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Sportando 7 hours ago

Donatas Motiejunas close to joining PAOK, Lithuanian center set to arrive in Thessaloniki

PAOK are close to signing Donatas Motiejunas. According to Sport24.gr, the 36-year-old Lithuanian center, who stands 2.13 meters tall, is expected to arrive in Thessaloniki between Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1 to complete the final steps and sign with the Greek club. The two sides reportedly reached an agreement after initial contacts were established last week. Motiejunas wo...

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Sportando 8 hours ago

Jalen Duren, four teams interested in potential sign-and-trade

Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons remain without an agreement on a new contract. According to Marc Spears, the center has not spoken with Trajan Langdon for months, although there is still optimism within the franchise that the two sides will reach a deal. “Jalen Duren, he’s not even talked to Trajan for months. A Pistons source told me that there’s still optimism that they think he’ll sign t...

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Sportando 8 hours ago

Ben Simmons: “I’m back, I want to dominate” with the Sacramento Kings”

Ben Simmons is ready to return to the NBA with the Sacramento Kings after spending the entire 2025-26 season away from basketball. Speaking during Kings Media Day, the former All-Star said he finally feels fully healthy and ready to compete again. “I’m right where I need to be. I took a lot of time to focus on my body over the season. I think it was the best thing I’ve done and the best decisio...

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Sportando 8 hours ago

Cade Cunningham on Jalen Duren: “He’s my brother, I’ll be excited to welcome him back”

Cade Cunningham spoke about his relationship with Jalen Duren and the big man’s ongoing contract situation with the Detroit Pistons. Cunningham called Duren his “brother” and said he will be excited to welcome him back to training camp once he reaches a new agreement with the franchise. “He’s my brother. I’ll be excited to welcome him back to Pistons training camp once he reaches a new agreemen...

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Sportando 9 hours ago

Ja Morant: “I think winning is the most important thing for me”

Ja Morant addressed questions about his potential role with the Portland Trail Blazers, explaining that winning is more important to him than whether he starts or comes off the bench. “I think winning is the most important thing for me, so whatever role I have to play to get that done, I think nobody will be mad afterward… If I’m starting, if I’m not, it’s the same thing.” Morant made it clear ...

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Sportando 9 hours ago

Luka Doncic: “Our goal? NBA title, because if that’s not your goal I don’t know what you’re doing here”

Luka Doncic discussed the Los Angeles Lakers’ ambitions ahead of the new season, making it clear that the ultimate goal should be winning the championship. The Slovenian star also explained that he feels particularly good after getting more rest this summer. “Championship because if that’s not your goal I don’t know what you’re doing here. I’d like everybody including me to give everything ever...

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Eurohoops 9 hours ago

Nikola Jokić addresses his contract situation: “I’m going to sign next year… if they want me”

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić addressed his contract situation during NBA Media Day on Monday, offering a brief but intriguing response that has drawn attention to his future with the franchise. The three-time NBA Most Valuable Player expressed his intention to sign a new deal next summer, but added a pointed qualification. Nikola Jokic on his pote...

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Sportando 9 hours ago

Clippers’ Brandon Ingram suffers partial Achilles tear, to miss start of season

The Los Angeles Clippers announced that Brandon Ingram suffered a partial Achilles tendon tear following surgery on his heel. The injury was discovered during his post-surgery recovery and will prevent the forward from being ready for the start of the season. Ingram had been recovering from a heel issue that required surgery and was expected to prepare for the upcoming season with the Clippers....

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Sportando 10 hours ago

Nikola Jokic wants to re-sign with the Nuggets: “I want to stay in Denver”

Nikola Jokic reiterated his commitment to the Denver Nuggets during Media Day, making it clear that he wants to remain with the franchise beyond his current contract. The Serbian superstar confirmed that his intention is to sign a new deal with Denver next summer rather than extend his contract immediately. “I want to stay in Denver. I want to play here for the rest of my career,” Jokic said, r...

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Sportando 10 hours ago

Kawhi Leonard avoids NBA investigation questions: “I just want to focus on basketball”

Kawhi Leonard asked reporters to avoid questions about the NBA’s investigation into him, the Los Angeles Clippers and potential salary cap circumvention. The forward said he wants to move on and focus on his new chapter with the Toronto Raptors. “You want to hear about the investigation…, but in talking with the NBA and PA, I think the best decision is to move forward and focus on my time being...

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Eurohoops 11 hours ago

LeBron James makes his mission clear: “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round”

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net   LeBron James has made one thing clear ahead of his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers: he is not joining the franchise just to make another playoff appearance. At 41, the NBA legend is chasing another championship, and he has no intention of settling for anything less than a serious title run. “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round,” James ...

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Sportando 11 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo shuts down Miami Heat extension questions: “It’s too early”

Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about the possibility of signing a contract extension with the Miami Heat after an iguana showed up at his house. The two-time MVP immediately made it clear that he wants to focus on the upcoming season rather than discuss his future. “I won’t take any extension questions. I want to focus on this season. I don’t even want to go there, it’s too early. But if the i...

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Eurohoops 13 hours ago

Kristaps Porzingis sidelined indefinitely due to health issue

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net The Golden State Warriors have suffered an early setback ahead of the new NBA season, as Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out indefinitely due to a health issue, according to ESPN reporter Anthony Slater. Porzingis will miss the opening of training camp and will not travel with the team to Hawaii, adding uncertainty to the Warriors’ preparations and creati...

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Eurohoops 13 hours ago

Nikola Milutinov does not travel to Kaunas

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net The first week of the double-game week features several notable absences due to injury. Tuesday, September 29 Dubai Basketball vs. FC Barcelona (18:00 CEST) Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Barcelona on Tuesday. Dzanan Musa did not play during the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup, nor during Round 1. Barcelona has not yet sent an i...

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Eurohoops 15 hours ago

Euroleague Basketball introduces new AI powered referee nomination system

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Euroleague Basketball has launched an innovative AI-powered referee nomination system to maximize transparency, efficiency, and objectivity when assigning officials for the upcoming 2026–27 season. Additional details were shared on Monday. Per the press release: “Euroleague Basketball is pleased to announce the introduction of a new referee nomination syst...

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Eurohoops 15 hours ago

Besiktas Are Back in the EuroLeague – What the Odds Say About Promoted Clubs’ First Seasons

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net The Black Eagles return to a competition that has transformed since they left — 20 teams, 38 regular-season rounds, a Play-In Showdown, and a depth of quality that simply did not exist in 2013. The betting market will price them near the bottom of the table, the way it prices every newcomer. But the recent history of EuroLeague debutants suggests the marke...

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Eurohoops 15 hours ago

Partizan reunites with ‘Air France’ Bandja Sy on short-term deal

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Partizan Mozzart Bet has signed 36-year-old Bandja Sy to a short-term contract. The deal was announced on Monday. Head coach Joan Penarroya needed reinforcements fast. Captain Vanja Marinkovic is recovering from Achilles surgery, while Derek Willis and Joffrey Lauvergne are sidelined with ankle and calf issues. Adding depth in the paint, the front office t...

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Eurohoops 18 hours ago

Betting on EuroLeague Teams That Might Lose Their Stars to the NBA Mid-Contract

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net When his NBA out clause started making headlines this summer, Mario Hezonja said something that should change how every EuroLeague bettor thinks about futures markets: “This is something very common that I believe a lot of players have. It’s extra on the contract; it doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily happening. Even last year, I went upstairs and shut it ...

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Eurohoops 19 hours ago

The EuroLeague Schedule Is Out – Here’s How the Summer Moves Have Reshaped the Title Race

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Twenty teams will play 38 regular-season rounds, beginning on September 24. Defending champion Olympiacos opens away to Baskonia, while Besiktas begins its return by hosting Valencia one night later. At the July 30 outright snapshot, Olympiacos leads at 17/5, followed by Panathinaikos at 4/1, with Fenerbahce and Real Madrid both at 15/2. The numbers are cl...

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Eurohoops 20 hours ago

Jalen Duren contract fracture deepens Detroit Pistons’ camp crisis

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net The contract standoff between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren has reached a critical stage. The 22-year-old center has been expected to skip the team’s official media day on Monday. He has opted to stay away because of a deep disagreement. After a breakout 2025–26 journey, where he earned All-Star honors and All-NBA Third Team honors for the first time...

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Eurohoops 21 hours ago

Bryant Dunston returns to Olympiacos for the rest of the season

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Bryant Dunston has inked a one-year contract with Olympiacos, formally returning to the Reds after 11 years. The deal was announced on Monday, shortly after another reunion for the Greek powerhouse with George Pappas. He is finally back. After previously participating in training camp, the Queens native completed his return to the Piraeus port, where he pr...

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Eurohoops 22 hours ago

Olympiacos pens 28-year-old George Pappas to a one-year deal

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Olympiacos has secured the services of George Pappas for the 2026–27 season. The deal was announced on Monday. The 28-year-old shooting guard has signed a one-year contract, officially bringing him back to the club where he started his professional journey in 2022. He is back in the Reds. The 1.96-meter shooter returns to Piraeus with unfinished business. ...

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Eurohoops 22 hours ago

Dwyane Wade shares post-career mental health story: “Trying to find purpose”

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Three-time NBA champion and Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade has shed light on a rarely discussed aspect of sports longevity. The mental health battles that follow a legendary career. Speaking at the Tribeca Festival last June, the 44-year-old former player courageously revealed that walking away from basketball in 2019 triggered a severe emotional toll. He fel...

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Eurohoops 23 hours ago

Mavericks roster crunch puts Tarik Biberovic on sudden waiver danger

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net The Dallas Mavericks face an immediate roster crunch after re-signing veteran center Dwight Powell on Friday. This numbers game leaves Tarik Biberovic fighting for his spot just days after his official NBA arrival at the preseason media day. Dallas carries a full 15-player roster on standard contracts. To fit Powell under the league limit, management must ...

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Eurohoops 1 day ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo targets Heat glory: “Can’t wait to have 20,000 fans”

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is primed to spearhead a championship push for the Miami Heat after a major offseason trade. The 31-year-old forward dedicated his first 13 years to the Milwaukee Bucks, anchoring their 2021 title run. Now, a fresh era begins in South Florida. The Athens native has already been logging hours on his new home floor. “It ...

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Eurohoops 1 day ago

Nuggets must build winner around Nikola Jokic ahead of extension deadline

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net The upcoming 2026–27 NBA Regular Season represents a definitive turning point for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Though the Serbian superstar has repeatedly expressed his desire to stay in Colorado long-term and is widely considered likely to sign a contract extension next summer, the franchise surely cannot afford to squander another year of his pri...

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Eurohoops 1 day ago

Jarred Godfrey and Lester Medford Jr. sign with Vilpas and Holon

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net The Basketball Champions League Regular Season tips off next week, forcing teams to make quick roster adjustments. After fighting through the Qualification Rounds in Samokov, Salon Vilpas secured 26-year-old Jarred Godfrey on Saturday. The Korisliiga champions needed a perimeter threat after losing Xavier DuSell, who underwent finger surgery following a pr...

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Eurohoops 1 day ago

Paul Scruggs and Kassim Nicholson ready for EuroCup debut

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Before the 2026–27 Regular Season of the BKT EuroCup tips off this week, two participating clubs added the final pieces to their rosters on Sunday. Slask Wroclaw penned 28-year-old guard Paul Scruggs to a one-year contract. The former Xavier standout is set for his first taste of Euroleague Basketball’s second-tier tournament. He transitions after powering...

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Eurohoops 1 day ago

EuroLeague veterans Cole and Johnson-Odom transition to G League coaching

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net The Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami Heat’s G League affiliate, announced their coaching staff for the upcoming 2026–27 campaign on Sunday. Working under head coach Mario Casamajor, the new group of assistants features Remy NDiaye, Nate Wilson, Darius Johnson-Odom, and a prominent face from South Florida’s championship past, Norris Cole. Cole’s arrival was the ...

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Sportando 1 day ago

Trinchieri: “Over 30 free throws and four technicals, we must understand the referees”

“We lost the final. What would you like me to say? I’m annoyed, and I would prefer a different question,” Andrea Trinchieri told SKAI, in comments reported by SPORT24. “We didn’t have the same energy as yesterday. We had an energy problem in the first half because we played last night. We fought in the second half, which is what I promised, and I’m proud of that.” “Again, more than 30 free thro...

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