Basketball news for 28 September 2026 Page 2 of 3
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28 September 2026
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Interviews
Kevin Durant on Marcus Smart: He does everything at a decent level
The Houston Rockets forward says his new team-mate has no single defining skill, as Smart can guard centres, run the offence, shoot and score inside.
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Miles McBride 'a little disappointed' but wants Knicks extension
The Knicks guard is entering the last year of his $13m deal after missing the August deadline, and Dolan's stance on the second apron is a key factor.
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Mavericks want to keep Dwight Powell despite roster squeeze
Dallas told Dwight Powell it will try to keep him, but Biberovic, Sasser or Cisse may have to be traded or waived to make room on the roster this season.
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Walker Kessler's camp convinced Jazz he would leave in free agency
Marc Stein reports the Lakers' offer was not the only reason Utah traded the centre: his side said he would sign the qualifying offer and hit free agency.
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Interviews
Windhorst: Cooper Flagg reminded me of LeBron as a rookie
ESPN's Brian Windhorst says Dallas forward Cooper Flagg gets too little hype and will soon join the NBA's top 10, on a Wembanyama-level trajectory.
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Pistons to Waive Guard Gary Harris, Insider Michael Scotto Reports
Detroit will cut the 32-year-old guard, who joined in a six-team trade. Jalen Duren is expected to take the 15th roster spot once his new contract is settled.
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Transfers
Nikola Jokic Could Sign Record $360m Nuggets Deal Next Summer
Insider Kevin O'Connor expects Jokic to stay in Denver, where a five-year deal would be the richest in NBA history, but the club must add talent.
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Basketball
Danny Green doubts Miami Heat defence beyond Giannis and Bam
Three-time NBA champion Danny Green questions the remade Heat, saying only Giannis and Bam defend, while Bill Simmons also sees Miami fighting for a play-in spot.
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Matches
Golden State Valkyries Set Club Scoring Record in 104-80 Win
Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 104-80 in WNBA playoff Game 1, setting a club scoring record and matching their best with 18 threes from six shooters.
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Matches
Rhyne Howard scores 26 as Atlanta Dream beat Washington in Game 1
Rhyne Howard had 26 points, all 10 free throws and 5 steals as Atlanta rallied from 11 down to beat Washington 92-77 and take a 1-0 playoff series lead.
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Interviews
Koby Altman: Cavaliers not shaken by missing out on LeBron James
Cleveland president says the club stays confident after failing to sign James, arguing many rivals have strengthened to catch up with the Cavaliers.
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Basketball
Video shows Isaiah Stewart punching Drew Eubanks in tunnel
Footage of the February 2024 tunnel fight between Pistons' Isaiah Stewart and Suns' Drew Eubanks has surfaced; the case was dismissed and Stewart got a 3-game ban.
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Matches
A'ja Wilson scores 38 as Aces beat Fever 102-85 in playoff opener
Wilson matched her career playoff high with 38 points and added 16 rebounds, putting Las Vegas 1-0 up on Indiana and making WNBA playoff history.
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Transfers
Jalen Duren cool on Pistons' $200m offer with weight clauses
Detroit's five-year offer is $87m below the $287m Duren is eligible for as a restricted free agent, and talks have stalled over money and weight clauses.
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Basketball
Isaiah Whitehead, ex-Brooklyn Nets guard, retires at 31
The 31-year-old guard, picked 42nd in the 2016 NBA draft, ends his career after 89 games for the Nets and stints in Russia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Israel.
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Interviews
Cavaliers' Koby Altman calls summer a resounding success
Cleveland president Koby Altman says the Cavaliers explored trades for Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo but judged the price too high this off-season.
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Matches
MBA general director Kocharyan: youngsters got a chance against CSKA
MBA lost 65:82 to CSKA in its VTB United League opener, with five key players out injured; Igor Kocharyan says the young squad gained valuable experience.
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Interviews
Zhbanov sends message to haters after Zenit beat Uralmash 92-68
Zenit opened the VTB United League season with a 92-68 win; Ivanovic praised the defence and gave updates on Ledlum, Antipov and the injured Shcherbenev.
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Interviews
Kenny Atkinson: Peyton Watson has big room to grow on offence
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson praised Peyton Watson's defence and 41% three-point shooting, and the forward may start alongside Harden and Mitchell.
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Interviews
Dwyane Wade says retirement in 2019 brought on depression
Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade, 44, says he lost direction after retiring at 37 and is still searching for a new purpose beyond basketball.
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Interviews
Kelly Oubre: Philadelphia was too slow, Pacers suit my running game
The forward explains his move to Indiana: Philadelphia's tempo did not suit a wing who loves to run, and Hali's influence on the fast break was a factor.
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Basketball
Kentucky State's Aminata Seck held by ICE at four facilities
Kentucky State senior Aminata Seck has been in ICE custody since 7 August, while DHS cites a removal order and her lawyer cites a missed visa deadline.
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Matches
Tony Parker vents at half-time as Villeurbanne beat Maccabi 84-74
Debut head coach Tony Parker demanded defence in a half-time speech, and Villeurbanne beat Maccabi 84-74 for his first EuroLeague win as a head coach.
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Interviews
Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Playing with Kostas at Aris is wonderful
Thanasis Antetokounmpo says a visit to the arena with Giannis and the fans' passion drove his Bucks exit for Aris, where he rejoins brother Kostas.
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