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Shaquielle McKissic opens up on summer plans and Greek fans' behavior

2023-06-22

Fresh off his third - and arguably most successful - full season with Olympiacos Piraeus, Shaquielle McKissic knows what to do this summer.  "I'm just really to get better, come back, and carry a bigger responsibility next season," he told BasketNews last Saturday night. "My plan is to go to the States, relax a bit and get back in the gym, shooting nothing but threes and free throws."
Domino effect: factors that will shake the unusual EuroLeague market

2023-06-22

Is the EuroLeague player market leaving basketball fans craving for more? That's the burning question that goes through the minds of avid basketball enthusiasts seeking thrilling transfer news during the summer and the players themselves. This year's EuroLeague market has been described as "unusually late" by some agents whom BasketNews spoke to.
Olympiacos and Panathinaikos got their own arenas, but still need to face the enemy within

2023-06-20

Nearly 10,000 Olympiacos Piraeus fans gathered at the Peace and Friendship Stadium last Saturday night. The Reds were hosting a special event to give their crowd the opportunity to celebrate the 14th Greek championship title in the club's history.
Crvena Zvezda secrets behind a win in Game 3: Plan vs. Punter and wild Vildoza

2023-06-20

On a night when Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade had no other choice but to win, Dusko Ivanovic's players came up big. We often hear basketball people say how the game to close out the series is the hardest one. Sunday's night game at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall was another example.
European basketball is at risk of losing its own future

2023-06-18

Change has been a keyword in US basketball in the past few years. Despite having the most popular league in the world and arguably the most competitive one (at least during the playoffs), the NBA has been looking at multiple options to make tweaks here and there, turning their product into something even more entertaining, especially for the younger generations.
Coach Kill Bill: Behind Vassilis Spanoulis' promising rookie season with Peristeri

2023-06-16

Quite often, sports media tend to identify a team with its coach. Usually, this is indicated by a reference to both names. In Greece, almost throughout the entire 2022-23 campaign, Peristeri Athens were never mentioned in isolation from their coach. The team was always called 'Vassilis Spanoulis' Peristeri.'
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas: Dubai, new format, and expected changes

2023-06-16

Zalgiris Kaunas executive Paulius Motiejunas has been unanimously confirmed as the new CEO of the EuroLeague. For the third consecutive season, EuroLeague will have a new leader. In which direction could the new CEO try to guide EuroLeague? BasketNews presents several key points about Paulius Motiejunas' approach.
Jabari Smith Jr. names Boban Marjanovic as his best teammate, reveals Team USA dreams

2023-06-13

It's been a long and really hot day in Treviso. The second day of the Adidas EuroCamp was about to come to an end with the final game of the evening. It's around 7 p.m. when I reach the lounge that Adidas has arranged inside the La Ghirada campus, where guests from the NBA and their families can chill and relax.
Isaiah Taylor hits the free agency with a message after a dream-like title game

2023-06-12

Whether you're a basketball player or an enthusiast, we've all had those Hollywood movie dreams where we clinch victory and win championships after game-winners shooting hoops in the backyard. Isaiah Taylor, a 28-year-old from Hayward, California, fulfilled perhaps the most beautiful scenario of basketball dreams.
Greece's next ΝΒΑ rep or EuroLeague star: Nikos Rogkavopoulos ready to take the big stage

2023-06-10

It was a slightly cold February evening at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall the place and time Nikos Rogkavopoulos chose to showcase his offensive firepower to those less familiar with his talent. Greece were playing Serbia with a severely short-handed roster, having already secured their spot in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. 
Ivica Zubac shares his expectations for Wembanyama, talks European basketball problem

2023-06-10

For many years, the Adidas EuroCamp in Treviso, Italy, has been an established tradition in the pre-draft process. All the NBA GMs, scouts, and executives used to fly to Italy to watch some of the most interesting European and International prospects just a few weeks before the draft.
Greek Finals drama: How Panathinaikos are making it a close series?

2023-06-09

We have a series in the Greek league finals, ladies and gentlemen. Panathinaikos Athens finally beat Olympiacos Piraeus after a 14-game losing streak and tied the series at 1-1.
Between Maccabi and Partizan: the bait that kept Rolands Smits in Zalgiris

2023-06-08

"Where is the best place to catch fish around here?" Which EuroLeague GM wouldn't want such issues to be the biggest when dealing with one of the star players on the team? Zalgiris Kaunas assistant GM Paulius Jankunas recalled several fishing trips of Rolands Smits, where he returned with empty buckets.
It's time for a new chapter in Munich

2023-06-08

Last Saturday night, Andrea Trinchieri's era in Bayern Munich officially came to an end. For the first time during his time in Munich, Bayern won't play in the finals of the German league after being eliminated by Ratiopharm Ulm in the semifinals.
Marshall Glickman's departure: why EuroLeague clubs opted for a new CEO

2023-06-06

EuroLeague changes the course and searches for a new CEO. Last year, Marshall Glickman was appointed as the acting CEO of the EuroLeague, with the majority of shareholders expressing their confidence in him. However, EuroLeague clubs have now decided to seek a new leader. As his one-year contract ended, Glickman himself officially decided to step down from his position.
EuroLeague, EuroCup and BCL prize money: All clubs earnings in 2022-23 season

2023-06-06

Just a few hours before the start of the EuroLeague season, the organizing authority of the continent's top club competition announced the amounts each participating team would receive based on their ranking at the end of the season.
Everyone knows Wemby, but who are other International prospects in NBA Draft?

2023-06-03

In a little bit less than a month, it will be time for the NBA Draft. The moment that marks the start of the new NBA season and could mean the beginning of a brilliant career for many young prospects. We already know who will be the main protagonist of that night: French sensation Victor Wembanyama.
Nikola Mirotic's future: the perfect fit and most likely landing spots

2023-06-02

Nikola Mirotic's days in Barcelona are numbered. However, a significant question mark remains regarding his future. Despite various reports about Mirotic's future, the highest-paid EuroLeague player has not received a specific offer regarding the terms under which the Catalan club would seek a compromise to terminate the contract, sources tell BasketNews.
Ronaldo Segu: How Grizzlies Summer League attraction bloomed among NBA veterans in Greece

2023-06-01

Usually, a player named Ronaldo shouldn't be playing basketball. Under normal circumstances, someone who had Ja Morant hyped up and dancing with his ball-handling skills and pump fakes shouldn't be making a living in Greece's second division.
Best European basketball leagues: Spain's dominance and disappointing Italy

2023-05-31

The EuroLeague Final Four 2023 marked the thrilling conclusion to the European club basketball season. Therefore, BasketNews Staff Writer Lukas Katilius is delighted to present the second consecutive ranking of European basketball countries.
Zeljko Obradovic remains Partizan's cornerstone amid uncertainty and bitterness

2023-05-30

The EuroLeague season that just ended was definitely a rollercoaster of emotions for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. The team coached by legendary Zeljko Obradovic returned to the major European competition for the first time since the 2013-14 season, which is basically a lifetime ago in basketball terms.
Shaping the future: Why Maccabi's off-season might be less busy than ever

2023-05-29

In this year's EuroLeague playoffs, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv came closer than ever to returning to their first Final Four since 2014. With less than five minutes left until the end of Game 5, Jarrell Martin gave his team a three-point (79-76) lead over AS Monaco before Jordan Loyd scored 10 points in just 56 seconds, crushing Maccabi's dreams.
2027 Qatar World Cup sends a clear message and not a good one

2023-05-24

A few hours before we found out about the groups of the next World Cup, FIBA announced that the 2027 edition would be held in Qatar.
Panathinaikos hope to start a new era with Ergin Ataman's raised fists

2023-05-23

With the EuroLeague 2022-23 season coming to an end, the preparation for the upcoming campaign already began, and Panathinaikos Athens are no exception, making a change in one of the most important positions - head coach. During the opening press conference for the 2021 Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament held at the OAKA indoor hall, Dimitris Giannakopoulos took several photos with Ergin Ataman.
A lost opportunity at a title shot for Olympiacos?

2023-05-22

After Isaiah Canaan made an open jumper with 2:16 to go, it seemed that Olympiacos Piraeus would hold off any Real Madrid's attempt to sway the game. However, in the last 136 seconds of the EuroLeague final in Kaunas, all the hard work and success in the last 10 months evaporated.
Mike James talks his future with Monaco, makes final prediction, and defends Mirotic

2023-05-21

Mike James slowly stepped through the media zone after the EuroLeague third-place game. AS Monaco comfortably handled FC Barcelona, winning 78-66 and securing the third spot in just their second EuroLeague season. "I'm old!" James smirked ironically when asked why he was holding his back. It looked as if he was hurt.
A historic title wave that sent Olympiacos flying into EuroLeague final

2023-05-19

After suffering from Vasilije Micic's buzzer-beater last year, it seemed Olympiacos Piraeus could throw away another shot at the championship game this season. The regular season winners started the game slowly, and even the easiest layups didn't turn into points.
A wake-up call: one positive thing Real Madrid bring to Kaunas from brawl in Madrid

2023-05-19

When Real Madrid went 0-2 in the EuroLeague playoff series against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, not many expected them to come back. Yet, Real arrived in Kaunas for their 9th Final Four in the last 12 years. Los Blancos completed the first-ever comeback from being 0-2 down and arrived in Lithuania with an aim to shake European basketball once again.
Unlikely MVP story: how Sasha Vezenkov almost left Olympiacos before his rise

2023-05-19

Not too long ago, he mostly watched the best basketball players from the sidelines in the biggest EuroLeague arenas, trying to solve the puzzle of his career. But after three years, he is greeted by a Euroleague legend, the league's top players, and all the spotlight is on him.
EuroLeague players predict Final Four winners

2023-05-19

EuroLeague players predict FC Barcelona has the best chance of winning in the Final Four in Kaunas. BasketNews surveyed fifteen players who did not make it to the Final Four, where they shared their predictions on who will win the EuroLeague this season.
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