The Los Angeles Lakers opened their regular season on Oct. 22 at Crypto.com Arena with a 127-105 victory against the Golden State Warriors, powered by 28 points from Luka Dončić, 23 points from Austin Reaves, and a 26-point, 12-for-12 shooting performance from newcomer Walker Kessler. Dončić and Kessler lead a 127-105 opening-night rout of Golden … Read more
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during a team practice on October 18, according to a report by ESPN. The injury, confirmed by an MRI, is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for the entirety of the 2026-27 NBA season as he faces another major rehabilitation process. Team Practice Injury Halts … Read more
For the first time, the B.League has surpassed 100 billion yen in total operating revenue, reaching 101.3 billion yen for the 2025–26 season. This milestone represents a fivefold increase in the league’s business scale over its ten-year history, according to official figures released on October 13. Alvark Tokyo led all clubs with a record-breaking 9.24 … Read more
The U18 women’s national basketball team secured an 80-43 victory over South Korea on October 9 at Charisma Arena in Seremban, Malaysia, advancing to the FIBA U18 Women’s Asian Cup final for the first time in three tournaments. Semifinal Domination at Charisma Arena Head coach Yoshikazu Suzuki opened the semifinal matchup with the same starting … Read more
The Shanghai Sharks signed JaVale McGee following a previous deal with D’Angelo Russell, according to reports by Bleacher Report on Oct. 2, 2025. McGee arrives in the Chinese Basketball Association after a 16-season NBA career that included three championships, bringing a veteran interior presence to the defending league champions. JaVale McGee Brings Three NBA Titles … Read more
Bronny James stepped to the podium during the Los Angeles Lakers media day on Sept. 29, addressing a newly configured roster following his father LeBron James’s departure for the Philadelphia 76ers. Entering a campaign, the guard emphasized that he is carving out an independent path in the NBA. Stepping Out from Under the Shadow of … Read more
The Japan men’s national basketball team wrapped up its campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, securing a silver medal after a hard-fought run in the five-on-a-side tournament that concluded on Sept. 20, according to tournament reports and official team statements. For veteran center Alex Kirk, who anchored the paint and served as the … Read more
The Ryukyu Golden Kings are stepping into a transformative new era under the B.League’s premier structure, overhauling their roster and tactical identity to embrace a high-paced, aggressive style of play. Early flashes of this shift surfaced during the preseason “Island Games” at Okinawa Arena, where the club showcased the foundational elements of an up-tempo system … Read more
Basketball player Li Yueru announced on her official social media channels that she missed out on representing the Chinese women’s national basketball team at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers due to a lost passport, stating that perhaps she simply lacked enough luck. Li Yueru Misses World Cup Qualifiers Over Passport Issue The unexpected … Read more
The Japan Basketball Association has officially announced its 12-player roster for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4 match against Qatar, featuring the notable return of Yuta Watanabe and the exclusion of veteran guard Yuki Togashi. Roster Shifts and Key Selections for Window 4 According to the Japan Basketball Association announcement … Read more