RumorsTuesday, Oct 6, 2026

Broadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed.

Members of the Euroleague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.

It hasn't been much of a secret that Joel Embiid showed up to the Philadelphia 76ers' training camp looking far slimmer than in years past after finally being healthy enough in the offseason to focus on training and conditioning rather than injury rehab.

While Craig Porter Jr. wasn’t exactly happy to see teammates like Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis leave the Cavaliers this offseason, he recognizes that their departures give him a clear path to earning the team’s backup point guard job this fall, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). “In this job, you hate to see […]

The NBA could continue with the launch of NBA Europe even if its negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. While discussions with EuroLeague shareholders continue, preparations for the NBA’s new European competition are moving forward separately. NBA Europe is targeted for the 2027-28 season and is expected to feature 16 teams. Under the […] The post NBA Europe expected to proceed without EuroLeague agreement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Victor Wembanyama is reportedly limiting his media availability ahead of the 2026-27 season after the San Antonio Spurs fell short in the 2026 NBA Finals, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. “I’m hearing that Victor does not want to talk about what happened in the Finals,” Wright said on The Hoop Collective. “I’m hearing […] The post Victor Wembanyama limiting media access after Finals loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Trail Blazers are still looking for a television play-by-play announcer, and three familiar names are said to be in the mix. Chris Miles, Kyle Draper and Matt Winer are among those still under consideration, according to longtime Portland sportswriter and broadcaster Dwight Jaynes. “League sources tell me there are at least three people still […] The post Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it. Now comes the part where he has to make it his. “The opportunity is there and I have to go take it. Honestly, it’s all in my hands,” Porter said, via Chris Fedor of […] The post Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kelsey Mitchell's Indiana Fever future could depend on weighing the good and bad of playing with Caitlin Clark.

The Sixers erased a 3-1 deficit, added Jaylen Brown and LeBron, and left me to watch all of it from Boston. Am I cursed?

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had something to say to Tyasha Harris.

Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards are saying all the right things about each other going into this season. “The intensity is there, through the roof,” Davis said after a recent team practice. “It feels good to just be back on the floor for me personally, from being out since January, and being with these guys, competing at a high level.” “What I will say is, AD is in a great frame of mind,” general manager Will Dawkins said at his season-opening news conference late last month. “He’s f...

Enes Kanter Freedom voices his support towards Sophie Cunningham.Enes Kanter Freedom continues to voice his support for Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. Freedom reposted a New York Times tweet of...