The Hall of Fame point guard revealed that San Antonio nearly replaced Tony Parker with him in 2003 before he chose to stay in New Jersey.
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13/08/202611:58
Markel Brown wants out of Trieste, with Napoli and overseas clubs interested
The American guard is reportedly pushing to leave for financial reasons and could skip the start of preseason as Trieste weighs its next move.
13/08/202611:53
Monaco officially appeals to the CNOSF as Jamal Mashburn takeover plan gains momentum
AS Monaco Basket has formally launched its appeal to regain its place in the Betclic ELITE, while the takeover project led by former NBA star Jamal Mashburn continues to make significant progress.
13/08/202611:49
Türkiye announce 17-man preliminary squad, Alperen Sengun left out
The Houston Rockets star was not included in Ergin Ataman’s roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers against Lithuania and Iceland.
13/08/202611:43
Partizan to sign Ethan Thompson on a 1+1 deal
The Puerto Rican shooting guard leaves the Indiana Pacers to join the Serbian powerhouse after making 32 NBA appearances last season.
13/08/202610:14
Joe Lacob shuts down Steph Curry rumors: “He’s not going anywhere”
The Warriors owner dismissed speculation about Curry’s future, calling it “clickbait” and insisting the superstar wants to finish his career in Golden State.
13/08/202610:10
LeBron James salutes Russell Westbrook: “Helluva career, Brodie. Hall of Fame next!”
James paid tribute to his former Lakers teammate after Westbrook announced his retirement, despite receiving offseason offers from the Kings and Wizards.
13/08/202610:01
Phoenix Suns waive Haywood Highsmith, open roster spot
The veteran 3-and-D forward had a partially guaranteed $3 million contract for the 2026-27 season, giving Phoenix additional roster flexibility.
13/08/202609:54
WNBA anti-hate task force addresses transgender athlete discussions and online abuse
The league says there are no immediate eligibility issues but vows to continue conversations on inclusion while condemning online hate directed at players.
13/08/202609:45
Partizan president dismisses transfer rumors: “Many negotiations only exist in the media”
Ostoja Mijailovic says the club is often linked with players it never contacts and rejects the narrative of losing transfer races that never happened.
13/08/202609:40
Hapoel Tel Aviv offers Dennis Rodman $100,000 to teach the art of rebounding
Owner Ofer Yannay has invited the NBA Hall of Famer to Israel for a three-day rebounding clinic, hoping to improve the team’s biggest weakness ahead of its EuroLeague campaign.
13/08/202609:12
Seth Trimble commits to Louisville after leaving North Carolina
The veteran guard is set to join the Cardinals while awaiting a final ruling on his eligibility for a fifth season of college basketball.
13/08/202609:07
Iger confirms Jeanie Buss will remain Lakers governor under new ownership
New owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner plan to honor the agreement reached during Mark Walter’s purchase, keeping Buss in her leadership role.
13/08/202609:01
Tottenham owners eye bid for London NBA Europe franchise
The Lewis family has joined an investment group pursuing one of the league’s flagship teams, while a separate consortium led by tech billionaire Nikesh Arora is also preparing a bid.
13/08/202608:56
Portland approves $120 million for Moda Center renovation in major step toward keeping the Trail Bla
The City Council has approved funding for the arena project, paving the way for negotiations on a new 20-year lease with the NBA franchise.
13/08/202608:51
From $360 million to $12.5 billion: NBA franchise values have skyrocketed over the last 25 years
The record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers highlights the extraordinary rise in NBA franchise values, with the league’s biggest sale now worth nearly 35 times more than the Celtics’ landmark deal in 2002.
13/08/202608:45
Kyle Kuzma questions Lakers sale: “Nobody flips a crown jewel in 14 months”
The former Lakers champion cast doubt on Mark Walter’s decision to sell the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner just over a year after taking control.
13/08/202608:36
NBA Cup 2026 schedule unveiled: Lakers-Warriors and Knicks-76ers headline opening night
LeBron James begins his NBA Cup campaign with the 76ers against the defending champion Knicks, while the Lakers visit the Warriors on October 30.
12/08/202622:14
Ja Morant shows off $250K diamond grill ahead of fresh start with the Trail Blazers
The two-time NBA All-Star celebrated his birthday with a lavish new smile as he prepares to begin a new chapter in Portland after years of injuries and suspensions.
12/08/202622:01
Andrea Trinchieri’s first message to PAOK: “I got every player I wanted”
The Italian coach addressed his players on the opening day of preseason, stressing the responsibility of wearing the PAOK jersey and his belief in the roster he has assembled.
12/08/202621:50
Lakers sold in 72 hours?
Why Mark Walter agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers after just 18 months—and how an FBI investigation, Las Vegas expansion plans, and a historic investment opportunity shaped the record-breaking deal.
12/08/202621:43
NBA Rumors: Peyton Watson drawing interest from Cavaliers, Bucks and Clippers
The restricted free agent remains in contract talks with the Nuggets, whose four-year, $70 million offer reportedly falls short of his expectations.
12/08/202621:36
Official: Karşıyaka signs Rashard Kelly for the 2026-27 season
The experienced American forward joins the Turkish club after finishing last season with Japan’s Aomori Watts.
12/08/202621:30
Official: Glint Körfez Basket signs former Žalgiris forward Matt Mitchell
The 26-year-old American forward joins from Bahçeşehir Koleji after previous stints with Beşiktaş and Žalgiris.
12/08/202621:26
Official: Karşıyaka signs Briante Weber
The experienced American guard joins the Turkish club after finishing last season with Treviso, bringing NBA and EuroLeague experience to the roster.
12/08/202621:21
Official: Valencia signs Finnish forward Elias Valtonen through 2027
The former Covirán Granada forward joins Valencia on a non-guaranteed deal after five seasons and 118 Liga Endesa appearances.
12/08/202621:17
Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA: former MVP and triple-double king calls it a career
The former Thunder star ends his 18-year NBA career despite interest from the Kings and Wizards, retiring as the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles.
12/08/202621:10
Official: Lance Ware signs with Maroussi after Iraklis stint
The American center will remain in the Greek League after agreeing to a 1+1 deal with Maroussi.
12/08/202620:44
NBA Rumors: Bradley Beal drawing interest from Clippers and Heat
The veteran guard could return to the Los Angeles Clippers after hip surgery, while the Miami Heat are also monitoring his situation ahead of the 2026-27 season.
12/08/202619:52
Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers ownership change: “I want to bring another NBA championship to L.A.
he Slovenian superstar welcomed new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, reaffirming his commitment to leading the Los Angeles Lakers back to an NBA title.
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