News » Donatas Urbonas
5 hours ago
The EuroCup season is just a few games away from its conclusion, and BasketNews is providing a list of EuroCup standouts who have the best chances of signing their first EuroLeague contracts.
2024-03-26
Matas Buzelis, one of the top prospects for the 2024 NBA draft, has challenged ESPN's projected No. 1 pick, Zaccharie Risacher, to a 1-on-1 showdown in the NBA pre-draft process.
2024-03-22
When Tristan Vukcevic made an unexpected leap to the NBA, he joined a relatively short list of EuroLeague players who have recently transitioned to the world's top basketball league. However, looking at the current EuroLeague landscape, it doesn't appear we'll see a significant inflow of EuroLeague players moving to the NBA this offseason.
2024-03-21
Six EuroLeague teams are still uncertain about their future beyond the dramatic 2023-24 season. BasketNews has investigated the status of their bid to remain in Europe's premier basketball club competition and outlined their arguments for securing at least another year's wildcard entry into the EuroLeague.
2024-03-20
"Some cheese for the bonus," Zalgiris Kaunas assistant coach Massimiliano Menetti approached Kevarrius Hayes in the locker room after the game against his native Italians. Hayes truly deserved any reward after his performance, where he secured 4 offensive rebounds alongside 13 points and his career-high 26 PIR.
2024-03-14
Zalgiris Kaunas are finalizing a contract extension with EuroLeague rookie Brady Manek, sources tell BasketNews. Last summer, the 25-year-old forward inked a 1+1 deal with Zalgiris, which included an option to part ways after the first season.
2024-03-13
Tristan Vukcevic's departure from Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade to join the NBA in March surprised many in the EuroLeague community. The Washington Wizards' decision to acquire the last player on Partizan's EuroLeague rotation may raise questions, prompting a closer examination of the move. BasketNews delves into the details of this unexpected transition.
2024-03-13
The EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer, Mike James, faces an expiring contract with AS Monaco and is considering what could potentially be the final deal in his career. On the URBONUS podcast, the 33-year-old guard shared his thoughts on what he's looking for in his upcoming contract as he approaches the 2024 free agency.
2024-03-09
Ahead of the pivotal EuroLeague meeting next week at the league's headquarters in Barcelona on March 12th and 13th, FC Barcelona's director of the basketball section, Josep Cubells, provided insights into their perspective on the main questions that will be addressed among the 13 shareholders.
2024-03-07
EuroLeague shareholders are scheduled to hold an important meeting in Barcelona next week to address several pivotal questions, including whether to expand to Dubai, per BasketNews sources. The meeting is scheduled to take place on March 12th and 13th, sources tell BasketNews.
2024-03-07
Throughout Alec Peters' European career, there has never been a situation where he didn't have to pack his bags before a trip back home to the United States. Even for the second year in Piraeus, he wasn't sure until the last minute, awaiting Olympiacos' decision on his contract option for the 2023-24 season, due by July 5th last summer.
2024-03-06
"Bro, I'm done," Codi Miller-McIntyre texted his agent ahead of the 2023 free agency. "What do you mean you're done?" his agent, Gerard Raventos, responded. "I'm done from basketball. This is not worth it," a 29-year-old American guard replied.
2024-03-04
Baskonia's captain is set to continue his basketball journey in Vitoria-Gasteiz. A 26-year-old forward, Tadas Sedekerskis, is nearing a multi-year deal with Baskonia, sources tell BasketNews. According to BasketNews sources, Sedekerskis is close to finalizing a five-year agreement extending his stay with Baskonia until 2029.
2024-02-29
EuroLeague has a special protocol in place to honor Mike James as he approaches the all-time scoring record, per BasketNews sources. BasketNews sources indicate that the EuroLeague intends to pause the game as soon as AS Monaco's guard becomes the all-time leading scorer.
2024-02-28
NBA fans probably were wondering what happened with those Europeans celebrating just the fourth-ever triple-double in the EuroLeague 20 days ago. Baskonia point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre's achievement just illustrated the difference between basketball played in the NBA and the best league in Europe.
2024-02-27
Who could have foreseen that the first FIBA post-World Cup window would push the reigning European champions, Spain, into a do-or-die situation? The unexpected loss to Cuba has also added a twist to Team USA's path. The new FIBA window has pushed the No. 1 and No. 2 teams of the FIBA ranking to the ropes.
2024-02-04
As EuroLeague teams and their fans gear up for another spectacular playoff race, the pinnacle of European basketball finds itself in a fierce rivalry beyond the borders of its 10 EuroLeague cities. This challenging rival looms larger than even the esteemed Real Madrid.
2024-02-02
The EuroLeague games are taking too long, and that has to change. This perspective has solidified after personally attending two live games that failed to align with the anticipated standard of a captivating and entertaining basketball experience.
2024-02-02
A vibrant scene unfolded in the corridor of the Stark Arena, connecting the players' locker room area to the security checkpoint near the exit, as a group of kids added playful noise to the surroundings. The moment Kevin Punter emerged from the restricted zone, there was an immediate stir in the area, just an hour after the final whistle of the Partizan and Zalgiris game.
2024-01-29
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade General Manager Zoran Savic shared insights on the potential of hosting the Golden State Warriors in Belgrade as a tribute to Dejan Milojevic. In an extensive interview with BasketNews set to be published this week, Savic addressed initial plans regarding a friendly game between NBA and EuroLeague teams.
1 2 3 ··· 6 ··· 12 ··· 18 ··· 24 ··· 30 ··· 34  »