 55 minutes ago
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:
 9 hours ago
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.
 10 hours ago
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.
 11 hours ago
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv were scheduled to play a derby in the Israeli SuperCup semifinal. The game ended before it even began. The two clubs met on a football field on Tuesday. The matchup was marred by huge fan riots, which forced the game to start half an hour late. As such, extra measures were taken by the local police before the basketball game on Thursday.
 13 hours ago
Panathinaikos Athens are currently in Rhodes, where the first title of the 2023-24 season, the Greek SuperCup, will be decided. And even though the Greens traveled to Rhodes with a full roster, coach Ergin Ataman received some worrisome news on Thursday evening.
 15 hours ago
Always smiling, Mindaugas Kuzminskas was obviously in a good mood during AEK Athens' media day. The Greek club made several high-profile signings this past summer, including Jordan McRae, Brian McLemore, Mfiondu Kabengele, and 2018 EuroLeague champion Chasson Randle.
 16 hours ago
With the coming of Ergin Ataman, the hopes of Panathinaikos Athens fans were significantly increased. Multiple players were signed to form a new foundation of the roster, and the squad will be coached by a two-time EuroLeague champion. Asked to name his secret to success, Ataman was certain it was the emotions he translates to his players and the coaching staff.
 17 hours ago
Finally, we have something that we've dreamed about for the last two years – the first-ever EuroLeague Fantasy Live Draft! You can find the BasketNews EuroLeague Fantasy by clicking here. Or, you can simply type this webpage address into your browser: https://fantasy.basketnews.com/en
 18 hours ago
According to a report by Tolis Kotzias from SDNA.gr, the Hellenic Basketball Federation (HBF) has applied to become the host of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. In the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the federation president, Vangelis Liolios, had previously noted his desire to have the tournament in Greece.
 19 hours ago
The Turkish Basketball Federation President Hedo Turkoglu provided an update on the crisis that unraveled in the Turkey men's basketball national team this summer. The former player talked about the ban imposed on Shane Larkin and Scottie Wilbekin, which gave them a 5-game suspension and took away their status as local players in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
 20 hours ago
The "Championship-clinching" jersey worn by Wilt Chamberlain in the 1972 NBA Finals was auctioned off for $4.9 million at Sotheby's, a luxury items broker. The late famous big man, who was an imperative part of the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers roster that claimed the NBA title, was named the Finals MVP in this very jersey.
 20 hours ago
After being released by FC Barcelona and not finding a club in Europe, Sarunas Jasikevicius will be gaining experience in the NBA. According to Rokas Pakenas from 15min.lt, the Lithuanian coach will spend the upcoming month with the Sacramento Kings, where he'll gather experience and deepen his knowledge as a coach.
 21 hours ago
Ahead of the friendly game between Real Madrid and Dallas Mavericks on October 10 at the Wizink Center, Madrid, Luka Doncic shared candid thoughts about his return to his former grounds and his chemistry with Dallas Mavericks teammate Kyrie Irving.
 22 hours ago
Brendan Donohue will step down as NBA 2K League President, it was announced today by NBA President, Global Partnerships Salvatore LaRocca. Donohue, who has overseen the NBA 2K League since its inception, will stay on to assist with the transition to new NBA 2K League leadership until Oct. 31.
 2023-09-28
The Milwaukee Bucks are pairing two-time Kia MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with veteran NBA All-Star Damian Lillard. The blockbuster trade was made official Wednesday evening. The Bucks are now one of four teams to have multiple players from the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team on the roster — Lakers, Warriors, and Clippers are the others.
 2023-09-28
Ben Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn. If he stays healthy, Simmons may even be able to return to his roots as a point guard. Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday that the former All-Star has been playing 5-on-5 this summer and will have an expanded role offensively if he can avoid further injuries.
 2023-09-27
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has raised concerns about potential tampering by the Milwaukee Bucks. This comes following reports of a significant trade that brought Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard to the Bucks.
 2023-09-27
After several months of continuous rumors, the NBA world was finally hit with a major surprise: Damian Lillard has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. This unexpected turn of events contradicted the long-standing belief that he was destined for Miami, as Lillard became the central figure in a blockbuster three-team trade involving the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and Bucks.
 2023-09-27
After months of swirling rumors and intense speculation, the NBA community was finally hit with a major revelation: Damian Lillard is on the move to the Milwaukee Bucks. Contrary to the long-standing belief that he was Miami-bound, Lillard found himself at the center of a three-team blockbuster trade that sent shockwaves throughout the league.
2023-09-27
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lillard goes to Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected Milwaukee first-round pick, and unprotected Bucks swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to Blazers, per the same report.
 2023-09-27
Just before the start of the season, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade faced a piece of bad luck. Their recent addition, Nemanja Bjelica, suffered another calf injury, keeping him sidelined for the opening games. This news was initially reported by Telesport and later confirmed by Telegraph.
 2023-09-27
Free agent forward Rudy Gay has inked a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Gay, 37, will compete for the team's open roster spot in camp. This will be his 18th NBA season. He's averaged 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 1120 games over his career.
 2023-09-27
Dinos Mitoglou missed 495 days of action after receiving a 32-month ban in March 2022 that was eventually reduced to 16 months. The Greek forward received a heavy sentence for breaking anti-doping laws but managed to convince the Court of Arbitration for Sport that he had been a victim of a female doctor who was said to have promised treatments for various conditions.
 2023-09-27
In the world of basketball, pre-game statements often follow a predictable script. Players and coaches typically express their utmost respect for their opponents while acknowledging the challenge that lies ahead. However, recently retired Italian forward Luigi Datome is challenging this status quo, advocating for more authenticity in the comments made before matches.
 2023-09-27
Kostas Sloukas has been a player of Panathinaikos Athens since July 8. Over the course of 11 weeks, the Greek international has been the recipient of diametrically opposed sentiments.
 2023-09-27
Scottie Wilbekin has been sanctioned with a 5-game suspension by the Turkish Basketball Federation due to his absence from the Turkish National Team this past summer.
 2023-09-27
Luca Banchi will probably remember this current year as one of the best in his professional career. The Italian coach led Latvia to 5th place in the 2023 FIBA World Cup before making a comeback to Europe's top level succeeding Sergio Scariolo at Virtus Segafredo Bologna.
 2023-09-27
EuroLeague summer free agency was wild. Legendary clubs are rebuilding from scratch, former NBA stars are coming to play overseas, and iconic players are doing the unthinkable and joining the arch-rivals. With so much noise for the last 3-4 months, it was easy to miss out on a bunch of deals. For some reason, a bunch of signings received less love or hate. Simply less attention.
 2023-09-27
Giorgos Bartzokas is far from happy with how the preparation period went for Olympiacos Piraeus. Still, the experienced coach will have to make the best out of the time given to him, even if that means dealing with six absentees and two injured players.
 2023-09-27
Panathinaikos Athens have undergone a rebuilding process to go along with their ambitious project. The roster's potential bears little, if any, resemblance to the team that had been unable to stay in EuroLeague playoff contention for the past three seasons.
 2023-09-26
During the EuroLeague media day, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul general manager Derya Yannier addressed some hot topics in the press conference. Yannier began by discussing Nick Calathes, whose status in the team had initially been uncertain.
 2023-09-26
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart has been named the 2023 WNBA Most Valuable Player, the WNBA announced today. This is the second WNBA Most Valuable Award for Stewart and the first for a member of the Liberty. Stewart previously earned the honor in 2018 with the Seattle Storm.
 2023-09-26
Austin Reaves, a Team USA and Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard, has once again addressed an off-court rumor that had been circulating on social media. The 25-year-old athlete had been rumored to be dating global pop sensation Taylor Swift. In his appearance on ESPN's 'The Lowe Podcast' with host Zach Lowe, Reaves opened up about the speculation, emphasizing his preference for a low-key lifestyle.
 2023-09-26
Valencia Basket have decided to delay the signing of their final backcourt player for the time being. They want to give the team a chance to get organized and assess their specific needs. During a press conference, Luis Arbalejo, the team's sports director, explained that they are taking a cautious approach.
 2023-09-26
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade guard Nemanja Nedovic made it clear that he holds no regrets about his decision to skip the FIBA World Cup 2023, where the Serbian national team secured a second-place finish. "No regrets, it was my decision," Nedovic shared his thoughts with Sportklub.
 2023-09-26
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 witnessed some phenomenal and record-breaking engagement levels to cement its status as the biggest and most successful event in FIBA's history.
 2023-09-26
The names of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James were synonymous with greatness, spectacular plays and dominance in the NBA. The three of them made up one of the most effective Big Threes in the league's history.
 2023-09-26
Toronto Raptors emerged at the pole position to trade for Damian Lillard, according to two high-ranking NBA team executives who have spoken to ESPN. Although the trade details are currently unclear, and there is no agreement between the two teams, ESPN sources indicate that a potential package could include rookie Gradey Dick, Raptors' thirteenth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
 2023-09-26
In a recent interview with Turkish sportscaster Mackolik, Anadolu Efes Istanbul General Manager Alper Yilmaz stated that the club is on the lookout for a power forward/center addition to the roster.
 2023-09-26
Carsen Edwards is slated to be one of FC Bayern Munich's cornerstones in their effort to make the EuroLeague playoffs and recapture the German league title.
 2023-09-26
The EuroLeague free agency period has concluded, but the upcoming 2023-24 season promises fresh additions, player releases, injury concerns, future negotiations, and other intriguing developments in a dynamic basketball market that never sleeps.
 2023-09-26
The Golden State Warriors have signed a camp deal with forward Rodney McGruder, The Athletic's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported. This means that the Dubs can release him before the start of the season without any strings attached and that the player's salary is not guaranteed.
 2023-09-25
In a recent interview with Vasiliki Karamouza of SPORT24, Olympiacos Piraeus newcomer Ignas Brazdeikis shared his thoughts on joining the Greek powerhouse and his upcoming debut. The Lithuanian wing expressed his excitement and the decision-making process that led him to choose the EuroLeague runners-up.
 2023-09-25
Despite facing a challenging preparation period marked by numerous player absences, Olympiacos Piraeus head coach Georgios Bartzokas maintained his optimism as they gear up for the upcoming season. "It's the worst preparation I've done. We had six players on international duty and two sidelined due to injuries. But I am very optimistic," Bartzokas shared his take.
 2023-09-25
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas & Augustas Suliauskas react to Ignas Brazdeikis’ transfer from Olympiacos to Zalgiris and preview the EuroLeague season, analyzing the best and worst offseason contracts, the No. 1 pick in the EuroLeague, coaches on the hot seat, and more. Topics: You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
 2023-09-25
Miami Heat and Serbian national team forward Nikola Jovic has successfully graduated from high school in Serbia. He shared the details of his graduation experience with Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, highlighting the unique timing of his achievement.
 2023-09-25
ALBA Berlin are holding onto hope for the return of sharpshooter Marcus Eriksson, the Swedish wing who has been sidelined for over a year and a half due to several injuries. Himar Ojeda, the German team's sports director, expressed his optimism, saying, "I really hope and wish that he can come back again. We wanted to give him this chance."
 2023-09-25
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 2023-09-25
Crvena Zvezda president Nebojsa Covic meets the upcoming season with an ambitious goal. The club's president spoke to Pink TV, claiming that the goal for Crvena Zvezda is to reach the EuroLeague Final Four. "What is important to us and where we will try to make a big step forward is the Euroleague, where the goal will be the Final Four," Covic told Pink TV.
 2023-09-25
AS Monaco's growth in recent years has been steady, transforming the club into one of the most important and ambitious entities on the European scene. Two years ago, the first EuroLeague playoff qualification ended with an elimination in Game 5 of the series against Olympiacos. Last season, the Monegasques reached their first Final Four, losing in the semifinals again to Olympiacos.
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