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The NBA’s European ambitions may be moving closer to becoming an actual basketball league rather than an idea discussed in hotel ballrooms. In fact, the league is targeting 2027 for the launch of NBA Europe, its proposed new competition with FIBA. Reuters reported this week that the plan calls for a 16-team league, with 10 […] The post NBA Europe moving closer to reality with 2027 launch targeted appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Trae Young isn’t pretending to be something he’s not. The Wizards guard knows nobody has ever confused him with Gary Payton defensively. But Young believes his new surroundings in Washington may make life considerably easier on that end. “I’m probably going to be the weak link defensively, but I can still give effort,” Young told […] The post Trae Young admits he’s Wizards’ defensive ‘weak link,’ promises effort appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBAQUEBEC CITY, CANADA - OCTOBER 3: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors high fives teammates before the game against the Miami Heat on October 3, 2026 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 04: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns talks with head coach Jordan Ott during the second half of the NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 108-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Peterse...
“I ain’t coming off no bench.” That was Dylan Harper’s answer when GQ asked whether he expected to remain a reserve for the Spurs. He was joking, as he later made clear. Still, it’s a pretty good way to introduce San Antonio’s most interesting rotation question. Harper, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle can all handle […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper jokes about bench role, but backcourt puzzle is real appeared first on Hoops Wire.
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 10: Bango, mascot of the Milwaukee Bucks, poses for a 'selfie' with fans before the announcing and unveiling the team's new uniforms featuring the Harley-Davidson logo as part of their new sponsorship agreement during a press conference at the Harley-Davidson Museum on August 10, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty...
NBAJoe Mazzulla looked at Jordan Walsh and asked him to explain the Celtics’ standard to Paul George. Yes, that Paul George. Walsh told John Karalis of Celtics on SI that he and George were on the same side during a drill when Mazzulla told him to speak up. Walsh wondered if his coach really wanted […] The post Celtics’ Jordan Walsh gets an unusual assignment with Paul George appeared first on Hoops Wire.
PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The most electrifying sequence of Portland Trail Blazers Fan Fest happened in ...
SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The unofficia...
BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day at the Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...
NBALAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Johni Broome #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE v...
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns plays against the Detroit Pistons during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns have one game logged in the preseason boo...