Former NBA forward Wenyen Gabriel is taking his career to Turkey. He has signed with Besiktas following his previous stints in the EuroLeague with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Panathinaikos, and Bayern Munich. Gabriel logged 150 NBA games during his time in the league.
Legal matters remain ongoing for Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. His legal team is currently pushing to keep a November 2 trial date in his federal court case, arguing that the Department of Justice request for a delay is not justified. Billups is a defendant in a federal case involving a rigged poker game.
Agent Misko Raznatovic is hitting back at critics following a busy summer for his firm. After players including Alpha Diallo, Tarik Biberovic, and Mario Hezonja signed NBA contracts, Raznatovic took to social media to dismiss claims that he is unwilling to secure deals for European veterans.
Meanwhile, media analysis is heating up regarding the current state of the league. A recent breakdown groups the 22 NBA teams that have not won a title in the last eight years into specific tiers. The San Antonio Spurs are listed as the top team in a category labeled Championship Ready.