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Fournier on adaptation to EuroLeague, Vucevic in Europe and favorite player

2024-09-05

Evan Fournier recently signed a two-year deal with Olympiacos Piraeus and has already joined the team for preseason preparations. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Fournier shared that both the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards had shown interest in him during the offseason, but Olympiacos felt like the best fit.
Messina compares Kyle Hines to Tim Duncan after retirement, talks Melli's exit

2024-09-05

Italian team Olimpia Milan began its pre-season in recent days, and today, the press had the opportunity to speak with coach Ettore Messina for the first time. Messina, who is also the club's president of basketball operations, began his press conference by praising the legacy of Kyle Hines, who officially announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Evan Fournier shares how Lessort tried to prevent his Olympiacos deal

2024-09-05

Evan Fournier arrived in Athens on Wednesday night and was officially introduced as the newest player for Olympiacos Piraeus on Thursday afternoon during a press conference.
Grimau opens up on disrespect, Hernangomez and his dismissal from Barcelona

2024-09-05

Roger Grimau has broken his silence three months after FC Barcelona's elimination in the ACB League semifinals against Real Madrid and his subsequent dismissal as head coach. The 46-year-old coach, speaking on RAC1 and Catalunya Radio, reflected on his time with the Spanish team. Although Barca failed to win a title last season, Grimau believes his tenure wasn't as bad as some may think.
Fournier details his transfer to Olympiacos: 'I was bored to death'

2024-09-04

Evan Fournier's plane landed in the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport close to midnight local time. It didn't matter for Olympiacos Piraeus fans. With the Frenchman's arrival in Greece comes great expectations for the club, which also brought back Sasha Vezenkov with a lucrative multi-year deal to the roster.
Smailagic details departure from Partizan: 'It was the first time seeing such stuff'

2024-09-04

Alen Smailagic will begin his first season outside of his home country of Serbia or the NBA as a member of Zalgiris Kaunas. Smajli, as he's called, was one of 10+ players who left Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade after the previous season. "I'm feeling great, happy to be here, happy to start playing basketball," Smailagic told BasketNews during an open Lithuanian club's practice.
Does Fournier Make Olympiacos Title Favorites & Earliest EuroLeague Predictions (URBONUS Q&A)

2024-09-04

BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius respond to fan questions, analyze Evan Fournier's impact on Olympiacos' title chances, and share their way-too-early EuroLeague standings predictions. Join our BN+ community to see the full podcast and much more other content!
Olympiacos executive on Fournier deal: 'You can never say you're done'

2024-09-04

Evan Fournier's transfer to Olympiacos Piraeus shocked the world. What once was a seemingly innocent Twitter post became a reality, and the star Frenchman will play in the EuroLeague. In a blockbuster move, Olympiacos had already brought back Sasha Vezenkov, offering him a lucrative long-term deal to return to Europe. The roster featured multiple high-level options in all five positions.
Kyle Hines retirement: EuroLeague stars pay tribute to a legend

2024-09-04

One of the most legendary players in EuroLeague history has decided to hang up his sneakers. After 425 games, 3,339 points, 1,855 rebounds, 510 assists, 287 steals, and 320 blocks, Kyle Hines has officially retired from professional basketball.
10 best remaining EuroLeague free agents

2024-09-04

Shabazz Napier's move to Bayern and Evan Fournier's signing with Olympiacos prove that late August and early September can still bring game-changing moves in the EuroLeague market.
Kyle Hines announces retirement at 38

2024-09-04

EuroLeague legend Kyle Hines announced his retirement at the age of 38. Over his impressive 16-year career, Hines began with Veroli Basket in Italy in 2008 and made his mark in the EuroLeague over 14 seasons. Hines played for several top teams: Brose Bamberg (2010-11), Olympiacos Piraeus (2011-13), CSKA Moscow (2013-20), and EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2020-24).
Napier on joining Bayern: 'Excited to learn from a fantastic coaching staff'

2024-09-04

Shabazz Napier has officially signed with FC Bayern Munich for the upcoming season, with an option for an additional year. This move confirms earlier BasketNews reports of advanced talks between Napier and the German team.
Bryant Dunston reveals his longevity secret, jokes about Fournier's arrival to Olympiacos

2024-09-04

Bryant Dunston turns a new page in his illustrious EuroLeague career, joining the Lithuanian powerhouse Zalgiris Kaunas. The 38-year-old signed a 1-year deal and is set to represent Zalgiris at least until the end of the 2024-25 season.
Partizan tried to bring back several Serbian stars to the club

2024-09-04

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade assistant coach Vladimir Androic recently shared insights about the club's efforts to strengthen their team with local talent. Despite their attempts to bring back prominent Serbian players like Vladimir Lucic and Nikola Milutinov in recent years, only Vanja Marinkovic's return this past summer was successful.
Omer Yurtseven explains why he chose Panathinaikos

2024-09-04

Reigning EuroLeague champions Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens recently added another star player to their championship squad: former NBA big man Omer Yurtseven, who has already landed in Greece.
Nick Calathes aims for Final Four with Monaco

2024-09-03

Nick Calathes, the Greek guard known for his playmaking skills and leadership, is set to play for AS Monaco in the upcoming EuroLeague season. After spending time with Fenerbahce Beko and reaching the Final Four last season, Calathes is optimistic about his new journey with the Monaco.
Partizan sells 11,000 season tickets in first selling phase

2024-09-03

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade continues to enjoy immense support from their fan base, with the Serbian club already selling 11,000 season tickets for the upcoming EuroLeague season in their first selling phase. This figure reflects the loyalty and dedication of Partizan's supporters, who are once again demonstrating their commitment to the team.
Brazdeikis reacts to Fournier signing, reflects on whether he'd choose Olympiacos again

2024-09-03

Ignas Brazdeikis stood on the sidelines of the Zalgirio Arena practice gym, smiling and excited about the season ahead. He looked fit, fresh, and motivated to bring the results of his summer work into the 2024-25 Zalgiris campaign.
Pablo Laso reflects on return to Baskonia: 'From whistles to cheers'

2024-09-03

Pablo Laso, who has rejoined Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz after coaching Bayern Munich last season, has shared his thoughts on his return to Vitoria with AS. The coach, who also had a stint with Baskonia as a player, expressed his happiness about rejoining the team. "I am very happy to be back. The team is young and eager to improve, with a strong desire to showcase their capabilities," he stated.
Andrea Trinchieri: 'I can't a be shark, but I don't want to be eaten like a small fish'

2024-09-03

In a recent interview at the Zalgiris Kaunas practice, coach Andrea Trinchieri discussed his outlook for the upcoming season and the adjustments the team has made to improve from last year's performance. Reflecting on the changes and his mindset going into the new campaign, he explained the motivation driving the team.
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