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Shunsuke Ueda posted a team-best plus-minus rating of minus-2 in 10 minutes and 17 seconds of floor time on Oct. 17, anchoring the defensive rotation for the Shimane Susanoo Magic despite a 97-78 road loss to the Chiba Jets at Funabashi Arena. The 27-year-old guard shot 3-of-5 from the field to finish with seven points … Read more
Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during a team workout, ending his 2026-27 season before it began. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the development, which a subsequent MRI confirmed. The injury brings a sudden halt to a comeback attempt that had positioned the 30-year-old to secure a key role or even a starting … Read more
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French basketball prospects entering the NBA season face a critical juncture as they position themselves as potential long-term running mates for Victor Wembanyama, Eurosport reported. While Wembanyama anchors the national team’s future, a wave of young French players in North America enters campaign shifts designed to elevate their professional standing and national team profiles. Zaccharie … Read more
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Bayern Munich secured an 85-63 victory against the Hamburg Towers in the BBL-Pokal eighth finals, advancing to the quarterfinals despite heavy travel strain. Playing their fourth away game just 48 hours after an 87-96 EuroLeague defeat at Besiktas Istanbul, head coach Anton Gavel’s side established a 42-30 halftime lead on the road. Guard Duane Washington … Read more
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry sustained a right ankle injury during an open team practice in San Francisco, though initial assessments indicate he has avoided a major setback. ESPN reported that the 38-year-old guard turned his ankle while matching up with teammate De’Anthony Melton, prompting an immediate halt to the session as he limped … Read more
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The NBA opens its 2026–2027 season on Tuesday, facing a statistical trend that has defined the league for eight years: a different champion every June. From the Toronto Raptors in 2019 to the New York Knicks in 2026, no franchise has managed to secure back-to-back titles over the span. San Antonio Spurs and the Western … Read more
Karşıyaka Basketball has opened the new Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi campaign with two home victories as management works through a roughly $1 million debt load, Anadolu Ajansı reported. Securing Safety After Last Season’s Near-Miss Following a 53-season unbroken run in Turkey’s top tier, Karşıyaka enters the current campaign determined to avoid the late-season relegation … Read more
FC Barcelona dropped a heavy 113-89 road decision against Joventut de Badalona in a derby at the Olímpic de Badalona, with the match slipping away during two massive scoring runs by the home side. The visiting blaugranes opened with a strong 12-21 lead before Joventut roared back with a 27-2 run, later sealing the contest … Read more
Valencia Basket routed UCAM Murcia 116-93 at the Roig Arena on Sunday, bouncing back from a difficult double-round week in the EuroLeague to climb to a 2-2 record in the Liga Endesa. Xavi Albert’s side dismantled the visitors behind points from Jasiel Rivero, perimeter shooting from Nikola Mirotic, and pressure from Álvaro Cárdenas and TJ … Read more
Real Madrid secured a dominant 119-84 victory over Surne Bilbao Basket in Liga Endesa play, setting a new ACB record for three-point field goals in a match with 20 successful shots from beyond the arc. Real Madrid noted that Sergio Llull reached 7,000 career points in his 700th Liga appearance. First-Half Dominance and Llull’s Historic … Read more