Basketball NewsWednesday, Apr 8, 2026

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoApr 8, 10:01 PM ET

This season will mark the first time Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has a chance to compete for a playoff spot, and he deserves credit for helping the team get to this point, Michael Grange writes for Sportsnet. Toronto won 30 games last season and ranked 25th defensively, Grange notes, while they’ve won 44 games and […]

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 8, 10:52 PM ET

Michael Malone repeatedly declined North Carolina's overtures before agreeing to become the program's head coach, revealing Tuesday that he initially assumed the Tar Heels' contact was little more than a formality. When incoming athletic director Steve Newmark first reached out, Malone told him college basketball was not a serious consideration. He was focused on returning to the NBA following his dismissal from the Denver Nuggets and viewed the UNC inquiry as a courtesy call rather than a ge...

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroCupOutlet infoJul 21, 1:52 PM ET

The London Lions have appointed Tautvydas Sabonis as their new head coach, marking a major step in the club’s plans to elevate its presence in European basketball. The move was officially announced on Monday, with the 33-year-old Lithuanian taking the reins after serving as assistant coach at Žalgiris Kaunas. Sabonis, son of basketball legend Arvydas […] The post Tautvydas Sabonis named head coach of London Lions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroCupOutlet infoJun 19, 12:10 PM ET

The London Lions are officially back in the EuroCup for the 2025–26 campaign, as confirmed by Euroleague Basketball during the June 19 ECA shareholders meeting. This marks the club’s return to European competition after a one-year absence and is viewed as a major step in their long-term vision to position London as a basketball hub […] The post London Lions return to EuroCup as club eyes EuroLeague future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroCupOutlet infoJun 19, 10:17 AM ET

Euroleague Basketball has officially confirmed the full list of participating clubs and the calendar for the 2025–26 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons, following the Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) held on June 19. For the first time, the EuroLeague will feature 20 clubs, following a previously approved expansion from 18 teams. The […] The post EuroLeague confirms 2025–26 season teams amid historic 20-team expansion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroCupOutlet infoNov 19, 3:31 AM ET

Jonathan Motley, the former NBA big man, has officially left Hapoel Tel Aviv to pursue an opportunity to return to the NBA, according to Jake Fischer. The 29-year-old has signed with the G League in hopes of rekindling his professional basketball career and securing a spot on an NBA roster. Motley, who most recently played […] The post Jonathan Motley leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv for G League, eyes NBA return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .