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FIBA and EuroLeague relationship finally has a light at the end of the tunnel

2023-08-07

When the EuroLeague announced its 2023-24 season schedule, many people were attracted by the fact of how early we will witness the most exciting matchups. Panathinaikos Athens will face Olympiacos Piraeus in Round 1, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade will welcome Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in Round 5, while El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona will also take place in Round 5.
Paulius Motiejunas is a fresh gust of wind for EuroLeague

2023-07-11

After Zalgiris Kaunas held a press conference to confirm that Paulius Motiejunas would leave the club and take over as the EuroLeague CEO, there was already a good feeling that EuroLeague would finally go in the right direction. After all, as the EuroLeague CEO, Motiejunas was available to the public more than Marshall Glickman in his 1-year stint.
EuroLeague to introduce term for its CEO position

2023-06-20

Newly elected EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas revealed that the top European basketball competition would introduce term for its CEO position. Motiejunas has been named 3rd EuroLeague CEO in 3 years. As the 42-year-old executive says, a decision to introduce the term to CEO post has been made to bring more clarity inside the EuroLeague.
EuroLeague salary cap is on the way, as Motiejunas hopes to make players' contracts public

2023-06-20

Newly elected EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas revealed he has the ambition to make every EuroLeague's team budget and player's salary public. Motiejunas revealed some of his plans on Tuesday during the Zalgiris Kaunas press conference, where Paulius Jankunas was confirmed as the new Zalgiris general manager.
Turk Telekom remain in contention to play in EuroLeague next season

2023-06-20

Turk Telekom Ankara still have chances to play in the next season's EuroLeague, confirmed the newly elected CEO Paulius Motiejunas. On Tuesday, Zalgiris Kaunas held a press conference where Paulius Jankunas was confirmed as the new club's GM, while Motiejunas talked about his departure to EuroLeague and his new position.
A lost opportunity at a title shot for Olympiacos?

2023-05-22

After Isaiah Canaan made an open jumper with 2:16 to go, it seemed that Olympiacos Piraeus would hold off any Real Madrid's attempt to sway the game. However, in the last 136 seconds of the EuroLeague final in Kaunas, all the hard work and success in the last 10 months evaporated.
Georgios Bartzokas reveals his message to players after painful loss vs. Real

2023-05-21

After winning the regular season and looking like the strongest team for the whole year, Olympiacos Piraeus had all of their work scratched with Sergio Llull's game-winner in the EuroLeague Final Four. Head coach Georgios Bartzokas was honest about how painful this loss feels.
Nikola Kalinic denies rumors about agreement with Crvena Zvezda

2023-05-21

FC Barcelona leave Kaunas with two losses in the EuroLeague Final Four, and Nikola Kalinic didn't hide his disappointment. After losing against Real Madrid in the semis, Barca couldn't deal with AS Monaco, losing the 3rd place game 66-78. "They simply played better, harder, and wanted the win more," Kalinic summarized the game in short while talking with BasketNews.
Donatas Motiejunas backs 3rd place game, expresses support for Olympiacos in final

2023-05-20

After a historically bad third quarter against Olympiacos Piraeus, AS Monaco forward Donatas Motiejunas believes his team still has a lot to play for. The Lithuanian forward disagreed with a popular opinion that the 3rd place game isn't needed, arguing that the teams can still take something out of it.
A historic title wave that sent Olympiacos flying into EuroLeague final

2023-05-19

After suffering from Vasilije Micic's buzzer-beater last year, it seemed Olympiacos Piraeus could throw away another shot at the championship game this season. The regular season winners started the game slowly, and even the easiest layups didn't turn into points.
A wake-up call: one positive thing Real Madrid bring to Kaunas from brawl in Madrid

2023-05-19

When Real Madrid went 0-2 in the EuroLeague playoff series against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, not many expected them to come back. Yet, Real arrived in Kaunas for their 9th Final Four in the last 12 years. Los Blancos completed the first-ever comeback from being 0-2 down and arrived in Lithuania with an aim to shake European basketball once again.
'A DNA of greatness': The 11 minutes that led Real Madrid to Final Four

2023-05-12

11 minutes. That's how long it took for Real Madrid to make a decisive push towards the EuroLeague Final Four in a crucial Game 5 against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. And it wasn't Edy Tavares, Dzanan Musa, Mario Hezonja, or any other usual suspect. It was the members of the old guard – Sergio Rodriguez, Sergio Llull, and Rudy Fernandez.
Real Madrid vs. Partizan: Has the momentum really shifted in Game 2?

2023-05-11

The historical series between Real Madrid and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has finally concluded, and unfortunately for Partizan, they were left on the wrong side of history. Up until now, no team has managed to bounce back from a 0-2 deficit in the series, but Real made something that seemed barely possible.
Dante Exum reveals Yabusele didn't apologize to him, criticizes EuroLeague for fines in Game 2

2023-05-10

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade missed out on the Final Four in Kaunas after another close and emotional battle against Real Madrid in Game 5, but Dante Exum believes the whole series changed back in Game 2. The infamous brawl between Real and Partizan players took place, where Guerschon Yabusele slammed Exum into the ground, receiving a 5-game penalty.
Five key questions before historic Game 5 that could decide the series in Madrid

2023-05-10

After Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade took a 2-0 lead in the EuroLeague playoff series against Real Madrid, many believed that teams wouldn't return to Spain. Yet here we are. Crucial Game 5 will take place with both teams having a shot not only at the Final Four but making EuroLeague history.
Is it finally the year for Barcelona?

2023-05-04

FC Barcelona cruised past Zalgiris Kaunas, becoming the only team to sweep their opponents in this season's EuroLeague playoffs. Barca made the Final Four for the third time in a row, but this time it was different. The Spanish powerhouse finished 1st in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 regular season campaigns but had to play a decisive Game 5 on both occasions.
Alen Smailagic reveals other side of Draymond Green, recalls unique Warriors experience

2023-05-02

So far, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade forward Alen Smailagic played only for 18 minutes in the series against Real Madrid, yet he did splendidly in such a short time. He provided Partizan with a couple of crucial bursts, allowing Zeljko Obradovic's squad to build a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
Inside Real Madrid-Partizan fight: violent act that clouded greatness

2023-04-28

What happened on April 27, 2023, in WiZink Center in Madrid will be remembered for ages in EuroLeague history. And unfortunately, not for good reasons. EuroLeague now has its own Malice at the Palace moment that overshadowed an incredible Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade performance in the Spanish capital.
Walter Tavares to be game-time decision against Partizan in Game 2

2023-04-27

Real Madrid star center Walter Tavares will be a game-time decision for Game 2 against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, the Spanish club official confirmed to BasketNews. Tavares suffered a knee injury at the end of the second quarter in Game 1 when he awkwardly landed on his foot after Sergio Rodriguez's lob pass and immediately asked for a substitution.
Five key questions before Game 2 in Madrid

2023-04-27

Not even 48 hours have passed from an incredible Kevin Punter's game-winner against Real Madrid in the EuroLeague playoff series Game 1. Yet, Thursday brings a new story with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade aiming to increase their lead in the series, while Real Madrid will try to avoid losing both home games in the EuroLeague playoffs for the first time in club history.
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