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MACAU — Five years ago, Patrick Dumont came to the NBA with a pitch. Dumont, then Las Vegas Sands Corp. chief operating officer, wanted the league to resume preseason games in China, whose relationship with the NBA was strained in October 2019 after former Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey publicly expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The social media post Morey sent — an image that read, “Fight For Freedom Stand With Hong Kong” — was so poorly received in China th...

Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.

Some of the NBA's 10 highest-paid players for the 2026-27 season are overpaid. Some are underpaid.

Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.

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The NBA is moving forward with plans to establish a new European basketball league, with senior vice president and managing director for Europe and the Middle East Giorgos Aivazoglou providing additional details about the proposed competition. Speaking during a panel discussion in London, Aivazoglou outlined the NBA’s collaboration with FIBA and explained how the organizations […] The post NBA executive reveals proposed format for NBA Europe competition appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has revealed his four greatest players in NBA history, selecting Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Stephen Curry. The three-time NBA MVP shared his choices during an interview with SPORTbible, explaining what made each player deserving of a place on his list. Jokic pointed to Russell’s championship success, Jordan’s […] The post Nikola Jokic reveals his 4 greatest NBA players of all time appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has identified several of the toughest opponents he has faced during his NBA career, highlighting the level of talent among the league’s current big men. Speaking during an interview with SPORTbible, the three-time NBA MVP was asked which players have presented the greatest challenges throughout his 11 seasons in the […] The post Nikola Jokic names toughest opponents of his NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Caitlin Clark effect remains undeniable three years into her WNBA career. Since arriving in 2024, Indiana Fever guard has been the kind of star the league hoped for thanks to her unique passing and three-point shooting, which have often gone viral. Clark has helped lead the Indiana Fever to the WNBA postseason in two of […]

Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count. Simmons sat out Tuesday’s 110-98 preseason loss to Portland after making his Sacramento debut Saturday against Golden State. Christie said the decision was part of managing the veteran’s workload. “Would you […] The post Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Her own words just buried her fans’ defense.

Dave Bing was a great basketball player, but that was just a warmup act.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James drew a somewhat critical assessment from coach JJ Redick following Tuesday's 101-89 NBA preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Where were you when the Houston Rockets drafted Yao Ming? It’s a vivid memory for me as a Houston Rockets fan. I distinctly remember a fan in a street interview declaring that Ming would be the “best center ever!” I can’t find easy confirmation of this memory online, but it’s burned into my mind. If you missed it: Ming is not the best center ever. Depending on whether you value longevity or peak, he’s on the fringes of the top 20. Can you really put Ming ahead of Dikembe Mutombo? Bob Lanier? ...

The garbage time crew pulls it off.

Heat Pelle Larsson got a four-year extension last month. Getting through training camp healthy has been a little more difficult. The third-year wing has been dealing with an illness and persistent headaches, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. He tried playing against Minnesota on Saturday but left early because he still felt sick. […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kristaps Porzingis took a first step toward addressing his uncertain status with the Golden State Warriors by visiting the team’s practice facility on Tuesday, according to Anthony Slater. However, the visit did not provide a clearer timetable for the center’s return to the court. “Kristaps Porzingis did make it into the Warriors practice facility this […] The post Kristaps Porzingis visits Warriors amid health uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Golden State Valkyries are making history in only their second WNBA season, and they have some big names in their corner. The NBA team that shares their home arena is paying attention, with Steve Kerr and Steph Curry both showing their support as the Valkyries prepare for the WNBA Finals. Kerr made it clear […]

Magic The Cavaliers got a pretty good look Tuesday at what Orlando wants its offense to become. They probably would have preferred a less convincing demonstration. The Magic led wire-to-wire in a 132-116 win, finishing with 34 assists. Through three quarters, while the regulars were playing, Orlando had 27 assists against just nine turnovers. As […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Dallas Mavericks could receive trade offers they would find difficult to turn down for Kyrie Irving if the veteran guard demonstrates that he remains an All-Star-caliber player, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Irving returned to action on October 11 in Dallas’ preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Macao, recording 17 points, three […] The post Kyrie Irving could attract tempting trade offers if he stays healthy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue believes Yuki Kawamura deserves a better opportunity in the NBA, arguing that the Japanese guard’s height and size have affected his chances despite his basketball ability. Asked about the possibility of Kawamura playing for the San Diego Clippers, Los Angeles’ G League affiliate, Lue expressed his interest in […] The post Tyronn Lue: Yuki Kawamura doesn’t get fair chance because of height and size appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Deni Avdija scored 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 110-98 in a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. Portland built a 27-point lead before Sacramento rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Trail Blazers maintained control to improve to 3-0 in preseason play. Avdija added […] The post Avdija scores 26 as Trail Blazers beat Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tyronn Lue had plenty of praise for Natalie Nakase after the Golden State Valkyries coach led her team past A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces and into the WNBA Finals. But when the conversation turned to Nakase’s habit of getting so locked into basketball that she forgets to eat, Lue had a warning for […]

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic to a 132-116 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Kia Center, combining for 44 points as Orlando improved to 2-1 in exhibition play. Banchero scored 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes. Wagner contributed 20 points, […] The post Banchero, Wagner lead Magic past Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 in a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 13, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski scoring 17 points apiece. The Lakers played without Luka Doncic and were held to 13 points in the fourth quarter as Golden State completed its […] The post Lendeborg, Podziemski lead Warriors past Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Netflix sports anchor Elle Duncan gave her thoughts on covering the WNBA amid recent controversy, and seemingly blamed Sophie Cunningham for the recent ‘culture war. ’ Cunningham’s comments about trans athletes earlier this year brought widespread attention to the league.

The Golden State Warriors had a brief scare on Tuesday night when rookie Yaxel Lendeborg appeared to hurt his ankle during their preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lendeborg turned his left ankle on a drive to the basket and was visibly hobbled afterward. He stayed in the […] The post Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg involved in injury scare during Lakers preseason game appeared first on ClutchPoints.