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Olgun Uluc: The Australian Boomers are in advanced discussions to host Canada for a two-game exhibition series next August, sources told ESPN, as part of preparations for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Games are contingent on both teams qualifying for the WC; the Australian host city is TBD.
Chris Haynes: Sources: Ownership group of Marc Lasry (former Bucks co-owner) & Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos remain in play for Las Vegas NBA Expansion bid. I’m also told Kenny Smith from “Inside The NBA” is part of the ownership group and has raised 20 percent of the bid.
NBA Communications: The NBA today announced that opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season feature 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. All 30 teams feature at least one international player. 🇫🇷 - 17 players 🇨🇦 - 16 players 🇦🇺 - 9 players Dallas, Miami and Washington lead the league with 7 international players each. More: pr.nba.com/international-
Lu Dort says winning Olympic gold for Canada would mean more to him than winning an NBA title Ibaka: “Winning the NBA title or winning Olympic gold?” Dort: “I’d say winning a gold medal because Canada gave my family a great opportunity to have a better life.” Ibaka: “Winning a gold medal is more important than an NBA championship…” Dort: “Yes.” Ibaka: “Wow, okay.”
“He’s great. He’s honest. He’s tough,” Antetokounmpo said of Haslem, with the Heat opening its five-game preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City, Canada. “Obviously being around the organization for 20-plus years, he brings value to the team as a player and as a guy that can come in and coach us and give us advice. So far, I’ve loved it. He always comes to me and sits with me and asks me how I feel and what I thought about practicing. Sometimes just that little interaction helps you. It goes a long way. I’m looking forward to getting to know him more.”
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BC Roma has announced the signing of Kelly Olynyk, adding an experienced NBA veteran and Canadian international to Alessandro Magro’s team. The 35-year-old will wear No. 22 and is completing the formalities for his Italian entry visa before arriving in Rome in the coming days. “I’m very happy about this opportunity and to become part of the BC Roma project. I can’t wait to arrive in Rome, meet my new teammates and start working with the team. I’m excited about this new experience,” Olynyk said.
Anthony Chiang: Erik Spoelstra at end of four-day camp at FAU: “I think we made some positive steps.” Spoelstra says the plan is to have some of the regulars play in tomorrow’s preseason opener. Says final call will be made when the team gets to Canada.
BC Roma is finalizing a deal with Kelly Olynyk. The 35-year-old Canadian center, a veteran of 842 NBA games between 2013 and 2026 and fresh off an NBA Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, is said to have reached a basic agreement with the Roman club.
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Apostolopoulos, a Canadian billionaire, discussed buying the Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan in 2023 but instead focused on purchasing the NFL's Washington Commanders. That franchise was later sold for $6.05 billion to a group led by Josh Harris, who also owns the Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL's New Jersey Devils.
Ryan Stiles: I asked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about the decision to play off the ball for team Canada was nothing more than "Trying to be the best player I can be" said it is no different than any other summer, he always takes an area and tries to get better."
It might be the most-asked question I fielded on DLLS Mavs shows all summer: Who are the Mavericks hiring to lead their medical team after the April dismissal of Johan Bilsborough shortly after last season ended? I'm told that former Canadian soccer player Nico Berg — who has studied under Alex McKechnie in Toronto and thus would naturally appeal to new Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri — has emerged as a prime candidate and is expected to land the position.