BasketballAday Mara makes an impression in Thunder preseason debut
After his first preseason game with the Thunder, Aday Mara left a strong impression. Mark Daigneault praised his work on fitness and his impact at both ends of the court.
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BasketballLeBron denies reprimanding Embiid over alleged lateness
LeBron James has rejected rumours that he sharply rebuked Joel Embiid after he arrived late to practice. He says Embiid was not late.
BasketballAdou Thiero’s spectacular dunk raises concern over his knee
Adou Thiero pulled off a remarkable dunk before landing in a worrying position. The player later reassured supporters that he was fine.
BasketballLa Laguna Tenerife fall to London Lions on first European away trip
Beaten 89-77 by London Lions, La Laguna Tenerife paid the price for a difficult second quarter on their first European road outing.
BasketballDylan Ennis rejects the ‘dirty play’ label aimed at UCAM Murcia
The UCAM Murcia player disputes the idea that his team plays dirty. He says its intensity and defence, which wears opponents down, do not justify that reputation.
BasketballFour Spanish clubs set their sights on the BCL title
Joventut, Surne Bilbao Basket, UCAM Murcia and Unicaja begin a new Basketball Champions League season aiming high. Players also point to the competition’s growing quality and appeal.
BasketballValencia overturn Casademont Zaragoza in the fourth quarter
Trailing by one at the start of the fourth, Valencia Basket produced a 31-15 run to claim its first Liga Endesa win of the season. Casademont Zaragoza’s rebounding and control could not withstand the visitors’ late surge.
BasketballLeyma Coruña beat Surne Bilbao after an intense overtime
Leyma Coruña defeated Surne Bilbao 104-101 after overtime. Alonzo Verge led all scorers with 29 points.
BasketballCarpena fills up for the Cavaliers of Harden
Nearly 10,000 fans watched the Cleveland Cavaliers’ public scrimmage, which brought their training camp in Málaga to a close. James Harden opened the scoring with a three-pointer.
BasketballIbon Navarro: “I left Málaga, but Málaga will never leave me”
In an interview with Arena Sport, the Estrella Roja de Belgrado coach looked back on his first steps in Serbia and his lasting bond with Málaga. He also recalled how the “plan” chant, now associated with his time at Unicaja, began.
BasketballPanathinaikos reports Giorgios Bartzokas’s conduct to EuroLeague
After Olympiacos lost to Virtus, Panathinaikos asked EuroLeague to open disciplinary proceedings against coach Giorgios Bartzokas. The request concerns his conduct during the celebrations after Virtus’s game-winning shot.
BasketballMariona Ortiz to leave Zaragoza in December for Project B
Zaragoza has confirmed that Mariona Ortiz will leave in December to join Project B, the new basketball venture associated with Novak Djokovic and Russell Westbrook. The captain will remain with her club until December 30, 2026.
BasketballJalen Duren reportedly accepts $200 million to stay with the Pistons
The Pistons’ All-Star has reportedly reached a fully guaranteed five-year agreement, according to information shared by his agent. The reported deal ends four months of salary talks after he missed preseason and Media Day.
BasketballJordi Fernández: “We don’t see passports, we see great players”
Jordi Fernández summed up his outlook in one line: “We don’t see passports, we see great players.” With the new season approaching, the Brooklyn Nets coach highlighted competition for playing time in a group combining youth and experience.
BasketballPedro Martínez relishes three wins in four close finishes with Real Madrid
After the 89-87 win over Unicaja in his Movistar Arena debut, Pedro Martínez stressed that Real Madrid had won three of their four close games. The coach also highlighted his side’s mental strength despite poor three-point shooting.
BasketballLF Endesa Super Cup: Leganés beat Jairis 69-50 to set up Valencia Basket final
Innova-TSN Leganés defeated Hozono Global Jairis 69-50 in the LF Endesa Super Cup semi-final. Led by Aminata Sangare, the club will play its first final in the competition against Valencia Basket on Sunday in Torrejón de Ardoz.
BasketballWomen’s Supercup opens with the new Valencia Basket-Casademont Zaragoza classic
The national women’s basketball season begins on Saturday in Torrejón de Ardoz with the Supercup semi-finals. Valencia Basket and Casademont Zaragoza meet at 5:15 p.m. in a game marked by Helena Pueyo’s reunion with her former club.
BasketballYankuba Sima a serious option for an Unicaja return
Unicaja are seriously considering a return for Yankuba Sima as they look to address injuries affecting their frontcourt. The club will open their Liga Endesa campaign away to Real Madrid on Sunday with three players absent from their initial roster setup.
BasketballEuroLeague: ten of the most impactful signings in a market full of surprise moves
The most frenetic market European basketball can remember has reshaped the landscape, on the benches as well as on the court. Jean Montero, Guerschon Yabusele, Nikola Mirotic, Mike James and Shane Larkin are among the most notable arrivals and changes.
BasketballHawks strengthen their roster with Dorian Finney-Smith in trade involving Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard
Atlanta shook up the NBA market by moving Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard for Dorian Finney-Smith. The transaction is also expected to include cash sent to Charlotte.
BasketballKawhi Leonard’s final chapter will be in Toronto, for $115 million
Kawhi Leonard will remain with the Toronto Raptors after agreeing to a two-season, $115 million extension. The deal, which includes a player option for 2028-29, ties his future to the franchise where he wants to finish his career.
BasketballScariolo puts his stamp on the new BC Roma, with ambition and Luka Doncic
Sergio Scariolo has joined the BC Roma project as an adviser, with the club presented on Tuesday in the Italian capital following Vanoli Cremona’s relocation. Luka Doncic is among the new club’s investors.
BasketballGran Canaria enters a new chapter with a president and sponsor
Cajasiete Gran Canaria has officially launched its “Subscribe” season, with Josemi Alamo taking charge and Cajasiete arriving as the new sponsor. The new president takes over in a demanding sporting and institutional context following relegation.