Basketball

French basketball champion Monaco thrown out of pro leagues over €24m debt, federation confirms on appeal

The French Basketball Federation (FFBB) appeal body upheld the exclusion of AS Monaco from Betclic Elite and Elite 2 on Saturday 1 August, after the reigning champions failed to prove economic viability amid debts exceeding €24 million.

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Basketball·Jul 27

Mario Hezonja returns to NBA, signs one-year deal with Cleveland Cavaliers

The Croatian forward, 31, leaves Real Madrid as the reigning ACB MVP for a $2.8 million guaranteed contract, aiming to revive his NBA career.

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Basketball·Jul 25

LeBron James leaves Lakers, joins Philadelphia 76ers on two-year, $8M deal for 24th NBA season

The 41-year-old, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, announced the move Friday, calling it his 'final decision' and saying he still wants to compete for a championship.

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Basketball·Jul 24

Jean Montero sets sights on EuroLeague and domestic titles after joining Olympiacos, praises Bartzokas and Fournier

The 23-year-old Dominican guard, speaking to Spanish outlet Marega Deportes, outlined his ambitions for the upcoming season and credited coach Georgios Bartzokas and teammate Evan Fournier as key factors in his decision to join the EuroLeague champions.

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Basketball·Jul 21

Mario Hezonja activates NBA buyout clause, leaves Real Madrid after four seasons

The Croatian forward informed the club on Monday that he is exercising his NBA-out clause before the 20 July deadline, ending a four-year stint in Madrid.

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Basketball·Jul 27

Mario Hezonja returns to NBA with one-year, $2.8 million Cavaliers deal

The Croatian forward leaves Real Madrid after paying an €850,000 buyout, six years after his last NBA game.

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Basketball·from Jul 24·upd. Jul 25

LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers for two-year, $8 million deal in bid for fifth NBA title

The NBA's all-time scoring leader says he chose Philadelphia over Cleveland, Miami and Golden State, prioritizing a shot at winning a championship with a fourth franchise.

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French basketball champion Monaco thrown out of pro leagues over €24m debt, federation confirms on appeal

Mario Hezonja returns to NBA, signs one-year deal with Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James leaves Lakers, joins Philadelphia 76ers on two-year, $8M deal for 24th NBA season

Jean Montero sets sights on EuroLeague and domestic titles after joining Olympiacos, praises Bartzokas and Fournier

Mario Hezonja activates NBA buyout clause, leaves Real Madrid after four seasons

Mario Hezonja returns to NBA with one-year, $2.8 million Cavaliers deal

LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers for two-year, $8 million deal in bid for fifth NBA title

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