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Ante Zizic rejoices Croatia's football success, talks NBA return

2022-12-12

30 minutes until Zalgiris-Anadolu Efes jump ball. The Croatian national football team looks on its way out of the FIFA World Cup 2022, but suddenly Zalgirio Arena starts an early roaring when Croatia fights back and scores an equalizer (1:1) in the 117th minute of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Brazil.
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot regrets missing crucial layup vs. PAO, explains Milan's woes

2022-12-09

Three weeks ago, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan brought Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to the fashion capital in an attempt to boost their roster.
Derrick Williams redrafts himself in 2011, picks perfect NBA team for young players

2022-12-09

That was a quick NBA Draft for Derrick Williams. He was invited second by the NBA commissioner David Stern. He put on the Minnesota Timberwolves hat and made his first steps on the NBA scene. The rest is history. What if Derrick Williams, not 30 NBA teams, had the privilege to choose the best destination for the start of his pro career?
MVP-like Anthony Davis carries Lakers back on track

2022-12-08

When the NBA season was about to start, heavy clouds were hanging over the Los Angeles Lakers. Tension was rising, especially surrounding the situation of Russell Westbrook. The former Oklahoma City Thunder superstar had become probably one of the biggest issues of the current version of the Lakers.
Derrick Williams pairs up LeBron and Zeljko in one NBA team, shares incredible James story

2022-12-08

What if one of the greatest NBA players and the winningest European coach went shoulder to shoulder in one NBA team? LeBron James and Zeljko Obradovic's duo could only spark the European basketball fans' imagination. Panathinaikos Athens forward Derrick Williams had the privilege to work with both on both sides of the Atlantic.
Untold story: why you can blame Madrid for a new improved Will Clyburn

2022-12-07

Stepbacks, pull-ups, mid-range shots. During those five years matching up with each other in Russia or Turkey, Will Clyburn greatly damaged Errick McCollum's teams. The second-best Champions League scorer, McCollum (24.8 PPG), is the guy who shows love. If he sees his opponent playing at a certain level, he'll commend him.
Derrick Williams would advise Carmelo to join Panathinaikos, names EuroLeague stars who could fit NBA

2022-12-07

"What a game. Let's go!" Derrick Williams found a note on his front door in Athens. His neighbor Kostas wanted to congratulate Panathinaikos forward with a spectacular 26-point game and game-winner vs. the EuroCup champions Virtus Bologna.
NBA in Varese: Houston Rockets system with Luis Scola and Matt Brase at the helm

2022-12-07

Do you remember the movie Moneyball? There is a scene where Brad Pitt, who plays Billy Beane, the GM of the Oakland Athletics, argues with the franchise's head scout. The scout does not understand the new policy undertaken by the club, which is so different from the rest of the teams in the league, and Brad Pitt replies, 'Adapt or die.'
Paris Lee: 'I feel like there's another gear to us'

2022-12-06

On Monday night, Panathinaikos Athens came close to beating their main rivals Olympiacos Piraeus and snapping their 32-game winning streak in the Greek league. The Greens came back from -10 (14-24), led by 7 (36-29) thanks to a partial score of 22-5, and midway through the third quarter, they were down again by 5 (42-47). 
Greek giants clash: Have Panathinaikos caught up with Olympiacos?

2022-12-05

In their only second official game of the season, Olympiacos Piraeus seemed to pick up from where they left off last year. Giorgos Bartzokas' squad had the engine running and started the 2022-23 campaign with another trophy, winning the club's first-ever Greek Super Cup after beating archrivals Panathinaikos Athens in Rhodes in early October.
How Dimitris Itoudis inspired Fenerbahce for tremendous shooting season

2022-12-02

What single word perfectly defines Fenerbahce's early season success the best? 'Confidence,' I would say. Shooting is one of the best indicators in basketball that measures confidence level. And today, Fenerbahce is just shooting the lights out in the 2022-23 season. Their new head coach Dimitris Itoudis also has something to do with the spectacular numbers Fener are producing in the EuroLeague.
Chasing the record: Dusko Ivanovic case for the greatest EuroLeague takeover

2022-12-01

The new Crvena Zvezda Belgrade head coach Dusko Ivanovic chases the greatest EuroLeague takeover in the competition's history. Since Ivanovic officially replaced Vladimir Jovanovic at the helm on November 14, Crvena Zvezda has won all three EuroLeague games. The longest winning streak after the head coaching change in the EuroLeague belongs to Zvi Sherf, per Darius Garuolis data.
ASVEL in crisis: Why Tony Parker's management looks out of place with players, fans

2022-12-01

When Tony Parker talks about his club's ambitions, he proudly asserts that LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne must look for a place in the EuroLeague playoffs.
EuroLeague Power Rankings: Fenerbahce's dominance and a clear Big Six

2022-11-30

With the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season getting underway, BasketNews presents the updated Power Rankings edition. Fifteen BasketNews staff members and experts had a say, positioning the teams based on their current form and the potential they got in the foreseeable future. The clubs received 18 points for the 1st place vote, 17 – for 2nd, 16 – for 3rd, 15 – for 4th, and so on.
Marcus Foster recalls his mistake in Panathinaikos, overcomes NBA & EuroLeague distraction

2022-11-30

It's been a 2Pac beat on Marcus Foster headphones warming up for the first Zalgiris game this season. Rytas topscorer noticed how fans filled up a Jeep arena that welcomes around 2500 fans, so he switched on slower-tempo music.
From rookie to savior: Olimpia Milan is now in Mitrou-Long's hands

2022-11-30

Sometimes there is no time to adjust. You get thrown into the middle of the fray and must stand your ground despite little experience. It's as if someone wanted to teach you how to swim by throwing you straight into the deepest part of a pool, and you don't have time to work on technique. You just have to stay afloat.
Facundo Campazzo: four hypothetical EuroLeague landing destinations

2022-11-29

Facundo Campazzo shakes up the EuroLeague front offices again. Although the NBA remains his primary goal, BasketNews monitors potential EuroLeague landing destinations for Campazzo. In November 2020, he had to pay a ridiculous €6M buyout to chase the NBA dream. Facu is not going to quit so easily.
Miroslav Raduljica doesn't miss European rivalry games but lives out his childhood dream

2022-11-28

Asked by BasketNews to rank the biggest rivalries he got to experience first-hand during his career in Europe and the NBA, Mario Hezonja didn't hesitate one bit. "Panathinaikos vs. Olympiacos goes first. And then ten rows of nobody. Then, it would be Partizan vs. Red Star," the Croatian forward told BasketNews a couple of months ago.
Dante Exum embraces European fan culture, can't wait to play the Serbian derby

2022-11-28

Fan culture was one of the first things Dante Exum had to grow accustomed to since he landed in Europe. If seven months with FC Barcelona in 2021-22 weren't enough for him to get a good taste of what fans are all about, his signing with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has left no room for doubt and questions. 
Darius Thompson and Baskonia's nose for backcourt talent

2022-11-27

Not all rookies are the same, just like not all teams have the same characteristics. Over the years, Baskonia Cazoo Vitoria-Gasteiz built a certain reputation in the EuroLeague environment. Since they're not among the richest teams in the competition, they developed a special talent for discovering some of the best 'diamonds in the rough' around Europe.
Shooting slump's over: Dwayne Bacon wants to lead Panathinaikos to brighter days

2022-11-26

Sitting next to Derrick Williams, the undisputed man of the match as Panathinaikos Athens downed Virtus Segafredo Bologna at OAKA on Wednesday night, Dwayne Bacon seemed very peaceful in the locker room. 
Itoudis questions Bucks involvement in Greek NT, refutes Giannis, Luka and Jokic myth

2022-11-24

A unique opportunity to manage one of the best players in the world, Giannis Antetokounmpo, was a huge learning experience for the Greek national team head coach Dimitris Itoudis. But it also left some question marks for future cooperation.
How Matt Costello came close to coaching next to 'worse Dusko'

2022-11-23

It was only 10:45 in the morning in Vitoria, a time considered less common for EuroLeague players to give interviews. BasketNews video call with Matt Costello had just started, and the player of Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz showed up on time.
Dimitris Itoudis calls out governing basketball bodies: 'Facts are outrageous'

2022-11-23

Dimitris Itoudis was pleased to hear the numbers that once again proved how basketball is loved in his native country. Over 60% of Greeks were watching the national team games in EuroBasket 2022. That's close to 6 million people. Following the Greek national team's journey, the number of kids entering basketball academies increased by more than 20%.
As Olimpia Milan look lost, can Ettore Messina turn it around?

2022-11-23

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan saw the end of its past EuroLeague season against Anadolu Efes in the playoffs with a 1-3 loss in the series against the Turkish team. Despite numerous injuries, the team showed amazing character and fought until the very end, and there was no shame in that loss. 
Amidst FIFA World Cup hype, EuroLeague only wants to stay relevant

2022-11-22

Whether one might call it football or soccer, one thing is certain: regardless of how many strides basketball has made in recent decades, it still has a long way to go to catch up to the world's pre-eminent sport.
Nick Calathes recalls spectacular 3-point shooting, reacts to PAO situation

2022-11-22

Scottie Wilbekin ran a pick-and-roll on top of the key with Johnathan Motley, who rolled inside the paint. Nate Wolters jumped in to help, leaving Nick Calathes wide open on the 45'. 
Why Crvena Zvezda fired Jovanovic & changes Dusko Ivanovic is making

2022-11-22

The patience of Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade's management lasted for only 7 games. Rookie EuroLeague head coach Vladimir Jovanovic was fired after losing 6, and the ultimate replacement, Dusko Ivanovic, was brought in.
On the shoulders of the giant: Joel Embiid's dominance makes France dream

2022-11-21

After the defeat on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, the Philadelphia 76ers were 5-7 while continuing to struggle in the first part of the regular season. The team coached by Doc Rivers looked uninspired both offensively and defensively, starting to raise some concerns about the ability of his team to bounce back from such a poor start.
Hidden camera scandal: tricks behind big Efes win over Barca

2022-11-21

Ergin Ataman blinked to Sarunas Jasikevicius before shaking hands, as he usually does after good wins against big teams. Saras congratulated him on a victory 96-86 but suddenly threw a few remarks approaching the rest of the Anadolu Efes coaching staff. "Good f****** camera," Jasikevicius allegedly told one of the Efes coaching staff members, per BasketNews sources.
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