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Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa) has signed 28-year-old Croatian international 200cm small forward Luka Bozic for the upcoming season. Bozic previously played for KK Zadar in the Croatian Premijer Liga, where he emerged as the best scorer with 14.1ppg, 6.1rpg, and 5.9apg in 26 games last season, helping his team secure the league title. Bozic was…

Bronny James Reflects on Stellar Performance with the Lakers
Bronny James has had a rough summer, but he had his best outing yet for the Lakers on Wednesday and led the franchise to an 87-86 comeback win over the Hawks. Bronny finished the night with 12 points, a rebound, a steal and went 5-11 from the field. The number 55 overall pick also finally…

Reasons for Warriors’ Reluctance to Trade Brandin Podziemski
The Golden State Warriors have shown reluctance to include Brandin Podziemski in any trade talks involving potentially acquiring Lauri Markkanen. According to reports, the franchise is adamant about keeping the second-year guard out of trade discussions. Podziemski has evidently made a positive impact on the team in his brief time with them. The Athletic’s Anthony…

FIBA Refs Ignore Joel Embiid’s Attempts at Drawing Fouls, Resulting in Hilarious Response
Joel Embiid, like many NBA stars, is accustomed to receiving a favourable whistle. Embiid famously likes to make the most of this by exaggerating even the slightest contact. And while NBA referees will often award such shenanigans, FIBA refs absolutely will not. FIBA refs will not let Joel Embiid get away with foul baiting pic.com/iD1Cmva57W…

Khris Middleton of the Bucks on the Road to Recovery From Dual Ankle Surgeries
Bucks champion Khris Middleton has undergone, not one, but two ankle surgeries over the summer, The Athletic reports. Middleton “underwent two successful arthroscopic clean-up procedures to fix lingering issues this offseason, league sources tell The Athletic. “Shortly after the playoffs, Middleton underwent surgery on his left ankle to address an issue that plagued him throughout…

Court Rules Against Jontay Porter’s Wish to Reside in Greece
Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors forward, was recently banned from the NBA for life and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to an illegal betting scandal. As a result, he could potentially face up to four years in prison. Despite these setbacks, Porter is determined to continue his basketball career. After…

Golden State Warriors Owner Commits to Erecting Statue in Honor of Klay Thompson upon Retirement
Golden State owner Joe Lacob, who once claimed that his franchise was “light years” ahead of the rest of the NBA, has never been shy of voicing out his feelings or even criticize other teams around the league. After two years of failing to conquer another title, he said this week that he grew accustomed…

Gary Trent Jr. Signs One-Year Contract with Bucks – Basketball Insider
After expressing interest in Gary Trent Jr., the Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with the free agent shooting guard. Trent Jr. was a sought-after player in the market due to his ability to stretch defenses with his three-point shooting. This signing is significant for the Bucks as they have lost key players this offseason…

Adam Silver stands behind new tax apron despite backlash from team executives
The scenario in which teams negotiate around the NBA has changed a lot since last year, especially after the latest collective bargaining agreement was approved. For example, soon after the Clippers lost All-Star Paul George to the 76ers in free agency, the franchise cited it was due to “the constraints of the new CBA.” This…

Former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, passes away at age 69
Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Famer career was inspired by his father, Joe “Jellybean,” a professional basketball player in the 70s. Joe passed away this Tuesday at the age of 69, sparking tributes and remembrances across the internet. While the cause of death is pending, former clubs and teammates are sharing memories. La Salle University expressed…