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The NBA is trending as preseason basketball gets underway. Teams including the Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers have opened training camps and scrimmages, with outlets highlighting players to watch, such as Heat guard Pelle Larsson and Turkish forward Tarik Biberovic, who says he wants to prove he is more than a shooter. Interest spans Europe, Latin America and Australia, with topics ranging from camp battles to Caitlin Clark-related news.
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The NBA is trending across Europe and the Americas as the new season approaches. A former player publicly criticised LeBron James, calling him someone who 'ruined the NBA' by 'always begging'. Elsewhere, Kawhi Leonard is expected to sit out a pre-season game in Vancouver, Bam Adebayo has been cleared to play Saturday, and FOX 8 will simulcast 20 New Orleans Pelicans games free in 2026-27.
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The NBA is trending widely across search charts in Europe, North America, South America and Australia. Among the stories drawing attention, Turkish forward Tarik Biberovic says he wants to prove he is more than just a shooter as he works to establish himself in the league. Fans are following his development and the broader league news driving the spike in interest.
- 4Former Celtics Fan Favorite Leaves NBA for Italian Club Tied to Luka Doncic▼Ex-Celtics Fan Favorite Leaves NBA After 13 Seasons for Luka Doncic's Italian Team
A former Boston Celtics player, a fan favorite across 13 NBA seasons, is leaving the league to sign with an Italian team connected to Luka Doncic. The move marks a high-profile departure from the NBA to Europe, drawing attention from basketball fans on both sides of the Atlantic as European clubs continue attracting established NBA veterans.
- 5Mavericks Sharpshooter Explains Jump From Europe to NBA▼Mavericks Sharpshooter Explains Why Now Was the Time to Enter NBA From Europe
A Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter is speaking publicly about his decision to leave Europe and enter the NBA this year. In an interview carried by major sports outlets, he explains why he felt now was the right moment in his career to make the move to the United States and compete at basketball's highest level.
- 6Euroleague to debate NBA tie-up shaping European basketball's future▼Euroleague to debate NBA tie-up as Europe basketball future hangs in balance
Euroleague is set to debate a potential partnership with the NBA at a meeting that could shape the future of European club basketball. The talks come as the continent's top competition faces uncertainty over its structure, with a possible NBA involvement seen as a landmark shift for how elite basketball is organised and marketed in Europe.
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European basketball is ramping up spending in an effort to close the gap with the NBA, according to a report by Israeli business outlet Calcalist. The piece frames the growing financial competition between Europe's basketball leagues and the American league, with money seen as the key tool for attracting talent and raising the sport's profile in Europe.
- 8NBA Europe Launch in 2027 at Crossroads Ahead of EuroLeague Vote●‘NBA Europe’ Launch in 2027 Hits a Crossroads With EuroLeague Vote
The NBA's plan to launch a European competition in 2027 has reached a decisive moment, with EuroLeague stakeholders set to vote on how to respond. The outcome could determine whether the NBA partners with existing European basketball structures or pushes ahead on its own, reshaping the continent's club basketball landscape.
- 9Mario Hezonja Says He's Gained 70 Pounds Aiming for NBA Return▼Mario Hezonja Up 70 Pounds, 3 Inches Since Being Drafted, Talks Massive Weight Gain for NBA Return
Croatian forward Mario Hezonja says he has gained roughly 70 pounds and grown three inches since being drafted in 2015, a transformation he discussed as he works toward a return to the NBA. Hezonja, a former fifth overall pick, has played in Europe in recent years, and the reported physical change has drawn attention and debate among basketball fans about his conditioning and prospects.
- 10NBA Europe and EuroLeague proposals dominate debate before shareholder meeting●NBA Europe and Euroleague proposals dominate discourse before shareholders meet
Talk is centring on competing proposals from NBA Europe and EuroLeague ahead of an upcoming shareholders' meeting. The plans could reshape the structure of top-level European club basketball, and stakeholders are weighing how the two visions might coexist or clash. Attention is fixed on what position shareholders will take when they convene.
- 11Kelly Olynyk close to joining Luka Dončić's BC Roma project●Veteran Canadian Center Kelly Olynyk Set to Join Luka Dončić’s BC Roma BC Roma, the European project led by Luka Dončić,
Veteran Canadian center Kelly Olynyk, 35, is reportedly set to sign with BC Roma, the European basketball project led by Luka Dončić. A preliminary agreement has reportedly been reached between the two sides, with the official contract signing expected shortly. The move would send the longtime NBA big man to Europe for the new club's ambitious project.
- 12Kelly Olynyk signs with Italian club BC Roma▼Ex-Boston Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk signs with European ball club BC Roma
Former Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk has signed with BC Roma, joining the Italian basketball club after his NBA run. The 34-year-old Canadian big man, known for his passing and shooting touch, now heads to Europe. The move marks a notable shift for a veteran who spent more than a decade in the NBA.
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NBA free agents who failed to land new contracts in the league are signing with teams overseas, a recurring storyline of this offseason. Hoops Rumors has compiled a running list of players moving abroad, highlighting how limited domestic roster spots are pushing veterans and role players to leagues in Europe, Asia, and beyond.
- 14NBA in talks with European soccer giants on new league▼Report: NBA moving toward deals with European soccer giants for league
The NBA is moving toward partnership deals with major European soccer clubs as part of plans to expand basketball in Europe, according to a Sports Business Journal report. The talks suggest the league is advancing its long-rumored push for a European competition alongside some of the continent's biggest sports franchises.
- 15NBA Nearing Deals for New European Basketball League●NBA nearing agreements with European soccer powers for new continental league: Sources
The NBA is reportedly close to agreements with major European soccer clubs to launch a new continental basketball league in Europe. According to sources cited by The New York Times, the deals would bring some of Europe's biggest sports organizations into an NBA-backed competition, marking a major expansion of the league's international footprint.
- 16NBA Europe and Euroleague proposals dominate talks before shareholders meet●Basketball-NBA Europe and Euroleague proposals dominate discourse before shareholders meet
Proposals for a potential NBA Europe competition and the Euroleague's counter-moves are the main talking points ahead of an upcoming Euroleague Basketball shareholders meeting. Club stakeholders are set to weigh how a partnership or rivalry with the NBA would reshape European club basketball, and the outcome of the meeting is being closely watched across the sport.
- 17NBA nears deal with European soccer clubs for new league▼NBA nearing agreements with European soccer powers for new continental league: Sources - The Athletic
The NBA is close to agreements with major European soccer organizations to launch a new continental basketball league in Europe, according to sources cited by The Athletic. The report, carried by The New York Times, signals the league's most serious push yet into the European market, though details on format, teams and timeline have not been confirmed.
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Canadian center Kelly Olynyk has left the NBA and signed with a club in Italy, marking a notable move for a veteran who spent over a decade in the league. The transfer is drawing attention from basketball fans on both sides of the Atlantic, with many viewing it as a sign of Europe's growing pull for established NBA players.
- 19Nikola Jokic wants NBA players to experience EuroLeague pressure▼"I wish every NBA player would go play 6 months in Europe" - Nikola Jokic wants NBA players to experience the pressure of EuroLeague games
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic said he wishes every NBA player would spend six months playing in Europe, arguing they would benefit from experiencing the intensity and pressure of EuroLeague games. The Serbian center, who developed in the European game before winning an NBA MVP award, has often praised the competitiveness of European basketball. His remarks are fueling debate among fans about how the two leagues compare in atmosphere and demands.
- 20Ranking the Best Basketball Players Outside the NBA▼Global Rating: Who are the best players outside of the NBA?
Yahoo Sports has published a 'Global Rating' feature attempting to identify the best basketball players currently competing outside the NBA. The piece looks at talent in leagues such as those in Europe and elsewhere, a topic that often draws debate among fans over how overseas stars would fare against NBA competition.
- 21NBA nears deals with European soccer clubs for new league▼NBA nearing agreements with European soccer powers for new continental league: Sources https://www. nytimes.com/athletic
The NBA is close to agreements with major European soccer clubs to launch a new continental basketball league in Europe, according to reports citing sources. Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum attended the European Football Clubs' annual meeting as the league moves forward with plans to expand its footprint overseas through partnerships with established multi-sport clubs.