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All-EuroLeague selections: Meet the possible First and Second Team candidates

2024-03-21

The EuroLeague regular season is approaching its final stretch, with teams having four games left to play. After that, for the first time in the tournament's history, the Play-In will take place, followed by the playoff series.
EuroLeague players that can expect a significant payrise in the summer

2023-03-21

The 2022-23 EuroLeague season is approaching the playoffs stage, while early spring means the beginning of intensive work for general managers of the clubs. It's time to shape the rosters for next season, regardless of how this one ends.
Nando de Colo will play against Zalgiris Kaunas

2023-03-09

After losing a close game against FC Bayern Munich on Tuesday, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne will have their star player back in the clash against Zalgiris Kaunas. According to BasketNews sources, Nando de Colo will suit up for the French club after being rested in the first game of the EuroLeague double week.
Rokas Jokubaitis explains Mirotic's tough start, talks joining Knicks

2023-02-10

Rokas Jokubaitis is in his second season with FC Barcelona. Having won the EuroLeague Rising Star Award last year, this season has been a bit more difficult for the young point guard.
Achille Polonara close to deal with Zalgiris Kaunas

2023-01-06

With the EuroLeague Final Four being held in Kaunas this year, Zalgiris Kaunas are making one more move in the players' market. After agreeing to a deal with Isaiah Taylor, the Lithuanian club is on the verge of signing another player from Anadolu Efes Istanbul - Achille Polonara, BasketNews sources say.
Zalgiris in final negotiation stages with Isaiah Taylor

2023-01-06

Keenan Evans suffered a season-ending injury during the match against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul yesterday. With a glaringly empty spot in the backcourt, Zalgiris Kaunas seem to have found their solution. According to BasketNews sources, the Lithuanian team is in the final stages of signing former Anadolu Efes Istanbul guard Isaiah Taylor.
Kazys Maksvytis discusses trash-talking approach against Mike James

2022-12-28

Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Kazys Maksvytis addressed the defense against AS Monaco star guard, Mike James, ahead of Thursday's EuroLeague game at Salle Gaston Medecin.
Zalgiris GM discusses financial details about Final Four in Kaunas

2022-12-20

EuroLeague officially announced the next Final Four destination, which is going to be Kaunas, Lithuania. Following the delightful news for the city, Zalgiris Kaunas GM -- Paulius Motiejunas -- and Kaunas' vice mayor -- Andrius Palionis -- held a press conference, where they revealed that the Final Four would cost 1.5 million euros for the Kaunas municipality.
Ignas Brazdeikis to miss game vs. Crvena Zvezda

2022-12-12

Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Kazys Maksvytis confirmed that Ignas Brazdeikis and Mantas Kalnietis won't travel to Belgrade for the Crvena Zvezda game.
Jasikevicius about Calathes: 'I get paid to do this as far as I know'

2022-10-19

Sarunas Jasikevicius arrives in Lithuania to face his former club Zalgiris Kaunas once again. No matter how many times he comes back to Zalgiris Arena, each time is special for him. Just a week ago, Saras' former player Nick Calathes made headlines with his statements about Jasikevicius' system and the way he asks to execute his gameplan.
Zalgiris present increased budget for upcoming season

2022-10-04

Zalgiris Kaunas organized a traditional press conference ahead of the new EuroLeague season, where the club's GM Paulius Motiejunas presented the financial numbers. The Lithuanian powerhouse is going to have a budget of €11.3 million this upcoming season and will distribute €7.2 million for players' salaries.
Lithuania has new head coach for FIBA windows

2022-10-03

The Lithuanian Basketball Federation decided to maintain continuity and kept the entire coaching staff of the national team. Kazys Maksvytis will continue as the Lithuanian NT head coach. Maksvytis, who is also the bench boss of Zalgiris Kaunas, will not be able to lead the Lithuanian NT during the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers.
Adam Hanga on Laso leaving Real: 'It wasn't the best way to handle the situation'

2022-08-24

After a roller-coaster season with Real Madrid and being a role player, Adam Hanga enters the FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers and the upcoming EuroBasket 2022 as the biggest star of the Hungarian national team. On Wednesday, Hungary (3-3) will face Lithuania (5-1) in the Second Round of FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Not long after, on September 6, both teams will meet once again in EuroBasket.
Tacko Fall draws interest from newly established club in Lithuania

2022-08-23

A newly established Lithuanian club, which already signed some well-known players in Europe, BC Wolves Alytus are considering a Senegalese center with NBA experience Tacko Fall. Wolves assistant coach Aurimas Jasilionis, who will work under head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis in the new club, revealed in an interview with BasketNews that the club is still considering making an offer for Fall.
Ignas Brazdeikis: what difficulties will he face in the EuroLeague?

2022-07-25

Zalgiris Kaunas officially introduced Ignas Brazdeikis, who should be the main shooting guard of the team. Iggy, who has been chasing his NBA dream for a long time, finally agreed to the Lithuanian club's offer. His upcoming debut in the EuroLeague is one of the biggest intrigues in Kaunas in the last few years.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas candidate to join Panathinaikos

2022-07-24

Mindaugas Kuzminskas, who is still without a contract for the next season, will join the training camp of the Lithuanian national team starting on Monday in Palanga. According to the BasketNews, the 32-year-old forward has received offers from two Turkish league clubs, and now the Lithuanian is also on the radar of Panathinaikos OPAP Athens.
Jonas Maciulis becomes sports director in Lithuanian club

2022-06-10

Jonas Maciulis became the sports director of Nevezis-Optibet Kedainiai, according to BasketNews sources.

Zalgiris eyeing EuroCup standout Darius Thompson

2022-06-06

Zalgiris Kaunas are targeting another guard. According to BasketNews sources, the Lithuanian powerhouse is actively monitoring the situation of Darius Thompson.

Who will be paid in the European basketball offseason?

2022-03-11

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is approaching the playoffs stage, which means not only the culmination of the season but also the GMs' preparation for the upcoming summer. In consultation with agents of excellent basketball market knowledge, BasketNews has selected European teams' players, raising their market price the most this year, and can expect significantly higher salaries in the upcoming ...
Rokas Jokubaitis shares his NBA plans, invaluable Saras and Calathes lessons & national team challenge

2022-03-08

The 21-year-old FC Barcelona youngster scores 9 points in the last quarter of the Copa del Rey final against rivals Real Madrid and gifts his team the first title of this campaign. It sounds like a fairy tale, but in just a few months, we realized that this can be constantly expected from Rokas Jokubaitis, and it is enough to be surprised. Having considered Zalgiris Kaunas' offer for a long time ...
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