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According to Scotto, the Celtics have signed guard Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract, allowing Mitchell to shuttle between the Celtics and their G League affiliate and compete for a spot in the rotation. Mitchell was selected with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Celtics officially confirmed: "We have signed Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract."

According to Emerman's revelation on the Celtics Daily show, the relationship between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may have played a larger role in the Celtics' decision to trade Brown than previously expected. Both players posted cryptic content on social media, which was later interpreted and spread by the media. Jaylen Brown once stated in a live stream that he initially believed the Celtics valued him and his contributions to the city, but quickly realized that was not the case.

Santander's sporting director Chema Aragon has stated that 19-year-old defender Salinas will only be sold if a club pays his €16 million release clause, rejecting Barcelona's €6 million offer. Aragon emphasized the club's desire to retain key players, acknowledged the possibility of a big club triggering the clause, and praised Salinas' professional attitude throughout the transfer speculation.

US media Basketball Ground predicts the 2028 U.S. Olympic men's basketball roster, including guards Brunson, Cunningham, Haliburton, Booker, Edwards; wings James, Durant, Tatum, Flagg; frontcourt Adebayo, Holmgren, Jalen Durant, and Kevin Durant. Durant plans to play, and James may participate if willing.

Spalletti praised Juventus' collective strength after a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, highlighting Yildiz's return to fitness and Zhegrova's goal but noting his need for consistency. He declined transfer market comments and emphasized defensive solidity with a clean sheet and young players stepping up.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi recently updated his social media, showcasing a new pink hairstyle. This move fulfilled his promise made before the World Cup: if Spain won the championship, he would dye his hair pink. Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final to win the trophy, and Gavi celebrated the victory with this look.

Paris Saint-Germain lost 0-3 to Mallorca in their first preseason friendly, 67 days after their last Champions League final win. The team aims for a third consecutive Champions League title and will play Aston Villa for the European Super Cup on August 12. Traditional preseason preparation is underway as internationals return but are not yet match-fit. Coach Enrique hopes to use the preseason effectively to avoid last season's injury issues.

McCoist warns Arsenal's slight edge is unstable, City may face Rodri dependency due to Guardiola's departure, Liverpool and United have improved, and Chelsea's signings of Xabi Alonso, Henderson, and Welbeck are praised.

Flagg dominates the list of youngest 40-point scorers in NBA history, holding four of the top five spots, with LeBron James ranking third.

On August 6, Al-Ahli Saudi FC officially announced the appointment of 54-year-old Marino Pusic as head coach of the first team, with a contract until June 2028. Pusic has extensive coaching experience, including winning the Eerste Divisie with Twente, serving as an assistant to Arne Slot at Feyenoord, and leading Shakhtar Donetsk to multiple titles including a Champions League win over Barcelona.

NBA insider Sean Deveney reveals that Luka Doncic wants to reunite with PJ Washington and supports the Lakers in acquiring his former teammate. The duo helped lead the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in the 2023-24 season. Dallas is planning to trade Washington, and if the Lakers offer Cameron Carr, the Mavericks may consider the deal.

Former Real Madrid player Alcorta stated on Cadena SER that Vinicius is close to renewing his contract, but Mbappe's arrival creates a status crisis, with their on-field chemistry lacking. Alcorta suggests Mourinho could unlock the duo's potential, noting Vinicius's declining form and status despite two Champions League titles, while Mbappe consistently scores 50 goals per season. The prolonged salary negotiations are a negative indicator.

TheSteinLine reports that the full NBA 2026-27 season schedule is expected to be released next week, at which time Lakers fans will know the exact date when LeBron James, wearing a 76ers jersey, will return to the Lakers' home court. During his eight seasons with the Lakers, James won one championship, set scoring records, reached 40,000 points, won the NBA Cup, and had classic moments with his son Bronny.

LakerShowYo released a composite photo on August 5, inviting fans to eliminate one player from Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James to form the Lakers' all-time best five. The regular-season stats of these six players during their Lakers careers: West averaged 27.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists; Abdul-Jabbar averaged 22.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists...

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham visited Alton Towers with his model girlfriend Ashlyn Castro. He recently returned from Hawaii and watched Birmingham's friendly against Barcelona. Bellingham helped England finish third in the World Cup.

Data analyst Kalshi Hoops has compiled the top five clutch shooting percentages (minimum 50 attempts) in the 2025-26 regular season: Anthony Edwards ranks first at 56.5%, Kevin Durant second at 52.9%, Jamal Murray third at 52.2%, Jalen Johnson fourth at 51.6%, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fifth at 51.5%.

According to informed sources, Barcelona is close to finalizing a permanent transfer for Joao Cancelo, with the club and Al-Hilal nearing a final agreement on the relevant terms. Cancelo previously played for Barcelona on a short-term loan, where he played a key role on the pitch, earning the approval of head coach Hansi Flick and his coaching staff. Barcelona had already been pushing to convert his loan into a permanent transfer. The negotiations are not yet fully aligned...

According to Spanish Six TV reporter Jose Alvarez, Alvarez remains Barcelona's primary transfer target, and the club plans to negotiate on the 10th of this month to ensure Atletico Madrid releases him. Ferran's stay or departure directly affects the signing: if he leaves, Barcelona will sign a No.9 player; if he stays, there will be no corresponding signing. For the defensive midfield position, Rodri is highly regarded, and other candidates are also being evaluated.

Chelsea have reportedly set a £70 million price tag on Pedro Neto, attracting interest from Manchester City. City boss Maresca views Neto as a winger alternative to Savinho, who may leave for Tottenham. Neto, who joined from Wolves for £54 million in 2024, could see reduced playing time after Chelsea's big-spending summer.

On August 6, data blogger Kalshi Hoops released the NBA historical cumulative plus-minus rankings for players before age 28. Tatum leads with +3645, Duncan second with +3630, James third with +3580, Parker fourth with +3443, Nowitzki fifth with +3297, Thompson sixth with +3281, and Green seventh with +3131.