News 24 minutes ago Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the smartest basketball players to ever play the game. Often nicknamed "LeCoach" or "LeGM" by his fans, LeBron seems like a natural candidate to become a head coach, given his extraordinary basketball IQ and the immense respect and authority he commands among players.
 48 minutes ago The Miami Heat are aiming to make a major splash in the trade market this offseason, targeting either Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant. However, if they are unable to land either superstar, the team already has a contingency plan in place. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, the Heat are eyeing Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga as a fallback option.
 1 hour ago The Toronto Raptors could enter next season with a significantly overhauled roster, as they are reportedly looking to trade three of their starting players. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Raptors are open to dealing RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl during the offseason.
 1 hour ago The Memphis Grizzlies made a major move last Sunday, trading away starting guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The trade sparked widespread speculation about the franchise’s direction and long-term strategy. Many questioned whether this signaled the beginning of a rebuild, with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst even labeling it a "rebuild trade."
 2 hours ago Virtus Segafredo Bologna has announced that forward Achille Polonara has been diagnosed with myeloid leukemia. Over the past few weeks, Polonara underwent further specialized medical examinations, which led to the diagnosis. He is currently hospitalized in Bologna, where he has already begun specific treatment.
 2 hours ago Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman has been handed a one-game suspension and a €5,000 fine by the ESAKE Sports Judge for his post-game comments following Game 4 of the Greek League Finals against Olympiacos Piraeus. Ataman made scathing remarks after the decisive game, in which Olympiacos clinched the Greek League title.
 2 hours ago The EuroLeague season isn't officially over yet, but as we all know, the European basketball market starts moving well before the official free agency period begins. To provide a clearer picture of current rosters and potential moves, BasketNews presents the contractual situation of all EuroLeague teams, including complete rosters and contract statuses.
 4 hours ago Detroit Pistons point guard Dennis Schroder is set to become a free agent this summer, and he's already being linked to an Eastern Conference contender. According to Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Schroder is one of the players the Milwaukee Bucks could target in the offseason.
 6 hours ago Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas is currently back home in Lithuania, hosting his annual basketball camp. While there, he answered questions about his future, especially after expressing interest in a potential return to the EuroLeague.
 6 hours ago The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot this offseason. With luxury tax penalties looming, they'll need to make some difficult roster decisions—even if they're unpopular with fans. At this point, just about every player on the roster is on the trade block, except for Jayson Tatum.
 7 hours ago Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is reportedly declining his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent on June 30. His next destination is already a hot topic in the NBA world. According to oddsmakers at Bovada, the Miami Heat are currently the favorites to sign the former MVP.
 8 hours ago The EuroLeague teams are already laying the groundwork for the next season by signing new players or reaching verbal agreements. But departures—especially the unexpected ones—can quickly alter those plans. With the league expanding from 18 to 20 teams, the player pool will be even more limited. Therefore, if a key player suddenly leaves, it will not be easy to find a quick replacement ...
 9 hours ago The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade Kevin Durant in the coming weeks, and a new potential suitor has entered the conversation. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Los Angeles Clippers are now seen as a sleeper team in the race for Durant.
 9 hours ago Kevin Durant reportedly has a list of three teams he'd like to join next, but the Phoenix Suns are focused on their own priorities and may not honor his preferences. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Durant's wish list includes the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat.
 10 hours ago B.League standout Bobby Ray Parks Jr. has signed a contract extension with Osaka Evessa that will keep him with the club through the 2025–26 season, sources tell BasketNews. The deal was negotiated by Charles Misuraca of SLASH. The 32-year-old Filipino-American guard joined Osaka ahead of the 2024–25 campaign and quickly became one of the league's top performers.
 10 hours ago The Chicago Bulls are in the process of extending head coach Billy Donovan, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The discussions come shortly after the team declined the New York Knicks' request to interview Donovan for their head coaching vacancy. This has sparked urgency in the Bulls to think about the future.
 10 hours ago Alongside Mathias Lessort, another player who faced tough luck this season with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens was shooting guard Marius Grigonis. The Lithuanian player struggled with a persistent back injury that sidelined him for almost the entire year. His last appearance came on October 21 in a Greek League game against AEK, and he played in just four EuroLeague games before being shut down.
 20 hours ago The Indiana Pacers will most likely be without their second-year forward for the remainder of the NBA Finals. During Sunday’s NBA Finals media availability, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle revealed that forward Jarace Walker is unlikely to play in the Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
 21 hours ago Paris Basketball kicked off the French League Finals with an impressive 94–82 victory over AS Monaco on Sunday. While the focus remains firmly on the championship series, Paris head coach Tiago Splitter was asked postgame about his upcoming move to the NBA. It has already been officially announced that Splitter will join the Portland Trail Blazers as an assistant coach next season.
 21 hours ago The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into a pivotal offseason after a disappointing second-round playoff exit, despite finishing the regular season as the top seed. With expectations unmet, the front office is already exploring changes to strengthen the roster.
 22 hours ago The Memphis Grizzlies made the biggest trade of the summer so far, sending one of their core pieces, Desmond Bane, to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round picks.
 23 hours ago Unicaja Malaga has extended the Spanish ACB League semifinals with a Game 3 win at home over Real Madrid, 86-84 (23:13, 25:21, 22:26, 16:24). Malaga took control of the game early and led by 10 points after the opening quarter, 23-13. The hosts didn't look back in the second quarter either, continuing to build on their lead and going into halftime up by 14 points, 48-34.
 23 hours ago The first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason is in the books, as the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a significant package of valuable draft picks.
 2025-06-15 The first major trade of this year's NBA offseason is officially in the books, as the Orlando Magic have made a bold move for one of the league's top shooters.
 2025-06-15 This year’s EuroLeague champion and Final Four MVP, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul forward Nigel Hayes-Davis, revealed his all-time EuroLeague starting five during an appearance on The Crossover with Joe Arlauckas. Hayes-Davis selected several of the competition’s legendary point guards, while also including himself and the league’s top shot-blocker to round out his lineup.
 2025-06-15 The New York Knicks continue their search for a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau following their playoff exit in the Eastern Conference Finals. As previously reported, the Knicks targeted several current NBA head coaches under contract with other teams but were ultimately rejected in at least five attempts to speak with them.
 2025-06-15 Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis had a promising rookie year in the NBA this season. After struggling to find a consistent role early on in Billy Donovan’s rotation, Buzelis finished the season strong, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, and earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
 2025-06-15 Former Boston Celtics forward and 13-year NBA veteran Marcus Morris recently shared his thoughts on Boston's offseason during an appearance on Yahoo Sports’ Good Word with Goodwill. Morris believes the Celtics shouldn't make many changes this summer, but he does think one key move is necessary: trading away star big man Kristaps Porzingis.
 2025-06-15 URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius grade all the 2025 EuroLeague off-season signings so far. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts. Also do not forget to follow us on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
 2025-06-15 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade ended their two-tear drought of trophies beating Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 3-1 in the ABA League finals. To finish the season, they have to play in Serbian League too. KLS has a rule of 4 foreigners in the squad at best, and Partizan will only use one throughout the semifinals against FMP.
 2025-06-15 Kevin Durant is the hottest name on the market as of now with trade interest from multiple teams in the league. There have been some rumors recently about Minnesota Timberwolves being potentially close to a deal with the Phoenix Suns for the 37-year old superstar. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, that is not the case yet.
 2025-06-15 Boston Celtics have a nightmare of a summer in front of them. With their roster eager for changes due to CBA rules and Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury, Celtics could look much different next year. One of the changes looming on the horizon is the future of Al Horford in Boston.
 2025-06-15 Earlier this morning it has been revealed who Kevin Durant wants to commit for long-term as he narrowed that list to 3 potential teams. San Antonio Spurs are among them, but it seems that it will be tough to make a deal with the Phoenix Suns. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Phoenix Suns are not enamored with the San Antonio Spurs’ trade offer for Kevin Durant.
 2025-06-15 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade shockingly lost home court advantage in the Serbian League semifinals after failing to beat Spartak Office Shoes Subotica, losing 81-93. Zvezda's head coach, Ioannis Sfairopoulos, obviously couldn't be happy with the way his players played:
 2025-06-15 Anadolu Efes will enter the 2025–26 season with a new head coach and several major changes. Igor Kokoskov is returning to the EuroLeague to take over at Efes after spending the last two seasons on Quinn Snyder's staff with the Atlanta Hawks, BasketNews sources confirm.
 2025-06-15 Kevin Durant trade saga is looming towards its end as we are approaching offseason. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Durant narrowed his wishlist to three teams he would like to be traded to. Durant wants the Phoenix Suns to make the deal either with Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs or Houston Rockets.
 2025-06-14 Dwight Howard’s first game in the BIG3 ended in fireworks—and not the kind he or the league hoped for. The former NBA superstar made his highly anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Riot on Saturday, marking the start of what he’s said will be the final season of his Hall of Fame career. But within minutes of stepping on the court, Howard was trending for all the wrong reasons.
 2025-06-14 “This was my last game with Anadolu Efes.” With those words, Luca Banchi closed the chapter on his time as head coach of Anadolu Efes, moments after his team fell 82–75 to Besiktas Fibabanka in a do-or-die Game 5 of the Turkish BSL semifinals.
 2025-06-14 Buducnost’s calls have been answered. Following a strong 2024–25 campaign that saw them reach the ABA League finals, Buducnost VOLI is set to receive a €1.5 million financial injection from the Montenegrin government, as confirmed by Prime Minister Milojko Spajic on social media.
 2025-06-14 Besiktas are back. For the first time since 2017, the Istanbul club is headed to the Turkish Basketball Super League Finals, knocking off Anadolu Efes with an 82–75 (21–17, 27-23, 18-21, 16-14) victory in a do-or-die Game 5 on their home court.
 2025-06-14 Spencer Jones came into the NBA the way many rookies do—smart, talented, and humble enough to know he had plenty to learn.
 2025-06-14 The veteran center has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Rockets, his agent Darren Matsubara confirmed to the Houston Chronicle on Saturday. The deal prevents Adams from hitting unrestricted free agency on June 30 and will be made official in July.
 2025-06-14 Is LeBron James preparing for his final NBA season? The basketball world is buzzing again after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar posted a cryptic video that stopped just short of answering the retirement question head-on.
 2025-06-14 The Israeli Basketball Super League Finals have been thrown into uncertainty as the escalating conflict with Iran has forced the postponement of the decisive Game 3 between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.
 2025-06-14 The Mike James saga at AS Monaco has taken a definitive turn: the 2024 EuroLeague MVP will not play another minute this season. Suspended since June 2nd due to what the club cited as “a violation of internal regulations,” James will miss the entire Betclic ELITE Finals series against Paris Basketball, a major blow to Monaco's title hopes.
 2025-06-14 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens have officially announced the contract extension of American guard Jerian Grant. The club has re-signed Grant to a new deal that will keep one of the EuroLeague's top defenders in Athens through the end of the 2027–28 season. Over the past two seasons, Grant has solidified his role as one of the team’s key contributors.
 2025-06-14 One of the main priorities for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason will be finding a new starting center, as they struggled in that position during the second half of the season and in the playoffs following the trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas.
 2025-06-14 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade made it clear during the 2024 offseason that it was entering a new two to three-year cycle with a new team, practically starting from scratch since all players except Balsa Koprivica left. Zeljko Obradovic started a new chapter with a fresh group of players. After the first season, it is the perfect time to analyze Partizan and their campaign, which can be considered ...
 2025-06-14 Carlo Gherardi, who was the second biggest shareholder of Virtus Segafredo Bologna with 45%, has left Virtus and sold his shares back to Massimo Zanetti, according to the statement published by Cribis, the company of Carlo Gherardi.
 2025-06-14 The New York Knicks are set to meet with two recently fired head coaches as they search for a replacement for Tom Thibodeau. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Knicks plan to meet next week with former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and ex-Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown regarding the head coaching position.
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