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Panathinaikos are on the verge of another rebuild, will it be the right one?

2023-03-19

When you have been at the top for so long, getting used to a less glittering reality can be extremely difficult. This is something that Panathinaikos Athens, one of the most titled teams in European basketball, has learned very well in recent seasons.
McKissic explains his kiss toward Zalgiris bench, weighs in on future at Olympiacos

2023-03-18

Ignas Brazdeikis made no effort to contest Shaquielle McKissic's three-point shot at the end of the second quarter in a packed Zalgirio arena. McKissic saw his opponent positioned below the free-throw line and had all the time in the world to take one freddo espresso and then a three-point shot.
Walkup discusses recipe to win EuroLeague, stopping Vezenkov and F4 in Kaunas

2023-03-17

Thomas Walkup came back to Zalgirio Arena for the second time as an Olympiacos Piraeus member and set up a game-winning play for unofficial EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov. After Walkup's pass to the high post, Vezenkov got rid of Zalgiris Kaunas guard Tomas Dimsa with a step back and silenced the packed gym by draining a fadeaway jumper.
Sasha Vezenkov: Teammates' confidence proves MVP-level greatness

2023-03-17

28.9 seconds left on the clock, as EuroLeague leaders Olympiacos Piraeus (21-8) having a fierce battle away from home against Zalgiris Kaunas. At this point, Sasha Vezenkov has only two points in the fourth quarter after missing a 3-pointer and sinking his 8th straight 2-pointer.
After years of failures, Sacramento Kings are finally turning the corner

2023-03-15

If you do not remember the last time the Sacramento Kings played a playoff game, know you are not the only one. The world is definitely a different place since the last time the California franchise played in the NBA playoffs. May 5, 2006, is the last game played by the Kings in the NBA playoffs, a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Must-watch EuroLeague feature: great start with room for improvement

2023-03-14

When I heard that Marshall Glickman was looking to shake things up and revamp the EuroLeague TV commentary, I couldn't contain my excitement as a die-hard fan of EuroLeague basketball. Don't get me wrong, I'm not here to throw shade at the EuroLeague commentators. But as someone who lives and breathes basketball, I always craved something extra from those voices behind the mic.
Chris Singleton recalls fake news about him and Vesely, suggests profitable EuroLeague ideas

2023-03-13

Last summer, Chris Singleton took six months off basketball to take care of business - in the most literal sense of the phrase. 
Vasilije Micic clarified he didn't change agency

2023-03-13

Anadolu Efes guard Vasilije Micic has cleared the air on the reports about his representatives. In a statement to BasketNews, Micic has announced that he will be represented by Jason Ranne from Wasserman for his NBA affairs, while his long-time agent Misko Raznatovic will continue to represent him in Europe.
Nemanja Nedovic can't explain Zvezda's fall from grace, confesses his feelings for PAO

2023-03-12

If one would like to capture or describe this year's rollercoaster season for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in a single game, a look at the way their last EuroLeague game turned out would be more than enough.
Pulling off a miracle: Napier's impact & lineup that unlocked Olimpia's offense

2023-03-11

Wait a minute… Can they actually do it? I'm not trying to jinx it, but Olimpia Milan (12-15) have been a completely different team as of late. In the last 6 rounds, where Milan has won all 6 games, they have the second-best net rating of all 18 EuroLeague teams and are silently hoping for a miraculous finish in the top 8.
Memphis Grizzlies problem is not the fall but the landing

2023-03-10

Saying that the past week for the Memphis Grizzlies has been complex would be an understatement, to say the least. Up until last week, the Grizzlies were the second-strongest team in the Western Conference and never missed an opportunity to make it clear to everyone how unafraid they were of their opponents.
Nando De Colo reacts to his milestone, names best modern EuroLeague scorer

2023-03-10

Nando De Colo quickly got rid of Arnas Butkevicius' defense and slid through the baseline for an easy layup. De Colo has been in the EuroLeague for ten years, and he's had way more jaw-dropping shots than his 9th point in Kaunas. Whether it's a buzzer-beater in the NBA, EuroLeague, or French national team, he's got quite the resume.
Nikola Kalinic answers Partizan question, weighs in on Radonjic's failure

2023-03-09

Following a short, one-year break in his home country, Nikola Kalinic got back into continental silverware contention this season with FC Barcelona.  The Catalan side and the Serbian forward signed a deal that's expected to keep him in Spain until 2024.
EuroLeague and FIBA executives had a meeting in Munich

2023-03-08

EuroLeague and FIBA heads met in Munich to explore potential collaboration possibilities. With a broad range of topics on the table, both sides focused on critical points, particularly calendar concerns and the overall structure of European basketball, sources say BasketNews.
Best second units: EuroLeague teams that get the most points off the bench

2023-03-08

Nikola Mirotic was an absolute force to be reckoned with at the Piece and Friendship Stadium, silencing the packed EuroLeague arena with a whopping 11,500 fans. Even Sasha Vezenkov, fresh off his February MVP award, couldn't keep up with last year's EuroLeague MVP.
Chris Singleton on turning down Fenerbahce, Panathinaikos rebuild and Olympiacos future

2023-03-07

Before joining FC Barcelona in the summer of 2018, Chris Singleton was in talks with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. The deal never took place, and the American forward went to Spain, where he didn't get to stay for too long. 
Chris Singleton explains Ataman's tricks, reveals background of his Barcelona days

2023-03-06

When Anadolu Efes Istanbul re-signed Chris Singleton two months ago, coach Ergin Ataman gave an update on his player's level of readiness. "Chris did not practice 5-on-5 basketball but stated that he is in good physical condition. He is a player who knows the system and the team. We don't have time, but I expect him to adapt quickly," the Turkish specialist said.
Nate Sestina recalls NBA teams' feedback, likes to be the loudest man on the court

2023-03-06

Nate Sestina will turn only 26 next May. Even though he's far from his retirement days, he's got an undergraduate degree in geography from Bucknell, which he thinks his overseas career will enable him to put to good use.
Rodrigue Beaubois makes sarcastic remark on DPOY nomination

2023-03-03

Rodrigue Beaubois is having a solid season with Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Numbers rarely ever lie, and they serve to prove that the Frenchman hasn't lost his edge.
Thanks and goodbye, Wemby: another FIBA windows cycle ends, but flaws persist

2023-03-02

The second FIBA World Cup Qualifiers cycle has come to an end, and once again, it caused plenty of discussion regarding the Qualifiers system. The reason for that has been known for quite some time. Some of the traditional basketball powerhouses didn't qualify because they couldn't rely on their best players.
Shabazz Napier is giving Olimpia Milan hope

2023-03-02

It's not a secret that the EA7 Emporio Armani Milan season, so far, has been heavily affected by injuries. The team coached by Ettore Messina has played without Shavon Shields and Kevin Pangos for the majority of the season, two major blows for the Italian club.
Biggest stars that will miss FIBA World Cup 2023

2023-03-01

After discovering all 32 teams that will participate in FIBA World Cup 2023, BasketNews invites you to take a look at the biggest stars that will miss the competition. Top teams that will miss World Cup include such countries as Argentina (no. 4 in FIBA ranking), Czech Republic (12), Poland (14), Turkey (16), Nigeria (19), Tunisia (22), and Croatia (23).
Signing ideas for every EuroLeague team before deadline

2023-03-01

EuroLeague teams have less than 12 hours to make their final roster adjustments before the signing deadline, which will solidify their squads for the remainder of the season. There are currently 15 teams (theoretically) in contention for a playoff spot, with some having a better shot than others.
Thomas Walkup, Olympiacos' presidents break down terrific season, express mutual desire

2023-02-28

Asked about the secret to Olympiacos Piraeus' phenomenal season, club presidents Panagiotis and Giorgos Angelopoulos pointed to one word: chemistry.  "It's something the team has achieved over time, it wasn't built in one season," Panagiotis told Greek public broadcaster ERT a few moments after the Reds won their second straight domestic cup in Heraklion, Crete.
EuroLeague signing deadline: Tyler Dorsey and other last minute moves

2023-02-27

With less than 48 hours until the EuroLeague signing deadline, teams are scrambling to finalize their rosters with last-minute additions. Since eighteen teams can still sign players until March 1st (18:00 CET), BasketNews has explored the market for potential moves that could occur.
George Papas enjoys being fan favorite, doesn't mind making enemies for Liverpool's sake

2023-02-24

When George Papas joined Olympiacos Piraeus last summer, a large number of Greek fans looked him up on the internet to get some information.  On most occasions, the first thing one would come across is the story that unfolded on November 15, 2019, and turned the spotlight on the Greek-American guard. 
After Copa del Rey's fiasco, questions on Jasikevicius' future are mounting

2023-02-23

After last week's loss against Unicaja Malaga in the Copa del Rey quarterfinal, all sorts of questions have emerged about the future of Sarunas Jasikevicius on Barcelona's bench. The Lithuanian head coach joined the Catalan side in 2020 to replace veteran coach Svetislav Pesic and take Barcelona to the next level.
Mouhammdou Jaiteh: Monaco set their eyes on Virtus forward

2023-02-22

While we're heading into March, EuroLeague teams start to plan with more intensity for next season to get ahead of the competition. French EuroLeague side AS Monaco are no stranger to this strategy, and they're already planning several moves. 
How the first Greek Cup Final 8 turned into a big wasted opportunity

2023-02-21

Before even the last year's Greek Cup Final Four tipped off in Crete, Vangelis Liolios had made it clear: the next step would be to host a Final 8.
No luck involved: Brescia deserved to win Italian Cup

2023-02-21

Basketball is weird, yet magnificent. Who could have thought that a team who had lost the last 6 Serie A games would come away with the Italian Cup? And accomplish it by eliminating the two giants: Olimpia Milano and Virtus Bologna. 
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