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ROCHESTER, Mich. — More than six decades after his death, basketball pioneer Harry “Buckey” Lew finally received the recognition he so richly deserved when he was posthumously enshrined in the American Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Oakland University was packed with basketball fans, community leaders and spo
Rytas Vilnius CEO Martynas Giga has shared new details about how clubs without permanent licenses could qualify for NBA Europe, which is expected to begin next year. According to Giga, performance in the FIBA Basketball Champions League will provide one route into the new competition. “The two [FIBA Basketball Champion
NBA players believe they should receive a share of the revenue generated by NBA Europe, with NBPA executive director David Kelly raising the issue as the league moves toward a planned 2027 launch. Speaking to Front Office Sports, Kelly said NBA Europe is being built in part on the value and global profile created by […
The Toronto Raptors announced that they will retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey on January 10, 2027, raising it to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will become the second player in Raptors history to have his number retired, joining Vince Carter, whose No. 15 was
Jalen Brunson has embraced his role as the leader of the New York Knicks, but he remains unwilling to call himself the “King of New York.” Speaking on the Road Trippin’ Show, Brunson explained that he has never used the nickname for himself and does not intend to start, even after leading the Knicks to […] The post Jal
Jalen Brunson believes the New York Knicks’ biggest challenge entering the 2026-27 season will be moving past the championship they just won. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ Show, Brunson said the defending champions cannot allow the praise surrounding their title run to change the mentality that carried them through a t
Jason Williams has placed VJ Edgecombe in rare company, calling the Philadelphia 76ers rookie the best fifth option he has seen. Speaking on the Hoopin’ N Hollerin’ podcast, Williams compared Edgecombe with Shane Battier and DeMarcus Cousins while emphasizing the rookie’s role within Philadelphia’s star-heavy lineup. “
The Dallas Mavericks could give Kyrie Irving several months to return from his torn ACL before reassessing his trade value in January, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. Dallas has rejected trade inquiries since mid-June, but rival teams continue to monitor whether that stance changes before the Feb. 11 deadline.
Victor Oladipo has looked back on the remarkable circumstances surrounding the beginning of his NBA career and a family story that made his draft night even more meaningful. Long before Oladipo became a basketball player, his mother had a dream while pregnant with him and his twin sister in 1992. In that dream, Nigeria
Monaco has confirmed plans to restart its climb through French basketball, putting an end to speculation that the club could seek a place in the Adriatic League. The club intends to apply for entry into Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1), France’s third-tier, semi-professional competition, as it begins rebuilding its sporting
Greece ended a difficult three-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, edging Spain 108-106 in overtime to improve its position in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. Konstantinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey produced career-best performances, scoring 29 points apiece. Veteran guard Nick Calathes also played an i
Erik Spoelstra believes international basketball can be one of the best ways for NBA players to prepare for a new season while continuing their development. The Miami Heat and USA Basketball head coach discussed the benefits as Heat players Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic represented Italy and Serbia, respectively,
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