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ESPN reporter Windhorst revealed that the Clippers had been viewed as a potential landing spot for Payton Watson, but ultimately did not acquire him, instead obtaining Max Strus via a multi-team trade. Windhorst noted that Strus is in the prime of his career. Additionally, a league executive gave credit to the Clippers' offseason performance.

Klay Thompson's contract with the Heat has been revised to $11.5 million, $1.5 million less than initially reported, providing Miami with additional salary cap flexibility to sign two more veteran minimum players.

Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with Atalanta over Italian defender Ahanor, a 2008-born talent who made 35 appearances last season. Following their earlier signing of Palestra, the Blues hope to extend their working relationship with the Serie A club, with initial discussions held on Monday.

Man City agree a deal with Palmeiras to sign Brazilian winger Alan Elias for up to £34.2m.

Journalist Massara reports that Fofana has been excluded from Amorim's plans, and Milan hope to offload him before the transfer window closes. Milan have already been in contact with several Premier League clubs, actively seeking a new destination for the French midfielder. At present, Fofana is lukewarm about leaving, and the club has not fully convinced the player to accept a transfer. However, Milan's strategy remains unchanged, as they continue to push for his departure and maintain a hardline stance.

Bayern Munich's 19-year-old attacking midfielder Felipe Chaves is set to depart on loan once more, with Magdeburg, Braunschweig, and Heidenheim showing interest, while Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora has entered the race as a surprise contender.

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri exclusively reports that Aston Villa representatives will soon arrive at Club Brugge to hold talks within hours to finalize the Ordonez transfer. The two clubs are negotiating a loan with a mandatory buyout, totaling around €30 million, but remain divided on the buyout trigger conditions.

Italian journalist Moretto has revealed that Aston Villa have made initial contact with AC Milan over a potential transfer for Leao. The player is open to a move to the Premier League, but no formal offer has been made yet. Galatasaray are still pushing for a deal, but their bids have not met Milan's expectations. Milan remain firm on a transfer fee of €50 million to €60 million, including add-ons.

Lonzo Ball recently admitted that his long-term injuries have greatly diminished his enjoyment of basketball, as he is unable to execute technical moves at will. He acknowledged that a decline in form over a career is inevitable, but he refuses to dwell on the past and is focused on finding ways to adjust. Ball also mentioned that if he had made two more shots per game during his time in Cleveland, his personal circumstances might have been more favorable.

Lakers forward Jared Vanderbilt said during the team's stop in Slovenia that he plans to apply for a Slovenian passport and believes he may have Slovenian heritage.

Malen scored 17 goals in 19 Serie A games within a calendar year, breaking Roma's club record; against Fiorentina he netted a hat-trick with three assists from Dybala, who set a new personal single-game assist record. The pair have combined for 7 goals in 7 shared appearances this season, with 6 assisted by Dybala.

Paris Saint-Germain are set to terminate Renato Sanches' contract, allowing the 2016 Golden Boy winner to leave on a free transfer. The 29-year-old Portuguese midfielder, who impressed on loan at Panathinaikos last season, has drawn interest from clubs across Europe while rejecting Saudi, Brazilian and MLS offers.

Malen scored a hat-trick as Roma beat Fiorentina 4-0 at home in the Serie A opener, bringing his two-season league tally to 17 goals, matching top scorer Lautaro Martinez despite playing nearly half a season fewer minutes after joining from Aston Villa in January.

Roma opened their Serie A campaign with a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina. Coach Gasperini hailed the first win as the perfect start, lauded Dybala as a world-class talent, and revealed the striker voluntarily reduced his contract terms to ease the club's financial strain. He also praised Rodrigo Mora's efforts to join and stressed the importance of developing homegrown players for the demanding season ahead.

Dybala made Serie A history by setting up all three goals in Malen's hat-trick against Fiorentina, marking the first time in five years a player has assisted the same teammate three times in one match.

Roma are targeting Benfica midfielder Rios, with coach Gasperini demanding at least two new signings before the window closes. Benfica have received a first offer but are holding out for €30 million, more than their original investment in the player.

According to The Lead reporter Jethro Swain, the Trail Blazers originally planned to build their future backcourt around Henderson and Sharpe, but injuries have continued to hinder the development of both players. Sharpe's meniscus tear became the final blow to the failure of this pairing. In the 2025-26 season, Sharpe played 50 games, averaging 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.

On August 25, Magic center Nikola Vucevic said he returned out of love for the team. He believes the young roster, featuring Paolo Banchero, Wagner and Desmond Bane, has a clear goal of reaching the playoffs and advancing further. He also praised new coach Sean Sweeney's extensive assistant coaching resume, including reaching the Finals with the Spurs, as a significant boost.

Alonso's Premier League debut as Chelsea head coach ended in a 3-2 away victory at Fulham, making him the first Chelsea boss in nearly eight years to oversee three goals in his first league game, a feat last achieved by Sarri in August 2018.

At 03:00 on August 25, 2026, in the Premier League, Chelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 away from home. In the first half, Pedro scored, Rogers netted his first goal since joining, and Josh King also found the back of the net; in the second half, Pedro assisted Palmer to score, and Goncalo added another goal.