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Nuggets match Thunder's 2-year, $12M offer for Spencer Jones, raising luxury tax by $32M to $68M and entering the second apron. Team may clear salary via trades; next focus is retaining restricted free agent Payton Watson.

According to Heat reporter Ethan J. Skolnick, if the Kings buy out Zach LaVine's contract, the Heat are interested in signing him. Both LaVine and Klay Thompson are under contract, and the Heat have already sent signals to Thompson while also viewing LaVine as a potential option. Additionally, the Heat could currently sign DeMar DeRozan, but the team is not rushing and is still waiting for other possibilities.

AC Milan midfielder Warren Bondo, 22, is set to leave the club this summer, with Stuttgart, Everton, and Frankfurt interested. Signed from Monza for €10.5m in January 2025, he has made just five appearances and spent last season on loan at Cremonese.

According to reporter Evan Sidery, the Philadelphia 76ers will officially announce a two-year, $8 million contract with LeBron James tomorrow. A press conference may be held in Philadelphia this week. It is expected that James' 76ers No. 23 jersey will become the NBA's best-selling merchandise in the 2026-27 season.

According to Stat Defender, Stephen Curry leads NBA history with 41 games of 40+ points on 80%+ true shooting, followed by James Harden (20), Damian Lillard (17), Kevin Durant (16), Adrian Dantley (13), LeBron James (12), Kyrie Irving (11), and a four-way tie at 10 games for Klay Thompson, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, and Zach LaVine.

Newcastle United have shifted their goalkeeping target to Braga's Hornicek after failing to sign Trafford and Rushworth. The 24-year-old Czech international has a £25.9m release clause and has previously rejected Hull City, with Benfica also interested. A quick deal is possible as inquiries have begun.

According to estimates by the Boyd Economic Consulting firm in the United States, LeBron James' first season with the Philadelphia 76ers is projected to bring an additional $250 million to $430 million in regional economic output to Philadelphia. James previously signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers, with a player option for the second year.

Former NBA player Danny Green released his Eastern Conference power rankings on July 27, as follows: Knicks first, 76ers second, Raptors third, Cavaliers fourth, Pacers fifth, Magic sixth, Celtics seventh, Heat eighth, Hornets ninth.

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According to Marca, the contract renewal talks between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. have stalled due to a salary dispute. The player is entering the final year of his contract, and negotiations between his agent and the club have been ongoing for over a year without success. Vinicius is demanding a net annual salary of nearly €30 million, putting him on par with Kylian Mbappe, but Real Madrid is unwilling to match that figure. The differences between the two parties are significant, and Vinicius will begin the new season with his current contract, which runs until 2027. Meanwhile...

According to ESPN's Evan Sidery on July 27, Jimmy Butler is still recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to return mid-way through the 2026-27 season. The Warriors' projected rotation during this period: Starters: Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Lundberg, Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis; Bench: De'Anthony Melton, Josh Richardson, Gui Santos, Al Horford.

According to Jake Weinbach, the Los Angeles Lakers are in the lead in the competition for Jonathan Kuminga's next destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite having signed Mario Hezonja, are still considered a potential option. The Milwaukee Bucks, as a sign-and-trade candidate, have not been ruled out either. During the 2025-26 regular season, Kuminga played for the Warriors and the Hawks, ...

The sons of Andrea Pirlo and Paolo Maldini are embroiled in a conflict of interest controversy for working at football agencies without official agent licenses. Nicolo Pirlo works at You First, Christian Maldini at GR Sports. Unlike Lippi, who stepped down over his son's licensing, the pair remain compliant for now, but an upcoming FIGC committee may seek clarification from sports chief Malago.

Paris Saint-Germain values 23-year-old forward Bradley Barcola at €170 million, referencing recent transfers. Barcola, a two-time Champions League winner and World Cup standout, has attracted interest from multiple clubs including Liverpool, who seek a lower price. Coach Luis Enrique insists on only retaining fully committed players.

Squawka data shows that in the list of successful duels over the past three Premier League seasons (23/24 to 25/26), Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes tops with 697. Everton defender James Tarkowski is second with 675, Joao Gomes third with 641, Elliot Anderson fourth with 622, and Chelsea's...

According to Marca on July 26, Atletico Madrid's fixed transfer expenditure reached 90 million euros after signing Lee Kang-in, Grimaldo, and Jorgensen, exhausting the budget. The club will now sell players, with Almada, Sorloth, Ruggeri, Lemar, and Gimenez as primary candidates to leave.

The Telegraph reports that during Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Sunderland, Joe Gomez was forced off with an injury in the 7th minute, leaving the defence in a state of emergency. New signing Yake (£60 million) has yet to train with the team, while Leoni is still recovering from a serious injury sustained last year, leaving only Van Dijk available. Liverpool's best option is to sign John Stones, while also pursuing Paris Saint-Germain winger Barcola. Gomez will undergo tests in Chicago over the next 24 hours...

New Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso led an open training session in Sydney attended by 4,500 fans, with first-team stars Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Colwill on show. However, new signings Geovanni Quenda (minor injury) and Emega (longer-term) were absent, though both are expected back before the Premier League season starts.

Everton are interested in Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, but Bologna have set a price tag of €45 million and refuse to lower it, as they have no pressure to sell. Only initial contact has been made, with no formal offer from Everton yet. Chelsea and Aston Villa have also shown interest.

German outlet Bild has revealed that the race for Bayer Leverkusen's 18-year-old midfielder Alai Begovic is heating up. Chelsea have submitted a €40 million bid, and new head coach Xabi Alonso has already met with the player, with both sides close to reaching an agreement, though the player has yet to give the final go-ahead. Juventus subsequently raised their offer (having previously been unwilling to exceed €30 million), promising a starting berth next season and conveying this in a private...