Basketball News · LatestSunday, Jan 4, 2026

Alperen Sengun has made good on a playful but meaningful promise to his Turkish teammate Ercan Osmani. After Turkey stunned Greece in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinals, Sengun revealed he had promised Osmani a Rolex watch if he managed to hold Giannis Antetokounmpo under 20 points. Nearly a week later, the Houston Rockets big man followed […] The post Alperen Sengun gifts teammate a Rolex after stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers made a strong effort to stand behind Luka Doncic as he represented Slovenia at EuroBasket, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Team governor Jeanie Buss and president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka traveled to Poland to watch him compete, joined by team stakeholders Kurt and Linda Rambis, several staff […] The post Lakers back Luka Doncic with EuroBasket support appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The decision of the Spanish Basketball Federation on the new head coach is now officially released. Former Real Madrid head coach Chus Mateo has been named as the new head tactician of the Spanish national team. Mateo’s coaching term is effective until 2029 as per the contract of four years. The Euroleague champion tactician officially […] The post Chus Mateo takes the leading role as head coach of the Spain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s tears at EuroBasket 2025 weren’t just for himself – they were for all of Greece, a nation that had waited 16 years for basketball glory. Standing on the podium with a gold medal, the two-time NBA MVP felt both personal triumph and national pride. “I am happy, I am healthy, my family is […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: MVP matters less than national team victory appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Liga Endesa officially presented the new season in Madrid, with all clubs represented, on the same day that Chus Mateo was unveiled as the new head coach of Spain’s national team. Among the players present was Ricky Rubio, who returned as the face of Juventut Badalona, the club where his professional journey began. Rubio is […] The post Ricky Rubio leaves national team return door open appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fresh off winning bronze at EuroBasket 2025, Greece is looking ahead with a clear plan: to continue building around head coach Vassilis Spanoulis and superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking to Greek public television, Hellenic Basketball Federation president Vangelis Liolios underlined that both figures remain central to the national team’s future. “Giannis, as long as he is […] The post Greece plans future with Spanoulis, Giannis committed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Basketball Federation of Slovenia has extended its partnership with MatchWornShirt, this time including the men’s senior national team jerseys from EuroBasket 2025, worn and signed by all 12 players – Luka Doncic among them. The auction began Monday and will run through Sunday, with Doncic’s jersey naturally drawing the most attention. His iconic #77 […] The post Luka Doncic’s signed EuroBasket jersey draws huge bids appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The back-and-forth between Ergin Ataman and Dennis Schroder has continued to heat up following Germany’s EuroBasket 2025 triumph. It all began when Ataman, head coach of Panathinaikos and the Turkish national team, boldly claimed before the EuroBasket final that he has been “the best coach in Europe over the last 10 years.” Germany went on […] The post Dennis Schroder fires back at Ergin Ataman appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jabari Parker looked back on his NBA years with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he shared the court with Giannis Antetokounmpo. “That was somebody that I’m very happy and fortunate enough to have been a part of my life,” he said. “It goes beyond just the game of basketball. I was there when he first met […] The post Jabari Parker reflects on Giannis, USA basketball and global game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Italian Basketball Federation has officially appointed 60-year-old Luca Banchi as its new head coach after being introduced by president Giovanni Petrucci during the federal council meeting. Banchi signed a three-year contract and will be officially presented on Friday, October 3, at 11:30 a.m. in the Hall of Honour at CONI headquarters in Rome. The […] The post Italy unveils new head coach for national squad appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dusan Alimpijevic has been appointed as the new head tactician of the Serbian national team, replacing its former 76-year-old Svetislav Pesic, whose contract expires on Tuesday, according to Eurohoops. Alimpijevic signed a contract that will last through the following three years, possibly seeing him take charge in the FIBA World Cup 2027 and the Los Angeles […] The post Dusan Alimpijevic takes helm of Serbian National Basketball Team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After competing in eight seasons in the league, the ex-NBA player Carlos Delfino has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 43. Delfino played for multiple NBA teams, such as the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Houston Rockets. In speaking about an interview with Doble Doble on YouTube, the former Rockets […] The post Carlos Delfino, former Houston Rockets player, retires at 43 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James praised Dennis Schroder’s accomplishments on the Mind the Game podcast, calling him a Hall of Famer in the international basketball scene. The Lakers star highlighted Schroder’s MVP honors at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket 2025 as evidence of his lasting impact. Steve Nash joined the conversation, noting Schroder’s resume includes EuroBasket […] The post LeBron James: Dennis Schroder deserves FIBA Hall of Fame appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Erik Spoelstra is expected to be named the new head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Spoelstra will succeed Steve Kerr for the upcoming 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics. The Miami Heat coach served as a lead assistant on Team USA’s 2024 gold medal-winning squad. […] The post Erik Spoelstra set to become Team USA head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After serving as a lead assistant coach for four years, Miami Heat head tactician Erik Spoelstra might take the helm of the USA Basketball National Team, according to Shams Charania. Spoelstra succeeds Steve Kerr for the next World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics. He spent 17 years as head coach with the Miami Heat, […] The post Erik Spoelstra expected to take over as head coach of USA Basketball appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Beşiktaş head coach Dusan Alimpijevic has just reached a major milestone in his coaching journey, stepping in to replace Svetislav Pesic as the new head coach of the Serbian national basketball team. After guiding Beşiktaş to a win over Onvo Büyükçekmece, he flew to Belgrade and addressed the media for the first time in his […] The post Dusan Alimpijevic rejects naturalized players for Serbia appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr offered strong support for Erik Spoelstra, who is expected to become the next head coach of the Team USA ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Speaking after Warriors practice on Friday, Kerr praised the Miami Heat coach’s leadership and his experience […] The post Steve Kerr supports Erik Spoelstra’s promotion to Team USA coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

During a press conference after the Lakers’ recent preseason game, center Jaxson Hayes spoke openly about his connection with Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic – and he hinted at a major international basketball development. “Luka is my guy. We’re working on getting Slovenian citizenship so I can play with him next summer,” the 25-year-old told reporters […] The post Jaxson Hayes hints at pursuing Slovenian citizenship appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Vassilis Spanoulis will remain head coach of Greece’s senior national basketball team, the Hellenic Basketball Federation announced Tuesday. The 43-year-old will lead Greece through the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, beginning later this month. Spanoulis’ team will face Romania in Thessaloniki on November 27 and Portugal on the road on November 30, just […] The post Vassilis Spanoulis extends tenure as Greece coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA legend Tony Parker will start his coaching tenure with the French U-17 national team. The former San Antonio Spurs point guard is expected to make his first appearance at the 2026 World Cup in Turkey, marking his debut in his new career, per L’Equipe. “I talked a lot about this new career with my […] The post Tony Parker kicks off coaching stint with French U17 squad appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James has officially and completely ruled out any chance of playing in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, a Games that would take place when he is 43 years old, per RealGM. Stephen Curry, however, isn’t closing the door entirely, even though he would be 40 by then. The two future Hall of Famers […] The post LeBron James says he’ll watch 2028 Olympics only appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

USA Basketball released its 12-man roster for the November 2025 FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Window on Wednesday, confirming a group built around G League talent, international experience and several first-time national team selections. The team will face Nicaragua twice, beginning Nov. 28 in Managua and concluding Dec. 1 at the Gateway Center Arena in […] The post USA Basketball names 12-man roster for November 2025 World Cup Qualifying Window appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Hellenic Basketball Federation has revealed Greece’s 18-man roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027, with the inclusion of five EuroLeague players. While head tactician Vassilis Spanoulis assembled a roster that was a mix of familiar and new faces, competing for their flag, the five EuroLeague players were from Olympiacos and Panathinaikos Aktor. However, […] The post Greece releases 18-man preliminary roster for upcoming window appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The FIBA ranking received its first update under the revised calculation system following the completion of the opening window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. USA remained atop the standings after sweeping Nicaragua in the Americas Qualifiers. Germany stayed second after handling Israel and Cyprus in European Qualifiers, maintaining momentum from their World […] The post USA hold No. 1 as FIBA unveils first rankings under new system appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Grant Hill, managing director of USA Basketball, reflected on the pressures and lessons from Team USA’s gold medal run at the 2024 Paris Olympics during an interview with Adrian Wojnarowski on The Program with Woj. Hill emphasized that no one could fully prepare him for the weight of guiding a national team. “There’s only a […] The post Grant Hill on leading USA Basketball: Lessons from Paris and building for Los Angeles appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In a recent conversation with Shams Charania on ESPN, Anthony Edwards reflected on how his time with Team USA at the 2024 Olympics helped accelerate his growth beyond the box score. Minnesota Timberwolves star guard explained that being surrounded by elite veterans in a high-stakes environment reshaped how he thinks about leadership and responsibility. One […] The post Anthony Edwards credits Team USA for leadership growth appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Basketball in the Great White North has never been in a better position. We have the talent, the depth, and now, we have the strategic mastermind. When Canada Basketball announced that Gordie Herbert would officially assume the role of head coach in the summer of 2026, the collective excitement was palpable. For fans and analysts […] The post Can Canada’s New Coach Translate EuroLeague Success to the National Team? appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Alvarado landed a right hook on Williams after the two got tangled up on a screen Saturday night

The Washington Wizards have surfaced as a potentially serious trade destination for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.