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The best NBA players that could return to Europe this summer

2023-01-31

Right now is always a very intense period of the year. In the NBA, the trade deadline gets closer and closer, and teams wonder what's the best move to improve their chances of becoming a title contender or which player they should trade to acquire more draft assets for the future.
For Milan, it's time to save what's left of the season

2023-01-26

Right before the beginning of the season, the judgment was pretty much in. Most EuroLeague executives believed that EA7 Emporio Armani Milan had the best offseason among the EuroLeague clubs. It was almost given they have headed to the Final Four again after reaching them already two years ago in Cologne.
Italian prospect Dame Sarr makes Barcelona history

2023-01-22

FC Barcelona won their domestic league game against Retabet Bilbao with a final score of 88-78. Nico Laprovittola, once again, was the top scorer of coach Jasikevicius' side with 20 points but he wasn't the one who made the news this time. 
Filip Petrusev is turning into a key piece for Crvena Zvezda

2023-01-21

For Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, this has definitely been a season full of emotions and surprises. The reigning champions of the ABA League terribly started their EuroLeague season, winning only 2 of their first 8 games in the competition. The management decided enough was enough, and they parted ways with the young head coach Vladimir Jovanovic.
Unbalanced roster and declined signings: could it lead to changes in Bologna?

2023-01-20

This season Virtus Bologna returned to EuroLeague with a lot of expectations surrounding them. The team from Bologna remains the last Italian team to have won the EuroLeague, back in 2001, a lifetime ago. Last season, the team coached by Sergio Scariolo won the EuroCup title, gaining a spot in EuroLeague.
Paolo Banchero has already turned into 'Mr.Reliable' for the Magic

2023-01-17

When the 2022 NBA draft was approaching, many pundits had a feeling that the Orlando Magic, the holders of the first pick in the draft, would select Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren. From most mock drafts, Paolo Banchero was being placed between the No. 2 and No. 3 picks, with the possibility of ending up with the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Houston Rockets.
Will EuroLeague do enough to put itself on the map after Luka Doncic words?

2023-01-13

Over the past weekend, Luka Doncic became even more popular than he already is with the European audience (is that even possible? Looks like it). The Dallas Mavericks superstar said he watches more EuroLeague games than the NBA ones. A statement that immediately made the rounds in Europe, not only on basketball websites but also on social media.
ASVEL finalizing a deal with Dee Bost

2023-01-12

French side LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and American guard with Bulgarian passport Dee Bost are finalizing a deal, sources have told BasketNews. The news was first reported by L'Equipe. Bost spent the last season and a half with Turkish side Galatasaray Istanbul.
Timberwolves investment in Rudy Gobert doesn't look encouraging

2023-01-10

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the last offseason with a very clear mindset: they wanted to get bigger and improve considerably on the defensive end. In order to do that, they were ready to make a big splash on the market, no matter the cost.
Achille Polonara: Virtus pushing to finalize a deal for Efes forward

2023-01-05

With the deadline to register players who have already played in EuroLeague in the 2022-23 season looming, Virtus Bologna are pushing to finalize a deal with power forward Achille Polonara, sources have told BasketNews. 
Big Shot Billy: Baron helps Olimpia Milan to turn its season around

2023-01-02

During his NBA career, Robert Horry won 7 NBA titles, more than Michael Jordan. He became known as 'Big Shot Rob' for his unique ability to knock down clutch shots in the most crucial moments of the most important games of his career. Like the 3-pointer he made at the buzzer in Game 4 of the 2002 NBA Western Conference finals against the Sacramento Kings.
Sergio Scariolo discusses market moves and future of EuroLeague

2023-01-02

Tonight, Virtus Bologna and Olimpia Milan, the two Italian powerhouses, will face each other in the Italian league in one of the most anticipated matches of the season.  In anticipation of the game, Virtus' head coach Sergio Scariolo spoke with 'Il Corriere della Sera' and touched on many topics, including the future of EuroLeague basketball. 
Never settle: Killian Hayes is ready to take on a bigger role for Detroit

2022-12-28

Troy Weaver became the Detroit Pistons general manager in the summer of 2020 after spending multiple years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team that was going through an intense rebuild. His goal from the very first moment was clear: leading the Pistons to a new era, focusing on the development of young players, and prioritizing the NBA Draft.
Which international players might be on the move in the NBA?

2022-12-24

The approaching end of the year brings us into one of the hottest times of the year in the NBA when it comes to the transfer market.
Making a name for himself: TJ Shorts' rise to the top of European basketball

2022-12-20

In the past few years, the German league has increasingly become a must-watch for European basketball fans. The level is definitely among the best in Europe, and German clubs tend to have a really good eye for talent, often able to find interesting prospects to work on.
Win over Crvena Zvezda provides a glimpse of hope to Olimpia Milan

2022-12-16

After nine losses in a row, it's easy to believe that you're somehow cursed and there's no hope moving forward, and you start to realize that bad things will just keep happening, no matter what.
Italian Supercup: next year's final could be hosted in the Middle East

2022-12-14

Legabasket, the organization that reunites all the top division teams in Italy, is studying the possibility of arranging the next edition of the Italian Supercup in the Middle East, La Prealpina reports.  A few days ago, Legabasket had one of its meetings, announcing that next year's edition will take place on September 23 and 24.
Ettore Messina: 'There's no room to change this team, we have to keep working'

2022-12-14

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan suffered the ninth loss in a row against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Italian team has yet to win a game at home in EuroLeague this season. The situation is getting worse week after week, and it looks like the team is following a pattern in every game. A good start in the first half and then mistakes and fear in the second. 
Italian clubs in Europe, we have a problem

2022-12-13

With the return of Virtus Bologna to the EuroLeague and the simultaneous presence of two Italian teams in Europe's top competition for the first time in many years, this continental season had been filled with expectations for Italian teams. Olimpia Milan had reinforced the team with important market targets, and many believed it to be one of the main candidates to reach the Final Four.
Semi Ojeleye out for approximately a month

2022-12-12

Virtus Segafredo Bologna forward Semi Ojeleye will be out of basketball action for about a month after the right calf injury he suffered in the EuroLeague game against Olympiacos Piraeus, according to BasketNews sources.
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