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FIBAΟ Εβάν Φουρνιέ απόλαυσε τρίγωνα Πανοράματος με αφορμή τον αγώνα του Ολυμπιακού στη Θεσσαλονίκη κόντρα στον Ηρακλή για τη Stoiximan GBL. The post Φουρνιέ: Γιόρτασε με τρίγωνα Πανοράματος για τον Άγιο Βαλεντίνο (ΦΩΤΟ) appeared first on Eurohoops .
NBALa estrella de los Bucks 'se mojó' eligiendo a su favorito The post ¿Messi o Cristiano? Giannis Antetokounmpo parece tenerlo claro appeared first on Eurohoops .
Adam Silver said he always keeps the fans in mind with any decisions he makes and what is best for the long-term growth of the NBA.
Free agent Haywood Highsmith has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Phoenix Suns, his agent Jerry Dianis told ESPN on Saturday.
The Greek player from the Milwaukee Bucks mentioned Vasilije Micic as an example The post Giannis Antetokounmpo on being an NBA Europe owner: “If there’s an opportunity, I would consider it 100%” appeared first on Eurohoops .
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Donnie Freeman scored 18 points, Nate Kingz had 13 and the game‑winning layup with two seconds remaining, and Syracuse edged SMU 79–78 on Saturday. Syracuse (15–11, 6–7 ACC) trailed 61-49 with just over 12 minutes left and spent most of the second half playing from behind. Kingz capped the comeback by driving the lane and finishing through traffic after Syracuse secured a defensive rebound and called a timeout with 13 seconds left. Tyler Betsey’s 3-pointer with 3:50 rema...
Adam Silver says NBA Europe (my term, not his) could start as soon as 2027-28. Said that things are moving forward with banking partners and potential organizations who could join the new league in Europe.
NBASilver: "I am completely beholden to the Constitution and the CBA. I mean, I believe in the rule of law. You know, I have broad powers in certain areas, but those are broad powers that are granted to me by those very documents."
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65 on Saturday and secure another 20-win season. The short-handed Tar Heels played without star freshman forward Caleb Wilson (bone fracture in left hand) and center Henri Veesaar (illness/lower body injury), who had both started every game this season and are the team’s top two scorers and rebounders. Stevenson’s total was a season-high for the Alabama transfer. Lu...
Adam Silver, on tanking: “Yes, it’s been part of this league for a long time. ... Are we seeing behavior that’s worse this year than in recent memory? Yes, in my view.”
Silver: "I'm paying attention to what's happening, and the perception is you have a very deep draft class this year. A perception, who knows whether this will be the reality, the next 2 years classes aren't as good. There's no doubt that's affecting the behavior of our teams."
NBAAdam Silver: "Relocation is not on the table"
Adam Silver on the Clippers investigation: "No decisions have been made." Emphasized that an outside firm is handling the investigation and that the Clippers have been good about working with the investigators. Silver said that All-Star being hosted by the Clippers has no impact on timing.
Adam Silver on Giannis Antetokounmpo being invested in a prediction market company: "As I understand it, his investment is miniscule and falls within what is allowed by the CBA." Silver said that the league is continuing to learn and adjust to prediction markets and betting.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about expansion at his annual All-Star Weekend media availability. Silver confirmed that the league would make a decision on expansion in the 2026 calendar year. He also confirmed that the topic would be discussed at the Board of Governor's meeting in March, but that a vote would not be held at that time. Silver said that after that discussion, the next steps would be to go to the marketplace to determine which cities would have interest in expansion tea...
Adam Silver says he's not sure with the way teams are manipulating games to get lottery position is putting the worst teams in position to get the best players in the draft. Said it's time to take a fresh look at things and to determine the best way to do things.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe claimed Rising Stars MVP honors Friday at Intuit Dome, capping the championship game with two decisive free throws to lift Team Vince Carter past Team Carmelo Anthony, 25-23, at NBA All-Star Weekend. Edgecombe delivered 17 of his team's 41 points in the semifinal victory over Team Tracy McGrady, netting the final 10 points of that contest. Carter's squad then edged Anthony's team in the title game. "I wanted to win. I hate losing, like I really hate losi...
They also really liked the club’s moves around last week’s trade deadline.
The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it tries once again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball. The newest scheme appears to be the most promising yet, at least according to people like Victor Wembanyama who still believe this game should matter. A team of veteran American All-Stars, a team of younger U.S. players and a third team representing the rest of the world will play a round-robin tournament of 12-minute...
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Martin Somerville scored an efficient 23 points along with six assists as Florida State rolled past Virginia Tech 92-69 on Saturday. Chauncey Wiggins added 19 points for the Seminoles (12-13, 5-7 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won four of their last five contests. Somerville was 9 for 11 from the field (4 for 6 from deep) and Wiggins hit 7 of 8 shots, 3 of 4 from distance. FSU shot 62% overall and 52% from beyond the arc. A back-and-forth first half saw Virginia T...
LeBron James decided early that talent alone wasn’t going to be enough. At 41, James said the one thing that could derail an all-time career was failing to prepare, a realization that shaped everything that followed. The Lakers star detailed that mindset and the routines behind it in a conversation with Broderick Turner of the […] The post LeBron James playing with Michael Jordan helped pave way for legendary preparation appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard has plenty going on in his own life right now, but he is still expected to lead the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) during this period of transition. James Harden and Ivica Zubac were moved at the trade deadline, thrusting the franchise into a new era. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is still the […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on Chris Paul’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ahead of LA Clippers veteran Kawhi Leonard’s seventh All-Star Game appearance, he expects a competitive event despite not fully understanding the new format. Leonard’s coming off a hard-fought Clippers 105-102 win against the Houston Rockets. Leonard’s also anticipating a competitive night, he said, per NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes. “It’s going to start with […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard hopes players are ‘competing’ in 2026 NBA All-Star Game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made clear Saturday that he will not become emotional when Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James eventually retires. Speaking during NBA All-Star Media Day at Intuit Dome, Wembanyama was asked whether he would shed a tear when James steps away from the game. “No.” laughing He then added: “I’m […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he won’t cry when Lakers star LeBron James retires appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown gave an encouraging injury update on Jayson Tatum at All-Star Media Day. For many, the Celtics’ trade for Nikola Vucevic signaled a Tatum return, or at least, the organization’s desire for one, while the All-Star forward hasn’t made a final decision on whether he should return this season. For Brown, […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown shares intriguing Jayson Tatum update amid possible 2025-26 return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
No. 17 St. John’s got a road victory over Providence on Saturday, which included a 19-minute delay in the action for a fight.
