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James suffers defeat on 76ers debut in pre-season
LeBron James says it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game.
October 9, 2026Euroleague shareholders reject NBA Europe offer, door open for future talks - Reuters
Euroleague shareholders reject NBA Europe offer, door open for future talks Reuters
October 6, 2026NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club
NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending time with French second tier side Provence.
October 6, 2026Euroleague to debate NBA tie-up as Europe basketball future hangs in balance - Reuters
Euroleague to debate NBA tie-up as Europe basketball future hangs in balance Reuters
October 2, 2026Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
October 1, 2026LeBron soaks in brotherly love in Philly media debut - Reuters
LeBron soaks in brotherly love in Philly media debut Reuters
September 28, 2026NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93
Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93.
September 24, 2026London Lions set for NBA test as British basketball bids to step up
The 2026-27 Super League Basketball season gets under way on Friday - and could be the most competitive in a generation, according to Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake.
September 17, 2026Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
September 16, 2026USA overcome 14-point deficit, beat France 97-79 to win Women's World Cup - reuters.com
USA overcome 14-point deficit, beat France 97-79 to win Women's World Cup reuters.com
September 13, 2026Ukraine's Koval joins new team after Russia controversy
Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval has been granted a transfer waiver to join Baylor University after leaving Lousiana State because they signed a Russian player.
September 13, 2026Ukrainian quits college team over Russian signing
Ukrainian Kate Koval says she left Louisiana State University's basketball program because of the team's decision to sign a Russian player.
September 4, 2026Evbuomwan impresses as GB cruise past Switzerland
Great Britain start their pre-qualifying campaign for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament with a convincing win over Switzerland.
August 27, 2026NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success
Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.
August 26, 2026Former NBA players Kanter Freedom, White not eligible for WNBA, sources say - Reuters
Former NBA players Kanter Freedom, White not eligible for WNBA, sources say Reuters
August 24, 2026Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is ejected from the Women's NBA match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever after becoming involved in a verbal altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
August 24, 2026LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
August 12, 2026Nelson, Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, dies at 86 - Reuters
Nelson, Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, dies at 86 Reuters
August 9, 2026Sky's DiJonai Carrington posts 'white privilege' after ejection vs. Fever - Reuters
Sky's DiJonai Carrington posts 'white privilege' after ejection vs. Fever Reuters
August 9, 2026NBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby
The planned launch of a bespoke European NBA league has the potential to take basketball in the United Kingdom to the "next level", says the New York Knicks' OG Anunoby.
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James suffers defeat on 76ers debut in pre-season
LeBron James was named the NBA Finals' Most Valuable Player all four times his team won the NBA title LeBron James said it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering de
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NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club
Wembanyama is known for hunting out training inspiration from unlikely places NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending part of his sum
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Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
Michael Jordan came out of retirement for two more seasons with the Washington Wizards from 2001-2003 A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season has sold for $12.3m (£9.3m), a record for a
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NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93
Bob Pettit was named an All-Star in all 11 of his NBA seasons Bob Pettit, the first man to receive the NBA's MVP (most valuable player) award, has died aged 93. Pettit won the award twice, in its fi
London Lions set for NBA test as British basketball bids to step up
London Lions are the defending champions of all four domestic men's Super League Basketball competitions "I've been involved for 30 years now and it's definitely the most competitive it's been, prett
Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
These container houses are expected to house around 2,000 athletes at the Asian Games in Japan Wooden container huts meant for thousands of athletes have become the subject of heated criticism ahead
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Ukraine's Koval joins new team after Russia controversy
Kate Koval averaged 8.3 points per game last season Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval has joined a new college team after leaving Louisiana State University because they had signed a Russian pla
Evbuomwan impresses as GB cruise past Switzerland
Tosan Evbuomwan contributed 21 points, three rebounds and two assists on his Great Britain debut Great Britain started their pre-qualifying campaign for 2029 EuroBasket with a convincing 110-75 win o
NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success
Amari Williams and Tosan Evbuomwan on being called up Great Britain's men's basketball team have turned to the NBA in their bid to progress into the full qualifying rounds for the 2029 EuroBasket cam
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Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row
Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud argue during the Chicago Sky's defeat Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's Women's NBA match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever
LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
Luka Doncic is one of the star players with the LA Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are to be sold for a reported record-breaking $12.5bn, external (£9.3bn) - less than a year after Mark Walter took a m
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NBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby
OG Anunoby, of the New York Knicks, has invested in the redevelopment of a grassroots basketball court in Camden alongside City Hall, the National Basketball Players' Association (NBPA) and Camden Cou
Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
Host nation Scotland won eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of them gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23. Swimmers Angharad Evans and Keanna