The WNBA and the WNBPA have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement. The deal, which aims to modernize the league, includes a significant increase in the salary cap, improved travel standards, and enhanced player benefits, marking a major milestone for the professional basketball organization in the United States.
The Australian women's basketball team, the Opals, defeated Hungary 71-58 in a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament match. The win highlights Australia's strong performance as they continue their campaign on the international stage, showcasing defensive strength and offensive execution to overcome their European opponents.
AS Monaco head coach Vassilis Spanoulis continues to be absent from the team's bench. The ongoing situation follows reports of internal discussions regarding his future with the EuroLeague club. The team is currently managing coaching duties internally as speculation grows surrounding the leadership of the Monaco basketball program.
The Dominican Republic men's basketball team secured an 87-79 victory over the USA in the opening game of Window 2 of the 2027 FIBA Men's World Cup Qualifying. The game took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.
AS Monaco Basket, known as the Roca Team, secured the 2026 Leaders Cup by defeating Le Mans Sarthe Basket 103-79 in a commanding final performance. Elie Okobo was named MVP, leading the team to its fourth Leaders Cup trophy at the Futuroscope Arena in Poitiers, France.
Canada Basketball has announced the 12-athlete roster for the Senior Men's National Team's upcoming games in Window 2 of the FIBA Men's World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The team will face Puerto Rico in San Juan on February 26 and Jamaica in Kingston on March 1, aiming to continue their undefeated run in Group B.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Istanbul. The two exchanged signed basketballs and played a friendly game, highlighting Turkey's focus on sports and youth development.
VfB Stuttgart secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in a Bundesliga match on January 10, 2026, at the BayArena. Deniz Undav was instrumental, scoring once and assisting two goals for Jamie Leweling, who netted a brace. Maximilian Mittelstädt also scored for Stuttgart, while Alejandro Grimaldo converted a penalty for Leverkusen.
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) has officially introduced the Tasmania Jewels as its ninth team, slated to join the league in the 2026/27 season. Based in Hobart, the team will serve as the female counterpart to the NBL's Tasmania JackJumpers, marking the return of a Tasmanian team to the WNBL after nearly three decades.
UCLA assistant coach Nemanja 'Yogi' Jovanovic has been named an assistant coach for the Serbian Men's Basketball National Team for the next three seasons. He will serve under head coach Dusan Alimpijevic, contributing to FIBA competitions including the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while continuing his duties with UCLA.
American power forward Langston Wilson of KK Pelister Sport Bitola has been named Hoops Agents Player of the Week for Round 3 of the North Macedonian Prva Liga. Wilson delivered a dominant performance, recording a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds, leading his team to a 101-90 victory over Madzari.
The Netherlands women's wheelchair basketball team secured their 10th consecutive European title at the 2025 IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, defeating Great Britain in the final. The victory also qualifies them for the 2026 IWBF World Championships.
Monaco General Manager Oleksiy Yefimov has voiced significant concerns that the proposed NBA Europe project could lead to fragmentation among fans and clubs, urging EuroLeague to prioritize unity and sustainable growth. He highlighted a lack of clarity regarding the NBA's plans and potential negative impacts on the existing European basketball ecosystem.
Monaco's Roca Team defeated Paris Basketball 99-94 in a high-stakes Betclic Elite clash on October 12, 2025, at the Adidas Arena. The game, a rematch of last season's final, saw Elie Okobo lead Monaco with 23 points, overcoming an early Paris surge and a third-quarter comeback to secure a significant road win.
