NBA evaluates three finalist groups for Las Vegas expansion franchise

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The NBA is closing in on a historic expansion process, with league officials evaluating three finalist ownership groups poised to invest between $12 and $13 billion in an incoming Las Vegas franchise, according to reporting by ESPN. The staggering valuation covers both the incoming expansion fee and the construction of a dedicated new arena, setting … Read more

Devon Hall buzzer-beater gives Olimpia Milano win over Virtus Bologna

Devon Hall delivered a game-winning buzzer-beater to lift Olimpia Milano to an 87-85 victory over Virtus Bologna. The encounter swung back and forth through a fierce second half before Hall capped a 10-point fourth-quarter flurry with a decisive mid-range jumper over Aliou Diarra with four seconds remaining. Early Scoring and First-Quarter Momentum Olimpia Milano faced … Read more

NBA nears decision on ownership group for Las Vegas expansion team

The National Basketball Association is closing in on a decision regarding the ownership group for its incoming expansion franchise in Las Vegas, with the final selection expected shortly, according to a report by Shams Charania of ESPN. The league’s expansion process zeroes in on an entrance fee and arena package exceeding billions of dollars US, … Read more

Anadolu Efes Beats Real Madrid 94-84 for First EuroLeague Win

Anadolu Efes secured a 94-84 victory over Real Madrid in the second round of the EuroLeague, capturing their first win of the European campaign at the Turkcell Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi. Pablo Laso’s squad bounced back from an opening defeat, overcoming a tight first half to fend off a late push from the Spanish side. The … Read more

Paris Basketball Loses 79-92 to Partizan Belgrade in EuroLeague

Paris Basketball endured a difficult start to its European campaign, suffering a 79-92 defeat against Partizan Belgrade in its first home fixture of the EuroLeague season. Despite a 19-point performance from Nadir Hifi, the French club slipped to an 0-2 record following an opening-round loss away to Panathinaikos. Partizan Belgrade Capitalizes on Parisian Turnovers The … Read more

Guerrero State Hosts Massive Statewide Basketball Class Across 27 Venues

Guerrero mobilized participants across 27 simultaneous venues on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for a statewide Mass Basketball Class initiated by the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (CONADE). Backed by state leadership and municipal programs, the sporting event brought structured basketball drills and community recreation to local courts in Zihuatanejo, Tecpan, Coyuca de Benítez, … Read more

Luka Dončić, Manu Ginóbili and Pau Gasol shine in Europe and NBA

From teenage prodigies who conquered Europe before reaching the NBA to seasoned veterans returning across the Atlantic for a final chapter, the modern EuroLeague has served as both incubator and showcase for some of basketball’s greatest icons. Long before earning All-Star nods or hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, several generational talents built their reputations on … Read more

B.League launches B.Premier structure with new FIBA rule changes

The B.League officially tipped off its new structural era over the weekend, stepping into its inaugural B.Premier campaign a decade after the 2016 merger that unified Japanese professional basketball. Ten years after the September 22, 2016, opening game at Yoyogi National Gymnasium—which drew roughly 10,000 spectators with LED-embedded courts—the competition has reformatted into three distinct … Read more

Niners Chemnitz lose 82-69 to Tofas Bursa in EuroCup group stage

Basketball-Bundesligist Niners Chemnitz opened their EuroCup group stage campaign with an 82–69 defeat against Turkish side Tofas Bursa on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026. Playing away in Bursa, head coach Rodrigo Pastore’s squad struggled through a difficult first half before staging a failed comeback attempt in the second half. A Desolate First Half In Bursa … Read more

Toronto Raptors Bring NBA Training Camp to Quebec City: Kawhi Leonard and R.J. Barrett Lead the Way

The Toronto Raptors opened their week-long training camp in Quebec City with an active morning session at Laval University’s PEPS gymnasium, blending on-court preparations with local cultural immersion. Led by head coach Darko Rajakovic and featuring star player Kawhi Leonard, the team’s arrival in the provincial capital marks the start of preparations for the upcoming … Read more