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Armoni Brooks watched EuroLeague games – Now, he must figure out how to win them

2024-10-17

Armoni Brooks was one of the last players to leave EA7 Emporio Armani Milan's locker room on Tuesday night at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The Italian side had just suffered a clear (68-89) blowout to hosts Olympiacos Piraeus and saw its EuroLeague record drop to 1-2. 
Vladimir Lucic reveals intention to retire from Serbian NT: 'I'm even done with the idea'

2024-10-15

Vladimir Lucic turned 35 in June. Yet, his playing time doesn't suggest a player way past his prime, as the Serbian international is averaging 25 and 22 minutes in the German league and the EuroLeague, respectively. However, his scoring production is in constant decline. Lucic went from averaging 13.6 points per game in 2020-21 to 12.1 in 2021-22, 8.8 in 2022-23, and 7.6 last season.
Alen Smailagic notes downside of video reviewing, key EuroLeague-NBA difference

2024-10-13

When the EuroLeague regular season Round 2 game between Olympiacos Piraeus and Zalgiris Kaunas tipped off at the Peace and Friendship Stadium at 21:15 local time (20:15 CET) on Friday night, very few would expect that the final buzzer would sound 2,5 hours later. 
Tomislav Mijatovic savors EuroLeague's new taste, hopes to make Ataman proud

2024-10-10

Following a tough loss to Zalgiris Kaunas (70-96) in late January, Anadolu Efes Istanbul decided to part ways with head coach Erdem Can. The Turkish side was 16th in the EuroLeague standings after 24 rounds, and the playoffs seemed to be a lost cause. The management wasted no time and named long-time assistant coach Tomislav Mijatovic as the squad's new play-caller.
Jordan Nwora reveals Giannis message, names most anticipated EuroLeague matchups

2024-10-10

Coming off a solid, 34-game stint with the Toronto Raptors last season, Jordan Nwora had no intention at all of moving overseas. 
Frank Ntilikina: 'The NBA is recycling players, it's like a recycling league'

2024-10-03

Frank Ntilikina was flabbergasted upon exiting the court that had been placed in the Panathenaic Stadium on the occasion of the 6th Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament. "Amazing venue!" he exclaimed. "Being able to play basketball in this kind of environment is a blessing. Basketball has given us a lot of opportunities, and this one is right up there," the Frenchman pointed out, full of excitement.
Why the Greek SuperCup can do PAO and Olympiacos more harm than good

2024-09-29

For the third year in a row, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus will stage their first showdown of the season in Rhodes.  Both clubs have made huge investments in the off-season, and expect them to pay off when titles will be at stake.
Teams likely to overperform and underperform in 2024-25 EuroLeague season

2024-09-27

After a tremendous summer in the transfer market, the 2024-25 EuroLeague season will tip off this Thursday (October 3). Most teams have already finished building their rosters, so BasketNews presents two outfits that might do exceptionally well and surpass expectations and another two that might fail to live up to the hype. 
Shane Larkin hopes to be an ambassador for Euro basketball, play with Nikola Mirotic

2024-09-25

Shane Larkin didn't play in Anadolu Efes Istanbul's 89-66 win over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv last Saturday evening due to injury. That didn't prevent him from expressing his excitement about the 6th Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament, which was hosted by Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and took place in a packed Panathenaic Stadium in the Greek capital. 
Juancho Hernangomez aspires to great season with PAO, more years at OAKA

2024-09-24

After a season full of spectacular highs and some emotional lows, Juancho Hernangomez is back with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. Even though the 28-year-old forward's deal with the Greens expires in 2025 and the player had publicly expressed his wish to stay with the EuroLeague champions, several rumors insisted that he might leave during the summer.
John DiBartolomeo discusses Maccabi rebuild, names team's new go-to guy

2024-09-23

John DiBartolomeo is one of the longest-serving players in Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's history. Having joined the Israeli powerhouse in 2017, the veteran point guard has seen a lot with the legendary club. However, playing in front of 42,000 fans in an open-air court is something DiBartolomeo had yet to experience.
Khem Birch thankful for EuroLeague comeback, latest bucket-list achievement

2024-09-20

When Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul host Olympiacos Piraeus in the upcoming EuroLeague opener on October 4, Khem Birch will suit up for his first game in Europe's top competition since 2017. As chance would have it, he will face the team he represented in the 2016-17 campaign, which lost the title to his present outfit.
Agent reveals why Yurtseven chose Panathinaikos, addresses relationship with Ataman

2024-09-13

In August 2022, just a few weeks before the EuroBasket tipped off, Omer Yurtseven left the Turkish national team without notice despite playing during the July window of the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup Qualifiers. Some were surprised by the move, most notably Turkey's head coach Ergin Ataman.
Reasons for Vassilis Spanoulis' rant: Between legit criticism and exaggeration

2024-08-05

Before Greece took on Australia in the final game of the group stage of the Olympic basketball tournament in Lille, the NBL chose a rather bizarre way to present and advertise the contest.
How can Germany repeat their World Cup success at 2024 Paris Olympics?

2024-07-22

Germany's chances at the 2024 Olympics in basketball look promising, especially given their recent performance and triumph in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Winning the World Cup has given the team confidence and momentum, proving they can compete with and defeat the best teams. The core group of players has spent considerable time together, building strong on-court chemistry.
1992 Dream Team vs. 2024 Team USA: Who would win in a potential matchup?

2024-07-19

The 1992 Dream Team is widely regarded as the greatest basketball team ever assembled. Comprised of NBA legends such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley, the team dominated the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, winning the gold medal with ease. Their performance not only solidified their place in basketball history but also helped globalize the sport.
Jurica Golemac: Building a team from scratch in Dubai and Panathinaikos regret

2024-07-12

Jurica Golemac is facing a busy summer. Following his announcement as the man who will guide Dubai Basketball through the very first season of its existence, the Croatian-born tactician is having his hands full while trying to construct a brand new squad literally from scratch.
Edo Muric, Klemen Prepelic name Greece as Olympic medal contender

2024-07-07

Greece was no match for Slovenia in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament's semi-final game.
Vlatko Cancar talks free agency, matchup vs. Greece, PAO rumors

2024-07-04

Following a severe ACL injury that kept him sidelined for an entire season, Vlatko Cancar is back on track as the Slovenian NT is trying to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Slovenian international went scoreless and shot blanks (0/7 from the field) in his team's 104-78 win over New Zealand in Piraeus, where one of the FIBA ​​Olympic Qualifying Tournaments is taking place.
Jaleen Smith addresses stalled Partizan extension talks, Croatia's upset vs New Zealand

2024-07-04

Croatia's 86-90 defeat by New Zealand in Piraeus on Wednesday afternoon set Group A of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament on fire. 
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