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Elijah Bryant claims second straight EuroLeague MVP award
The Hapoel guard recorded 22 points, a career-high 13 rebounds and seven assists in a win over Real Madrid The post Elijah Bryant claims second straight EuroLeague MVP award appeared first on Eurohoops.
Anadolu Efes sign NBA veteran as Mike James replacement
Anadolu Efes Istanbul have moved quickly to strengthen their backcourt following Mike James' severe Achilles tendon injury and signed veteran guard Cameron Payne for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. The Turkish club…
Anadolu Efes signs Cameron Payne after Mike James injury
The former Partizan guard joins the Istanbul club until the end of the season The post Anadolu Efes signs Cameron Payne after Mike James injury appeared first on Eurohoops.
FIBA not part of NBA-EuroLeague negotiations, Jorge Garbajosa confirms
The NBA Europe project has reached a crucial stage, with key decisions on markets and licenses expected soon. FIBA Europe president Jorge Garbajosa and executive director Kamil Novak provided an update on the planned…
Sarunas Jasikevicius praises fellow Lithuanian and jokes he wants even more
Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius praised fellow Lithuanian guard Ignas Sargiunas for providing exactly the energy the team expects from him after the Turkish club extended its perfect…
Kevin Pangos announces retirement at 33
The former All-EuroLeague guard reflected on fulfilling his NBA dream and the injuries that made his final years difficult The post Kevin Pangos announces retirement at 33 appeared first on Eurohoops.
Nigel Hayes-Davis returns for Panathinaikos after an injury
A little over a month after his injury, Hayes-Davis is back in action The post Nigel Hayes-Davis returns for Panathinaikos after an injury appeared first on Eurohoops.
EuroLeague roundup: Barcelona cruise past Besiktas in Istanbul
EuroLeague Round 3 continued on Friday, with the action tipping off in Istanbul The post EuroLeague roundup: Barcelona cruise past Besiktas in Istanbul appeared first on Eurohoops.
Panathinaikos officially asked EuroLeague to open a disciplinary proceeding against Giorgos Bartzokas
A new conflict has arisen between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, and the reason is the events at the end of the match in Bologna The post Panathinaikos officially asked EuroLeague to open a disciplinary proceeding…
Mike James undergoes surgery
Anadolu Efes Istanbul have announced that star guard Mike James has successfully undergone surgery to repair his injured Achilles tendon, with the veteran expected to miss approximately seven to nine months. The Turkish…
Mike James breaks silence after Achilles injury
Anadolu Efes Istanbul have officially confirmed that star guard Mike James sustained an Achilles tendon injury during Thursday’s EuroLeague Round 3 matchup against Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade. The Turkish organization…
EuroLeague players react to Mike James injury
Several EuroLeague players expressed their support for Anadolu Efes Istanbul guard Mike James on social media after the veteran suffered a non-contact injury to his lower right leg during Thursday’s Round 3 matchup…
Pablo Laso provides concerning Mike James update
Anadolu Efes Istanbul head coach Pablo Laso expressed concern over Mike James’ injury following his team’s 77-72 defeat to Crvena Zvezda in Thursday’s EuroLeague Round 3 matchup in Belgrade. The veteran guard suffered a…
Mike James suffers Achilles injury against Zvezda
Anadolu Efes Istanbul guard Mike James sustained an Achilles injury during Thursday’s EuroLeague Round 3 encounter against Crvena Zvezda, forcing him to leave the game in the third quarter. The incident occurred with…
Mike James underwent Achilles tendon repair surgery, will be out for 7-9 months
The Turkish club confirmed that one of their best players suffered a very severe injury and that the season is most likely over for him The post Mike James underwent Achilles tendon repair surgery, will be out for 7-9…
Lamar Stevens sidelined for seven to ten days with hand injury
Tests ruled out a fracture after the Partizan forward was injured against Paris The post Lamar Stevens sidelined for seven to ten days with hand injury appeared first on Eurohoops.
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Nadir Hifi leads Paris past Zalgiris
Nadir Hifi scored the final six points of the game as Paris Basketball rallied past Zalgiris Kaunas 82-78 on Thursday night, securing its first EuroLeague victory of the season. Paris overcame a fourth-quarter deficit…
Virtus stuns Olympiacos with late Marcus Carr three
Virtus Bologna finally claimed its first EuroLeague victory of the season in dramatic fashion, stunning defending champions Olympiacos 96-94 at PalaDozza on Thursday night. Marcus Carr delivered the decisive moment with…
Crvena Zvezda edges Anadolu Efes as Mike James suffers injury
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade earned its first EuroLeague victory of the season with a 77-72 home win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Thursday, but the result was overshadowed by an apparent Achilles injury suffered…
Hapoel survives Real Madrid comeback
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv survived a remarkable Real Madrid comeback to secure a 102-98 victory in Sofia on Thursday, handing Pedro Martinez’s team its third consecutive EuroLeague defeat to open the season. Real Madrid fell…
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Pablo Laso on Mike James’ injury: “It doesn’t look good”
The head coach of Anadolu Efes said that further tests will be conducted on the star guard after he was forced to leave the court with an injury The post Pablo Laso on Mike James’ injury: “It doesn’t look good” appeared…
Pedro Martínez: “We need time, this is not the moment to look for excuses or guilties”
The Real Madrid coach spoke at a press conference following the defeat against Hapoel Tel Aviv The post Pedro Martínez: “We need time, this is not the moment to look for excuses or guilties” appeared first on Eurohoops.
EuroLeague roundup: Hapoel survives Real’s comeback and secures a victory
The third round of the EuroLeague begins on Thursday, and Hapoel was the first to secure a victory The post EuroLeague roundup: Hapoel survives Real’s comeback and secures a victory appeared first on Eurohoops.
Tony Parker on Lauvergne case: “No recruitment ban has been imposed”
The head of ASVEL stated that the process is still ongoing following Joffrey Lauvergne's lawsuit The post Tony Parker on Lauvergne case: “No recruitment ban has been imposed” appeared first on Eurohoops.
Elijah Bryant captures Round 2 MVP honors in the EuroLeague
Following a standout 31 PIR, Elijah Bryant emerges as the EuroLeague Round 2 MVP for the 2026–27 Regular Season The post Elijah Bryant captures Round 2 MVP honors in the EuroLeague appeared first on Eurohoops.
ASVEL banned from signing players due to €300,000 debt
Joffrey Lauvergne pursues unpaid LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne debts, triggering a new BAT case and banning the club from signing new players The post ASVEL banned from signing players due to €300,000 debt appeared first on…
Panathinaikos rolls past ASVEL to stay unbeaten
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens cruised to its second straight EuroLeague victory, crushing LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 102-79 on Wednesday at Telekom Center Athens. The biggest story of the night was Lefteris Mantzoukas, who…
Besiktas dominates Maccabi behind Scottie Wilbekin
Besiktas Istanbul picked up its first EuroLeague victory in 13 years in emphatic fashion, defeating Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 93-109 on Tuesday at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall. The visitors were led by four former Maccabi…
EuroLeague roundup: Panathinaikos dominates ASVEL, Beşiktaş claims first win in Belgrade
Panathinaikos and Beşiktaş close EuroLeague Round 2 with wins over ASVEL and Maccabi The post EuroLeague roundup: Panathinaikos dominates ASVEL, Beşiktaş claims first win in Belgrade appeared first on Eurohoops.
Euroleague renews referees’ collective agreement through 2029
The deal with UEBO covers working conditions and the continued development of officiating in the EuroLeague and EuroCup The post Euroleague renews referees’ collective agreement through 2029 appeared first on Eurohoops.
Patrick Baldwin Jr.’s EuroLeague debut remains on hold
The Crvena zvezda forward will miss the Anadolu Efes game as he continues to deal with a back problem The post Patrick Baldwin Jr.’s EuroLeague debut remains on hold appeared first on Eurohoops.
Jasiel Rivero to stay with Valencia for the rest of the season
The Cuban big man has earned a deal through 2026-27 after initially signing a one-month contract The post Jasiel Rivero to stay with Valencia for the rest of the season appeared first on Eurohoops.
Carlik Jones leads Partizan past Paris
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade continued its strong start to the EuroLeague season with a 92-79 road victory over Paris Basketball on Tuesday, as Carlik Jones once again led the way with a game-high 20 points at Adidas…
Devon Hall hits buzzer-beater as Milan edges Virtus
Armani Olimpia Milan claimed its first EuroLeague win of the season in dramatic fashion, edging Virtus Bologna 87-85 on Tuesday as Devon Hall hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer at Unipol Forum. The Italian derby…
Valencia sets club scoring record in rout of Baskonia
Valencia Basket made a statement in its first EuroLeague home game of the season, overwhelming Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 111-88 at Roig Arena on Tuesday to improve to 2-0. After reaching its first EuroLeague Final…
Hapoel holds off Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv secured its first EuroLeague victory of the season by holding off Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 81-80 on Tuesday at Belgrade Arena. After losing to FC Bayern Munich in Round 1, Hapoel responded…
Fenerbahce cruises past Bayern in EuroLeague home opener
Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul delivered a dominant performance in its EuroLeague home opener, beating FC Bayern Munich 100-76 on Tuesday at Ulker Sports and Event Hall. Fenerbahce controlled the game with aggressive…
Anadolu Efes bounces back to beat Real Madrid
Anadolu Efes Istanbul bounced back from its opening-round loss at FC Barcelona by defeating Real Madrid 94-84 on Tuesday at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center. Efes built a 13-point lead with a 20-4…
Shaquille O’Neal watches Olympiacos edge Zalgiris in Kaunas
Olympiacos Piraeus held off Zalgiris Kaunas 93-91 on Tuesday at a sold-out Zalgirio Arena, with Shaquille O’Neal watching courtside alongside Lithuanian basketball legend Arvydas Sabonis. The four-time NBA champion was…
Dubai protects home court against Barcelona
Dubai Basketball protected its home court with a 94-87 victory over FC Barcelona on Tuesday, improving to 2-0 in its EuroLeague season. Playing at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai used its size, athleticism and defensive pressure…
Pablo Laso: “I came here believing we would become EuroLeague champions”
The Efes coach reflected on last season’s struggles and roster changes after beating Real Madrid The post Pablo Laso: “I came here believing we would become EuroLeague champions” appeared first on Eurohoops.
Sorkin signs four-year extension with Maccabi Tel Aviv
The Israeli big man commits to Maccabi through 2030 following a career-best EuroLeague campaign The post Sorkin signs four-year extension with Maccabi Tel Aviv appeared first on Eurohoops.
Panathinaikos waiting on several key players
Panathinaikos enters Wednesday’s game against ASVEL with questions surrounding the availability of several important players. Kendrick Nunn, Kostas Sloukas, Nigel Hayes-Davis and Moustapha Fall all missed Round 1. The…
Partizan missing three players against Paris
Partizan will remain without several players when it visits Paris Basketball in Round 2. Vanja Marinkovic continues to recover from an Achilles injury, while Joffrey Lauvergne remains sidelined because of a calf…
Shane Larkin questionable for Bayern matchup
Fenerbahce could be without Shane Larkin when it hosts Bayern Munich in Tuesday’s EuroLeague game. Larkin and Marcus Bingham are both listed as game-time decisions, leaving their availability to be determined closer to…
Anadolu Efes remains without two injured players
Anadolu Efes continues to deal with two significant absences ahead of its Round 2 meeting with Real Madrid. Isaia Cordinier remains unavailable after undergoing surgery in May. Georgios Papagiannis is also still…
Olympiacos without Nikola Milutinov against Zalgiris
Olympiacos will face Zalgiris Kaunas without Nikola Milutinov, who did not travel with the team to Lithuania for Tuesday’s EuroLeague matchup. The Greek club added some depth before the game by signing Bryant Dunston…
Barcelona without three players against Dubai
Barcelona will be missing several frontcourt options when it faces Dubai Basketball in Round 2 of the 2026-27 EuroLeague season. Josh Nebo, Tosan Evbuomwan and Yoan Makoundou have all been ruled out of Tuesday’s game.…
Bandja Sy returns to Partizan on a short-term deal
Partizan Mozzart Bet has added experienced forward Bandja Sy on a short-term contract as the club looks to strengthen its roster during a difficult injury period. The 36-year-old returns to Belgrade after previously…
Olympiacos signs George Papas
Olympiacos signed the Greek-American guard that played before for Olympiacos as he was a free agent.
Bryant Dunston back to Olympiacos
Olympiacos has just made a deal with their former player Bryant Dunston after he played for Emporio Armani Milano.
Bryant Dunston returns to Olympiacos after 11 years
Bryant Dunston is returning to Olympiacos Piraeus after 11 years away, with the defending EuroLeague champions announcing Monday that they have signed the veteran center for the 2026-27 season. Dunston, 40, made his…
EuroLeague Injury Report (updated daily)
BasketNews continues to closely monitor the status of all EuroLeague clubs and regularly provides updates on player injuries throughout the 2026-27 season. This report is crucial for EuroLeague Fantasy players and fans…
EuroLeague transfer market 2026: rosters, signings and rumors (updated 09/28)
The EuroLeague season may be over, but the 2026 transfer market is only starting to intensify, setting the stage for another busy offseason across European basketball. To help readers track all the latest roster…
Carlik Jones leads Partizan past Milan
Carlik Jones delivered a record-tying performance as Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade opened its 2026-27 EuroLeague campaign with a commanding 92-76 victory over Armani Olimpia Milan at Belgrade Arena on Friday. Jones…
Fenerbahce beats Virtus Bologna behind Braxton Key double-double
Braxton Key made an immediate impact in his EuroLeague debut for Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul, posting his first double-double in the competition as the Turkish club opened the 2026-27 season with a 78-68 victory over…
Valencia survives Besiktas in EuroLeague opener
Valencia Basket opened the 2026-27 EuroLeague season with a thrilling 96-94 road victory over Besiktas Istanbul on Friday, surviving a fourth-quarter comeback to spoil the Turkish club’s return to the competition after…
Josh Nebo Sidelined With calf Injury
The Slovenian center will not be with Barcelona for about two to three weeks. Josh Nebo suffered a calf injury to the soleus muscle in the right leg.
ASVEL beats Maccabi in Tony Parker’s coaching
Tony Parker began his EuroLeague coaching career with a victory as LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne defeated Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 84-74 at LDLC Arena on Thursday. ASVEL used a strong three-point shooting display and physical…
Dorsey, Vezenkov lead Olympiacos past Baskonia
Tyler Dorsey and Sasha Vezenkov combined for 47 points as reigning champion Olympiacos Piraeus opened its EuroLeague title defense with a convincing 106-89 victory over Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz on Thursday.…
Barcelona rallies past Anadolu Efes in EuroLeague opener
Aleksander Sekulic wanted to experience the energy of Palau Blaugrana in his first EuroLeague game as Barcelona head coach. On Thursday, September 25, that energy helped his team overcome a 15-point deficit and beat…
Panathinaikos’ French trio leads win over Paris
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens overcame a challenging preseason and a depleted roster to open the 2026-27 EuroLeague season with a commanding 91-72 victory over Paris Basketball on Thursday. With Kendrick Nunn, Nigel…
Zalgiris defeats Crvena Zvezda in EuroLeague opener
Jonas Valanciunas marked his return to European basketball with a winning EuroLeague debut as Zalgiris Kaunas defeated Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 83-77 on the road Thursday. The 34-year-old center, who spent the…
Johannes Voigtmann hits game-winner as Bayern beat Hapoel
Johannes Voigtmann hit the decisive three-pointer as FC Bayern Munich survived a dramatic late comeback from Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv to win 86-84 in Anton Gavel’s first EuroLeague game as head coach. Bayern appeared to be…
Dubai Basketball stuns Real Madrid in EuroLeague opener
Dubai Basketball opened its EuroLeague campaign with a statement victory, defeating Real Madrid 78-77 on Thursday at Coca-Cola Arena after a dramatic late comeback. The ambitious Emirati team entered the season with…
Sasha Vezenkov tops EuroLeague’s Top 50 ranking
Eurohoops has completed its ranking of the Top 50 EuroLeague players entering the 2026-27 season, revealing the final 20 names after previously presenting positions 21 through 50. The rankings were created by combining…
Zalgiris raises budget to record €28.8 million
Zalgiris is entering the 2026–27 season with significantly greater financial resources as the Lithuanian champions look to strengthen their position among the EuroLeague’s leading clubs. During the club’s annual…
Buss brothers get exclusivity to buy ASVEL
The Buss brothers have exclusive rights to negotiate the purchase of ASVEL until the start of November, according to Aris Barkas, as Tony Parker works through discussions over a potential change in ownership of the…
Dario Saric targets missing EuroLeague championship
Individual numbers are no longer Dario Saric’s main priority as he begins his second stint with Anadolu Efes. After experiencing NBA playoff basketball and reaching the NBA Finals with Phoenix, the veteran forward wants…
Dario Saric discusses role under Pablo Laso
After playing for several NBA organizations, Dario Saric is returning to European basketball with a clear idea of how Anadolu Efes coach Pablo Laso intends to use him. Rather than locking Saric into one position, Laso…
Dario Saric explains why he returned to Anadolu Efes
Dario Saric has returned to Anadolu Efes 10 years after leaving the Turkish club for the NBA. Now 32, the Croatian forward believes he is coming back to an organization with a different mentality after its championship…
Maccabi Tel Aviv remains unable to host
Maccabi Tel Aviv and the other Israeli teams competing in EuroLeague competitions will continue playing their home games outside Israel, with no immediate change to the current arrangement. Maccabi confirmed the…
Panathinaikos tops first 2026-27 EuroLeague Power Rankings
The 2026-27 EuroLeague season begins with Panathinaikos at the top of the Power Rankings. Despite dealing with several preseason injuries, their expensive roster, experienced leadership and championship expectations…
Real Madrid crowned EuroLeague SuperCup champions in Abu Dhabi
Real Madrid are the EuroLeague SuperCup champions, defeating Olympiacos 93–89 in a thrilling final in Abu Dhabi. The victory was especially significant for Madrid, as Olympiacos were the same team that defeated them in…
Jaron Blossomgame after the overtime loss to Real Madrid: “They just made a few more plays than we did”
Dubai Basketball suffered a narrow 98–95 overtime defeat to Real Madrid in the EuroLeague SuperCup semifinal. Despite the loss, Dubai competed throughout the game and put itself in a position to secure the victory,…
Elie Okobo after the dramatic loss to Real Madrid: “We need to learn from this game”
Dubai Basketball suffered a dramatic 98–95 overtime defeat to Real Madrid in the EuroLeague SuperCup semi-final. Dubai showed great character and effort throughout the game, but ultimately came up short after a…
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot on Real Madrid’s Win: “We Need to Stay True to Our Game”
Following Real Madrid’s 98–95 overtime victory over Dubai Basketball in the EuroLeague Super Cup, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot reflected on his team’s performance, the confidence he has received from his new teammates, and…
Donta Hall jokes about becoming a coach: “I don’t think I can do so”
Donta Hall reflected on Olympiacos’ dramatic 92-90 victory over Fenerbahce in the first semifinal of the EuroLeague SuperCup, describing the early-season battle as a game that already felt like a final. “Honestly, it’s…
Dimitris Giannakopoulos wants Nikola Jokic at Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos has again made clear that he would like to bring Nikola Jokic to Athens, while also discussing Zeljko Obradovic and revealing that he once considered investing in Partizan.…
Shane Larkin wants early trophy with Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce will enter the new season with a significantly changed roster, and Shane Larkin believes winning the EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup could help the team build confidence immediately. Nine new players arrived…
Shane Larkin details role under Sarunas Jasikevicius
Shane Larkin expects his responsibilities to change after joining Fenerbahce following eight seasons as one of Anadolu Efes’ primary offensive options. The two-time EuroLeague champion regularly played around 30 minutes…
Shane Larkin’s decision to join Fenerbahce
Shane Larkin is starting a new chapter in Istanbul after ending his eight-year run with Anadolu Efes and moving to cross-town rival Fenerbahce. The veteran guard won consecutive EuroLeague championships with Efes in…
Thomas Walkup reflects on first Dubai season
Thomas Walkup is preparing for his first official appearance with Dubai Basketball as the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup begins a new stage of his career. The 33-year-old spent five seasons with Olympiacos, establishing…
Codi Miller-McIntyre explains why he chose Olympiacos
Olympiacos had been on Codi Miller-McIntyre’s list of potential destinations well before he eventually joined the club. After a strong season with Crvena Zvezda in which he led the EuroLeague with 7.4 assists per game,…
Codi Miller-McIntyre talks about working with Georgios Bartzokas
Codi Miller-McIntyre has quickly developed an appreciation for Olympiacos head coach Georgios Bartzokas after beginning work with the Greek powerhouse. The veteran guard sees similarities between his own personality and…
Codi Miller-McIntyre discusses adjustment to Olympiacos system
Codi Miller-McIntyre is beginning the process of adapting to a new basketball environment after moving from Crvena Zvezda to Olympiacos. Despite having watched Georgios Bartzokas’ team extensively before joining the…
Evan Fournier open to finishing career with Olympiacos
Winning the EuroLeague has only strengthened Evan Fournier’s connection with Olympiacos as the French veteran prepares for another season in Piraeus. Fournier has embraced different responsibilities since returning to…
Evan Fournier saddened by Thomas Walkup departure
Olympiacos will defend its EuroLeague championship without Thomas Walkup after the veteran guard left the Greek powerhouse to continue his career with Dubai. Evan Fournier spoke about losing his former teammate, making…
Evan Fournier refuses to treat Olympiacos as favorites
Evan Fournier finally reached the top of European basketball last season, helping Olympiacos capture the EuroLeague championship while earning Final Four MVP honors. The achievement came one year after Olympiacos fell…
Filip Petrušev: “You Get Better by Playing Against the Best”
Filip Petrušev spoke ahead of the EuroLeague SuperCup games about the team’s preparation, the process of building a new-look squad, the challenge of facing Real Madrid, and the ambitions for the upcoming season. “I…
Nikola Milutinov: “We have a chance to repeat what we did last year”
One of the key Olympiacos players, Nikola Milutinov was talking about past experience in Etihad Arena, but also about changes his team made. “We have some bad memories of this Arena from about two years ago, when we…
Alberto Abalde: “We are focusing on our style”
Alberto Abalde from Real Madrid share his thoughts about EuroLeague SuperCup tournament that will be held in Abu Dhabi and his team chemistry after the media practice in Etihad Arena. “Well, obviously it’s so early in…
Luka Doncic names toughest EuroLeague road environments
Luka Doncic faced some of Europe’s most difficult road environments before becoming an NBA star, spending three full EuroLeague seasons with Real Madrid. When asked which crowd was the most intimidating, Doncic…
Braxton Key focuses on defense with Fenerbahce
Braxton Key is bringing his defensive identity to Fenerbahce after joining the Turkish powerhouse from Valencia. The 29-year-old forward arrives with an established reputation on that end of the floor. Before moving to…
Braxton Key reveals ambitions after Fenerbahce move
Braxton Key sees his move to Fenerbahce as an opportunity to add championships to his career while developing a larger offensive role. Key left Valencia after helping the Spanish club capture the ACB title. He…
Thomas Walkup believes Dubai can win EuroLeague
Thomas Walkup is preparing for a new chapter with Dubai after ending his successful run with Olympiacos during the offseason. Dubai will take part in the inaugural EuroLeague Super Cup in Abu Dhabi, where it is…
Wade Baldwin IV: “It’s good that the league is expanding”
Before the first ever EuroLeague SuperCup Wade Baldwin IV from Fenerbahce used the media practice to praise this move of the EuroLeague organization. “Obviously, it’s a great preparation for the season. This is…
Data Analytics and Modern Trends Shaping EuroLeague Strategy
Introduction European basketball has underwent a profound tactical revolution over the past decade. The EuroLeague, widely celebrated for its intense physical defense, deliberate half-court sets, and razor-thin profit…
Guerschon Yabusele opens up about Panathinaikos move
Guerschon Yabusele’s latest career move has taken him back across the Atlantic, with the French forward trading the NBA for a new challenge with Panathinaikos. The final installment of Summer With The Bear follows…
Top 10 highest-paid EuroLeague players revealed
EuroLeague salaries continue to rise, with the latest reported figures showing how dramatically spending has increased across European basketball. Despite financial fair play rules, several clubs remain capable of…
NBA’s reported bid to buy EuroLeague revealed
The NBA is reportedly exploring a plan to acquire the EuroLeague, according to Greek outlet SDNA, adding another major development to the ongoing discussions over the future structure of European basketball. SDNA…
Real Madrid officially signs Nick Smith Jr.
Real Madrid have officially signed Nick Smith Jr. through the end of the 2026-27 season, the Spanish club announced Wednesday, September 16. The 22-year-old guard joins Real Madrid after three seasons in the NBA, where…
EuroLeague reveals rule changes for 2026-27 season
Euroleague Basketball has announced a series of rule changes and clarifications ahead of the 2026-27 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons, with adjustments covering the act of shooting, technical fouls and unsportsmanlike…
Shaquille O’Neal to attend Zalgiris-Olympiacos EuroLeague game
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal will attend Zalgiris Kaunas’ EuroLeague home opener against Olympiacos at Zalgirio Arena on September 29, the Lithuanian club announced Tuesday. O’Neal, who is also an ambassador for NordVPN,…
Nikola Mirotic joins Valencia
Valencia Basket have reached an agreement with Nikola Mirotic for the 2026-27 season, bringing the former EuroLeague MVP to the club as a free agent. The 35-year-old Montenegro-born forward/center arrives after spending…
Baskonia signs Alex Len through 2028
Kosner Baskonia have signed Alex Len through 2028, bringing the experienced Ukrainian center back to Spain after his first season in European basketball. The club announced the agreement Monday, with Len set to join…
Olympiacos stays unbeaten despite Nikola Milutinov injury
Olympiacos remained unbeaten in the preseason after completing a comeback to defeat Maccabi Tel Aviv 77-72 at a tournament in Cyprus. The EuroLeague champions trailed by 14 points early in the second quarter before…
Nick Smith jr. becomes a Real Madrid player
The Los Angeles Lakers have declined their team option on Nick Smith Jr. for the 2026–27 season, making the young guard an unrestricted free agent
Bronny James reacts to Nick Smith Jr.’s Real Madrid move
Nick Smith Jr. is taking his career overseas, and his former Lakers teammates made sure to send him off with some encouragement. After Los Angeles declined his team option earlier this summer, Smith entered free agency…
Nick Smith Jr. signs with Real Madrid
Nick Smith Jr. is leaving the NBA for Europe after agreeing to a one-year contract with Real Madrid. The free-agent guard reached an agreement with the Spanish powerhouse, his agents Lucas Newton and Calvin Andrews of…
Tyler Dorsey targets becoming Europe’s best player
Tyler Dorsey is entering the new season with major individual goals while expecting Olympiacos to play a different brand of basketball following its offseason changes. Speaking with Antonis Stroggylakis during…
Baskonia in talks to sign Alex Len
Baskonia is working to strengthen its frontcourt by pursuing veteran Ukrainian center Alex Len ahead of the 2026-27 season. According to El Correo, the Spanish club has already opened talks with the 33-year-old big man,…
Moustapha Fall Sidelined With Hamstring Strain
The French center of Panathinaikos is hit with hamstring strain before the start of the season. The 2.18 m center is sidelined for Panathinaikos with some of his teammates, Kendrick Nunn, Nikos Rogkavoulos and Nigel Hayes-Davis.
Giannoulis Larentzakis joins AEK
Giannoulis Larentzakis reunions with AEK after leaving Olympiacos. Giorgos Bartzokas the head coach of Olympiacos verifies that Larentzakis will not keep up with Olympiacos for the 2026-2027 season
Lorenzo Brown sends message amid Milano uncertainty
Lorenzo Brown has publicly expressed his frustration as his uncertain situation with Olimpia Milano continues ahead of the 2026-27 season. The veteran point guard remains under contract with the Italian champions, but…
Giannoulis Larentzakis leaves Olympiacos
Giannoulis Larentzakis appears set for a reunion with AEK Athens after his six-year run at Olympiacos Piraeus came to an end. The 32-year-old guard is expected to continue his career with AEK, where he previously played…
EuroLeague has expansion plans regardless of NBA
Armani Olimpia Milan general manager Christos Stavropoulos believes cooperation between EuroLeague and the NBA would be the preferred outcome for European basketball, but says EuroLeague has its own plans if an…
EuroLeague shareholders face major decisions at summit
EuroLeague shareholders are preparing for an important meeting that could determine the competition’s future structure. The ECA Assembly of Syndicate Shareholders will take place on October 5 at Villa d’Este in…
Tony Parker wants to coach for the next 20 years
Tony Parker is preparing for his first season as a professional head coach with ASVEL and already sees coaching as a long-term career, saying he wants to remain on the sideline for the next 15 to 20 years. “Wow, it’s…
Damian Jones to Real Madrid
Damian Jones signs with Real Madrid. The American center will stay with Real Madrid for the 2026-2027 season. The 31-year-old comes to Madrid after winning the Puerto Rican league championship with his old team Vaqueros de Bayamon
Marius Grigonis opens up about Ergin Ataman
Marius Grigonis has returned to Žalgiris Kaunas after four seasons with Panathinaikos, a turbulent period that ultimately ended with him becoming a EuroLeague champion. Looking back on his experience in Athens, Grigonis…
Zalgiris responds to Isaiah Thomas Europe interest
Isaiah Thomas has expressed interest in experiencing European basketball, and his comments have now drawn a playful response from Zalgiris Kaunas. The former NBA All-Star recently said he would like to spend at least…
Thomas Walkup joins Dubai Bc
Thomas Walkup joins Dubai BC. A new chapter begins for the guard. Walkup leaves Olympiacos behind. He is ready for his next challenge.
Thomas Walkup joins Dubai as summer saga ends
Thomas Walkup has ended a lengthy summer saga by joining Dubai Basketball, with the club announcing Monday that it reached an agreement with Olympiacos to complete the transfer of the veteran guard. Dubai Basketball…
Jonas Valanciunas avoids serious injury in preseason
Zalgiris Kaunas received encouraging news regarding Jonas Valanciunas after the veteran center was forced to leave the team’s 112-78 preseason victory over Baku Sabah. Valanciunas lasted only three minutes after…
Tosan Evbuomwan suffers injury setback before Barcelona debut
Barcelona has been dealt an early injury concern ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with summer signing Tosan Evbuomwan set for a spell on the sidelines. The 25-year-old forward suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder…
Jordan Nwora powers Zvezda past Olimpia Milan
Crvena Zvezda continued its encouraging preseason run by producing a late comeback against Armani Olimpia Milan in the opening game of a tournament in Crete. Milan controlled much of the contest, but Zvezda completely…
Panathinaikos unveils revamped roster under Zeljko Obradovic
Panathinaikos is heading into the 2026-27 season with a significantly reshaped roster and a familiar face returning to lead the club from the bench. Zeljko Obradovic is back in Athens as head coach for the first time…
Hapoel Jerusalem advances toward permanent EuroLeague membership
Hapoel Jerusalem has moved closer to its goal of becoming a permanent EuroLeague member after receiving positive news regarding its bid for a long-term license. The Israeli club confirmed that EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno…
Dimitris Itoudis dreams of 30-team EuroLeague future
Dimitris Itoudis remains convinced that EuroLeague expansion represents the best path forward for European basketball, with the two-time champion coach ultimately hoping to see the competition grow to 30 clubs. Itoudis…
Jonas Valanciunas makes bold Zalgiris championship promise
Jonas Valanciunas is back where his professional career began, and his arrival has dramatically raised expectations surrounding Zalgiris Kaunas ahead of the new EuroLeague season. After spending 14 years in the NBA, the…
Pablo Laso reveals plans for Mike James
Pablo Laso is entering his first full preseason with Anadolu Efes after taking charge midway through last season, giving him more time to build the team around his ideas. After struggling with injuries and creation last…
Evan Fournier agrees EuroLeague needs salary transparency
Braxton Key has sparked a conversation about financial transparency in the EuroLeague, arguing that player and coach salaries should be made public. The new Fenerbahce forward believes greater openness would help…
EuroLeague Fantasy 2026-27: Minutes, Roles and Schedule
EuroLeague Fantasy 2026-27 tips off 24 September. Minutes projections, crowded rotations and the schedule changes that decide your credits
Jokic’s World Cup Workload: What Serbia’s Squad Call-Up Means for Fantabasket NBA Prep
Nikola Jokic remains the top fantasy basketball pick, but his summer with Serbia adds another factor to consider before draft day. Here’s what Fantabasket managers should watch
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Want to gain an edge in fantasy basketball? Don’t overlook defense: steals and blocks can be among the most valuable stats in your lineup
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