Wednesday · September 9, 2026 Vol. I · No. 251
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Lebanese army intensifies operations in Nabatieh following Israeli airstrikes Macau wants to be a ‘business city,’ not just a gaming hub—and it’s spending $16 billion to help it… Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters ‘Failure is a data point’: Executives say flexibility, not certainty, is what’s needed in a turbule… Ukraine to use EU loan to purchase about 1,000 Patriot missiles — defense chief Bazzana's big blast helps secure key win in Guards' postseason push Putin to hold talks with Vietnamese President To Lam Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns Lebanese army intensifies operations in Nabatieh following Israeli airstrikes Macau wants to be a ‘business city,’ not just a gaming hub—and it’s spending $16 billion to help it… Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters ‘Failure is a data point’: Executives say flexibility, not certainty, is what’s needed in a turbule… Ukraine to use EU loan to purchase about 1,000 Patriot missiles — defense chief Bazzana's big blast helps secure key win in Guards' postseason push Putin to hold talks with Vietnamese President To Lam Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns

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AJ Dybantsa wants to guard Luka Doncic in isolation

AJ Dybantsa has not played an NBA game yet, but the No. 1 overall pick already knows which challenge he wants most. Appearing on the Road Trippin’ podcast, the Washington Wizards …

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Jaylen Brown conquers fear of heights with skydive in Egypt

Jaylen Brown spent part of his offseason pushing himself beyond the basketball court as he went skydiving in Egypt to overcome his fear of heights. The newly acquired Philadelphia…

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Napoli Basketball sign Jahmi’us Ramsey, last season’s LBA Top scorer

The scoring guard returns to Italy after a great season with Trieste L'articolo Napoli Basketball sign Jahmi’us Ramsey, last season’s LBA Top scorer proviene da Sportando.

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Warriors re-sign Gary Payton II

Free agent guard Gary Payton II is returning to the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million contract, according to ESPN. The deal brings Payton back to th…

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Trail Blazers sign Jeremy Sochan

Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan has agreed to a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing agent Deirunas Visockas of Gersh Spo…

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Rafer Alston: Fred VanVleet understands what it takes to win in the playoffs

Former Houston Rocket Rafer Alston is excited about the return of point guard Fred VanVleet (missed 2025-26 due to torn ACL). (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): “It’ll be g…

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Jeremy Sochan joins Trail Blazers on one-year deal

Sochan was the No.9 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft L'articolo Jeremy Sochan joins Trail Blazers on one-year deal proviene da Sportando.

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Jeremy Sochan, Blazers Agree To One-Year Deal

Jeremy Sochan signed a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Saturday. Sochan averaged 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds for the Knicks a…

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Jeremy Sochan signs with the Portland Trail Blazers

The Polish international moves to Portland after winning the NBA championship with the New York Knicks The post Jeremy Sochan signs with the Portland Trail Blazers appeared first …

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Warriors re-sign Gary Payton II to one-year deal

Payton II averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 15 minutes per game during the 2025/26 season L'articolo Warriors re-sign Gary Payton II to one-year deal proviene d…

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Gary Payton II, Warriors Agree To One-Year, $3.9M Deal

Gary Payton II has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors. The 33-year-old averaged 7.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 73 games last season. The W…

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Mario Hezonja’s Cavaliers contract includes November guarantee date

The Croatian forward will earn $2.8 million if he stays on Cleveland’s roster beyond the trigger date The post Mario Hezonja’s Cavaliers contract includes November guarantee date …

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Eugene German joins Hapoel Tel Aviv

The guard is headed to Israel after four seasons in the CBA L'articolo Eugene German joins Hapoel Tel Aviv proviene da Sportando.

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Pistons remain top-four team despite Eastern improvements

The Detroit Pistons enjoyed a 60-win season and reached the second round of the playoffs last year, but they may have fallen behind some of the Eastern Conference’s biggest offsea…

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LeBron James helps transform Sixers’ roster depth instantly

The Philadelphia 76ers believe they have finally built the depth needed to withstand injuries after reshaping the roster around LeBron James, via Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice. In …

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LeBron James’ potential commute raises logistical questions

LeBron James’ move to the Philadelphia 76ers could come with an unusual challenge if reports about his living situation prove accurate, via Fred Katz of The Athletic. According to…

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Nets ownership unchanged despite Joe Tsai divorce

Brooklyn Nets owners Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai have announced they are divorcing, but both emphasized that the separation will not affect their ownership or leadership of the fra…

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Rick Carlisle: “Luka Doncic is the most unique player I’ve ever worked with”

The Indiana Pacers coach praised Doncic’s talent, intelligence and competitive mentality The post Rick Carlisle: “Luka Doncic is the most unique player I’ve ever worked with” appe…

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Jim Calhoun calls Andre Drummond perfect Knicks fit

Andre Drummond’s return to New York has earned praise from two coaches who know him well, both of whom believe he’ll make an immediate impact with the Knicks. The veteran center, …

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Javon Freeman-Liberty Reportedly Agrees to Join Bursaspor

The 26-year-old guard is set to return to Turkey L'articolo Javon Freeman-Liberty Reportedly Agrees to Join Bursaspor proviene da Sportando.

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NBA cancels Middle East preseason games for 2026

The NBA will not stage preseason games in Abu Dhabi or elsewhere in the Middle East ahead of the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN. Over the past four years, the league has regula…

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AS Monaco loses appeal over domestic league status

AS Monaco’s bid to compete in the 2026-27 Betclic Elite season has suffered a setback after the French Basketball Federation’s Appeals Chamber upheld the decision denying the club…

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Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Eugene German

The American guard joins Dimitris Itoudis’ team on a one-year contract The post Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Eugene German appeared first on Eurohoops.

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Fenerbahce records a €3.8 million annual profit

Fenerbahce’s men’s basketball team finished the 2025-26 season with a financial surplus after significantly outperforming its original budget projections. Financial figures presen…