Luka Doncic Files Petition Seeking Daughters’ Move From Slovenia Amid Custody Dispute
Luka Doncic has filed a Hague Convention petition seeking to bring his two daughters to the United States from Slovenia. The filing comes amid an ongoing custody dispute with his former fiancee. Doncic addressed the situation in a statement to The Athletic.
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‘NBA Europe’ Launch in 2027 Hits a Crossroads With EuroLeague Vote
The NBA is pushing hard into Europe, and the timeline just got real. The league’s ‘NBA Europe’ launch is targeting October 2027, a planned 16-team competition — 12 permanent franchises plus four slots earned annually — spanning cities like London, Paris, Madrid, Milan and Berlin.
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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff reacts to Jalen Duren landing $200 million contract extension
The Detroit Pistons can now breathe and focus completely on basketball. Center Jalen Duren finally reached an agreement to return to the team after signing his five-year, $200 million extension. Both sides were at a stalemate all offseason as they searched for a resolution.
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Trail Blazers Broadcaster Issues Public Statement After Firing Over Racist Tweets
Braiden Bell’s introduction as the Portland Trail Blazers’ new television play-by-play announcer lasted only a few hours. The 29-year-old was announced as Kevin Calabro’s replacement on Thursday. But the celebration around his new opportunity quickly disappeared.
Essentially Sports
Grizzlies waive 2023 lottery pick 1 month after trading for him
The Memphis Grizzlies have made another notable roster decision ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. They just waived Jordan Hawkins one month after acquiring the former lottery pick from the New Orleans Pelicans. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Memphis and Hawkins mutually agreed to part ways.
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Gabby Williams refused to be denied in Game 3, guiding the Golden State Valkyries to a first-ever WNBA playoff series win
Basketball is a game of runs. This truth was perfectly illustrated in Game 3 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the Golden State Valkyries and Dallas Wings.
Swish Appeal
Kings hot mic reporter reveals ‘horrific messages,’ clears name after controversy
Tristi Rodriguez is a Kings reporter, but she wasn’t one of the women featured in the hot mic moment at the team’s media day. Rodriguez released a statement in a post on X, where she revealed that she was incorrectly speculated to be one of the voices heard on the embarrassing clip.
NY Post
LeBron James says it still bothers him Lakers didn’t get a parade for 2020 championship
Not getting a chance to properly celebrate the 2020 title still frustrates LeBron James.
Yahoo
NBA considers delaying Las Vegas expansion until 2029-30
The NBA is reportedly discussing a possible delay to the launch of its Las Vegas expansion franchise, with the team’s debut potentially moving from the originally targeted 2028-29 season to 2029-30.
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ESPN giving ‘Inside the NBA’ more airtime after criticism
By Sam Amico – October 3, 2026 It appears ESPN got the message. “Inside the NBA” will have a significantly larger presence on ESPN and ABC this season, with the popular studio show scheduled to appear on 25 nights during the regular season, according to Mike Prada of The Athletic.
Hoops Wire
Sixers Notes: LeBron, Bona, Hukporti, Brown, Edgecombe, More
The Sixers have discussed having LeBron James operate as a point forward this season, team sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN, but that doesn’t necessarily mean head coach Nick Nurse is locked into having the four-time MVP always be the one bringing the ball up the floor.
Hoops Rumors
Trae Young gets 100% real on defensive shortcomings for Wizards
The Washington Wizards will rely heavily on Trae Young’s offensive production during the 2026-27 NBA season, but the star guard is not shying away from questions surrounding his defense.
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Roster management Q&A with Keith Smith
Helping make sense of the Celtics offseason and the way forward with old friend Keith Smith by Jeff Clark
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Steve Kerr Makes Major Admission About Warriors Rookie
Steve Kerr has seen plenty of young talent come through the Golden State Warriors during his time as head coach. None of them, he says, arrived as ready for the league as Yaxel Lendeborg.
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Ben Simmons has response after practice jumper goes viral
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA. So naturally, we’re already talking about his jump shot again. Some traditions never die.
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