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Warriors assistant coach Frank Vogel has an impressive record developing young wing players into stars. His past work includes coaching Paul Pierce, Andre Iguodala, Paul George at the Pacers, and Aaron Gordon with the Magic. Most recently, he developed Cooper Flagg into NBA Rookie of the Year as an assistant with the Mavericks. Now with the Warriors, he is poised to develop Axel Lundberg, the 11th overall pick who just won the Summer League MVP.

The Raptors shared highlights of Kyle Lowry's nine-year career with the franchise on social media, honoring his retirement. Lowry played 601 regular-season games for Toronto, averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game, while holding the franchise records for assists, steals, and three-pointers made. He led the Raptors to their first NBA Championship in the 2018-19 season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed former Wizards guard Jules Bernard to an Exhibit-10 deal. In the 2023-24 season with Washington, he averaged 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds over 19 games.

Stat Defender's 2025-26 postseason rim-assist rankings reveal Scottie Barnes leading with 4.3 per game, ahead of Nikola Jokic (3.8) and Jrue Holiday (2.8), while Cade Cunningham, Karl-Anthony Towns, and De'Aaron Fox are tied for fifth at 2.6 per game.

PSG supporters have launched legal action to challenge local government's away support ban, which bars them from attending Sunday's fixture against Marseille due to a history of violent confrontations between the two fanbases. Fan organizations are demanding official consultations ahead of the match.

L'Equipe reports that Zidane will unveil the France squad Friday at 18:00. A 55-man preliminary roster (5 per position) has been compiled, with specialized scouting assignments: Barthez handles goalkeepers, while Bettoni, Planque, and Tabet divide outfield player coverage across leagues. Truffer and Da Cunha have caught attention in recent evaluations, and the final list is expected to include some unexpected selections.

Sky Sports pundit Lewis Jones shared his predictions for all ten Premier League Matchday 5 fixtures in the 'Jones Knows' segment, forecasting several upsets including a Bournemouth home win over Liverpool and a Crystal Palace defeat to Leeds United.

Italian national team scouts were reportedly seen at Mapei Stadium last week assessing Sebastiano Esposito's display in Sassuolo's clash with Juventus, with a potential call-up to Mancini's Italy squad for future Nations League matches on the horizon.

Saddiq Bey has signed a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, with trade compensation clauses built in that leave room for future moves. Both agents confirmed the deal to ESPN, while Celtics beat writer Dan Greenberg expressed confusion over the team's decision.

EFL Cup third round: Brighton came from behind to beat Manchester United 3-2 away. Gross equalized in the second half before De Kuijper scored the winner. Stats show Gross has netted 8 goals in 18 career meetings with Manchester United, making him the second-highest scoring midfielder against the Red Devils since 1992-93, behind only Gerrard (9 goals in 35 games).

Juventus thrashed NEC Nijmegen 5-0 in the Europa League, with coach Spalletti praising the team's response to their earlier Sassuolo defeat. However, Spalletti demanded more from Kolo Muani, insisting he needs to significantly improve his physical battling ability to meet team expectations.

ESPN published a 2027 free agency watch list on September 18, 2023, highlighting top-tier stars including Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant alongside other notable players, and also covers players set to hold player options in the 2027-28 season.

Lee Kang-in has seamlessly filled Antoine Griezmann's void at Atletico Madrid, producing two goals and one assist in just 439 minutes across seven competitive matches this season. After PSG rejected a January move, the summer transfer was completed on a deal until 2031. Simeone has praised Lee's confidence and tactical awareness, and the South Korean international has already won over Atletico fans while helping the club expand into the Asian market.

PSG abruptly reversed its Ballon d'Or support strategy, scrapping a three-way equal campaign within weeks and concentrating resources on forwards Dembele and Kvaratskhelia, while Luis's camp was left out of the loop and Mbappe continued his own push.

Bayern winger Michael Olise has repeatedly complained about rough defensive tactics used against him in the Bundesliga, appealing for stricter refereeing standards. Despite scoring 5 goals in 6 matches this season, Olise faces increasingly aggressive challenges from opponents. After a heated confrontation with referee Schroder during a match against Schalke 04 in which a penalty was denied, Sport Director Eibel warned that without tougher enforcement, Olise's injury risk is significantly elevated. Olise told the referee in English that inconsistent officiating could see him 'wrecked.' Bayern now face Union Berlin, one of the league's most physically aggressive teams, in their home match on Friday night.

Stat Defender data shows McBride tops the NBA in step-back three-point shooting at 46.2% (minimum 50 attempts) in the 2025-26 regular season, with Dowson trailing narrowly at 46.0%. The top 10 ranking features percentages ranging from 42.1% to 46.2%, highlighting elite step-back three-point efficiency among qualified players.

Before their La Liga fixture against Getafe, Real Betis arranged a touching pre-match ceremony in which players led 11 of the club's oldest members onto the pitch hand-in-hand. Organized as part of the Betis Foundation's Elder Week initiative, the event celebrated decades of loyal support from elderly fans and gave them a memorable experience on match day.

According to AS on September 18, Barcelona under Flick is experiencing intense competition for playing time, resembling a real-life "Hunger Games." Seven players hold undisputed starter status—Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Cubarsi, Rodri, Pedri, Yamal, and Raphinha—while key battles rage on the left wing (Gordon vs. Adeyemi), at attacking midfield (Olmo vs. Fermin), and at left-back (Espart vs. Cancelo, with Balde recovering). The rivalry strengthens squad depth, giving Flick rotation options and ensuring every position has at least two high-caliber players.

SpursNationCP reports that veterans Tobias Harris, De'Aaron Fox, and Harrison Barnes must step up in the new season to set examples for young players both on and off the court, demonstrating the competitive intensity needed to succeed in the league, proper handling of adversity, and clutch execution at key moments. The Spurs' development relies on both the growth of their youth and the leadership of these experienced players.

Scottie Barnes recorded a historic playoff run in the 2025-26 season, averaging 24.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game with a 60.5% true shooting percentage. He became the first NBA player under 25 to average at least 24 points and 8 assists per game in a postseason while shooting 60% or better in true shooting, setting multiple young player records.