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EuroLeague playoff series: Interesting facts you can't ignore

21 hours ago

The 2025 EuroLeague Playoffs are just hours away, with Fenerbahce vs. Paris and Panathinaikos vs. Anadolu Efes set to kick off the action on Tuesday night. The round-robin format has been in place since the 2016-17 season, and as the saying goes, numbers don't lie.
Top seed curse: Olympiacos battle history and Madrid

2025-04-21

Olympiacos Piraeus finished the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season as the No. 1 seed. History, though, isn't exactly on their side. Since the EuroLeague switched to the round-robin format in 2016-17, no team that finished first in the regular season has gone on to win the title. And Olympiacos knows this feeling well.
Expectations vs. Reality: How wrong were our EuroLeague pre-season power rankings?

2025-04-14

It's never easy to predict the final standings of any sports league, but with the EuroLeague, this task is at a whole other level when "every game matters." Before the season tips off, BasketNews usually publishes a pre-season Power Rankings edition, where the staff, EuroLeague players, and journalists from across Europe rank all 18 teams from top to bottom.
EuroLeague playoff picture: Which teams have advantage in head-to-head tiebreakers?

2025-04-07

All EuroLeague postseason teams for the 2024–25 season have been confirmed, but the battle for playoff and Play-In seeding is still wide open, with one final round left in the regular season.
EuroLeague remaining schedule strength: Who has hardest path to playoffs?

2025-03-28

It's that time of year again – when EuroLeague fans dive deep into math, probabilities, and endless scenarios, trying to predict how the regular season will end up. With just two rounds left in the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season – including one crucial double-round week – there's still plenty to be decided.
Top 5 EuroLeague in-season signings

2025-03-28

Player movement during the season is nothing new in the EuroLeague. Teams adjust on the fly – whether it's to cover for long-term injuries, fix offseason mistakes, react to unexpected departures, or simply tweak their roster to better fit their coach's vision. The 2024-25 EuroLeague season has been no different.
Who is the oldest NBA player ever? Reaching 45 years old

2025-03-18

The NBA is a league built on youth, but a select few players have defied time, playing well into their 40s. Although the average retirement age is around 28, the oldest NBA players ever proved that experience and longevity can sometimes trump athleticism. Some of them remained productive deep into their careers, while others made history simply by stepping onto the court.
TJ Shorts on Paris-NBA paradox, pregame dances, F4 picks and why he's Europe's top PG

2025-03-14

At halftime on Thursday night, it looked like Paris Basketball was cruising to their 17th EuroLeague win. Up by 16 points against Zalgiris Kaunas on the road, things were going their way. But the home team had other plans.
Who is the youngest NBA player ever? Top 3 features two Lakers

2025-03-06

The NBA has always been a league where young talent shines, but some players took it to another level by making their debut before they even turned 18 and a half. Over the years, rule changes have influenced how young a player can be when entering the league; however, a select few will always hold the record for being the youngest NBA players ever.
Top 2025 NBA free agents that might move to the EuroLeague

2025-03-03

The NBA-to-EuroLeague pipeline is a hot topic every offseason, as veterans, well-known European players, and those struggling to find their place in the U.S. make the jump overseas. For some, it's a chance to revive their careers; for others, it's an opportunity to take on a bigger role. Even in-season, EuroLeague teams have been busy picking up talent straight from the NBA or G League scene.
European countries with most EuroLeague players in February FIBA window

2025-02-20

It's that time of year again -- the EuroLeague takes a break, and the FIBA Qualifiers step into the spotlight. This time, it's the final window of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, where 13 more tickets are still up for grabs. For many teams, their best shot at making it comes down to their top players -- EuroLeague athletes.
Copa del Rey Basketball 2025: schedule, teams and format

2025-02-15

The EuroLeague is taking a brief break from basketball, and all eyes are now on domestic cups, with the Copa del Rey Basketball, or Spanish Basketball Cup, taking center stage. In just a few days, teams will battle for the second domestic title of the season, following the Spanish Supercup. This year's Copa del Rey will take place in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, from February 13 to 16.
European NBA All-Stars of all-time: Players with most selections

2025-02-10

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is closing in on Dirk Nowitzki's record for the most NBA All-Star selections among European players. The Greek Freak earned his ninth All-Star nod this year and led all players in fan votes.
3 reasons why Luka Doncic trade is good for him and Europe

2025-02-03

The Los Angeles Lakers just shook the basketball world by pulling off a blockbuster trade -- landing 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic in exchange for 31-year-old Anthony Davis, a 10-time All-Star. On the surface, this deal is already massive. But when you look deeper, it carries even more weight, especially for European basketball.
Top 10 biggest NBA trades involving European stars: from Doncic to Drazen

2025-02-03

The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade really blew everyone away. It was such a shock that people were actually wondering if ESPN's Shams Charania had been hacked. Spoiler alert: he wasn't. This is the biggest NBA trade featuring a European superstar, and it's now officially in the books. Luka is now the new face of the Los Angeles Lakers, joining forces with LeBron James.
Every former NBA player in 2024-25 EuroLeague: Teams with most NBA experience

2025-01-19

The 2024-25 EuroLeague season has a strong NBA flavor, thanks to a wild offseason full of big moves and some solid mid-season pickups. Many former NBA players are now joining top European teams, raising the competition to new heights.
Tornike Shengelia talks ulcer recovery, Dusko's impact and tough Virtus season

2025-01-16

Virtus Segafredo Bologna power forward Tornike Shengelia made his long-awaited return to EuroLeague action on Wednesday night in Kaunas after spending 34 days sidelined with an ulcer.
Most surprising and underwhelming EuroLeague players so far

2025-01-14

We're halfway through the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season, with 20 games in the books and 14 still to go. This stretch has given players plenty of opportunities to prove themselves on the court. Some have stepped up and showcased their full potential, while others have surprised everyone with breakout performances.
Musa and Tavares share secrets behind Real turnaround, address brutal schedule

2025-01-13

Back on December 12, Real Madrid got absolutely outplayed by Zalgiris Kaunas at home, leaving everyone scratching their heads and questioning what was going wrong with the Spanish powerhouse. Fast forward to January 10, and things couldn't look more different. Los Blancos crushed Zalgiris by 19 points in Kaunas and are now riding a five-game EuroLeague winning streak.
Andre Roberson analyzes main NBA issues: 'Guys are too nice to each other'

2024-12-26

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is one of the hottest teams in the EuroLeague right now. They're heading into the second half of the season on a roll, riding a three-game winning streak – something only Anadolu Efes can match at the moment.
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