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The NBA (National Basketball Association) stands as the foremost league for professional men’s basketball globally. Comprising 30 franchises located in both the United States and Canada, the NBA captivates millions of fans around the globe who eagerly follow its thrilling games. Nevertheless, for those residing outside the U.S., keeping track of the NBA can prove difficult due to various broadcasting …

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, former EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micic is transferring from the Charlotte Hornets to the Phoenix Suns. The 31-year-old Serbian guard holds an $8 million option for the 2025-26 season. This trade also includes center Jusuf Nurkic, who will be moving to the Hornets from the Suns. In addition, Phoenix will receive Cody Martin and a …

The Los Angeles Clippers have secured guard Bogdan Bogdanovic in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. In exchange, Atlanta will also receive three second-round draft picks while sending Terrance Mann and Bones Hyland to the Clippers. Bogdanovic recently underwent a non-surgical procedure in late October and has faced various injury issues this season. The …

The Detroit Pistons are set to acquire point guard Dennis Schroder from the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The German national team captain began the current season with the Brooklyn Nets, was traded to the Golden State Warriors in December, and most recently found himself with the Jazz on Wednesday, as part of the trade that sent Jimmy …

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made an official announcement regarding the release of Daniel Theis. The 32-year-old German center was on a $2.1 million contract that was set to expire. This news comes just one day after the Thunder acquired Theis, along with a second-round pick in 2031, from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations. With this …

Serbian Nikola Jokic, Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo, Turkish Alperen Sengun, and French Victor Wembanyama will join forces in the upcoming 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Charles Barkley has chosen all four European players available for the imminent All-Star matchup. Jokic was the third overall selection, following LeBron James picked by Team Shaq and Anthony Edwards selected by Team Kenny. Antetokounmpo was chosen …

Nikola Jokic notched his 24th triple-double of the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a decisive 112-90 victory over the Orlando Magic at Ball Arena on Thursday night. The Serbian center, aged 29, recorded impressive stats with 28 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds, and two steals in just 31 minutes of play. He shot exceptionally well, making …

As Luka Doncic prepares for his first game with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James showcased a stellar performance, scoring 42 points to help secure a 120-112 victory against the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, at the crypto.com Arena on Thursday. At 40 years old, LeBron became the oldest player in NBA history to register at least 40 …

Luka Doncic is looking forward to returning to the court and making his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. Reflecting briefly on his time with the Dallas Mavericks, the 25-year-old guard addressed discussions from his former team regarding his preparation, weight, and more since the major trade. “That’s okay. I’ve faced questions countless times in my life. It just serves …

The Atlanta Hawks secured a 115-110 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their home arena during NBA Night. Although Bogdan Bogdanovic was traded to the Clippers, a European guard still made an impact off the bench. Vit Krejci delivered a strong performance, recording a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Zaccharie Risacher, this season’s first overall draft selection, also …

The aftermath of Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas remains tumultuous. Supporters are struggling to come to terms with the departure of their beloved player. As was previously noted, they organized a protest outside the American Airlines Center ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Frustration was palpable as hundreds gathered outside the venue, brandishing …

Bogdan Bogdanović has yet to make his first appearance for the Los Angeles Clippers, but a new addition to the team is on the horizon. According to Shams Charania, former No. 1 overall NBA draft selection Ben Simmons plans to join the Clippers after clearing waivers subsequent to his exit from the Brooklyn Nets. The ex-Philadelphia 76ers player recently finalized …

Ukrainian center Alex Len seems poised for yet another change of scenery. As reported by Shams Charania, the 31-year-old from Antratsyt, Ukraine, is anticipated to be waived by the Washington Wizards and will likely join the Indiana Pacers once he clears waivers. Len joined the Wizards as part of a multi-team trade during the deadline on February 6, but it …

Prior to Anthony Davis’ debut with the Dallas Mavericks, a wave of protests took place outside the American Airlines Center in reaction to Luka Dončić’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, fans may have quickly gravitated towards the former Lakers center, who delivered an impressive performance in his first game, guiding the Mavericks to a 116-105 win against Alperen …

Nikola Jokic recorded a stellar performance with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a dominant 122-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on the road. With the Nuggets holding a comfortable 98-81 lead by the end of the third quarter and maintaining an advantage of approximately 20 points throughout, Jokic didn’t even need to step …

Jimmy Butler’s first game with the Golden State Warriors was nothing short of spectacular. In his inaugural match with the new squad, Butler tallied 25 points, shooting 7 for 12 from the field and sinking 11 of 13 from the free throw line, contributing significantly to the Warriors’ impressive 132-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls. It had been since January …

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially cancelled their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. While the Lakers have not provided specific reasons for the cancellation, ESPN has reported that Williams did not pass the physical examination, which revealed “multiple issues.” These reported concerns are said to be unrelated to a previous back injury that sidelined him for the season …

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be absent from the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania reported the development on Sunday, indicating that he is dealing with a mild calf strain. The star forward will be sidelined for at least a week, marking the fourth consecutive game missed by the Milwaukee Bucks against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at Fiserv …

The significant trade that sent Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers has sparked considerable frustration among Mavericks fans regarding the front office’s decision-making. In response to the recent outcry, team governor Patrick Dumont expressed understanding for the upset supporters and defended general manager Nico Harrison for making difficult choices and standing firmly by …

Turkish player Alperen Sengun faces the risk of missing the 2025 NBA All-Star Game following an early departure during NBA Sunday. The 22-year-old center did not return to the game after hitting the floor and expressing discomfort to the medical team in the first quarter, having recorded three rebounds in just three minutes. Despite this setback, the Houston Rockets managed …

Anthony Davis has been traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić and has already made his appearance on the court in Texas. While some fans expressed their dissatisfaction outside the American Airlines Center over the Mavericks’ decision to part ways with Dončić, Davis put on an impressive performance in his debut, although …

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game due to a calf injury, and the announcement of his replacement has been made. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks has been selected by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to take the place of the injured Milwaukee Bucks forward on Team Chuck. Antetokounmpo’s absence stems from a left calf strain. …

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L.A. Lakers star Luka Doncic has pledged a donation of $500,000 to support recovery initiatives in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that struck Southern California in January, including the Los Angeles metro area. In a statement from the Luka Doncic Foundation, Doncic expressed his feelings about the tragedy: “It’s truly heartbreaking to see and hear about the devastation caused …

Mark Tatum addressed global media as the NBA prepares for its forthcoming All-Star Game. He also shared additional insights about the league’s initiatives in Europe in response to a query from Eurohoops. The NBA’s deputy commissioner stated, “Nothing is finalized” concerning the rumors suggesting that Eastern Europe—particularly the basketball strongholds of Greece, Turkey, and Serbia—is excluded from the NBA’s strategy, …