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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 16, 5:38 PM ET

As Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson won the 2026 Slam Dunk contest during All-Star weekend, the team had further representation from Norman Powell. With the Heat star in Powell earning his first All-Star nod, it was no doubt an emotional weekend for the guard, who spoke about his experience and the focus shifting back to […] The post Norman Powell shifting focus back to Heat turnaround after ‘A-plus’ All-Star experience appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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 .

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroCupOutlet infoSep 4, 2:21 PM ET

Patrick Beverley recently shared that he now understands how LeBron James feels, thanks to the overwhelming attention he has received since joining Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. Beverley, who left the NBA this offseason to play in Europe, described the experience as transformative. The 36-year-old point guard noted that unlike his previous stint in Europe, […] The post Patrick Beverley: “I know how LeBron feels now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .