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'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call

The Opals have suffered a blow to their ambitions of another podium at the Basketball World Cup, with a veteran ruled out, but a rising star is set to shine.

AAP · Aug 27

Bennedict Mathurin gets a fresh start with Pelicans on reported $16 million contract

Bennedict Mathurin joins the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year contract. He arrives after a season split between two NBA teams. Mathurin averaged a career-high 17.6 points per game last season. The deal includes a player option for additional flexibility. This signing adds another scoring option for the Pelicans.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

RJ Luis Jr. Got His NBA Gamble Wrong, and College Hoops Is Letting Him Avoid the Consequences

Luis ignored warnings that his draft stock wasn’t strong, but chose to pursue a professional career that hasn’t panned out before almost predictably exploring a return to college.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26

Warriors Finally Make Their Move: Golden State Sign Mavericks Breakout Brandon Williams for $2.6m

The Golden State Warriors have signed Brandon Williams to a one-year deal, enhancing their backcourt depth while managing salary cap constraints. Williams offers playmaking and scoring potential behind Stephen Curry.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Mavericks’ Reluctance to Trade Kyrie Irving Makes Sense Right Now—Here’s How That Could Change

As Kyrie Irving’s name appears in trade rumors once more, the Mavericks eventually will have to decide on his future with the franchise.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

Ukrainian star leaves LSU women’s basketball team after signing of Russian recruit

Kyiv-born Kate Koval left the team after coach Kim Mulkey announced the signing of Anna Minaeva, a Russian teen who played professionally in Moscow

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

Shaq’s Dunkman World Championship Is Up for Grabs. And the Money Is Life-Changing.

Sports Illustrated caught up with a couple of professional dunkers competing to win $500,000 on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

Trail Blazers Must Decide Their Next Move After Shaedon Sharpe’s Injury

Shaedon Sharpe’s prolonged absence gives the Trail Blazers time to figure out their crowded guard room.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

I once saw Enes Kanter speak truth to power. Now he only punches down

Nearly a decade after I watched him defy Erdoğan at great personal cost, Kanter is using his hard-won freedom to turn transgender people into a national punchline

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

Luka Dončić looks like a superstar adrift at the Lakers

The Slovenian is one of the best players on the planet. But factors largely beyond his control have started to turn his career into a slog

The Guardian - US · Aug 25