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Isaiah Canaan talks payback chance vs. Monaco, future with Olympiacos, teams' spying tactics

2023-05-17

"Here's something you probably never thought about. Your teams have played AS Monaco six times over the course of three seasons. How many games have they won?" I asked Isaiah Canaan during Olympiacos Piraeus' pre-Final Four media day. The Biloxi-born guard smirked and tried to think. "They definitely got a better record. I think I might only beat them one time."
Five Final Four players with the longest EuroLeague title drought

2023-05-17

The championship title is encoded in every basketball player's ultimate goal projection. However, reaching the title at the highest level is not an easy task. Five players will meet in the Final Four in Kaunas, whose anticipation for the trophy has lasted almost a decade. Among them are the brightest stars of the EuroLeague.
Sasha Vezenkov is ready for Monaco's defense but can't figure out EuroLeague awards

2023-05-16

Sasha Vezenkov has come a long way to get where he is right now. The undisputed favorite for the EuroLeague MVP award hadn't always been his team's most valuable player, even in some of his best seasons.
Alec Peters thinks it's time for American fans to find their EuroLeague team

2023-05-15

Almost 45 minutes after Game 5 between Olympiacos Piraeus and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul concluded, Ali Koc left his team's locker room and his discussions with staff and front office members to return to the Peace and Friendship Stadium arena.
Donatas Motiejunas on being fueled by Maccabi fans' hate and proving doubters wrong

2023-05-14

When Donatas Motiejunas gifted his father tickets to the Final Four four months ago, it was an invitation to watch a good basketball event that had never before come to Lithuania. At the time, AS Monaco were balancing around the EuroLeague Top 4, but Motiejunas wasn't sure whether his father would see him play on the court from the VIP seats.
'A DNA of greatness': The 11 minutes that led Real Madrid to Final Four

2023-05-12

11 minutes. That's how long it took for Real Madrid to make a decisive push towards the EuroLeague Final Four in a crucial Game 5 against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. And it wasn't Edy Tavares, Dzanan Musa, Mario Hezonja, or any other usual suspect. It was the members of the old guard – Sergio Rodriguez, Sergio Llull, and Rudy Fernandez.
Mike James embraces Spanoulis' advice on making a legacy in EuroLeague

2023-05-12

In the midst of the loud fuss in the backstage of the Salle Gaston Medecin, a shout of 'Urbonas! Urbonas!' was heard from a small doctor's room. The hallway leading to the court was divided into two camps with vastly different moods.
Basketball Champions League Final Four: Clear favorite and a team to watch

2023-05-11

The beautiful and sunny Malaga will be the setting for the FIBA Basketball Champions League Final Four to be held May 12-14. This is not a random choice since Unicaja Malaga will be among the four teams attending the Final Four and will show up with the favor of the odds.
Real Madrid vs. Partizan: Has the momentum really shifted in Game 2?

2023-05-11

The historical series between Real Madrid and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has finally concluded, and unfortunately for Partizan, they were left on the wrong side of history. Up until now, no team has managed to bounce back from a 0-2 deficit in the series, but Real made something that seemed barely possible.
Four things that will decide Monaco vs. Maccabi series

2023-05-10

A new rivalry in Euroleague has reached its boiling point. The wounds from the previous four games are still fresh, and tensions remain high as Monaco announced that, due to security concerns, only 150 Maccabi fans would be allowed into the Salle Gaston Medecin - three times fewer than at the start of the series.
Five key questions before historic Game 5 that could decide the series in Madrid

2023-05-10

After Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade took a 2-0 lead in the EuroLeague playoff series against Real Madrid, many believed that teams wouldn't return to Spain. Yet here we are. Crucial Game 5 will take place with both teams having a shot not only at the Final Four but making EuroLeague history.
Zach LeDay: Practices with Julius Randle, tips for foreigners, and Zeljko in-depth

2023-05-10

With Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade troubled with injuries and suspensions, Zach LeDay has been the model of consistency throughout the playoff series against Real Madrid, improving his game significantly under the brightest of lights. LeDay is a unique player. If you don't know him on the court, you can certainly see one aspect of his routine off the court - his famous backpack.
Drugs, lower rims and crazy bus rides: the dirty tricks used against away teams

2023-05-09

It was supposed to be an exciting night of basketball in the packed Piraeus arena. However, the third decisive quarterfinal match of the 1995 FIBA European League (now known as EuroLeague) turned into a complete farce.
How Dimitris Itoudis' tactics outplay Giorgos Bartzokas' unwillingness to adjust

2023-05-09

Yes, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul are not your usual 8th seed - for the majority of the regular season, they were hovering around the first five spots. Only a weaker finish and some unfortunate head-to-head matchups forced them to become the lowest-seeded team for the playoffs.
'Do the right thing': How Dyshawn Pierre, Fenerbahce have pushed Olympiacos to the limit

2023-05-08

On April 6, when Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul downed Anadolu Efes 103-86 to terminate their opponents' playoff chances, one statistical detail captured everyone's attention.
Game 5 heroes: Top 5 individual performances in EuroLeague history

2023-05-08

Game 5s are just around the corner, and the biggest EuroLeague stars are gearing up to deliver iconic performances that will go down in history. Wade Baldwin, Lorenzo Brown, Mike James, Sasha Vezenkov, Kostas Sloukas, Tyler Dorsey, and Kevin Punter are just some of the names that will try to earn a spot in the Hall of Fame.
The day when basketball stopped: A tragedy that changed Stark Arena

2023-05-06

It was an ordinary Wednesday morning. The sun was just rising, slowly starting to shine through the clouds. It was that same morning when a tragedy struck, a tragedy that changed the entire country. At around 8:40 AM local time, a 14-year-old kid entered Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Belgrade, fatally shot the security guard, and ended up killing 8 schoolchildren.
How Chus Mateo countered Zeljko and sent the series back to Madrid

2023-05-05

Partizan Belgrade and Real Madrid are playing a quarterfinals series that is much more than just basketball. A brawl in Game 2 completely changed the rotations and ignited Partizan fans everywhere. A tragic school shooting just a couple of days later reminded that some things are much more important.
Thomas Walkup extends gratitude to Sloukas, talks Greek passport case

2023-05-05

Of all the players in Olympiacos Piraeus' locker room celebrating Kostas Sloukas' buzzer-beating game-winner against hosts Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, Thomas Walkup was by far the most relieved man.  When Tyler Dorsey missed the go-ahead shot for Fenerbahce with 27 seconds on the game lock, Walkup went first for the defensive rebound, securing the Reds' last possession. Or maybe not?
Jan Vesely talks Partizan run, Barca strengths, and Final Four format

2023-05-04

FC Barcelona have completed their first EuroLeague playoff sweep in the round-robin era and grabbed their first 3-0 series win since the quarterfinals in 2013-14. Veteran big man Jan Vesely played a major role in the series vs. seventh-seeded Zalgiris Kaunas. The 33-year-old was back at his peak MVP season (2019) form, making big-time contributions on both ends of the floor.
Is it finally the year for Barcelona?

2023-05-04

FC Barcelona cruised past Zalgiris Kaunas, becoming the only team to sweep their opponents in this season's EuroLeague playoffs. Barca made the Final Four for the third time in a row, but this time it was different. The Spanish powerhouse finished 1st in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 regular season campaigns but had to play a decisive Game 5 on both occasions.
Anatomy of a game-winner: How Sloukas career night can decide an entire series

2023-05-04

After the players of Olympiacos Piraeus had taken their time to celebrate a big win in Game 3 of the EuroLeague playoff series against hosts Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, Kostas Sloukas was the first to appear before the (Greek) media. "After my injury, I wasn't feeling well. But I've been feeling well for the last month," Sloukas said.
Nigel Hayes-Davis recalls Dirk's routine, sets Fenerbahce's priorities in Game 3

2023-05-03

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's last practice session before Game 3 against Olympiacos Piraeus had just finished at the Ulker Sports Arena. Players gathered mid-court before each took his way to the locker room. As Dimitris Itoudis was discussing some game details with his assistant coaches, two players were left on the court -- Scottie Wilbekin and Nigel Hayes-Davis.
For Gran Canaria and Turk Telekom, it's time to prove their worth

2023-05-03

As the EuroLeague playoffs are in full swing and we prepare to figure out who will be the teams that advance to the Final Four in Kaunas, another significant event for the European basketball season is approaching.
A new rivalry born: how Tel Aviv unexpectedly turned into a hell for Monaco

2023-05-02

A hundred Maccabi fans gathered at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion international airport to welcome the Monaco team, who had been offered additional security in Israel during their arrival. Fireworks lit up the sky above Monaco's hotel the night before the third game in the series.
Jeffery Taylor defends Llull and Yabusele: 'They're not dirty players'

2023-05-02

Former Real Madrid forward Jeffery Taylor has defended his ex-teammates Guerschon Yabusele and Sergio Llull, who faced criticism after a brawl with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade players.
With Paolo Banchero stalling, what are the other options for Italy?

2023-05-01

On Saturday, Italy learned it will play in the Group A of the upcoming FIBA World Cup. The team coached by Gianmarco Pozzecco will face Angola, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic. After two very positive experiences at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and at EuroBasket last summer, Italy will try to have a nice run for the third summer in a row.
Excessive Real behavior: When high expectations lead to emotional outbursts

2023-05-01

Kevin Punter made a flashy dribble, and Sergio Llull produced a harsh foul hitting the Partizan playmaker in the abdominal area. The rest is history. The infamous Real-Partizan brawl in Game 2 went viral, while EuroLeague's hashtag was trending on Twitter. Real Madrid's actions caught the attention of the European basketball community as an improper way to behave in a losing situation.
Monaco GM Yefimov: Olympiacos lesson, new budget projection & EuroLeague Las Vegas

2023-04-30

As the clock ticked down, hundreds of Olympiacos Piraeus fans flooded into the Peace and Friendship Stadium, eager to celebrate their team's victory and secure a spot in the Final Four. The gym was overflowed in a sea of red as dozens of flares blazed through the air, marking the end of a hard-fought battle in the playoff series.
Inside Real Madrid-Partizan fight: violent act that clouded greatness

2023-04-28

What happened on April 27, 2023, in WiZink Center in Madrid will be remembered for ages in EuroLeague history. And unfortunately, not for good reasons. EuroLeague now has its own Malice at the Palace moment that overshadowed an incredible Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade performance in the Spanish capital.
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