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Who is the GOAT of basketball? Stats, Legacy & Impact

2024-10-16

When it comes to determining who the greatest of all time is in basketball, Michael Jordan stands out as a near-unanimous choice. Although several basketball legends have achieved incredible feats, Jordan's impact on and off the court sets him apart not just as the best shooting guard, but as the greatest basketball player of all time.
EuroLeague future: New partners, challenges and the NBA shadow

2024-10-09

The EuroLeague season has just begun, and there is certainly no shortage of curiosity as to which teams will be the stars this season. Will Ergin Ataman's Panathinaikos be able to reconfirm themselves after winning the title last season? Will rivals Olympiacos be able to challenge them for the final victory? Will Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes have a chance to win?
Top 10 players to watch in the upcoming EuroLeague season

2024-09-27

The EuroLeague is finally tipping off next week, and expectations couldn't be higher. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are looking to repeat as champions and has further strengthened an already elite roster.
Biggest EuroCup stars in 2024-25 season

2024-09-23

The new EuroCup season starts on Tuesday, and there is much curiosity about who the new stars of Europe's second-biggest competition will be.
Ranking 10 best small forwards of all time

2024-09-19

Basketball has been blessed with incredible players throughout its history, and the small forward position boasts many of them. This role often demands a versatile skillset, balancing scoring, defense, and playmaking.
Isaiah Taylor heading to Dubai

2024-09-18

A newcomer in the ABA League, Dubai Basketball Club has already made some important moves during this offseason, including bringing Davis Bertans back to Europe.  The Emirati club, though, is not done yet. According to BasketNews sources, they're ready to add another member to their roster. 
Olimpia Milan's makeover: two new key guards and the push for speed

2024-09-09

The last two European seasons for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan have been complex, to say the least. Despite their high ambitions, the Italian team failed to qualify for the EuroLeague postseason two years in a row. They struggled with frequent injuries, inconsistent team chemistry, and a frequently stagnant offensive system.
Spotlight on Italy: most intriguing players in the upcoming LBA season

2024-09-05

With the end of the Olympic Games and the start of the pre-season for most European clubs, we have officially entered the run-up to the start of the new season. Most teams have already defined their rosters for the upcoming season, so now might be the right time to start assessing which players might be interesting to follow in the upcoming year.
Will Clyburn names player who fully convinced him to join Virtus

2024-09-03

Will Clyburn was clearly Virtus Bologna's main addition this offseason. The Italian side officially introduced the former Anadolu Efes star today inside the headquarters of CRIF, the company owned by Carlo Gherardi, the entrepreneur who holds a 45% stake in Virtus and has basically become the man in charge of the club for the past year. 
Virtus Bologna CEO reveals his contract situation, mentions a target team couldn't sign

2024-08-26

Italian side Virtus Bologna had an open practice today, helping the fans getting to know their new players. During the open practice, Virtus Bologna CEO Luca Baraldi answered to a few questions from the reporters, talking also about his future with the club.
How EuroLeague teams capitalizing on unfulfilled NBA talent?

2024-08-20

It is no mystery that, in recent years, the market for EuroLeague teams has become increasingly complex. Average player prices are only rising upward, younger players are increasingly attracted by the rich contracts that even the NCAA can now offer. Markets that previously certainly did not scare the EuroLeague away are now able to offer very high salaries, such as Japan or Australia.
France Olympics struggles: Unconvincing Wemby-Gobert duo and lack of identity

2024-08-05

Even months in advance before the start of the Paris Olympics, expectations for Vincent Collet's France were sky-high. With an Olympics to be played at home and the first major international tournament with rising star Victor Wembanyama in the squad, it was inevitable that the pressure on France would be incredibly high.
Fenerbahce targeting Luka Samanic

2024-08-03

Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul is going through a deep reshape this offseason and the team coached by Sarunas Jasikevicius hasn't finished its work yet. 
Virtus' transition: Zanetti's legacy and Gherardi's rise

2024-08-01

The last few weeks at Virtus Segafredo Bologna have been nerve-wracking, to say the least. The Bologna team had to wait for confirmation that it would have a place in the EuroLeague next season.
The Dual Realities of Nikola Jokic: NBA Glory and Serbian Scrutiny

2024-07-26

Since joining the NBA in 2015, Nikola Jokic has amassed a string of individual accolades and trophies that even many past players pale in comparison. The Serbian big man, who arrived in the NBA not necessarily with a lot of hype around him, won an NBA title in 2023 and was also the Finals MVP that same year.
Daulton Hommes heading to Paris Basketball

2024-07-20

After playing with Saski Baskonia in the 2022-2023 season, American wing Daulton Hommes is returning to EuroLeague basketball.  The former New Orleans Pelicans player is signing a deal with EuroLeague newcomers Paris Basketball, sources have told BasketNews. The deal is expected to be finalized in the next few days. 
Former Hapoel Jerusalem owner showing interest in buying a stake in Virtus Bologna

2024-07-19

Since last summer, the power dynamic inside Virtus Bologna has been changing. Massimo Zanetti, who's still the majority owner of the club, has sold part of his shares and he is now backed by another investor such as Carlo Gherardi, founder of CRIF, a credit recovery company, which now owns nearly 45 percent of Virtus Bologna's shares.
Australia's grit and grind: Can the Boomers survive the Olympics Group of Death?

2024-07-18

July 27 will mark the start of one of the most important events of this year's offseason and one that will keep millions of viewers around the world glued to the TV. We are talking about the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament, which will see its initial phase played in Lille and then move to Paris for the knockout phase.
British Basketball: From Hope to Despair

2024-07-13

In the European basketball landscape, the UK has always been kind of a hole. One of the biggest realities on the European continent, the basketball system in the UK, has always been pretty disappointing, as it has never really been able to develop into something concrete.
Reflecting on Italy's basketball missteps: from Belgrade glory to San Juan defeat

2024-07-11

Three years ago, with very few expectations behind them, the Italian national team showed up in Belgrade to try to snatch one of the last tickets to the Tokyo Olympics. The Azzurri had been included in the pre-Olympic tournament hosted by Serbia, and the general expectation was that Serbia, in particular, would get a pass to Tokyo.
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