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27 September 2026
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Interviews
Brunson: Mike Brown deserves more credit for Knicks' turnaround
Knicks assistant Rick Brunson says Mike Brown had starters air grievances late in the season, sparking a run that ended in 13 straight playoff wins.
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Interviews
Kyrie Irving Commits to Long-Term Future With Mavericks
The Dallas guard says past turmoil is behind the team, crediting a fresh locker room and strong support from the city as reasons to stay long-term.
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Interviews
Draymond Green Warns Michael Porter Jr. Over Attitude
Green says Porter Jr.'s admitted loss of motivation after missing the All-Star Game could have cost him a trade and contract extension out of Brooklyn.
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Results
Breanna Stewart leads Liberty past top-seeded Lynx
Stewart scored 34 points as New York beat Minnesota 91-75 in Game 1, putting the No. 1-seeded Lynx one loss from a first-round playoff exit.
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Interviews
LeBron James defends Jaylen Brown at 76ers
LeBron James says Jaylen Brown's independent mindset makes people uncomfortable, not that Brown thinks he's better than others.
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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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Transfers
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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Transfers
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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