Basketball news for 29 September 2026 Page 2 of 3
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29 September 2026
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Matches
FIBA Europe Cup: Neptūnas to Host Trento
The FIBA Europe Cup group stage opens this week, with Neptūnas facing Dolomiti Energia Trento in Group C and Le Mans hosting Aris in Group A.
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Injuries
Jimmy Butler: I Can Dunk Again
Recovering from a torn ACL, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says he can already throw down dunks and vows to return even better than before.
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Interviews
Ja Morant Open to Bench Role With Portland
Ja Morant says winning matters more than starting as he settles into Portland ahead of the season, after starting all but two of his 327 games with Memphis.
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Interviews
Dončić: Championship Over MVP for Lakers
Luka Dončić says winning the title with the Lakers matters more to him than personal awards, after LA's second-round playoff exit last season.
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Interviews
Sam Presti: NBA Building Is Like Poker, Not Chess
Thunder GM Sam Presti explains how Oklahoma City's title-winning approach relies on playing the hand a small-market team is dealt rather than copying a fixed blueprint.
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Interviews
Draymond Green impressed by Warriors rookie Lendeborg
Green praised the rookie forward's shooting and feel for the game after San Diego mini-camp, while cautioning that NBA minutes against stars like Leonard and Durant are a different challenge.
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Basketball
Korstin: Krylatskoye Arena a Hit With Players and Fans
VTB League CEO Ilona Korstin praised the Krylatskoye arena during the MBA–CSKA Moscow derby, calling it comfortable for both players and spectators.
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Basketball
JJ Redick on Quentin Grimes' Hamptons house mix-up
Lakers coach JJ Redick shared a story about guard Quentin Grimes accidentally staying at a neighbor's guest house instead of his own in Sag Harbor.
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Basketball
Cooper Flagg Card Sells for Record $8.05 Million
A Cooper Flagg rookie card featuring an NBA debut patch sold at auction for $8,050,000, becoming the third most expensive card in NBA history.
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Interviews
Bronny James on Playing Under His Father's Name
The Lakers guard says being called Bronny while sharing his father LeBron's real name fuels him daily as he preps to back up Doncic and Reaves.
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Matches
Zenit sell out Uralmash clash in VTB League opener
Zenit's basketball team have sold out their home opener against Uralmash, kicking off the new VTB United League season on Friday at KSK Arena.
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Interviews
Chris Finch Questions Ceiling of Heliocentric Offenses
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch says star-driven systems like Doncic's or Harden's cap playoff upside, and wants Minnesota built around depth and shared playmaking with Edwards.
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Interviews
Ben Simmons Denies Losing Passion for Basketball
The Kings guard says back injuries, not lack of motivation, kept him off the court all last season, insisting basketball is still 'in his blood'.
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Transfers
Washington eyes sign-and-trade for Jalen Duren
Pistons center Jalen Duren hasn't spoken with Trajan Langdon in months, and Wizards, Bucks, Hawks and Kings are reportedly circling a possible sign-and-trade.
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Basketball
Ben Simmons: Hot Mic Exposes Kings Reporters' Chatter
During Sacramento's media day, reporters' off-air remarks about Ben Simmons' looks and Zach LaVine's attitude accidentally aired live, overshadowing basketball talk.
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Transfers
Hornets Waive Rob Dillingham
Charlotte cut the 2024 No. 8 pick just two days after acquiring him from Chicago, in what looks like a salary-dumping move rather than a basketball decision.
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Basketball
Luka Dončić Tipped for MVP After LeBron's Exit
An NBA executive predicts Luka Dončić will carry the Lakers and win MVP this season, while Giannis Antetokounmpo eyes a big year in Miami.
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Matches
Javier Pasqual: Dubai Beats Real Madrid in EuroLeague Opener
New coach Javier Pasqual praised his team's resilience after Dubai held off a late Real Madrid rally to win their EuroLeague season opener.
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Transfers
Dwight Powell re-signs with Dallas Mavericks
The 35-year-old big man returns on a non-guaranteed deal after 12 seasons with Dallas, which must now clear him a roster spot at camp.
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Injuries
Fenerbahçe: Larkin and Bingham Doubtful vs Virtus
Fenerbahçe could open their Euroleague campaign without Shane Larkin and Marcus Bingham, both listed as doubtful for the Virtus Bologna clash.
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Interviews
Stephan Castle: Oklahoma City Was Louder Than MSG
Spurs guard Stephan Castle said Madison Square Garden's Game 1 atmosphere fell short of its reputation, calling Oklahoma City's crowd far louder during the Finals run.
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Transfers
Norris Cole Joins Skyforce Coaching Staff
Former Heat guard Norris Cole becomes an assistant coach at Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami's G League affiliate, for the 2026/27 season.
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Injuries
Žalgiris: Williams-Goss injured in win over Crvena Zvezda
Guard Nigel Williams-Goss left Žalgiris's 83-77 EuroLeague win over Crvena Zvezda with a hamstring injury after scoring 14 points and 6 assists.
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Transfers
Clippers Waive Jonny Broome
Los Angeles cut the 2025 draft pick after his rookie year in Philadelphia, where he saw limited minutes; Broome now enters free agency.
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