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Nagoya Hit 17 Threes to Crush Shiga 104–69 and Extend Unbeaten B.PREMIER StartB.PREMIER
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Nagoya Hit 17 Threes to Crush Shiga 104–69 and Extend Unbeaten B.PREMIER Start

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins moved to 9–0 with a 104–69 rout of Shiga Lakes, making 17 threes and recording 27 assists in front of 13,322 fans. The rematch on Sunday will test Shiga’s response.

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Morgan Steals It at the Buzzer as Walker Powers Beşiktaş Past Virtus, 103–101
EuroLeague Fantasy

Morgan Steals It at the Buzzer as Walker Powers Beşiktaş Past Virtus, 103–101

Conor Morgan hit the last-second three, but Lonnie Walker IV supplied 30 points as Beşiktaş overturned a late deficit to stun Virtus Bologna 103–101 in EuroLeague Round 9.

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Johnson and Gold Injuries Leave Tasmania Scrambling for Sunday’s Phoenix Clash
NBL27 Fantasy

Johnson and Gold Injuries Leave Tasmania Scrambling for Sunday’s Phoenix Clash

Tasmania have lost David Johnson to a calf injury and expect Ben Gold to miss time with a foot problem. With Majok Deng already sidelined, the JackJumpers face a serious rotation squeeze before Sunday's game against South East Melbourne.

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Mikawa Register 15-Year-Old Takuma Yahagi for B.PREMIER Home Games
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Mikawa Register 15-Year-Old Takuma Yahagi for B.PREMIER Home Games

Seahorses Mikawa have registered 15-year-old wing Takuma Yahagi through B.LEAGUE's youth development pathway. He will join the senior group for home games against Saga, although a match-day selection or debut has not been confirmed.

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Petrušev’s Perfect Paint Night Sinks Hapoel as Bryant Endures a –6 PIR Shock
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Petrušev’s Perfect Paint Night Sinks Hapoel as Bryant Endures a –6 PIR Shock

Filip Petrušev scored 20 on six-for-six two-point shooting as Dubai beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 97–83. Elijah Bryant managed just three points and a –6 PIR, while Hapoel await further news on Tomáš Satoranský after his fall.

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Efes Turn Panathinaikos’ Comeback Into a 14–0 Knockout as Payne and Šarić Deliver
EuroLeague Fantasy

Efes Turn Panathinaikos’ Comeback Into a 14–0 Knockout as Payne and Šarić Deliver

Panathinaikos closed to 66–65 in Istanbul, only for Anadolu Efes to rip off 14 unanswered points and win 83–68. Cameron Payne’s passing and Dario Šarić’s work on the glass give fantasy managers more than a scoreline to study.

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Osaka Release Damonte Dodd After Nine Games as Injuries Force Frontcourt Reset
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Osaka Release Damonte Dodd After Nine Games as Injuries Force Frontcourt Reset

Osaka Evessa have mutually terminated centre Damonte Dodd’s contract after nine B.PREMIER appearances, with Sebastian Saiz also on the injury list and two new big men arriving.

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Madrid's Double Injury Blow: Jantunen's Foot Rupture and Maledon's Knee Sprain
EuroLeague Fantasy

Madrid's Double Injury Blow: Jantunen's Foot Rupture and Maledon's Knee Sprain

Real Madrid have confirmed a complete plantar fascia rupture for Mikael Jantunen and a right-knee sprain for Théo Maledon, following a 95–76 EuroLeague win that showcased the guard's value. Neither has a return date.

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Jalen McDaniels Leaves Kobe Storks Before Nagasaki Double-Header
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Jalen McDaniels Leaves Kobe Storks Before Nagasaki Double-Header

Former NBA forward Jalen McDaniels has left Kobe by mutual consent after 11 B.PREMIER games. With the Storks on a six-game losing streak, a home double-header against Nagasaki now brings an immediate rotation test.

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Sydney's 71–68 Escape: Maluach's Late Threes and Robertson's Rising Fantasy Case
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Sydney's 71–68 Escape: Maluach's Late Threes and Robertson's Rising Fantasy Case

Sydney overturned a seven-point deficit to beat Tasmania 71–68 despite hitting just five threes. Maluach delivered late, Cooks owned the offensive glass and Robertson added another double-digit game.

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Cotton Closes Out New Zealand, but Davison’s 11 Assists Steal the Fantasy Spotlight
NBL27 Fantasy

Cotton Closes Out New Zealand, but Davison’s 11 Assists Steal the Fantasy Spotlight

Adelaide beat New Zealand 108–101 behind Bryce Cotton’s 13-point final quarter. Carlin Davison’s 11 assists, despite Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s return, create a fresh Round 7 fantasy question.

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Ja Morant’s Portland Reset Hits a Hamstring Hurdle Against Memphis
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Ja Morant’s Portland Reset Hits a Hamstring Hurdle Against Memphis

Ja Morant left Portland’s 124–103 loss to Memphis with a left hamstring injury, cutting short his first meeting with his former team. The Blazers now await an assessment before their Utah trip.

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Kawasaki’s 39–9 Derby Grip Faces Namizato’s Yokohama Challenge
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Kawasaki’s 39–9 Derby Grip Faces Namizato’s Yokohama Challenge

Kawasaki have won 39 of 48 meetings with Yokohama, but both clubs enter their first B.PREMIER Kanagawa derby below .500. Reoto Yonesu and assist leader Narito Namizato headline a revealing two-game test.

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Ben Simmons Chooses Sacramento for Achilles Rehab and Keeps NBA Comeback in Sight
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Ben Simmons Chooses Sacramento for Achilles Rehab and Keeps NBA Comeback in Sight

Ben Simmons has set his course after right Achilles surgery: rehab with the Sacramento Kings and pursue another NBA season. His first interview since the injury reveals why staying with the club matters.

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Adelaide Need More Than Jenkins Jumpers to Fix Their Stuttering Offence
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Adelaide Need More Than Jenkins Jumpers to Fix Their Stuttering Offence

John Jenkins III has scored more than 13 points only once this NBL27 season. With Adelaide bottom of the league for scoring, the debate is whether the Sixers need different shots or another creator.

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Haliburton's Hamstring Setback Puts Nembhard Back in Charge of Indiana's Offence
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Haliburton's Hamstring Setback Puts Nembhard Back in Charge of Indiana's Offence

Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss at least two weeks with a left hamstring strain, only four games after his Achilles comeback. Andrew Nembhard's 14 assists against Philadelphia show both Indiana's immediate solution and its limits.

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Hifi Scores 26 as Paris Edge Maccabi 99–94 and Complete a Two-Win Road Week
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Hifi Scores 26 as Paris Edge Maccabi 99–94 and Complete a Two-Win Road Week

Nadir Hifi scored 26 points and Paris Basketball finished stronger in Belgrade to beat Maccabi 99–94, adding a second away win in three days and lifting their EuroLeague record to 3–6.

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Maledon’s 26 and Campazzo’s 10 Assists Carry Madrid Past Fenerbahçe, 95–76
EuroLeague Fantasy

Maledon’s 26 and Campazzo’s 10 Assists Carry Madrid Past Fenerbahçe, 95–76

Theo Maledon scored 26 with a PIR of 35 as Real Madrid beat Fenerbahçe 95–76. Campazzo supplied ten assists, while a dominant third quarter overcame Fenerbahçe’s offensive rebounding.

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DeMarcus Cousins Is Coming to HoopsFest Perth — as an Ambassador, Not an NBL Signing
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DeMarcus Cousins Is Coming to HoopsFest Perth — as an Ambassador, Not an NBL Signing

Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins will headline HoopsFest Perth 2027 off the court, joining a five-day NBL and WNBL showcase at RAC Arena from 13–17 January.

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Obradović Warns Panathinaikos: Efes Will Hit Back After 30-Point Hapoel Loss
EuroLeague

Obradović Warns Panathinaikos: Efes Will Hit Back After 30-Point Hapoel Loss

Efes have just lost 118–88 to Hapoel, but Željko Obradović expects a sharper response against Panathinaikos on Friday. A short turnaround and two very different Round 8 results set up an intriguing Istanbul test.

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Nagoya’s 8–0 Start Meets Shiga’s Assist Machine at IG Arena Home Opener
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Nagoya’s 8–0 Start Meets Shiga’s Assist Machine at IG Arena Home Opener

Unbeaten Nagoya welcome Shiga for their B.PREMIER home opener, pitting the Dolphins’ efficient attack and league-leading steals against the Lakes’ top-ranked passing game.

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Akita fined ¥1m over Murphy driving breach, but B.LEAGUE imposes no playing ban
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Akita fined ¥1m over Murphy driving breach, but B.LEAGUE imposes no playing ban

B.LEAGUE has fined Akita Northern Happinets ¥1 million for its supervisory failure after Troy Murphy Jr breached Japanese driving rules. The player was reprimanded, not suspended, as the league drew a sharp line between individual error and repeat club responsibility.

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Rio Bruton Makes His NBL Debut as Three Generations of Bullets History Meet
NBL

Rio Bruton Makes His NBL Debut as Three Generations of Bullets History Meet

Rio Bruton scored his first NBL basket against Cairns on 29 October, following grandfather Cal and father CJ into Brisbane colours. The 19-year-old development guard has a meaningful milestone, not yet a guaranteed rotation role.

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Cairns Sink 20 Threes, Bolden Piles Up Defensive Stats in 107–85 Brisbane Rout
NBL27 Fantasy

Cairns Sink 20 Threes, Bolden Piles Up Defensive Stats in 107–85 Brisbane Rout

Cairns overwhelmed Brisbane with 20 threes as Brisbane committed 25 turnovers, while Jonah Bolden’s 13 rebounds, four steals and two blocks made the Round 7 fantasy picture more interesting.

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