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From paradise to cold winters: Mathias Lessort's journey to European basketball apex

2024-05-26

"Paradise. Home. Lovely," these are the three words Mathias Lessort described Martinique. Why are we talking about Martinique before the upcoming EuroLeague Final Four final? Well, the Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center proudly brought it himself during the championship game press conference.
Moustapha Fall explains why PAO might be a tougher matchup for Real than Olympiacos

2024-05-25

If the third time's the charm, for Olympiacos Piraeus, things panned out way differently from what the Reds had expected when they locked horns with Real Madrid in the Final Four semifinal in Berlin. The reigning champs got the best of last year's finalists, securing a double-digit lead that they were able to hold on to for the better part of Friday's contest at the Uber arena.
'Biggest shot in my career': Kalaitzakis, PAO teammates discuss momentum-changing play

2024-05-25

As Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens were holding on to a 53-50 lead over Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul with less than two minutes left in the third quarter of their EuroLeague Final Four semifinal, coach Ergin Ataman decided to sub Kostas Sloukas out and deploy Panagiotis Kalaitzakis for the remaining minutes.
With or without Nikola Jokic, Serbia's Paris Olympics goals don't change

2024-05-25

The 2024 EuroLeague Final Four is definitely the biggest topic in European basketball, but that's probably not the case when it comes to Serbia. Serbia's national team superstar Nikola Jokic finished his 2023-24 campaign with the Denver Nuggets and once again raised doubts about his availability for the Paris Olympics.
Rudy Fernandez ready for last Final Four dance, Sergio Llull has still time for his

2024-05-24

At 39, Rudy Fernandez is happy to be able to play his 9th career Final Four in Berlin. It will also be his last one. "It looks like that's the Last Dance for me," the veteran forward told BasketNews after Real Madrid's practice in the Uber arena.
'It's just more motivation': Olympiacos members react to EuroLeague players predictions

2024-05-24

Olympiacos Piraeus are set to face Real Madrid challenge in the upcoming EuroLeague Final Four semifinal, and the Reds were given even more motivation ahead of the game.
Building PAO's Final Four team: Ataman's biggest lesson and the Joker signing

2024-05-24

How do you transform a franchise from the 17th to the 2nd seed in the EuroLeague in a single off-season? Panathinaikos Athens made significant investments to build the team for the 2023-24 season.
Kendrick Nunn explains extension timing, breaks down relationship with Ataman

2024-05-23

Some players wait for the season's peak to extend their contracts with their respective teams. It's a way to get a paycheck significantly bigger in case they've raised their stock. However, Kendrick Nunn signed a 2-year extension with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens before the EuroLeague playoffs.
Different circumstances, same curse: Wilbekin, Guduric talk aim of winning EuroLeague

2024-05-23

The Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul duo, Scottie Wilbekin and Marko Guduric, have one thing in common, which is shared by completely different circumstances. They are among the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four players who played the most games without winning the title.
Paulius Motiejunas responds to Ataman and fans incident, clarifies Zvezda's wildcard situation

2024-05-23

Paulius Motiejunas reacted to an incident at the Final Four teams' hotel involving a small group of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul fans and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman. He stated that the EuroLeague is not shirking its responsibility and that a lesson was learned.
Ergin Ataman and Fenerbahce: A brief history of a long-lasting beef

2024-05-23

Just two days before the EuroLeague Final Four tipped off, another string in the chain of episodes took place regarding Ergin Ataman's stormy relationship with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. While Ataman was checking into the hotel where Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens would stay in Berlin, Fenerbahce fans chanted, "Doping". The fact that there was no security around made Ataman angry.
Ataman's system vs. Jasikevicius' tactics: Can PAO advance to the final?

2024-05-23

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are members of the EuroLeague Final Four once again after a long 12 years. But can Ergin Ataman's newly-built roster immediately make an even further step? Their quarterfinal against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv was a wild ride. Their upcoming opponents in the semifinal, Fenerbahce BEKO Istanbul, arrive in Berlin after a historic Game 5 away win against AS Monaco.
'Forget about me': Two conversations that changed Fenerbahce's season

2024-05-22

"Derya, forget about me. I can't do it now," Sarunas Jasikevicius responded to Fenerbahce's General Manager, Derya Yannier, who wanted to hand him the reins of Istanbul's basketball powerhouse. "If you guys come to me during the summer, I will be more than happy. But now, I can't do it."
Final Four attendance history: Best venues, records, and strange facts

2024-05-22

With only days remaining until the start of the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four, fans from all over the continent are flying into Berlin to witness the pinnacle of European basketball. The Final Four format has been in existence for more than 20 years, but attendance has varied.
Karma believers Ioannis Papapetrou, Mathias Lessort reflect on crucial hits and misses

2024-05-22

For the organization called Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, the return to the EuroLeague Final Four was accompanied by joy but mostly by relief. The Greek side has been missing out on the season's most illustrious stage since 2012 when Zeljko Obradovic was still calling the plays.
EuroLeague players predict Final Four winners: extra motivation for Olympiacos

2024-05-21

EuroLeague players predict Real Madrid has the best chance of winning in the 2024 Final Four in Berlin. BasketNews surveyed 14 players from teams that did not reach the Final Four to get their predictions on who would win the title this season.
Winningest coaches in EuroLeague history: Who leads the race?

2024-05-21

EuroLeague is known for its brilliant head coaches, and many basketball masterminds have left their mark since the modern league era started in 2000. Let's take a look at the most dominant ones, with data compiled by Darius Garuolis.
Seeking revenge: Four things Olympiacos will need to do to stun Real Madrid

2024-05-21

It's that matchup once again. Can Olympiacos Piraeus get their revenge from last year's EuroLeague final and take down the heavy favorites Real Madrid in this one? The Spanish powerhouse has easily marched until the semifinal. They comfortably won the regular season with a record-breaking 27 wins and later strolled past Baskonia, sweeping them in the playoff series.
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.
Top 5 EuroLeague Final Four free agents and their future

2024-05-20

The EuroLeague Final 4 in Berlin will showcase the top four teams of the season and some of the most intriguing top-level players, who are set to be the talk of the town this weekend. As the Final Four in Berlin is expected to establish many market moves for the 2024-25 season, at least five players may see their futures decided in the coming days.
EuroLeague Final Four records that could be broken this year

2024-05-20

The 2024 Final Four in Berlin starts this week, and before the action begins, BasketNews decided to take a look at the history books. With the help of BasketNews data analyst Laurynas Sinkevicius, we analyzed various EuroLeague Final Four records that include these categories:
Players with the most EuroLeague games and no title

2024-05-18

Winning a championship title is every player's ultimate dream, but it's no easy feat. As the Final Four in Berlin approaches, five players have been waiting more than 200 EuroLeague games for their chance to lift the trophy. Among them are some of the league's well-known names.
Coaches with most EuroLeague titles: Zeljko Obradovic tops the list

2024-05-17

The 2024 EuroLeague Final Four is around the corner, and four teams – Real Madrid, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, Olympiacos Piraeus, and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul – are set to compete for the title. Like every year, there are plenty of stories surrounding the players. However, this article will focus on head coaches and their achievements throughout history.
EuroLeague players with most Final Four appearances: Sloukas, Llull nearing the top

2024-05-16

When Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens point guard Kostas Sloukas and Real Madrid icon Sergio Llull enter their respective games at the Uber Arena in Berlin, each will appear in his 10th EuroLeague Final Four. That will tie them for second-most all-time, behind only Victor Khryapa, who is the all-time leader, having played at 12 Final Fours.
Sfairopoulos opens up about Zvezda's season, his career, and next year's plans

2024-05-16

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade welcomed the new 2023-24 season with a lot of hopes and dreams. However, all these wishes had to be adjusted as the season went on, and the team finished with the second-worst record since the new EuroLeague format was introduced.
Which countries hosted the most EuroLeague Final Fours?

2024-05-16

Since being established in 2000, it took Euroleague Basketball and its shareholder teams just one season to move to the classic format of the Final Four.
Best-of-series vs. EuroLeague Final Four: Which is better?

2024-05-15

The 2024 EuroLeague Playoffs were nothing short of spectacular. Three series went down to Game 5, with underdogs prevailing in two of them, marking the first such occurrence since 2011. This turn of events has reignited the debate surrounding the Final Four format.
Wade Baldwin addresses future with Maccabi, relationship with Kendrick Nunn

2024-05-14

When Wade Baldwin IV left Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's Game 1 against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in the third quarter after landing awkwardly on his feet following a fast-break lay-up, fans and members of the Israeli powerhouse realized that the incident could have serious ramifications for the fate of the EuroLeague playoff series. 
All-EuroLeague Snub Team

2024-05-14

On Monday, the EuroLeague announced its All-EuroLeague First Team and All-EuroLeague Second Team, sparking many reactions among the players and fans. Chima Moneke openly said that whoever picked these teams should be ashamed. Meanwhile, Mike James suggested that fan votes should not count.
Hayes-Davis fires shots at Monaco, details crucial conversation with Saras

2024-05-10

As the EuroLeague playoffs began, Nigel Hayes-Davis made it a habit to write down notes on his phone every day. In those messages, he outlined his goals, with the primary objective being clear: to reach the Final Four. He recorded the date, his desired goal, and the steps he could take to achieve it.
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