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24 September 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Knicks may trade Miles McBride or Pacome Dadiet for a centre
The Knicks could make a trade before the season to bolster their centre rotation, with Miles McBride or Pacome Dadiet the likeliest to go, says The Athletic.
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Luka Doncic vows not to stop until Lakers win more titles
The Slovenian guard wrote in an essay for a new club book that he is ready and inspired, after leading the NBA in scoring at 33.5 points per game last season.
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Stephen Curry: No drama over new Warriors contract
Warriors guard Stephen Curry, 38, says he will decide on a new deal when he is ready and insists the contract question will not distract the team this season.
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Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns Stall in Contract Extension Talks
Shams Charania reports negotiations have stalled and a deal is unlikely before camp; Towns holds a $61m player option and could test free agency next summer.
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Kevin Durant says he is not thinking about retirement
The 37-year-old Houston Rockets forward said at media day that he enjoys coming to work and lives one day at a time, after averaging 26.0 points last season.
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Basketball
NBA hires law firm to probe Gary Trent Jr.'s Bucks contract
The NBA has brought in Hecker Fink to investigate Gary Trent Jr.'s $64m deal with the Bucks, checking for a prior agreement over his earlier lower-paid contracts.
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Basketball
Olympiacos Named by All EuroLeague GMs for 2027 Final Four
Olympiacos got 100% of votes in a EuroLeague general managers' poll on 2027 Final Four teams, ahead of Panathinaikos, Real Madrid, Fenerbahce and Dubai.
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Cedevita Olimpija sign Latvian guard Rihards Lomazs
Latvian guard Rihards Lomazs, 30, joins Cedevita Olimpija on a one-year deal after averaging 18.6 points in the EuroCup with Neptunas, and reunites with Mitrovic.
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Basketball
Lonzo Ball denies retirement: "I'm still waiting for the call"
Free agent guard Lonzo Ball, 28, says he has not retired and is still waiting for an NBA offer, after his earlier comments were read as a hint he was stepping away.
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Interviews
PAOK coach Andrea Trinchieri calls for single European basketball calendar
PAOK's Andrea Trinchieri wants FIBA, the EuroLeague and national leagues to agree one schedule, saying uneven rest and back-to-backs make games unfair.
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Basketball
Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst, dies aged 47
Chris Spatola, son-in-law of Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and a former Army player and Duke assistant, has died at 47. The family gave no cause of death.
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Basketball
Enes Kanter Freedom hits back at Kevin Durant over WNBA remarks
Former NBA centre Enes Kanter Freedom asked Kevin Durant since when protecting women became politics, after the Rockets forward called WNBA rows noise.
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Lonzo Ball hints his playing career may be over at 28
The former No. 2 pick says he gave basketball everything, thanks it for his life, and regrets that knee injuries kept him from reaching his peak in nine NBA years.
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