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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.
Olimpia Milan closing on a deal with Ousmane Diop

2024-06-22

After Nicolo Melli's departure, who left the club at the end of his contract after three seasons, Italian powerhouse EA7 Emporio Armani Milan continues to reshape its frontcourt.  The team coached by Ettore Messina has now reached an agreement in principle with Senegalese big man Ousmane Diop, multiple sources have told BasketNews. 
Fenerbahce emerge as frontrunner to sign Bonzie Colson

2024-06-19

After two seasons with Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, American forward Bonzie Colson looks ready for a new challenge. The 28-year-old forward is expected to leave Maccabi now that the season is over, despite having a contract for next season, too. 
Inside the Lakers coach search: media, power, and controversy

2024-06-17

When it is NBA Finals time, normally, the two participating teams catalyze all attention. Logically, then, the media should have focused almost exclusively on the affairs of the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks again this year.
Italy faces uphill battle in Pre-Olympic Tournament amidst key absences

2024-06-10

After being eliminated in the quarterfinals at the FIBA Basketball World Cup last September, the Italian national team will necessarily have to go through the pre-Olympic tournament to get a pass to the Paris Olympics.
Aamir Simms targeted by Valencia

2024-06-04

American forward Aamir Simms has just finished his first season in Italy with Reyer Venezia after Virtus Segafredo Bologna eliminated his team in the Italian League semifinal series. Now that his season in Italy is over, Simms is already drawing interest from several teams. According to BasketNews sources, Valencia Basket is one of the teams showing the biggest interest in the American forward.
Olimpia Milan targeting big man Ousmane Diop

2024-06-01

After a complicated season in the EuroLeague, which ended up in the second consecutive year without EuroLeague playoffs, Italian powerhouse Olimpia Milan is preparing for the domestic league finals against Virtus Bologna.  But the team coached by Ettore Messina is also thinking about the future, trying to reshape their roster heading into next season. 
76ers Free Agency gamble: Will Philly secure the missing piece?

2024-05-30

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for what will be crucial free agency for the franchise's near future. Once again, the 76ers ended their season in disappointment. The New York Knicks eliminated the Sixers in the 1st round of the playoffs. After a rather turbulent regular season, they qualified for the postseason only through the play-in.
Real Madrid's Last Dance? Navigating uncertainty in EuroLeague Final Four

2024-05-21

Last season, Real Madrid faced more than one obstacle. The separation from longtime coach Pablo Laso and the choice to replace him with Chus Mateo was not without controversy.
Bad news for LA? Analyzing the Clippers and Lakers future

2024-05-16

If you are a fan of the Los Angeles franchises, this certainly has not been an easy season for you. The Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers both exited in the first round of the playoffs, leaving many to wonder how their futures might continue in the coming weeks.
Monaco in pursuit of Nick Calathes

2024-05-09

Nick Calathes was the key man in helping Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul overcome AS Monaco in Game 5 of the playoff series. The Greek point guard made a couple of crucial 3-pointers down the stretch that lifted the Turkish side over Mike James and his teammates.  However, after a tough battle in the playoff series, Calathes and James might join forces next season.
Prime Time: Amazon's impact on NBA broadcasting

2024-05-06

The last few years have been a period of change for the NBA. The American League has been trying to shake things up to offer a more engaging product that can attract more new fans. There was the introduction of two-way contracts and the implementation of the Play-In Tournament, which made the final part of the regular season significantly more engaging.
7 hidden gems in Italian league that could make a move to bigger clubs

2024-04-30

We have officially entered the crucial moment of the European season. The EuroLeague playoffs are in full swing, and soon, the national leagues will also get into a final stretch with the playoffs phase. Therefore, it seems like the ideal time to try to spot some hidden gems that could become stars in the summer market.
Xavi Pascual won't join Efes, Vassilis Spanoulis among frontrunners

2024-04-23

Despite multiple rumors about Xavi Pascual joining Anadolu Efes Istanbul, a deal between the two sides is not expected to happen, multiple sources have told BasketNews. 
From Final Four dreams to uncertain futures: Milan's EuroLeague tale

2024-04-23

Ambition is important; it pushes you to try to get to the top and be better than others. After reaching the Final Four in Cologne in 2021, in which EA7 Emporio Armani Milan were defeated in the semifinal by FC Barcelona, the Italian powerhouse had the ambition to return to that level in the last two seasons.
Will McDowell-White to leave Australia, draws interest from ALBA

2024-04-22

The NBL, the top Australian league, has been growing fast in the last few years. Investors and stakeholders from the US have decided to invest in the league, and attention from abroad is increasing.  But for several players, leaving the NBL and trying their chances in Europe, especially at the EuroLeague level, remains a very intriguing challenge. 
EuroLeague's priciest position: how will point guard market look this offseason?

2024-04-16

In recent years, one of the constants of the EuroLeague market has been the fact that the point guard position is becoming increasingly delicate, and the market for it is shrinking, making it extremely expensive. There are fewer and fewer players who EuroLeague teams feel are up to the task of point guard or combo guard, which has caused their prices to skyrocket.
NBA prospect Donovan Clingan: Italy's ticket to basketball success?

2024-04-05

If there's a name that has been drawing lots of eyes on his performances during the NCAA March Madness, it's UConn big man Donovan Clingan, who has been the main factor in his team's run to the Final Four.  The 20-year-old big man is now considered to be one of the favorites to land a top-5 call in the upcoming NBA Draft. 
The Next Chapter: What are the potential changes in EuroLeague?

2024-04-02

EuroLeague is entering a crucial moment in its season. In a few weeks, we will know the eight teams that will participate in the playoffs, and for the first time, we will witness the Play-In Tournament after the success it had found at the NBA level. But the play-in is certainly not the only change we will see in the EuroLeague in the months and years to come.
Mike James and his Italian days

2024-03-15

Last week, Mike James officially entered EuroLeague basketball history, becoming the top scorer in the competition's history, surpassing the previous record of Vassilis Spanoulis.
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