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The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Dalton Knecht, parting ways with the 2024 first-round draft pick after a roster crunch left no room for the 25-year-old shooter, as.com reported. Roster Crunch Forces Waiver After Failed Trade Attempts The Lakers attempted to trade Knecht before the roster cut deadline, but failed to find a deal, according … Read more
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs opened the NBA season with a 116-104 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Oklahoma City Dominates Season Opener in San Antonio The Thunder controlled the contest from the opening tip to secure a convincing 116-104 victory, exacting a measure of … Read more
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Jayson Tatum endured the toughest shooting night of his NBA career on Monday, scoring 13 points on 6-of-23 shooting from the field and missing all seven of his three-point attempts as the Boston Celtics fell to the Detroit Pistons, Basket USA reported. Despite the offensive slump, the Boston forward contributed 11 assists in a game … Read more
Sergen Yalçın has been appointed as the new head coach of the Turkey national football team on a four-year contract, following a turbulent period that saw the team exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the group stage and suffer four consecutive defeats in the UEFA Nations League under his predecessor, Vincenzo Montella. Boardroom Decision … Read more
Quitting the EuroLeague to join the proposed NBA Europe project carries severe financial consequences, including potential penalties exceeding 80 million euros for departing shareholder clubs, according to EuroLeague managing director Chus Bueno. In an interview with Reuters, Bueno outlined the risks facing the 13 shareholder clubs tied to ten-year franchise agreements, even as the league … Read more
Shinnosuke Tokugawa and the Tokyo United Basketball Club secured an 80-71 victory against the Tachikawa Dice on October 13, overcoming a 20-rebound deficit by forcing 29 turnovers in a B3 League matchup. Facing a Collegiate Mentor on the B3 Stage Rikukawa now leads the Tachikawa bench in the same eastern division, where the two teams … Read more
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Paul George delivered a 38-point performance in his debut in Detroit, but the veteran forward remained focused on the team’s 121-113 loss to the Pistons. Despite shooting 12-of-21 from the field, including 7-of-12 from 3-point range, and adding five rebounds and five interceptions, George dismissed the individual statistical output as meaningless in the context of … Read more
Nagoya Asian Games Medal Shutout Exposes Deep Roster Flaws Eight years after Chinese teams swept all four gold medals in basketball disciplines at the Jakarta Asian Games, the Nagoya tournament yielded zero podium finishes. The Chinese men’s national team suffered a 97–77 defeat against a Japan B-squad in the semifinals, falling behind by as many … Read more
The Philadelphia 76ers opened their NBA season with a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, spoiling the reigning champions’ banner-raising ceremony. The opening night matchup followed a pre-game celebration where the Knicks received their championship rings and unveiled the banner for their 2025-2026 title run. Tyrese Maxey Sets the Pace … Read more
Daejeon and Wuhan are marking two decades of official friendship city relations with a four-day youth sports exchange centered on a basketball friendly, local cultural excursions, and university visits in South Korea. Schedule and Program Details for the Daejeon Visit The exchange runs from October 23 to October 26 in Daejeon, South Korea. The itinerary … Read more