The Brisbane Bullets have wasted no time finding a replacement for injured Lithuanian star Arnas Velička, announcing the signing of a former NBA guard with more than 400 games of experience under his belt.
The Los Angeles Clippers waived Yuki Kawamura on Monday night. Kawamura, who was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal, could join the G League's San Diego Clippers. Kawamura averaged 3.4 points and 2.6 assists for the Bulls last season. The Clippers now have 20 players on their preseason roster.
The Denver Nuggets waived Lonnie Walker IV on Monday. Walker signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Nuggets in September. It was also announced that Walker signed with agent Misko Raznatovic. The Nuggets now have an opening on their preseason roster.
The Dallas Mavericks signed Matt Cross to a training camp deal on Monday. Cross averaged 6.1 points and 6.8 rebounds with the G League's Texas Legends last season. The Mavs now have 21 players on the roster.
The New Orleans Pelicans waived Caleb Houstan on Monday. Houstan signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Pelicans in early August. Houstan averaged 2.3 points per game last season with the Hawks.
Chris Finch said LaMelo Ball has transformed the Minnesota Timberwolves' attitude since arriving in an offseason trade from the Charlotte Hornets. Finch spoke Monday at Madison Square Garden before a preseason game against the New York Knicks. "He's always in a great mood," said Finch.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said Monday that the chemistry of the team will determine how far the Philadelphia 76ers go this season. The veteran guard joins a roster built around stars and championship expectations. "Our chemistry is gonna be the biggest part for us," said Caldwell-Pope.
Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors' practice facility Tuesday afternoon, coach Steve Kerr said. Porzingis has missed the first two weeks of the preseason while dealing with what the team has called a private health issue.
The 2026-27 NBL season is well underway, and after four rounds, the competition is slowly but surely beginning to separate the contenders from the rest, with several players already making strong cases for the league’s most prestigious individual award.
Another NBA season is almost upon us, with tip-off next Wednesday as the basketball world gets its first look at LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.
The Warriors' big man has been away from the team due to an undisclosed health issue.
The four teams joined the NBA 50 years ago as part of the ABA-NBA merger.
The Sydney Kings will be without star guard Matthew Dellavedova for Wednesday night’s Ignite Cup clash with New Zealand and Sunday’s blockbuster with Perth at Afterpay Arena.
The New Zealand Breakers have officially signed German international Nelson Weidemann as a short-term injury replacement, with the guard set to join the team in the near future.
The Brisbane Bullets have made a big splash by signing Brazilian point guard Raul Neto as an Injury Replacement Player for Arnas Velicka, pending league approval.
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has come to the defence of Kendric Davis, arguing the Sydney Kings guard is winning the battle against his critics.
Four rounds into the NBL27 season, and some of those pre-season predictions might already be thrown out the window.
Six-time MVP Bryce Cotton has had countless battles on the court, which he more often than not has won. But in a recent interview with CODE Sports, the three-time champion has opened up on a different kind of battle he’s been dealing with head-on since he was in his teens.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor welcomes special guest Chris Vernon to go all-in on their "semi-bold" NBA predictions for the upcoming season.
Jordan's game-worn jerseys from the 1998 NBA Finals keep selling for record prices.
Ben Simmons says “it felt really good” to be back on an NBA court for the first time in almost 18 months after making his Sacramento Kings debut.
SAN FRANCISCO — Other than drinking a smoothie, an excited Ben Simmons didn’t eat all day before playing his first NBA game in one year, five months and 27 days.
“I think the best version of me is the MVP.” Sam Mennenga said it in August without hesitation. He hadn’t quite reached those heights in the opening three rounds of the season, but in Round 4 he did.
Nate and Danny Leroux discuss Brandin Podziemski's extension, the Knicks' negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, and the latest developments in the Lakers' ownership dispute.
Michael Jordan's game-worn and autographed jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold privately for $14 million, Hunt Auctions announced Monday. The Pennsylvania-based auction house called it the highest price ever paid for basketball memorabilia. The buyer is Miami real estate investor Ron Firman.
This is the third captivating season of the Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis rivalry, and with each passing game, a new exciting element is added.
Last week’s top point of difference has gone mainstream. Kendric Davis is now in 25.6 per cent of SuperCoach teams, so the Sydney Kings star no longer makes the list. That opens the door for a new group of PODs, and the schedule is again doing the heavy lifting.
They may have been flying under the radar through the first few rounds of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, but not anymore. At the end of Round 4, the Tasmania JackJumpers are arguably the form team of the NBL, sitting at 4-1 after three straight wins.
Round 4 saw Melbourne and Cairns record two crucial wins, as Illawarra’s poor start to NBL27 continued. Courtney Ward looks at some key talking points from the round just gone.
Defense has not been a strong suit of the Lakers recently, but Kessler and coach JJ Redick believe things can be different this season.
The top of the Western Conference is as strong as ever, but the middle is squishy soft.
While his 2016 Cavs teammates were reuniting this summer, Irving was preparing for a "world tour" backed by the sportswear company.
Illawarra Hawks great Damon Lowery has erupted at his former club on NBL Overtime, taking aim at the players and declaring their season is already ‘in the toilet’.
The Philadelphia 76ers are unlikely to sign a replacement for Ariel Hukporti before early December, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Hukporti suffered a torn Achilles last Monday.
The New York Knicks will prioritize re-signing Karl-Anthony Towns over Josh Hart, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The team recently announced that they will no longer hold contract discussions with Towns or Hart until later this season.
Ahmed Nur announced his commitment to Ole Miss for the class of 2027 over the weekend. Nur, ranked No. 19 in the SC Next 100, is Ole Miss' highest-ranked recruit in at least 20 years.
The location for the Atlanta Dream's home games for the WNBA Finals still has yet to be determined. The Dream currently play at Gateway Center Arena at College Park, which has a capacity of 3500 fans.
Though unknown to many in the UK, the London Lions will become the first British club to play an NBA team in an exhibition game on Monday.
Cason Wallace and the Oklahoma City Thunder have discussed contract structures in the $25 million annual average value range, reports The Stein Line.
Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets could agree to an extension that exceed the five-year, $208 million contract Amen Thompson signed with the Houston Rockets. Miller's deal could be higher than Thompson's given his higher offensive ceiling.
Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic are not expected to reach agreement on a contract extension before the October 19th deadline. The two sides have not yet engaged in serious extension talks either during the offseason or since training camps have begun.
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The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Dion Brown and forward Dain Dainja. Brown and Dainja had both been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the offseason. Brown and Dainja are expected to join the Long Island Nets for the upcoming G League season.
The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Tyler Burton to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Warriors waived wing Miles Kelly from his Exhibit 10 deal to create the roster spot for Burton. Burton played in 12 NBA games while on a pair of 10 Day contracts with the Memphis Grizzlies last season.
Tasmania JackJumpers championship winner and veteran guard Anthony Drmic has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball, bringing an end to an 11-season NBL career after an ongoing back injury forced the 34-year-old to hang up his shoes.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Jaxson Robinson and guard Noam Yaacov to Exhibit 10 contracts. To create the space for Robinson and Yaacov, the Cavs waived Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond. Jones and Richmond were signed to Exhibit 10 deals earlier this offseason.
Felix Von Hofe, Derek Rucker and Damon Lowery are back to break down the biggest storylines in the NBL this week. The Kendric Davis v Bryce Cotton rivalry is officially on.
The Sacramento Kings announced on Sunday that center Maxime Raynaud will miss at least two weeks after suffering a patellar subluxation in his right knee.
The Washington Wizards have signed guard Alondes Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract. To make room for Williams, the Wizards waived Skal Labissiere from his Exhibit 10 deal.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright ($405,200), now $468,300, is out. Arnas Velicka ($277,000), now $301,900, is out. That’s two of the SuperCoach NBL Star Guard Tracker’s best point scorers.
The Brisbane Bullets on Monday confirmed the devastating injury news about star point guard Arnas Velicka.
Karl-Anthony Towns said Sunday he was caught off guard by the New York Knicks' decision to delay contract extension talks until later in the season. The team announced late last week that it would not negotiate with eligible players until then. "It was news to me," said Towns.
"Let's state the obvious: It's a business, but there is business on the court for us to handle," Towns said.
Adelaide 36ers guard Bryce Cotton ($400,700) bounced back in a big way in Round 4, topping the round with 91 SuperCoach points from Adelaide’s double. But it was a costly week at the top end, with Parker Jackson-Cartwright ($468,300) and Arnas Velicka ($301,900) both going down injured.
The Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers Championship Series rematch provided plenty of fireworks on Sunday, with none bigger than the altercation between Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis. In the final quarter at Afterpay Arena, the pair came face-to-face and had to be separated.
NBL24 champion and veteran Tasmania JackJumper Anthony Drmic officially called time on his 11-season career on Monday.
Keanu Pinder, Cole Anthony, Will Magnay and Joe Ingles lead the way after a week packed with clutch shot-making, big-time blocks and impressive dunks. These are the Top 10 Plays from Round 3, thanks to Spalding. Watch the full video below.
Ben Simmons made his return to the NBA after sitting out all of the 2025-26 season. Simmons started and played nearly nine minutes for the Sacramento Kings in their game at the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Simmons scored seven points.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to play in a game for the first time in since early March of 2025. Irving made his return for Dallas in a preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Macau, China on Sunday. In nearly 22 minutes of action, Irving scored 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting.
Trevor Gleeson got what he’s been asking for, with more players stepping up as the Adelaide 36ers defeated the Sydney Kings on Sunday. Leading the way in that was a standout two-way showing from Matt Kenyon, with John Jenkins III doing what he’s paid to do – shoot the ball.
Malique Lewis isn’t too concerned about facing the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the first time in Round 5 of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
By Damon Lowery.Round 4 Edition. Author’s note: These opinions are mine and mine alone.
Maxime Raynaud was a bright spot for the Sacramento Kings as a rookie. So much so, that Sacramento was planning a major rotation role for Raynaud this season. Now, those plans might be on hold.
Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA, and the Australian looked like he had a point to prove.
Round 4 of the NBL season is in the books, and Sunday’s final two games delivered plenty of drama, with the rivalry between MVP contenders Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis reaching boiling point after a heated on-court exchange spilt onto social media.
Bryce Cotton vs Kendric Davis EXPLODES again! ????. The NBL's biggest rivalry reignites in Round 4, and the panel has plenty to say about Davis' emotions as the Adelaide 36ers take down the Sydney Kings.
Utah Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski had offseason surgery to fix a herniated disc in his back. That has Filipowski still working on his own off-court instead of joining the Jazz for team practices.
The first Championship Series rematch between Sydney and Adelaide delivered everything it promised, with the 36ers grinding out a gritty 84-78 win on the road at Afterpay Arena. But the result was only half the story.
Kendric Davis has blown his feud with Bryce Cotton wide open, launching an extraordinary social media spray at the Adelaide star on Sunday night and branding him the “king of throwing rocks and hiding his hand”. Adelaide won the Championship Series rematch 84-78, the first meeting between the clubs since Davis led Sydney to the NBL26 title in a series packed with heated moments between the pair.
The Cairns Taipans put in an impressive offensive display with Reyne Smith, Jaylon Brown, Jack McVeigh and Jonah Bolden combining for 16 three-pointers as they continued the struggles of the Illawarra Hawks with the 110-100 win.
Caitlin Clark is now eligible for a contract extension under the WNBA's new "EPIC" provision, but the Indiana Fever star has not committed to signing it. Clark said she wants to consider how the deal would impact the team's salary cap and roster.
The Kendric Davis-Bryce Cotton tension sizzled but it was the Adelaide 36ers role players led by Matt Kenyon and John Jenkins III that were instrumental in them handing the Sydney Kings a first loss of NBL27, winning 84-78. The 36ers arrived at Afterpay Arena needing a win sitting at 2-4 having lost their last three while the Kings had won their opening three matches at home to begin their championship defence.
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Jalon Moore to an Exhibit 10 contract. Moore replaces Christian Koloko, who was waived in the last couple of days. Moore missed last season while recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered in the pre-draft process ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
New York Knicks wing Josh Hart was asked about the team tabling extension talks for eligible players, such as himself. Hart didn't seem as worried about the situation as teammates Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride seem to be. "Everything is going to work out.
After selling Flagg's NBA Debut Patch card for a record sum, Jason Williams and his family are enjoying more than just the money.
The Golden State Warriors and guard Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension. The deal reportedly includes a mutual option on the fifth season and a trade kicker. The Warriors drafted Podziemski with the 19th overall pick at the 2023 NBA Draft.
Brandin Podziemski has secured a fully guaranteed rookie-scale extension from the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, who reported Saturday that the 23-year-old guard has agreed to a five-year, $110 million deal with the organization.
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 contract. Los Angeles opened up the roster spot for Castro by waiving William Kyle III from his Exhibit 10 deal. Castro went undrafted out of George Washington at the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Golden State Warriors haven't been the same team since they won the 2022 NBA Finals. The Warriors struggles to put a competitive roster aren't lost on superstar guard Stephen Curry. "I mean, I'm not an idiot.
The Perth Wildcats extended their winning run to four games with a 100-84 win over the New Zealand Breakers at RAC Arena on Thursday night.
The Brisbane Bullets are expected to be without superstar point guard Arnas Velicka for an extended period of time.
The Golden State Valkyries swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces with an 87-77 overtime win Friday night. Golden State is the first expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals within its first two seasons. "To be here in this moment is a blessing.
Angel Reese scored a team-high 22 points as the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83 on the road to complete a 3-0 semifinal sweep.
Now that’s a Throwdown.
Derek Rucker says the Adelaide 36ers must keep their emotions in check as they head to Sydney, desperate for revenge after last season’s Championship Series defeat.
Nick Rakocevic is playing the basketball of his life to open NBL27, but all he cares about is winning with the Adelaide 36ers, and that includes exacting revenge in his return to Sydney.
Josh Oduro is fast becoming Melbourne United’s dominant inside force in NBL27. Foul trouble is the only blemish on Oduro’s start, with the import averaging 4 per game through his first six NBL matches. Everything else is clicking.
Dylan Windler fired the Perth Wildcats to a fourth straight win, but the sharpshooter saved his loudest praise for his evergreen captain and believes the best is still to come.
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It’s the biggest game of the season so far, and as a seven-time NBL champion, Brian Goorjian knows just how much Sunday afternoon’s Championship Series rematch means.
The New Orleans Pelicans waived Christian Koloko on Friday, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Koloko signed an Exhibit 9 deal with the team earlier this offseason. Koloko is no longer eligible to sign a two-way contract. .
The New Zealand Breakers, who are currently one of the hottest teams in the league, have been dealt a massive blow just hours before their clash against the Perth Wildcats, with star import Parker Jackson-Cartwright ruled out after suffering a lower-leg injury.
Isaiah Stewart was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle, the Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday. Stewart, who suffered the injury during a preseason game versus the Hawks, will be re-evaluated into two weeks.
The five-time All-Star, who was traded to the 76ers in July, reflected on facing his former team during a livestream on Friday night.
The New Zealand Breakers were right up against it without Parker Jackson-Cartwright while the Perth Wildcats added Brandon Knight, but Sam Mennenga had a monster performance for the visitors before the home team pulled away to win 100-84. The Breakers were playing with just the one import, big man Charles Bediako, with Jackson-Cartwright sidelined with a lower-leg injury while Josiah-Jordan James is still out with a torn hamstring, and his replacement Nelson Weidemann yet to arrive.
The Brisbane Bullets will reportedly be without one of their star players for close to two months due to a quad injury.
Josh Oduro was a dominant presence inside and Sam Waardenburg came up huge in the fourth quarter for Melbourne United to battle back from an early 15-point deficit to beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 104-99. It was the second Throwdown already of NBL27 at John Cain Arena with Melbourne having won the first encounter 86-61, but the Phoenix came out soaring on Saturday night to open up a 15-point first half lead.
Recently retired NBA star Russell Westbrook wants to be a torchbearer for the 2028 Summer Olympics in his native Los Angeles.Westbrook, 37, surprisingly announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons during the summer.
Just hours before they take the RAC Arena court, the New Zealand Breakers have suffered a tough injury blow. The club announced on Saturday that superstar guard and MVP contender Parker Jackson-Cartwright would be sidelined for a number of weeks due to a lower-leg injury.
