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Usman Garuba tells his free agency goals, names preferred NBA team

2024-07-04

Spain national team forward Usman Garuba can finally enjoy playing significant minutes for his team. In the first two FIBA Olympic Qualifiers games in Valencia, Spain, Garuba averages 15 minutes, 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.5 steals, 1.0 assist, and 13.5 EFF per game.
Top 10 EuroLeague players to watch for NBA move

2024-07-04

NBA free agency in 2024 kicked off with some blockbuster moves, such as Paul George joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Klay Thompson heading to the Dallas Mavericks. While these moves have dominated the headlines, there's also been significant interest in EuroLeague players making their way to the NBA.
Lorenzo Brown explains why he left Maccabi, predicts his role in PAO

2024-07-03

Spain began its FIBA Olympic Qualifiers campaign with a comfortable win against Lebanon, while Lorenzo Brown came up close to a double-double. The naturalized Spanish national team point guard finished the game with 7 points (3/6 FG, 1/3 3PT), 9 assists, 1 rebound, and 15 EFF in 17 minutes of play.
VJ Edgecombe: NBA players praise Bahamas sensation after his pro debut

2024-07-02

The Bahamas national team prospect V.J. Edgecombe Jr. became one of the biggest stories during the first day of the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia, Spain. On Tuesday, the 18-year-old made his professional debut, which was marked with a bang.
Eric Gordon on Paul George signing: '76ers fans should be happy'

2024-07-02

The Bahamas opened their FIBA Olympics Qualifiers campaign with a 96-85 win over Finland, and the Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon had a huge impact on it. With less than a minute to go, the game was still close, with Bahamas leading by only three points (88-85). However, Gordon took matters into his own hands and sank a midrange jumper to secure the win for the Bahamas.
Buddy Hield reacts to Bahamas win, tells why he's playing without NBA contract

2024-07-02

The Bahamas national team began their FIBA Olympics Qualifiers campaign with a crucial 96-85 win over Finland, while Buddy Hield admitted that the Finnish team put up a good fight.
Bruno Caboclo responds to Partizan turmoil, talks Maccabi and Vucevic

2024-07-02

Bruno Caboclo has been in the public spotlight ever since his dispute with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade became public. The big man now responded by playing his best game ever in the Brazilian national team's shirt. Brazil defeated Montenegro in a tight game in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, while Caboclo scored a game-leading 25 points alongside 9 rebounds for 34 PIR.
Giorgos Papagiannis discusses role with Greek NT, season with Fenerbahce

2024-07-02

When coach Vassilis Spanoulis deployed a starting lineup featuring Nick Calathes and Thomas Walkup to fend off Nikola Vucevic's Montenegro squad in Greece's first friendly game, a recurring question appeared again: How will Greece overcome the two players' subpar shooting, especially when Giannis Antetokounmpo shares the court with the team's guard duo?
Davis Bertans reflects on season with Hornets amidst trade talks

2024-07-02

After just months on his new team during the 2023-24 NBA season, Davis Bertans was traded again in mid-season. The Latvian forward is now being mentioned again as a possible trade piece.
Home advantage or curse? OQT hosts face alarming trend

2024-07-01

The 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQT) are just around the corner, and the history of host nations suggests caution for the organizers. Just to start, none of the OQT hosts from the last Olympic cycle made it to the Tokyo Olympics.
FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments teams, rosters, and schedule

2024-07-01

The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments are just around the corner, and we have prepared everything you need to know about them. This article includes such key info as the format, groups, every participating team, and their rosters.
Partizan rebuild: first impressions about the new Zeljko squad

2024-06-28

It's rebuild time for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. After 3 years, Partizan's core duo – captain Kevin Punter and forward Zach LeDay – has left the team, marking the new beginning for Zeljko Obradovic. After an extremely disappointing 2023-24 campaign, Partizan decided to blow up their roster.
Biggest stars in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments

2024-06-28

As national teams prepare for the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris, four slots are still up for grabs. These will be decided at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in Spain, Greece, Latvia, and Puerto Rico from July 2 to July 7. Some teams will feature NBA and EuroLeague stars, and BasketNews is here to spotlight the talent hitting the FIBA courts next week.
Nikola Vucevic explains why returning to Europe is a longshot, reveals EuroLeague offer

2024-06-25

Nikola Vucevic's 20-point performance wasn't enough for Montenegro, who were unable to go the distance with hosts Greece in their first friendly game. With Giannis Antetokounmpo being unavailable for coach Vassilis Spanoulis, Vucevic dominated the paint, adding 11 rebounds and 3 assists in 33 minutes.
Mateusz Ponitka reveals advice to Jeremy Sochan, addresses status with Partizan

2024-06-25

The shoulder injury he suffered during a preseason game against Fuenlabrada in Belgrade was just the prelude to a bumpy year for Mateusz Ponitka.
Olek Balcerowski talks title-winning season with PAO, potential free agency

2024-06-21

Aleksander Balcerowski was a real revelation in Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' preseason. The Polish big man joined the Greens last summer, following the debacle in the club's negotiations with Giorgos Papagiannis and a 500,000 euro buyout that the eventual EuroLeague champs paid Gran Canaria, Balcerowski's former team.
Juancho Hernangomez recalls season's toughest moments, declares wish to stay with PAO

2024-06-19

Juancho Hernangomez is a man who often lets his emotions get the best of him. Whether it's his brother Willy winning EuroBasket MVP honors with Spain or himself lifting a trophy with  Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens , the 28-year-old forward can at times become almost as expressive as his coach at the Greens, Ergin Ataman.
With Grimau out, Willy Hernangomez needs to find a new balance at Barca

2024-06-18

Last summer, Willy Hernangomez arrived at FC Barcelona as the club's most prominent addition for the 2023-2024 season. The Catalan powerhouse was confident that the Spanish international, who lacked consistency in the NBA, would live up to the expectations generated by his EuroBasket MVP award a year earlier.
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.
Keenan Evans injury: sad historical examples and one optimistic case

2024-06-12

Zalgiris Kaunas guard Keenan Evans' recently had a devastating injury heard all around Europe. The star guard ruptured his patellar tendon and is expected to miss at least 6-8 months without basketball.
David Rivers jabs at current players and fans, names Abdul-Jabbar's strangest manner

2024-06-12

David Rivers has an interesting story. Drafted by the NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers as a promising first-rounder, he had to completely change his career multiple times until he found the place he was loved at the most - Olympiacos Piraeus.
Five best landing spots for Mike James

2024-06-10

For the first time since 2016, the EuroLeague MVP is set to hit free agency in Europe. AS Monaco's star guard Mike James has decided to explore the market and will undoubtedly receive many intriguing offers from various EuroLeague powerhouses. What are the priorities for the EuroLeague all-time scorer?
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.
Joe Arlauckas recalls shocking end of career and Bill Russell's advice

2024-06-07

Joe Arlauckas is a EuroLeague legend. Before becoming a household name in Europe in the '90s, Arlauckas's career began at a small university in New York.
Luca Vildoza has childhood dream fulfilled, but faces uncertain future with PAO

2024-05-31

Luca Vildoza faced many setbacks during the season. Two days after he played one of his best games with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens against Valencia Basket in Spain, the Argentinian guard suffered a knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost a month. 
Tyler Dorsey takes stock of 'crazy' Fenerbahce campaign, names career-best season

2024-05-30

Tyler Dorsey had a productive 2022-23 season with Olympiacos Piraeus, before returning to the States to re-claim a place in the NBA.
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.
Kendrick Nunn basks in his first career title, craves more trophies with PAO

2024-05-29

Amid tons of glitter and the excitement in Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' camp reaching its peak, Kendrick Nunn was visibly happy after winning his first-ever trophy in Europe. And what a trophy it was!
Panathinaikos, Real Madrid players share their opponent's biggest weapon

2024-05-26

As Real Madrid and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are preparing to lock horns in the EuroLeague title game, the main question is whether the No.1 seed in the regular season will live up to the expectations and lift its 12th trophy or if the brand-new squad coach Ergin Ataman built last summer will conclude its staggering trajectory spectacularly.
EuroLeague Final referees: uncommon stretch for two officials

2024-05-26

The Euroleague has announced the referee nominations for its 2024 Final game between Real Madrid and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. Former top-level European referee and referee coach Todd Warnick analyzed the referee assignments, providing some historical context.
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