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EA7 Emporio Armani Milan big man Alex Poythress played his second EuroLeague game on Thursday night after a 20-day absence due to a severe health issue. In simple terms, Poythress experienced paralysis on one side of his face, a condition known as Bell's palsy. The cause of his illness, whether viral or nervous, remains uncertain even to medical experts.
2024-03-26
It's crunch time in the 2023-24 EuroCup season, as the semifinals are set to tip off on Tuesday. The action begins in France, where the two regular season group winners will host the opening contests of the best-of-three series. Following this, the second legs are scheduled for Friday night, with Game 3, if required, set for the following week.
2024-03-04
Olympiacos Piraeus are the second-hottest EuroLeague team, trailing only AS Monaco, after securing their fourth consecutive win in Kaunas last Friday night. This marks the second instance this season where Olympiacos achieved a four-game winning streak, replicating their success at the end of December and the beginning of January.
2024-02-28
As EuroLeague action resumes after the national team break, BasketNews made an analysis of EuroLeague rosters, focusing on the nationalities of the 296 players. Key points to consider: According to collected data, players from 37 countries and five continents are registered for the EuroLeague competition.
2024-02-18
Sometimes, players struggle to adapt to a new environment, they experience a cultural shock in an unexplored place, or simply cannot be at their best due to some surrounding circumstances. But that's not the case with Zalgiris Kaunas scoring ace Keenan Evans, who consistently brings his A-game on and off the floor.
2024-02-14
As the 2023-24 EuroLeague regular season approaches its finale with just eight games remaining, BasketNews brings you the latest edition of the Power Rankings. 16 BasketNews staff members had a say, positioning the teams based on their current form and the potential they have in the foreseeable future.
2024-01-18
Ever wondered who is making the magic happen on the EuroLeague courts? Well, BasketNews is about to spill the beans. In this article, we are diving into the 2023-24 rosters of 18 EuroLeague teams, uncovering the players' origins and shedding light on those dominating playtime.
2024-01-08
ALBA Berlin wing Sterling Brown is one of numerous former NBA players who chose to come to Europe last offseason and explore the EuroLeague experience. Despite ALBA's challenging season with only three wins in 19 games, Brown has been a bright spot for his team, averaging 11.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 9.3 PIR in his rookie year overseas.
2023-12-30
War in the homeland, alternative home court, rescheduled and relocated games, and the persistent struggle to conduct full team practices. That's the current reality of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. Despite these challenges, Maccabi concluded the first half of the EuroLeague season in a four-way tie for fourth place, securing victories in 10 out of 17 games.
2023-12-24
On Friday night, Tomas Satoransky and FC Barcelona secured a much-needed victory against Zalgiris Kaunas in a Christmas-time EuroLeague game, marking a return to winning form. The win came after a challenging stretch for Barca, having lost four of their last five games.
2023-12-11
December 7, 2013: Mike James goes off for 31 points in the 3rd Italian League, but his former team, Fulgor Omegna, stumbles against Staff Mantova. December 8, 2023: Mike James drops 25 points in the EuroLeague road win against Zalgiris Kaunas and surpasses legendary Juan Carlos Navarro for the 3rd spot in the league's all-time scoring list.
2023-12-01
BasketNews has already explored how many ex-NBA players compete in the EuroLeague, but now let's shift our focus in the opposite direction. Currently, 38 former EuroLeague players are making their mark in the NBA. Among them, 18 have found a home in Eastern Conference teams, while the Western Conference boasts 20.
2023-11-23
An increasing number of former NBA players choose to embrace the EuroLeague basketball, enticed by its distinctive physicality, memorable fan experiences in packed arenas, and a relentless every-game-matters mentality.
2023-11-04
280 days or 40 weeks. That is the time period LDCL ASVEL Villuerbanne could not get a single EuroLeague win. But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Thursday night at Zalgirio Arena should have been the Halloween party celebration, with alternative host jerseys, inside entertainment, spooky venue sound effects, and numerous fans behind masks.
2023-10-30
Semi Ojeleye and Valencia Basket have been enjoying their flourishing start into the 2023-24 season. The Spanish team began the new campaign with a 10-2 record in all competitions and now ranks second in ACB and shares 2nd-5th places in the EuroLeague.
2023-10-02
It's a no-brainer that EuroLeague newcomers are the ones who attract the most interest at the start of the new season, but this article is not just about throwing out the NBA names who are set to return or debut in the strongest European basketball league.
2023-08-21
FIBA Basketball World Cup, formerly known as FIBA World Championship from 1950 until 2010, stands as the premier event of the International Basketball Federation.  FIBA World Cup has been the center stage for some of international basketball's greats -- from Oscar Schmidt and Drazen Petrovic to Pau Gasol and Kevin Durant and many in between. 
2023-08-16
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is set to be held across three host countries -- Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines -- from August 25 to September 10.
2023-08-03
During the offseason, NBA and EuroLeague saw some notable player exchanges. The likes of Sasha Vezenkov, Vasilije Micic, and Dante Exum made their way to the U.S., while top European teams welcomed reinforcements like Kemba Walker, Frank Jackson, and the Hernangomez brothers.
2023-08-02
Sandro Mamukelashvili hits two 3-pointers, adds a mid-range jumper, and helps the Georgian national team erase an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit against Lithuania to tie the FIBA World Cup 2023 preparation game in Kaunas, Zalgirio Arena. However, Lithuania's guard Tomas Dimsa makes a game-winning tip-in at the final buzzer, and the hosts defeat Georgia, 104-102.
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