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The Denver Nuggets have emerged as a team to watch in pursuit of Cam Whitmore, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The 22-year-old forward recently became a free agent after being waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Whitmore was traded to Cleveland on August 21 as part of the five-team deal that sent Peyton […] The post Nuggets emerge as team to watch for Cam Whitmore appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Christoph Tilly to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to RealGM. The deal is expected to lead to Tilly joining the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League after the preseason. Tilly went undrafted in 2026 after completing his college career at Ohio State. He spent his first three […] The post Thunder sign Christoph Tilly appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Will Baker to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to RealGM on Tuesday, September 15. Baker is expected to join Atlanta for the preseason before likely moving to the College Park Skyhawks for the upcoming G League season. The 6-foot-11 center has spent the majority of his professional career outside […] The post Hawks sign Will Baker appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The NBA has joined the NFL, MLB, MLS and NHL, along with their respective players associations, in calling for stronger sports betting regulations to protect athletes, coaches, officials and their families from harassment and threats. The five major professional sports leagues and their players associations issued an open letter Tuesday, September 15, addressed to state […] The post NBA joins major sports leagues calling for lifetime betting bans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Euroleague Basketball has announced a series of rule changes and clarifications ahead of the 2026-27 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons, with adjustments covering the act of shooting, technical fouls and unsportsmanlike fouls. The changes were announced Tuesday, September 15, and will also apply to the inaugural 2026 Euroleague Basketball SuperCup. One of the most significant updates […] The post EuroLeague reveals rule changes for 2026-27 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Melbourne United forward Joe Ingles recently discussed what he would say if an NBA team contacted him about the possibility of bringing in Cole Anthony. (via The Aussie Hoops Hour Podcast): “I mean, yes. I would have said that before he got here. Obviously, I got to play with him in Orlando. I mean, I […] The post Joe Ingles on Cole Anthony: He’s an NBA player appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBA players have different paths to make it to the league and different ways to sustain themselves inside. Jeremy Lin was an undrafted second-year guard who nearly got cut, but managed to have breakout games in consecutive matches with the New York Knicks. When Lin had the momentum proving he belongs in the league, NBA […] The post Kevin Garnett recalls Rondo slowing Jeremy Lin’s Knicks run appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
A stomach illness has disrupted preparations for Panathinaikos Aktor, AEK and Spartak Office Shoes following their return from the International Tournament Rhodes 2026. Panathinaikos reported six staff members suffering from gastroenteritis, with some requiring hospital treatment. The club is concerned the illness could spread to players after the team faced AEK and Spartak in Rhodes, […] The post Panathinaikos, AEK face major illness outbreak concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal will attend Zalgiris Kaunas’ EuroLeague home opener against Olympiacos at Zalgirio Arena on September 29, the Lithuanian club announced Tuesday. O’Neal, who is also an ambassador for NordVPN, will be in Kaunas for the matchup between two of Europe’s most prominent basketball clubs. The game is scheduled to tip off at […] The post Shaquille O’Neal to attend Zalgiris-Olympiacos EuroLeague game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Karl-Anthony Towns has shared some of the products he regularly uses away from basketball, including an inexpensive body wash that has become part of his daily routine. The Knicks star named Dove Men+Care Moisturizing Body Wash in Bourbon Vanilla and Hazelnut among his personal essentials, explaining that smelling good is important to him. “I always […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns shares his favorite everyday essentials appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Chicago Bulls have completed Tiago Splitter’s coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, bringing in several new assistants while promoting multiple members already within the organization. Wes Unseld Jr. will return for his third season as a Bulls assistant, while Blake Ahearn, Jamelle McMillan, Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu and former Bulls big man Taj Gibson […] The post Bulls finalize Tiago Splitter’s coaching staff additions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Clippers may have found a better strategy than challenging the NBA over the penalties from the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap case. Steve Ballmer initially considered legal options but ultimately chose to accept the league’s decision. Los Angeles has paid its $30 million fine, while Ballmer and Gillian Zucker will serve one-year suspensions and Lawrence Frank […] The post Clippers compliance could help recover lost draft-picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The New York Knicks have started releasing single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season as fans prepare for the defending champions’ return to Madison Square Garden. Tickets are being made available in three stages. The first group received access Monday, when members of the Knicks Fan First program who hold Chase cards were able to begin […] The post Knicks launch ticket sales for upcoming season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Valencia Basket have reached an agreement with Nikola Mirotic for the 2026-27 season, bringing the former EuroLeague MVP to the club as a free agent. The 35-year-old Montenegro-born forward/center arrives after spending the 2025-26 season with AS Monaco, where he helped the club win the French Super Cup, Leaders Cup, French Cup and French League. […] The post Nikola Mirotic joins Valencia appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Jalen Brunson made an unexpected appearance at the Emmys, joining host Mariska Hargitay for a Knicks-themed opening to the NBC broadcast. The “Law & Order: SVU” star began the show while steaming her gold dress and discussing the pressure that comes with hosting a major awards ceremony. She then asked an unseen person, “Have you […] The post Jalen Brunson joins Mariska Hargitay’s Emmys opening appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
