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Jarell Eddie explores challenging Fenerbahce stint, makes striking NBA observation

2024-10-22

Jarell Eddie sees Peristeri as the ideal environment for him to come close to the player he wants to be.  "It was a team that was interested in me because they wanted me to do things that I might haven't done in the previous years of my career," Eddie, 32, explains to BasketNews.
Five steps to fix the EuroLeague

2024-10-20

Over the past few years – and especially this season – several EuroLeague games tend to last a lot longer than they used to because of the constant video reviewing.
Give Me Control: Why Zvezda should have protested refs' decisions in game vs. Barca

2024-10-19

After an eventful EuroLeague double-week, the Give Me Control column returns, focusing on Friday's matchup between Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and FC Barcelona.
Armoni Brooks watched EuroLeague games – Now, he must figure out how to win them

2024-10-17

Armoni Brooks was one of the last players to leave EA7 Emporio Armani Milan's locker room on Tuesday night at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The Italian side had just suffered a clear (68-89) blowout to hosts Olympiacos Piraeus and saw its EuroLeague record drop to 1-2. 
EuroLeague teams feature players from 44 nations, USA on top

2024-10-17

The 2024-25 EuroLeague season is in full swing, following a busy offseason that brought in players from around the world. This year's league has become even more multinational, with talent coming from almost every corner of the globe. BasketNews examined the rosters in-depth, analyzing the nationalities of all 276 players across 18 teams before the EuroLeague's Round 4.
How 19-year-old's sacrifice made Towns' trade possible for Knicks

2024-10-16

The New York Knicks had a decidedly active offseason. The Big Apple team was able to bag two significant trades, bringing first Mikal Bridges and then Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. New York management was particularly active in the weeks and hours before this year's draft, held on June 26 and 27.
Give Me Control: Strangest play of the year and is PAO protest legit?

2024-10-16

Another EuroLeague week of action – another Give Me Control column. For those who don't know, Todd Warnick is a referee consultant for BasketNews. He refereed for many years at the top levels of Israeli and international basketball. After his retirement, he consulted, coached, mentored, and evaluated referees on behalf of the officiating departments of the Euroleague, FIBA, and Israel. 
Vladimir Lucic reveals intention to retire from Serbian NT: 'I'm even done with the idea'

2024-10-15

Vladimir Lucic turned 35 in June. Yet, his playing time doesn't suggest a player way past his prime, as the Serbian international is averaging 25 and 22 minutes in the German league and the EuroLeague, respectively. However, his scoring production is in constant decline. Lucic went from averaging 13.6 points per game in 2020-21 to 12.1 in 2021-22, 8.8 in 2022-23, and 7.6 last season.
EuroLeague double weeks: Are they that bad and which teams are the best?

2024-10-15

With the introduction of a new format in 2016, the EuroLeague introduced a new concept to the calendar - double weeks. With it came a unique challenge for the club - dealing with more games in the same amount of time as before.
Alen Smailagic notes downside of video reviewing, key EuroLeague-NBA difference

2024-10-13

When the EuroLeague regular season Round 2 game between Olympiacos Piraeus and Zalgiris Kaunas tipped off at the Peace and Friendship Stadium at 21:15 local time (20:15 CET) on Friday night, very few would expect that the final buzzer would sound 2,5 hours later. 
Give Me Control: EuroLeague, stop this nonsense!

2024-10-11

Another EuroLeague week of action – another Give Me Control column. For those who don't know, Todd Warnick is a referee consultant for BasketNews. He refereed for many years at the top levels of Israeli and international basketball. After his retirement, he consulted, coached, mentored, and evaluated referees on behalf of the officiating departments of the Euroleague, FIBA, and Israel. 
Tomislav Mijatovic savors EuroLeague's new taste, hopes to make Ataman proud

2024-10-10

Following a tough loss to Zalgiris Kaunas (70-96) in late January, Anadolu Efes Istanbul decided to part ways with head coach Erdem Can. The Turkish side was 16th in the EuroLeague standings after 24 rounds, and the playoffs seemed to be a lost cause. The management wasted no time and named long-time assistant coach Tomislav Mijatovic as the squad's new play-caller.
Jordan Nwora reveals Giannis message, names most anticipated EuroLeague matchups

2024-10-10

Coming off a solid, 34-game stint with the Toronto Raptors last season, Jordan Nwora had no intention at all of moving overseas. 
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?
Jabari Parker compares NBA to high fashion: 'It's like Louis Vuitton and Gucci'

2024-10-08

Jabari Parker is now in his second season with FC Barcelona, having made an immediate impact in his rookie year in Europe. It's not often that a former NBA player, especially one with a lengthy history of injuries, comes over and hits the ground running. But Parker did just that.
Jared Harper: 'Being in Israel doesn't feel that much different'

2024-10-07

Jared Harper has now played in a plethora of top basketball leagues, from the NBA to the EuroLeague to the EuroCup. The Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem point guard has had a wide variety of experiences.
Chimezie Metu explains why he chose EuroLeague, downplays Barca's NBA experience

2024-10-04

After spending his first six pro seasons in the NBA, big man Chimezie Metu made his EuroLeague debut with FC Barcelona on Thursday night in Kaunas. The 49th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Metu had 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in more than 22 minutes on the court, but Barca stumbled against the hosts, losing 67-74 in a packed Zalgirio Arena.
BasketNews GM Survey 2024: Top team for long-term license and format change debate

2024-10-04

For the fourth consecutive year, BasketNews proudly presents the EuroLeague General Managers Survey. Most EuroLeague GMs shared their thoughts on the offseason, the league's future outlook, and their predictions for the 2024-25 season.
Frank Ntilikina: 'The NBA is recycling players, it's like a recycling league'

2024-10-03

Frank Ntilikina was flabbergasted upon exiting the court that had been placed in the Panathenaic Stadium on the occasion of the 6th Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament. "Amazing venue!" he exclaimed. "Being able to play basketball in this kind of environment is a blessing. Basketball has given us a lot of opportunities, and this one is right up there," the Frenchman pointed out, full of excitement.
Newcomers in modern EuroLeague: Different approaches and common trend

2024-10-03

Despite being established just six years ago, Paris Basketball managed to win the EuroCup and advance to the EuroLeague. On Friday, October 4, the French organization will compete in its first-ever EuroLeague game. Paris Basketball will be the true newcomer - a team without any prior EuroLeague experience in any kind of format.
Crvena Zvezda vs. Partizan: Can one or both Serbian powerhouses make the EuroLeague playoff push?

2024-10-02

Serbian basketball has received the biggest investments to date. Belgrade has two EuroLeague teams with budgets exceeding over 20 million euros, and it's logical to expect both teams to fight for playoff spots. Fans of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade are known to be hyped around their teams even in the darkest times, let alone now.
BasketNews EuroLeague players ranking: Top 10

2024-10-02

For the third consecutive year, BasketNews presents its EuroLeague players ranking, featuring insights from 39 general managers, head coaches, scouts, non-EuroLeague players, BasketNews crew members, and select media from across Europe who ranked the best players in the competition.
BasketNews GM Survey 2024: Best EuroLeague signing and No. 1 pick

2024-10-01

For the fourth consecutive year, BasketNews proudly presents the EuroLeague General Managers Survey. Most EuroLeague GMs shared their thoughts on the offseason, the league's future outlook, and their predictions for the 2024-25 season.
The biggest question mark for each EuroLeague team

2024-10-01

The new 2024-25 EuroLeague campaign starts on Thursday, with anticipation reaching its highest point. Recently, we looked at the reasons to be hyped for each EuroLeague team ahead of the new season, but alternatively, every club has its question marks before the upcoming campaign.
Biggest EuroLeague stars without a title

2024-10-01

New season – new hope. As the EuroLeague starts another exciting campaign, many teams and players are filled with optimism that this could finally be the year they lift the top-tier trophy. While some clubs are perennial favorites, their rosters are stacked with elite talent, and even the brightest stars sometimes find the path to EuroLeague glory blocked by the toughest of competition.
One reason to be hyped for each EuroLeague team

2024-09-30

The 2024-25 EuroLeague season finally kicks off this week. As Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Andrea Trinchieri noted, everyone is happy in September. Therefore, before the beginning of the season, BasketNews gives at least one reason to be hyped for each and every EuroLeague team.
EuroLeague Players Ranking 2024: Top 30-11 places

2024-09-29

For the third consecutive year, BasketNews presents its EuroLeague players ranking, featuring insights from 39 general managers, head coaches, scouts, non-EuroLeague players, BasketNews crew members, and select media from across Europe who ranked the best players in the competition.
Why the Greek SuperCup can do PAO and Olympiacos more harm than good

2024-09-29

For the third year in a row, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus will stage their first showdown of the season in Rhodes.  Both clubs have made huge investments in the off-season, and expect them to pay off when titles will be at stake.
Top EuroLeague signings during offseason

2024-09-29

EuroLeague has flexed its muscles even more during the offseason, with plenty of big names returning from the NBA, switching teams within the league circle, or even playing overseas for the first time. With all these changes, we're in for another exciting EuroLeague season, packed with emotional highs, surprises, and top-tier basketball.
Ponitka names biggest misconception about Sochan, talks Podziemski in Poland

2024-09-28

It's been more than five years since Mateusz Ponitka last played in a EuroCup game. It wasn't the best of comebacks for the Polish forward, but his new team, Bahcesehir College Istanbul, got the win anyway.
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