12 minutes ago
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic revealed that he reached out to PJ Dozier, his former teammate during their time in Denver (2019-22), when Dozier was deciding on his off-season move to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade this past summer.
1 hour ago
In preparation for the upcoming 2023-24 season, Euroleague Basketball has implemented a series of adjustments and additions to the rulebook. This initiative aims to enhance the fairness for participants and provide fans with a clearer understanding of the game dynamics in both the EuroLeague and EuroCup.
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San Antonio Spurs' top pick, Victor Wembanyama, is gearing up for his rookie NBA season with an intensive offseason regimen. At his first NBA Media Day on Monday, the Frenchman highlighted the significant impact his hard work will have not only in his debut season but also throughout his career.
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Despite numerous rumors and speculation about Pascal Siakam being shopped around, he remains committed to the Toronto Raptors. "I'm under contract. I'm a Raptors player," Siakam said at Media Day, via Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. "That's what I'm focused on. I'm focused on the present."
2 hours ago
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will start their new EuroLeague season without one of their main summer additions and world champion, Maodo Lo. The Italian team officially announced that Lo suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh during Sunday's Italian league game against Treviso. The player will undergo re-evaluation in three weeks, per the same report.
3 hours ago
James Harden is not in Philadelphia for Media Day today as the 10-time All-Star awaits a trade from the 76ers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Harden recently received a maximum $100,000 fine from the NBA due to public remarks on August 14 and 17, expressing his unwillingness to fulfill his player contract's obligations unless traded.
4 hours ago
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas share their power rankings for the 2023-24 EuroLeague season, bringing a couple of controversial takes that are likely to ignite some interesting discussions. Topics: You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
5 hours ago
Hi, BN+ members! We'd like to thank you for your incredible support that inspires us to be even better. Our goal is to bring the European basketball community together, and you are a big part of that. Last week 4 new BN+ subscribers joined our community - welcome aboard, and let's have fun!
5 hours ago
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv will have the same budget as last year, according to Yakov Meir and Tomer Givati from israelhayom.co.il. Maccabi possess a 90 million shekels budget, which is approximately €22.3 million. However, in their article, both journalists note that this number does not include youth teams and might increase as the season goes on.
7 hours ago
Elisa Aguilar was officially elected as the new Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) President. The 46-year-old former player received 77 out of 79 possible votes during the election and was announced as the first female president of FEB.
7 hours ago
The Shane Larkin and Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) story got a new twist. Anadolu Efes Istanbul issued an official statement explaining why it disagrees with the TBF decision to take away Larkin's local player status in the Turkish Basketball League. The Turkish club announced that the club tried to appeal this decision regarding Larkin's case, but the appeal was overruled.
8 hours ago
Vassilis Spanoulis is officially replacing Dimitris Itoudis as the new Greek national team head coach, the Greek Basketball Federation announced. Spanoulis and the Greek Basketball Federation agreed to a 2-year deal. Spanoulis' upcoming challenges include the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, and possibly the 2024 Paris Olympics.
8 hours ago
Former NBA star Nick Young will continue his career in Hong Kong. The 38-year-old signed a deal with the Macau Black Bears and will make his debut on October 27 during the TAT Tournament. Young became the NBA champion in 2018 with the Golden State Warriors. He played his last game on December 22, 2018, while representing the Denver Nuggets.
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The Regular Season field of the Basketball Champions League's 8th edition was finalized on Sunday, following the conclusion of the three Qualification Round Tournaments that took place in Antalya, Turkiye.
10 hours ago
It's a no-brainer that EuroLeague newcomers are the ones who attract the most interest at the start of the new season, but this article is not just about throwing out the NBA names who are set to return or debut in the strongest European basketball league.
11 hours ago
The Boston Celtics capped off an active offseason with the addition of All-Star guard Jrue Holiday, the team officially announced on Sunday. The former Bucks guard, who helped lead the team to the NBA championship in 2021, was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to Milwaukee.
12 hours ago
The Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet could miss the beginning of the new season. According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, Shamet broke his big toe and is expected to be sidelined for 2-4 weeks.
22 hours ago
Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Wenyen Gabriel arrived at the 2023 FIBA World Cup without a contract. Almost a month after the tournament's conclusion, the player found his new team. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Gabriel is finalizing a deal with the Boston Celtics. It is a training camp contract, Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN adds.
23 hours ago
After acquiring Damian Lillard in a blockbuster trade, the Milwaukee Bucks added another guard to the roster. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, the organization signed Cameron Payne to a one-year deal. The 29-year-old guard played for the Phoenix Suns last season and averaged 10.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in 20.2 minutes of playing time.
2023-10-01
Days after being traded away from the Milwaukee Bucks, star guard Jrue Holiday was involved in another trade. Holiday was involved in a three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Milwaukee Bucks. Three days later, the veteran guard is going back to the Eastern Conference.
2023-10-01
After leading Real Madrid for over a decade, Pablo Laso spent the 2022-23 season without a team. This offseason, he signed with FC Bayern Munich to begin a new chapter in his lengthy coaching career.
2023-10-01
This past summer, Australian national team guard Dante Exum made his return to the NBA, transitioning from his stint with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade to joining the Dallas Mavericks. While this shift marks a new chapter in his career, Exum took a moment to reflect on the unforgettable experiences he gained during his time in Europe, particularly with Partizan.
2023-10-01
On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted a warm welcome rally outside Fiserv Forum to celebrate their newest acquisition, superstar Damian Lillard. Crowds of eager fans patiently waited for over three hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of Lillard as he arrived and made his way into the arena.
2023-10-01
The San Antonio Spurs have officially waived forward Reggie Bullock. Bullock enters free agency, where several championship contenders and playoff teams will pursue him, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
2023-10-01
Golden State Warriors face an early setback as veteran forward Draymond Green has suffered an ankle injury, sidelining him for up to six weeks. This news was first reported by Jason Dumas of Bleacher Report and then confirmed by ESPN's Kendra Andrews.
2023-10-01
A few weeks after parting ways with Dimitris Itoudis, the Greek Basketball Federation is ready to unveil his successor. President Vangelis Liolios has reportedly reached a decision, and Vassilis Spanoulis is emerging as the chosen candidate to become the new head coach of the Greek national team. This news was first reported by Sport24 and has been confirmed by SDNA.
2023-09-30
Several weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets rookie Kai Jones hosted an Instagram Live video that was followed by some questionable statements. Now, the player will not be part of the team, at least temporarily. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Jones will be away from the team indefinitely. He will not participate in the training camp that starts on Monday as well.
2023-09-30
The first clash between the renewed Panathinaikos Athens and Sasha Vezenkov-less Olympiacos Piraeus was one of the most anticipated games before the start of the EuroLeague season. However, Olympiacos easily defeated their archrivals 75-51 (16-4, 21-7, 19-23, 19-17) and won the Greek Super Cup.
2023-09-30
In his debut season in the EuroLeague, Naz Mitrou-Long had an underwhelming year with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. This season, he's with Zalgiris Kaunas, looking to establish himself as one of the premier guards in Europe.
2023-09-30
Israeli basketball faces a public crisis after an unfortunate ending to the Super Cup semifinal between Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. Thousands of fans were not let into the venue, as the local police took extra measures before the game that were considered highly unusual. Ultimately, Hapoel forfeited the game in protest against the measures and their result.
2023-09-30
At one point during his discussion with BasketNews during Olympiacos Piraeus' media day, Moustapha Fall realized that he had to get it off his chest.  "Honestly, I don't want to talk about the national team. I just want to talk about Olympiacos," he said after being asked several questions about his World Cup experience with France.
2023-09-30
The Los Angeles Lakers general manager, Rob Pelinka, believes the current team's roster will allow LeBron James to rest more during the regular season. In the 2022-23 campaign, James made 55 appearances, averaging 35.5 minutes, 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.
2023-09-30
As the Greek Super Cup final between Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos Athens gets closer and closer, both teams announced which foreign players won't take part in the game. Both teams had to cross one player due to the foreigners' limit, and Olympiacos chose Nigel Williams-Goss. The American guard returned to Athens, where his wife is expected to give birth.
2023-09-30
With the EuroLeague tipping off next week, excitement is building for the rise of new stars. Just like every season, alongside the well-known faces, there are players poised for a breakthrough year.
2023-09-30
Real Madrid will face FC Barcelona without their biggest star, Edy Tavares. Tavares already missed the ACB League game on Friday against BAXI Manresa. Head coach Chus Mateo revealed that Tavares is dealing with a respiratory infection.
2023-09-30
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today the team has re-signed guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Maledon appeared in 44 games for the Hornets during the 2022-23 season and averaged 6.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and a career-high-tying 3.5 assists per game.
2023-09-29
Free agent guard Josh Primo is planning to sign a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Since his release from the San Antonio Spurs in previous October, Primo has been engaged in ongoing therapy -- which will continue in LA, per the same report.
2023-09-29
In a recent statement, former NBA small forward Matt Barnes voiced concerns over James Harden's approach to his career, suggesting that the prolific scorer might talk himself out of the NBA if he isn't careful. Barnes, known for his candid opinions, pointed out that while he supports player empowerment, Harden's recent maneuvers might not be in his best interest.
2023-09-29
One of the most frequent criticisms the NBA faces is the lack of interest in the regular season. Many fans in the United States and the rest of the world have often complained that the regular season is not engaging enough, that there are too many games in which the quality is relatively low, and that several teams have no genuine interest in improving their record.
2023-09-29
The NBA has decided to suspend free agent guard Josh Primo for four games without pay, citing "conduct detrimental." Following an NBA investigation, it was revealed that the 20-year-old was involved in inappropriate and offensive behavior, specifically exposing himself to women. Primo, however, asserts that his actions were not intentional.
2023-09-29
With eight teams already through to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, 24 other teams will battle for a chance to participate in the most prestigious tournament in international basketball in four Olympic Qualifying Tournaments next July. With Greece already ready to apply to be one of the hosts, another European nation has joined the race as well.
2023-09-29
The Damian Lillard trade saga officially ended on Wednesday. Following the transaction, the league reacted in many ways. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of the players who expressed their opinion about it. Lillard was traded to the Bucks, while Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen left the organization to join the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns, respectively. 
2023-09-29
Luke Sikma didn't need too much basketball-related information about his new team, Olympiacos Piraeus, when he called Thomas Walkup.  "I got a lot of info. I was more curious about life outside the court," the US forward told BasketNews. 
2023-09-29
Virtus Segafredo Bologna's coaching staff will feature two European coaches who recently participated in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Italian club officially announced the specialist that will help head coach Luca Banchi this upcoming season. One of them is Lassi Tuovi, a Finnish specialist who guided the Finnish national team last summer.
2023-09-29
The 2023-24 EuroLeague season is upon us. The same 18 teams, many transfers, plenty of intrigues, and the same competitiveness we witnessed last year. With the EuroLeague coming back, BasketNews EuroLeague Power Rankings also return.
2023-09-29
In their first season in the EuroLeague after an eight-year break, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade surprised many European basketball fans and were on the verge of qualifying for the Final Four.
2023-09-29
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade have had a rollercoaster of an offseason. From Kevin Punter's sudden signing to Nikola Mirotic's unexpected refusal, the club's fans experienced a wide range of emotions this past summer. At this moment, a consensus opinion remains that the club lacks several key players, most notably, a true point guard and a member of the frontcourt.
2023-09-29
The Damian Lillard trade shook the NBA world in the middle of the week. The next day after the news, the star guard sent a message to Portland Trail Blazers fans. After getting traded to the Milwaukee Bucks by his own request, Lillard posted a lengthy letter to the city of Portland, the fans, the organization members, and the people he established close relationships with:
2023-09-28
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade fans hold the top 10 attendance numbers in EuroLeague history. Before the 2023-24 season, they set a new league record. With the arrival of Zeljko Obradovic, the hype surrounding the team intensified before the comeback to the EuroLeague in 2022. Last year, the club sold around 11,500 season tickets. This year, the number is even bigger.
2023-09-28
Most European basketball leagues have a coach challenge that allows head coaches to question referee decisions officially. ABA League took an innovative approach. Usually, coaches have one challenge per game. They can use it to trigger an extra check into an out-of-bounds decision, foul treatment, or clock changes.
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