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On August 29, Bleacher Report unveiled its rankings of the top NBA franchises for the next three seasons, with the Spurs and Thunder leading the way and the Knicks, Cavaliers, Celtics, Pistons, 76ers, Pacers, Lakers, and Timberwolves rounding out the top ten.

Stuttgart were routed 1-5 by Bayern Munich on the opening day of the Bundesliga season. Head coach Sebastian Hoeness was furious after his team collapsed following an early second-half equalizer, demanding a significant improvement.

PJ Tucker recalled guarding Kobe Bryant on UNINTERRUPTED, describing how Kobe made a contested fadeaway by switching hands mid-air, then blinked at him. Tucker called Kobe the toughest player he ever guarded after Kevin Durant and said he misses him daily.

Stephen Curry tops the NBA all-time list with 28 games of 10+ three-pointers, followed by Klay Thompson (10), Damian Lillard (8), and James Harden (4).

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson celebrated Sweden's World Cup qualifying win on Instagram after scoring 31 points and 5 rebounds in an 86-81 road victory over Finland, their fourth straight win, while teasing a "Sunday" matchup.

According to Diario Sport, Anthony Gordon has quickly integrated into Barcelona's system and fits Flick's tactics. Flick pushed for a confidential big-money signing due to Raphinha's frequent injuries. Against Athletic Bilbao, Gordon started for 80 minutes, demonstrating fierce pressing and explosive speed.

In the Saudi Pro League's 4th round, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Taawoun 2-1 at home, thanks to a goal from Ronaldo. He acknowledged the team's slow start but credited their improved second-half performance for the deserved win. After becoming the league's all-time top scorer with 104 goals in 110 games, Ronaldo emphasized the achievement was shared with his teammates and fans.

Max Strus, now with the Clippers, wrote a heartfelt farewell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on social media, reflecting on three seasons, playoff success, and the impact of his foundation in the city.

Bleacher Report reporter Zach Buckley proposed a three-team trade scenario: the Pistons would get Kyrie Irving and Naji Marshall; the Warriors would get PJ Washington, Taurean Prince, a 2027 second-round pick (via Pistons) and a 2028 second-round pick (via Pistons); and the Mavericks would get Ron Holland II, Brandin Podziemski, Daniss Jenkins, Moses Moody, Duncan Robinson, and a 2028 first-round pick.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson in a deal worth up to €55.5m, ranking as the club's third most expensive acquisition. The article also lists Villa's all-time top 10 signings.

After Lyon's Champions League playoff exit, the club is forced to sell players. Hull City have made a €35m verbal offer for Malick Fofana, hijacking Roma's pursuit of the Belgian international, and are now awaiting the player's decision.

Inter Miami interim coach Javier Ortiz clarified that Kily Gonzalez's appointment as new head coach was a club decision, not Messi's choice. Gonzalez will take over after receiving his work permit, while Ortiz remains interim and also faces a one-match suspension for repeated delayed kickoff violations.

Venezia coach Stroppa expressed frustration after a 0-2 home defeat to AC Milan, calling the late conceded goal avoidable and saying new signings are not yet ready to start, while acknowledging the team's discipline and organization early on.

Kenny Smith said on Draymond Green's podcast that Mark Jackson saved Stephen Curry's career by unleashing his talent, which transformed the Warriors and the entire NBA; he regrets Jackson is no longer coaching.

NBACentral's reporter poll predicts Stephon Castle as the leading candidate for next season's Most Improved Player with 34 points, ahead of Cason Wallace, Dylan Harper, Amen Thompson, and Kel'el Ware.

In the second round of Serie A at home against Venezia, Goncalo Ramos scored his first goal for Milan and covered 11.746 kilometers, ranking first in the team. Only Venezia captain Busio ran more, with 12.094 kilometers. Milan's internal running rankings: Goncalo Ramos 11.746 km, Yunus Musah 11.270 km, Pavlovic 10.965 km...

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has joined Aston Villa for a total fee of £65 million, with the €55.5 million fixed fee placing him eighth on the club's all-time transfer sales list. With Andrey Santos, Jackson, Cucurella and Delap departing this summer, Chelsea have now completed ten sales worth over €50 million each.

Atletico CEO Gil Marin blocks Julian Alvarez's move to Barcelona, accusing the club of deception. The player skips training as tensions go public, while a media analyst predicts the conflict will fade if Alvarez scores early. Barcelona's VP says they respect opponents.

ClutchPoints examines the Lakers' new starting lineup in the post-LeBron era, noting only Doncic and Reaves remain from last season's core starters. The 2025-26 lineup features Doncic, Reaves, James, Hachimura/Smart, and Ayton, while 2026-27 projects Doncic, Reaves, Grimes, Mamukelashvili, and Kessler, questioning whether this group is stronger than last season.

On August 29, American media outlet ClutchPoints published a piece reviewing the retirements of Paul and Westbrook. Paul had originally planned to make the 2025-26 season his farewell season, but gradually fell out of the rotation, was traded by the Clippers to the Raptors and waived, and promptly decided to retire. Westbrook played for the Kings in the 2025-26 season, having changed teams for the third consecutive year (Clippers, Nuggets, Kings)...