euroleague Proposal on Cooperation
The NBA has proposed possible cooperation with the Euroleague, with clubs expected to discuss it before the owners' meeting in Italy on October 5.
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Transfers
Knicks Sign Nfaly Dante to Exhibit 10 Deal
New York add center Nfaly Dante on an Exhibit 10 contract while he recovers from a torn ACL, securing his G League rights for next season.
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Transfers
Motiejūnas Set to Join PAOK from Monaco
The Lithuanian centre, on loan at Crvena Zvezda last season, is closing in on a deal with PAOK through the rest of 2026/27, fully guaranteed.
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Interviews
Assistants Tip Spurs as NBA Title Favorites
Two anonymous NBA assistant coaches say Victor Wembanyama's Spurs are the favorites to win it all, citing his growth and improved young talent.
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Interviews
Zaccharie Risacher: Why Did the Hawks Trade Me?
Traded to Dallas in the off-season, Risacher says he still doesn't understand Atlanta's decision after a season he felt exceeded expectations.
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Matches
Rytas Face G-League Selection in Intercontinental Cup Final
Rytas, unbeaten and riding two blowout wins, meet the G-League selection for the title in Beijing today, with Boca Juniors edging RSSB Tigers 93:62 for third place.
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Transfers
Karl-Anthony Towns rejects Knicks contract offers
Towns turned down New York offers worth $45–50 million per year as extension talks stall, with a deadline of 30 June 2027 to reach a deal.
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Results
G-League Select Rout RSSB Tigers, Reach Final vs Rytas
Cristian Quinones scored 29 as G-League Select beat RSSB Tigers 114-95 in Beijing, while Rytas edged Boca Juniors 77-70 to set up the Intercontinental Cup final.
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Results
Miller's 17 Points, 11 Assists Lift Lokomotiv-Kuban
Patrick Miller posted 17 points and 11 assists as Lokomotiv-Kuban beat Yenisey to open the VTB United League regular season 1-0.
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Interviews
LeBron James on Why the Star-Studded 2013/14 Nets Flopped
James explained why Brooklyn's veteran-laden roster with Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Garnett and Pierce never gelled, despite reaching the 2014 playoffs.
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