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NBA regular-season buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel - ESPN

Here are the deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including intel from Monday's media days.

Bronny on LeBron James' Lakers exit: 'He's got his own path' - ESPN

Bronny James said he hasn't spoken much to his father, LeBron, about the decision to leave the Lakers this summer, but said he's excited to face him on Christmas.

Tatum 'comfortable' leading new-look Celtics post-Brown trade - ESPN

Jayson Tatum says he's thankful for his time with Jaylen Brown and the success they shared but feels comfortable leading the new-look Celtics this season.

Americas

Pochettino says no punishment can repair Manchester City damage - ESPN

United States manager, Mauricio Pochettino said Monday that it was "very difficult" to know what punishment Manchester City should receive for breaking the Premier League's financial fair play rules -- and severely damaging the competition.

Zion Williamson, on cusp of 8th season, not where he wants to be - ESPN

Zion Williamson smiled politely, but kept his answer brief when asked how he would summarize his first seven years as an NBA player, saying "I'm not where I need to be."

Luke Littler suffers shock defeat to Luke Woodhouse in World Grand Prix opener

Playing for the first time since being booed in Amsterdam, the world No 1 was far from his best in a 2-1 first-round defeat in Leicester

Wizards' Anthony Davis to wait until summer for extension talks - ESPN

Anthony Davis plans on finishing the season with the Washington Wizards before deciding on any potential contract extension, he said Monday.

Europe

‘Football with a smile’: Pocognoli wants happy Gilmour to tee up Scotland success

The new Scotland manager has called on the Napoli midfielder ‘to take risks’, while he has warned his players they will need consistent game time for their clubs going forward

Pochettino: Manchester City verdicts show fans ‘lived through an era of deception’

The former Tottenham, Southampton, and Chelsea manager lamented the situation created by the reported guilty verdicts

Anthony Edwards happy to cede PG duties to LaMelo Ball - ESPN

Anthony Edwards says he's happy with the moves Minnesota made over the summer and is excited to continue to develop chemistry with LaMelo Ball.

Nations League: Olise’s late stunner leads France past Belgium, Italy rout Turkey

Michael Olise’s magnificent late solo effort earned Zinedine Zidane’s side a win in Brussels, while Roberto Mancini’s Italy bounced back against Turkey

FIFA agrees in principle to federation payments from WC windfall - ESPN

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has come out in favor of a tentative proposal from UEFA and Concacaf that FIFA distributes funds to member associations as a result of record revenues from this summer's World Cup.

Gianni Infantino set to accept demands to give national associations payouts

The Fifa president has said ‘the ambition is welcome’ in a letter sent to all six confederation presidents, while also mounting a fresh defence of his failed FFE scheme

76ers say 'sacrifice' key to success after offseason additions - ESPN

The 76ers say they are comfortable with making sacrifices for the benefit of the team after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in the offseason.

Sources: Hornets waiving recently acquired Rob Dillingham - ESPN

The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Rob Dillingham one day after acquiring the former No. 8 pick, sources told ESPN.

New-look 76ers top NBA media day 2026 highlights - ESPN

The 2026-27 NBA season is approaching with media days ending Monday. Here are the top scenes from around the league.

Americas

Javier Aguirre turned down four coaching offers until 'Valencia called' - ESPN

Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said he turned down four other jobs before accepting the challenge to return to LaLiga with Valencia.

Oklahoma City says focus is on improving, not the Spurs - ESPN

The Oklahoma City Thunder said they are taking the same approach to the season and are not focused on Spurs after being eliminated by San Antonio in last year's Western Conference Finals.

Pio and Sebastiano Esposito start for Italy, a first for brothers since 1915 - ESPN

Pio Esposito was joined by older brother Sebastiano in the starting lineup for Italy's Nations League match at Türkiye on Monday, marking the first time two brothers have started for the Azzurri in more than a century.

City chief maintains club’s innocence as rivals push for verdict to be published

The Manchester City chief executive, Ferran Soriano, told European clubs that the club will fight the verdict

Lillard: Blazers' crowded backcourt 'will work itself out' - ESPN

Damian Lillard said he's not worried about balancing a backcourt that includes himself, Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, saying it "will work itself out."

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Tottenham eye move for Maza - ESPN

Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are competing to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Europe

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool keen on Real Madrid midfielder Tchouaméni - ESPN

Liverpool have maintained contact with the representatives of Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Thomas Tuchel resists change against Czechia despite England defensive errors

The head coach, who has injury concerns over Nico O’Reilly and Ezri Konsa, said: ‘We defended well [against Spain] but we had big individual mistakes’