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29 September 2026
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Injuries
Panathinaikos expects Hayes-Davis back ahead of schedule
The protective brace has been removed from Nigel Hayes-Davis, putting him on track to be the first of five injured Panathinaikos players to rejoin group training.
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Interviews
Draymond Green: Warriors Were Right Fit for LeBron
Green says LeBron James decided against joining the Warriors this summer, unable to shake the two teams' long Finals rivalry despite the basketball fit.
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Interviews
Nikola Jokić: Every NBA Player Should Play in Europe
The Nuggets star says European and national team basketball prioritize winning over stats, urging NBA players to spend six months playing there.
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Injuries
Damian Lillard Reveals Post-Injury Weight Drop
The Portland guard says he now weighs 195lb (88.5kg), his lightest in a decade, after recovering from a ruptured Achilles suffered in April 2025.
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Interviews
Stephen Curry Walks Out Over Playoff Doubts
Curry left his press conference after hearing Kerr's comment that no one expects the Warriors to make the playoffs, later clarifying it wasn't aimed at the reporter.
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Interviews
Bronny James on LeBron's Move to the 76ers
Bronny James says he holds no resentment over LeBron's exit from the Lakers and is looking forward to facing his father when Philadelphia visits on Christmas Day.
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Transfers
Malik Newman signs one-year deal with Zenit
Zenit have signed guard Malik Newman on a one-year contract after his brief spell with Dynamo-Vladivostok ended without a game played.
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Interviews
Dennis Schröder: I Won't Live in the US After Retiring
The Hornets guard says he'll settle in Braunschweig and another undisclosed city once his NBA career ends, unless his son later plays there.
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Basketball
McGrady's Dream Spurs Lineup: Fox and Harper Together
Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady names his ideal Spurs starting five, pairing De'Aaron Fox with rookie Dylan Harper in the backcourt alongside Wembanyama.
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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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