2023-12-20
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant returned to the court after a 25-game suspension and hit a game-winning shot to lead his team to a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Morant was booed by the New Orleans crowd in his comeback game. Asked about it, the 24-year-old downplayed the fact. "I don't know. It's a lot of people that don't like me," he said in the post-game press conference.
2023-12-20
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade captured their fifth win in a row in the EuroLeague after defeating Valencia Basket on their home court. After the game, the home team released a statement regarding the behavior of the guest fans.
2023-12-19
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos has confirmed ongoing negotiations for the departure of Shabazz Napier from the Serbian team. Sfairopoulos addressed the situation in a post-game statement after their loss to Real Madrid in EuroLeague Round 15, which subsequently garnered attention and led to a reaction from Napier.
2023-12-19
After Crvena Zvezda's loss to Real Madrid in EuroLeague Round 15, coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos confirmed that negotiations are underway for Shabazz Napier to leave the team. "Shabazz is in negotiations to change a team, so he asked me not to play today," Sfairopoulos told EuroLeague TV post-game.
2023-12-19
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos confirmed the futures of his two players. The Greek tactician confirmed that Mike Tobey will remain on the team despite the rumors. Meanwhile, Ognjen Kuzmic will leave Crvena Zvezda.
2023-12-19
The NBA fined Houston Rockets' head coach Ime Udoka and guard Dillon Brooks after the Rockets' 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on December 17. The sanctions were announced by Joe Dumars, the head of basketball operations for the NBA. Ime Udoka was handed a $25,000 fine for "directing inappropriate language toward a game official."
2023-12-19
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade guard Shabazz Napier is expected to part ways with the Serbian powerhouse. Following Zvezda's loss to Real Madrid in EuroLeague Round 15, coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos confirmed Napier is in negotiations to leave Crvena Zvezda.  "Shabazz is in negotiations to change a team, so he asked me not to play today," Sfairopoulos said post-game.
2023-12-19
Joe Dumars, a former basketball player and the current head of basketball operations in the NBA, talked about Draymond Green's suspension. The Golden State Warriors forward built up a strong record of violent and unsportsmanlike behavior in his career and he was increasingly called out after his actions against Rudy Gobert and Jusuf Nurkic, which led to his indefinite suspension by the NBA.
2023-12-19
Joseph Bissang spoke about the racist incident he faced at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in the Olympiacos Piraeus-Valencia Basket game last week. Speaking to RMC Sport, the referee had comments to share about the situation. "This phenomenon, this scourge, is unfortunately a reflection of the society which is reflected onto our stadiums and our fields," Bissang explained.
2023-12-19
The EuroLeague double-round week kicked off on Tuesday night with an exciting lineup of games. Starting at 19:00 CET, the league leader Real (14-1) faced a breeze on the road against Zvezda (5-10), the strong home record of which was snapped by the royalty team. Mario Hezonja stood out for Real Madrid, grabbing a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds.
2023-12-19
The Australian Boomers are in advanced talks to play a pair of exhibition games in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by Olgun Uluc of ESPN. In this proposed showcase, the Boomers would go up against Team USA and Serbia in mid-July in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
2023-12-19
Real Madrid have surpassed their previous victory record in a calendar year. Los Blancos' stellar performance in 2023 has already resulted in a total of 69 wins, breaking the previous record of 68 set in 2019, Mundo Deportivo writes. Chus Mateo's team showcased its dominance across various competitions, with the majority of victories coming from the Liga Endesa (35) and the EuroLeague (31).
2023-12-19
Once again, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four has proven to be one of the hottest tickets anywhere! As of early afternoon on Tuesday, all tickets to the event that were made available to the general public earlier in the day were sold out.
2023-12-19
The annual Adidas Next Generation Tournament (ANGT) will have three new host cities. Paris (France), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), and Podgorica (Montenegro) join Belgrade (Serbia) as the hosts of each ANGT Qualifying Tournament, the EuroLeague announced. The winner of each tournament will advance to the Final Four in Berlin, Germany, to compete for the ANGT title.
2023-12-19
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens bounced back in the EuroLeague last week after three losses in a row. This week, the club is traveling to Monaco to face off against AS Monaco in the first game of the double week.
2023-12-19
After parting ways with FC Bayern Munich last summer, coach Andrea Trinchieri was one of the most sought-after specialists in the market this season. Despite multiple interested teams, he remains a free agent.
2023-12-19
With the increased number of EuroLeague participants, its teams often face difficulties combining local and international games to form a coherent practice schedule. On top of that, injuries start to kick in. A change in practice methods and injury prevention had to be made, and it's apparent some clubs don't like it.
2023-12-19
Throughout the entire course of his interview with BasketNews, Brandon Davies' voice could barely be heard. He didn't have any kind of problem, but his tone sounded almost conspiratorial -- as if he did not want anyone to eavesdrop or intervene while he was talking. The American forward/center remains a low-key person who often chooses to turn up the volume whenever he steps onto the court.
2023-12-19
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards got into controversy on Monday after his messages to his girlfriend were published online. The player released a public apology. Namely, Edwards confronted his girlfriend after she told him she was pregnant. After finding out, the player started pushing for the woman to get an abortion, a procedure she didn't want to take initially.
2023-12-19
Nicolas Laprovittola is one of the main players at FC Barcelona. However, he had to go through a wide variety of teams before he found his sweet spot at Barca. Having started his career as a point guard, Laprovittola now primarily plays as a shooting guard. The 33-year-old player admits that even he didn't know that it would suit him better.
2023-12-18
Given little playing time by former LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne coach T.J. Parker in the EuroLeague, Boris Dallo was allowed by Gianmarco Pozzecco to register his first appearance in the premier competition after 10 years in the game against Virtus Segafredo Bologna.
2023-12-18
The arrival of Freddie Gillespie has stirred up the discussion on imminent departures at Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade's camp. Rumors have surfaced that Mike Tobey might be on his way out, although no official information has been provided by the Serbian club in that regard. As Zvezda count five wins in 14 EuroLeague contests, the need for additions seems pretty obvious. 
2023-12-18
In today's basketball, finding a rookie who has done all four years of college is pretty hard. Seniors are increasingly a rarity, and few make it to the NBA. Many of the most experienced players at the college level often end up going on to play in Europe or other parts of the world. The most interesting prospects often leave college after two years at most.
2023-12-18
Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has signed with the Taiwan Beer Leopards on a short-term deal, the club announced on Monday. According to ESPN's Andrew Wojnarowski, Cousins agreed to a 10-day, four-game contract. 
2023-12-18
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has started a counseling process and is expected to remain suspended for at least the next three weeks, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports.
2023-12-18
Marius Grigonis is absent from Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' practices, as he's getting treatment to cure tendinitis. The Lithuanian guard/forward has been troubled lately by a discomfort in his Achilles tendon, but the game against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in France didn't alleviate the pain and only aggravated his condition. 
2023-12-18
Freddie Gillespie has joined Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade until the end of the season, the Serbian club announced. The 26-year-old 2.06m American center was on an expiring contract with FC Bayern Munich, and the German side consented to his transfer to Belgrade. BasketNews reported about the agreement on Sunday evening.
2023-12-18
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2023-12-18
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade welcomed the good news regarding Frank Kaminsky, who's expected to be ready for the EuroLeague double-round week. Nikola Stojkovic from MozzartSport reports that Kaminsky practiced with the team on Sunday and is ready to play if needed.  However, Stojkovic notes that the 30-year-old will not be rushed onto the court and will play only if it's necessary.
2023-12-18
Valencia Basket will face the EuroLeague double-round week without their leader Semi Ojeleye. The Spanish club announced that Ojeleye suffered a tear in his left thigh muscle and will miss the upcoming games. It's not specified for how long Ojeleye won't play. Ojeleye averages 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 14.3 PIR per game in 11 EuroLeague appearances this season.
2023-12-18
He has never been on Instagram. Although he had a Twitter account a couple of years ago, he eventually quit. It was his primary source for links and quality articles, but he decided to deactivate it. He observed that it was gradually undermining his ability to focus. Something fundamental in his life.
2023-12-18
After getting waived by the Charlotte Hornets, Theo Maledon didn't have to wait long to find a new team. The Phoenix Suns have claimed the player from the waivers, Shams Charania from The Athletic reports. Maledon had previously signed a two-way contract with the Hornets, but he was released on December 14th following a year-and-a-half stint with the franchise.
2023-12-18
Spanish basketball is dealing with a public image crisis, as former Spanish women's national teams' head coach, Mario Lopez, is charged with sexual assault of a minor. Lopez, who currently works as a managing director at Lointek Gernika, a women's basketball club in the top Spanish division, Liga Femenina Endesa, is said to have sexually abused a then-13-year-old back in 1998.
2023-12-18
Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Chance Comanche has been arrested by the FBI. Comanche, who last played for the Stockton Kings in the G-League, is charged, alongside a 19-year-old female, Sakari Harnden, with the murder of a 23-year-old woman, Marayna Rodgers, police announced on Sunday.
2023-12-18
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo once again cemented himself as one of the greatest players of the franchise. Antetokounmpo grabbed 17 rebounds in the game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. With his 14th board, he passed the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for first place on the Bucks' all-time rebound list.
2023-12-18
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry held a record streak that was broken during Sunday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry had made at least one three-pointer in 268 games in a row, spanning from December 1, 2018, until December 16, 2023. Last night, Curry was empty from beyond the arc for the first time in five years and snapped the incredible streak.
2023-12-18
The Milwaukee Bucks comfortably defeated the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. The end of the game, however, featured an interesting episode between the guest team and the match's referees. Down by nine (116-125) and with 42 seconds to go, the Rockets pressed the Bucks trying to intercept the ball. After one pass, Houston's Dillon Brooks tried to save a loose ball and went flying into the stands.
2023-12-17
FC Bayern Munich big man Freddie Gillespie is expected to join Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, sources tell BasketNews. According to sources, Crvena Zvezda are in the process of finalizing a buyout agreement to bring in the 26-year-old 2.06m American center from Bayern.
2023-12-17
Kazys Maksvytis of Zalgiris Kaunas talked about rumors circulating regarding Keenan Evans and his position as the head coach of the team, which was called into question this past week. The Lithuanian specialist brought clarity to both issues in the press conference after the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) win against BC Wolves.
2023-12-17
Head coaches Ergin Ataman of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Vassilis Spanoulis of Peristeri bwin came together at the same coaching staff at the Greek All-Star games. Ataman was the head coach of Team Sloukas, while Spanoulis was his assistant coach. Owing to the occasion, Ataman talked about a wish he had about Spanoulis while the latter was still playing.
2023-12-17
AS Monaco star guard Mike James watches and breaks down his signature side-step jumper that he copied from Olympiacos & Greek basketball legend Vassilis Spanoulis. James also reacts to Wembanyama's compliments and his other viral plays from the EuroLeague & NBA.

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2023-12-17
Melih Mahmutoglu, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's captain, had positive remarks to say about the team's new head coach, Sarunas Jasikevicius, and also some comments that could be negatively interpreted about Dimitris Itoudis.
2023-12-17
FC Bayern Munich's Vladimir Lucic is back after sustaining a long-term injury starting last year. The Serbian forward made his first official game appearance since April against ratiopharm Ulm, which Bayern won with a score of 95-80. Bayern's captain played with 8 points and perfect shooting from the field and was able to celebrate his return with a victory against last year's BBL champion.
2023-12-17
The Greek League All-Star brought together some big names in European basketball, including a mix of coaches Ergin Ataman and Vassilis Spanoulis.
2023-12-17
Will Cummings makes his return to the EuroCup after signing a deal with Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv until the end of the 2023-24 season. The seasoned guard was previously playing for South East Melbourne Phoenix of the National Basketball League in Australia. Before that, he was with the Zheijang Lions in the 2022-23 season.
2023-12-17
Uros Trifunovic, the young Serbian who enjoys increased minutes this year in Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, will reportedly return to the court soon. According to Meridian Sport, the forward may be back in two weeks or immediately after the dawn of 2024. The Serbian has been out since the Round 9 game against ALBA Berlin. He suffered a rupture of his thigh muscle at that very game.
2023-12-17
If a casual EuroLeague fan watched any given Olympiacos Piraeus game this season, it wouldn't take them too long to understand that the Greek powerhouse is struggling on the front end of the court.  The Reds' recent 56-63 loss to Valencia Basket at the Peace and Friendship Stadium only served as a telling example of the team's offensive woes. 
2023-12-17
Chance Comanche, a 27-year-old NBA G League player, was arrested by FBI agents in connection to the mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old Washington medical assistant Marayna Rodgers in Las Vegas. Rodgers vanished on Dec. 6 during a trip to Sin City. She was last seen getting into a car with her friend, Sakari Harnden, 19, according to Las Vegas News.
2023-12-17
On Saturday night, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, already the NBA's all-time leader in made 3-pointers, elevated his record by sinking his 3,500th triple. No other player has reached the 3,000 mark, with only Ray Allen, James Harden, and Reggie Miller joining the exclusive 2,500 club.
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