Santi Aldama exits the game with injury

2022-12-30

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama couldn't finish the game against the Toronto Raptors due to an ankle sprain. The Spanish center left the court limping with 2:37 remaining in the third quarter. Luckily, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Aldama didn't suffer serious injury. "It's nothing serious. It's a sprained ankle, we took him out as a precaution," Jenkins said after the game.
Basketball in 2022: what were the most memorable moments?

2022-12-30

With 2022 coming to an end, BasketNews invites you to remember and relive the most memorable and exciting basketball moments of the year. It had plenty of exciting matchups, incredible finals, and unexpected transfers, followed by one of the best EuroBaskets ever, legends' retirements, among other memorable events.
Buddy Hield makes fastest 3-pointer in NBA history

2022-12-30

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield made the fastest 3-pointer in NBA history. Hield grabbed a game-opening jump ball out of that Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen tipped his way, pivoted at the top of the key, and instantly connected on a 3-pointer to give Indiana a 3-0 lead only three seconds into the game.
Luka Doncic becomes leader in triple-doubles

2022-12-30

Luka Doncic recorded his eighth triple-double of the season, becoming the NBA's leader in this category, leading the Dallas Mavericks to another win. In a 129-114 win against the Houston Rockets, Doncic accumulated 35 points (7/12 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 9/12 FT), 12 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers.
Killian Hayes receives 3-game suspension for the incident vs. Magic

2022-12-30

Following the incident during the Detroit Pistons game against the Orlando Magic, the NBA issued fines for 11 players. NBA announced that Pistons guard Killian Hayes has been suspended three games without pay, Magic center Moritz Wagner two games without pay, and Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo one game without pay for their roles in an on-court altercation.
Luca Vildoza explains why he rules out a future NBA comeback

2022-12-29

Since Manu Ginobili's retirement, no Argentinian player has been able to establish a firm footing in the NBA. Right now, only Leandro Bolmaro is still competing in the world's top basketball league.
Bogdan Bogdanovic about Fenerbahce: 'I hope our paths cross again'

2022-12-29

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is in his sixth NBA season since leaving Europe in 2017 after four years spent at Partizan and three years at Fenerbahce. Bogdanovic, 30, is well-aware of both basketball styles. He says practices, traveling, and fans are the main differences that separate EuroLeague and NBA.
DeMar DeRozan reacts to being elbowed by Grayson Allen

2022-12-29

DeMar DeRozan and Grayson Allen got into a conflict in the middle of the third quarter with both players having to be separated from each other. The Milwaukee Bucks had the ball with 6:55 left in the quarter. Allen passed the ball to Pat Connaughton who was guarded by DeRozan. The Milwaukee guard went to set a screen for his teammate and elbowed the Chicago Bulls star in the process.
Aleksej Pokusevski out for an extended period due to a tibial fracture

2022-12-29

Aleksej Pokusevski exited the game against the San Antonio Spurs early on Tuesday night. Additional tests revealed that the player will have to miss an extended time due to the injury he sustained. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that the Serbian youngster suffered a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg which will sideline him at least for six to eight weeks.
D'Angelo Russell criticizes referees about Zion Williamson's treatment

2022-12-29

Zion Williamson scored a career-high 43 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night with 13 of them coming during the last two minutes of the game. With 41 seconds to go, the New Orleans Pelicans star intercepted D'Angelo Russell's pass to Jaden McDaniels to take a 118-116 lead. Talking after the game, Russell was not happy with the treatment Zion gets from the referees. 
Killian Hayes punches Moritz Wagner, knocks him out briefly

2022-12-29

With 33 seconds left in the second quarter, Detroit Pistons fans got reminded about Malice at the Palace when Moritz Wagner and Killian Hayes got into an altercation. After Caleb Houstan's ill-advised pass, both Wagner and Hayes were chasing the ball when the German forward pushed his opponent out of bounds. Several members of the Pistons roster immediately retaliated.
Devin Booker to miss a month of action due to a groin injury

2022-12-28

Devin Booker left the match against the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day just 4 minutes into the game. The Phoenix Suns now officially confirmed the injury and the timeline of the guard's return. The team announced that the player will miss four weeks of action due to a left groin strain.
Never settle: Killian Hayes is ready to take on a bigger role for Detroit (1)

2022-12-28

Troy Weaver became the Detroit Pistons general manager in the summer of 2020 after spending multiple years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team that was going through an intense rebuild. His goal from the very first moment was clear: leading the Pistons to a new era, focusing on the development of young players, and prioritizing the NBA Draft.
Wembanyama addresses NBA tanking, notes references to Magic Johnson

2022-12-28

LeBron James labeled Victor Wembanyama as an "alien", Stephen Curry compared him to a video game "2K create-a-player", while Kevin Durant believes the "league is really in trouble" when the French unicorn is drafted No. 1 in 2023. The above-mentioned NBA superstars are the same players Wembanyama is ready to face up next season.
Luka’s Case for GOAT, Campazzo Mania & Destinations for Dorsey (URBONUS podcast)

2022-12-28

BasketNews’ Rytis Vysniauskas, Donatas Urbonas, and Augustas Suliauskas react to historical Luka Doncic night & Facundo Campazzo debut in Red Star and discuss the best EuroLeague destinations for Tyler Dorsey. Topics: You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
Facundo Campazzo: 'I'm a better player now than when I arrived to NBA'

2022-12-28

When Crvena Zvezda came to Piraeus for their EuroLeague Round 15 game against Olympiacos, Facundo Campazzo's routine didn't resemble the one prescribed for players who don't make the 12-man squad. The Argentinian point guard was announced by the Serbian club just three days before that contest.
Europeans with the most points in a single NBA game

2022-12-28

Among many records that Luka Doncic set in the win over the New York Knicks, he also became the record holder for most points scored in a single NBA game among European players. The Dallas Mavericks superstar finished the game with 60 points (19/25 2PT, 2/6 3PT, 16/22 FT), 21 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming the first player to record a 60/20/10 stat line.
LeBron James deletes tweet about never missing NBA playoffs again

2022-12-28

LeBron James seems to be questioning his team's chances to make the NBA playoffs this season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has deleted the tweet saying that he will not miss the playoffs again after the disappointing regular-season run in 2021-22.
NBA stars react to Luka Doncic's 60/20/10 game

2022-12-28

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic sent the NBA world into a frenzy on Tuesday night. The Slovenian wunderkind posted the first-ever 60/20/10 game in league history and improved his career highs in points and rebounds vs. the New York Knicks. On top of that, Luka led the Mavs on an incredible fourth-quarter comeback from down nine points with just 33.9 seconds remaining.
Jason Kidd about Luka Doncic: 'We can't take him for granted'

2022-12-28

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks went against all the odds on Tuesday night. The Mavs were down 112-103 with under 33 seconds to go, but a heavy dose of crunch-time execution and some luck paved the way to a 126-121 overtime win over the New York Knicks at American Airlines Center. Doncic posted the first-ever 60/20/10 game in NBA history and improved his career highs in points and rebounds.
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