According to NBA insider Chris Haynes and multiple sources, the Pistons and Jalen Duren are far apart in extension negotiations. The restricted free-agent center plans to meet with the Lakers and Kings on Wednesday when free agency opens, aiming to finalize a sign-and-trade deal. Reports from last weekend indicated Duren was deeply frustrated with Detroit's initial offer, leading to a standstill in talks.

With less than a month between the ASEAN Cup and the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, coach Kim Sang Sik faces a tough choice on prioritizing objectives, allocating squad resources, and planning players' peak form.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for June 30: Vietnam national team increases its power; TPHCM 1 on a three-game winning streak in the V-League.

Before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, many optimistic forecasts suggested this tournament would mark a turning point for Asian football. For the first time, the AFC has as many as nine representatives in the finals, more than ever before in history.

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup has officially concluded, making way for a more intense new chapter: the knockout rounds involving 32 contenders. This is the moment when strategists must unveil their most refined tactical trump cards to fight for a place in the next round.

Alex Scott, another Premier League defensive midfielder who missed this summer's World Cup, has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. The 22-year-old English midfielder, though slightly slender in build, is known as the "Guernsey Grealish" and can control games, drawing attention from Premier League managers like Carrick and Arteta, both of whom were midfielders during their playing days.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that free-agent sharpshooter Kevin Huerter plans to sign a three-year contract worth a total of $27 million to return to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons' front office finalized the deal today with Mark Bartelstein and Andy Schiffman of Priority Sports agency.

On June 30, Beijing time, the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers completed a 1-for-2 trade, sending guard Ja Morant to Portland in exchange for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. ESPN subsequently graded the deal — Trail Blazers grade: B-. Ja Morant, a two-time All-Star and Most Improved Player winner, was once one of the most electrifying young stars in the league.

According to renowned reporter Shams on June 30, Landry Shamet agreed to a four-year, $24 million deal with the New York Knicks. Initially joining on a veteran minimum contract after a training camp invitation, Shamet became a key contributor to the Knicks' championship run thanks to his consistent outside shooting off the bench. Standing 1.96 meters tall and weighing 86 kilograms, the 29-year-old was selected 26th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie will sign a new three-year, $45 million contract with the team, running through the 2028-29 season. The Spurs declined to exercise Champagnie's $3 million team option and instead re-signed him to a new deal.