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Jordan Nwora: EuroLeague life, Nunn as Euro model, key NBA rule change

14 hours ago

For Jordan Nwora, stepping off an NBA playoff court and into a raucous EuroLeague playoff showdown against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens might look like a culture shock – a full-blown basketball baptism like the one he experienced last September at the Panathenaic Stadium.
EuroLeague playoff series: Interesting facts you can't ignore

15 hours ago

The 2025 EuroLeague Playoffs are just hours away, with Fenerbahce vs. Paris and Panathinaikos vs. Anadolu Efes set to kick off the action on Tuesday night. The round-robin format has been in place since the 2016-17 season, and as the saying goes, numbers don't lie.
EuroLeague playoffs by budget: richest underdog ever and Paris' money miracle

17 hours ago

What if money played basketball? We've all heard the saying – money doesn't win games. But what if it did? What if the EuroLeague Playoffs were decided not by execution on the court, but by the financial firepower behind each club?
Referee assignments raise eyebrows ahead of EuroLeague playoffs

19 hours ago

The Euroleague has announced that, like last season, 28 referees have been assigned to the 2025 playoffs.  This continues a trend begun in 2024 of spreading out playoff opportunities among a greater number of referees as opposed to using a significantly smaller but, one might argue, an overall superior group, as was the case in previous years.  
Remember Rytis' wild predictions last year? Here's who he's picking now

2025-04-21

BasketNews is launching a new BN+ Exclusive series of short-form opinion and explanatory videos, featuring our creators.  These clips are all about giving you more takes, deeper insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the biggest stories in basketball — all with a more personal touch.
Top seed curse: Olympiacos battle history and Madrid

2025-04-21

Olympiacos Piraeus finished the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season as the No. 1 seed. History, though, isn't exactly on their side. Since the EuroLeague switched to the round-robin format in 2016-17, no team that finished first in the regular season has gone on to win the title. And Olympiacos knows this feeling well.
Inside Kendrick Nunn's PAO extension: NBA interest and passport talks

2025-04-21

When Kendrick Nunn arrived in Athens in October 2023, few imagined his EuroLeague stint would become a long-term marriage.
Top EuroLeague players on expiring contracts 2025

2025-04-18

While the EuroLeague playoffs are about to deliver another high-stakes, drama-filled weeks, plenty of action is already underway off the court. Behind the scenes, front offices are preparing for a busy summer as several top-tier players approach the end of their contracts. BasketNews takes a closer look at the EuroLeague stars set to become unrestricted free agents this offseason.
NBA denies contact with Dubai BC for the new European expansion

2025-04-18

As we get closer and closer to the end of the season, it is inevitable to start thinking about the future of the EuroLeague and European basketball in general in the coming years.
Should Partizan Replace Zeljko & Who’ll Get EuroLeague Wild Cards (URBONUS Q&A)

2025-04-17

Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius tackle the wild idea of a Luka Doncic for Kendrick Nunn trade, debate whether Partizan should move on from Zeljko Obradovic, and unpack the truth behind the Tuomas Iisalo and Zalgiris rumors in the URBONUS Q&A session.

Give Me Control: Bayern vs. Zvezda drama explained – controversial calls and costly mistakes

2025-04-16

Referee controversy marred Tuesday night's Play-In showdown between Bayern Munich and Crvena Zvezda, in which the German team eventually prevailed in overtime 97-93. 
12 best NBA free agents in 2025

2025-04-15

The 2025 NBA free agency market is anticipated to have several significant names available. So, without further ado, here are the 12 best NBA free agents in this offseason. The list also includes the restricted free agents or players who have a player option and can, therefore, decide not to exercise it and become free agents.
Did Dzanan Musa really sign a €10M contract with BC Dubai?

2025-04-15

Is Dzanan Musa really packing his bags for the Middle East? Because reportedly – key word: reportedly – he's agreed to a 3-year, 10 million euro deal with BC Dubai, as Sportske reports.  That's a big number. That's "face of the franchise" money. But hold up – there's more going on behind the scenes.
BasketNews All-EuroLeague Team: Nunn-Vezenkov MVP race decided by one vote

2025-04-15

The EuroLeague regular season came to an end last week, and before the Play-In and playoffs start, there's one crucial topic remaining. It's the EuroLeague All-Team and MVP voting. After the EuroLeague closed the voting for these categories on Monday, BasketNews presents its own EuroLeague All-Team.
Best and worst EuroLeague regular season teams: a giant and the top riser

2025-04-14

BasketNews looked at EuroLeague regular season results since 2016–17 to find which teams have won the most, which shareholder teams have struggled, and which non-shareholder clubs are on the rise. Real Madrid stands alone at the top—no team has been more dominant in the modern EuroLeague era, with a win rate over 282 games that clearly separates them from the rest.
Expectations vs. Reality: How wrong were our EuroLeague pre-season power rankings?

2025-04-14

It's never easy to predict the final standings of any sports league, but with the EuroLeague, this task is at a whole other level when "every game matters." Before the season tips off, BasketNews usually publishes a pre-season Power Rankings edition, where the staff, EuroLeague players, and journalists from across Europe rank all 18 teams from top to bottom.
'That's the question': Moses Wright on contract status, PAO clash, season comeback

2025-04-11

Moses Wright's journey this season has been anything but smooth. After a promising start, he was sidelined for over four months due to a respiratory infection diagnosed in November 2024. This health setback not only kept him off the court but also stalled his efforts to obtain Cypriot citizenship.
Ataman wants more EuroLeague games: is it even possible?

2025-04-11

Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman recently made a classic Ataman statement:
"When you play a game, you take money. When you practice, no money." So, should EuroLeague teams play more games to make more money? You'll understand why Ataman is all in when you see how much money that could potentially bring in. 
Why didn't Olimpia's roster rebuild work?

2025-04-11

For the third year in a row, Olimpia Milan didn't reach the the EuroLeague post-season, and the European campaign once again came to an end with a feeling of great disappointment and dissatisfaction. Milan melted down at the key moment of the European season when there was a real possibility of making the playoffs.
Every remaining scenario for the EuroLeague regular season finale

2025-04-11

We are halfway through Round 34, and with only 3 games left, 6 teams await their final position in the regular season standings. After Thursday's results, the Top 4 teams were determined that will stay the same regardless of Friday's outcomes. Olympiacos Piraeus have clinched first place in the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season after their Round 34 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Two Zalgiris coaching targets named in case Andrea Trinchieri leaves

2025-04-10

Even though Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Andrea Trinchieri still has a contract valid for one more season, there are two circumstances under which the coach and the club could part ways this upcoming summer. If that happens, the Lithuanian club already has at least two candidates in mind for the head coach position.
10 best Lakers of all time: where does LeBron rank?

2025-04-10

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied, and thus, polarizing franchises in NBA history, with a legacy filled with championships, superstar talent, and unforgettable moments. From the Showtime era to the dominant early 2000s and beyond, Los Angeles has been home to some of the greatest players the game has ever seen.
EuroLeague standings scenarios: How can Crvena Zvezda and Paris reach No. 6 seed?

2025-04-10

Ahead of the EuroLeague Round 34, we already know every team that will participate in the postseason. However, many questions remain regarding which teams will take which positions. Changes can occur in the Top 4 and the rest of the table, with at least 7 teams still competing for the guaranteed playoff spot.
Kendrick Nunn sets European salary record, tops what many NBA players make

2025-04-09

In a landmark move that blurs the financial lines between the NBA and top-tier European basketball, Kendrick Nunn has agreed to a three-year, €13.5 million (approx. $14.8M) deal with Panathinaikos Athens, the Greek club's owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, announced on Wednesday.
Lakers' perfect match for Luka Doncic is about to hit free agency

2025-04-09

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the offseason with one clear priority: they need a center. While it's clear that the Lakers came out as big winners in the Lakers-Mavs trade, nothing is perfect, and the team currently lacks stronger options at the center position.
Zeljko Obradovic applauds Mike Malone for overlooked Jokic moment

2025-04-09

Nikola Jokic's rise from overlooked draft pick to NBA superstar is well-known, but Zeljko Obradovic, one of the most respected European coaches, has noticed an often-overlooked detail: a crucial decision by Jokic's coach, Michael Malone, who the Denver Nuggets recently fired. It's a moment in Jokic's career that Obradovic would love to discuss if given the chance to have dinner with him.
EuroLeague meeting on NBA Europe EXPLAINED: Urbonas on what matters most

2025-04-09

I got a little behind-the-scenes action from the EuroLeague shareholders meeting in Barcelona on Monday, and I'll try to explain some of the most important things that came out of it.
ALBA sports director explains budget limits, evaluates PAO model, admits EuroLeague frustrations

2025-04-08

ALBA Berlin's journey in the EuroLeague has been marked by wishes, promises, and hopes that never came to fruition. Since their return to Europe's premier basketball competition in the 2019-20 season, the German club has been striving to cement its place among the continent's elite.
EuroLeague meeting sheds light on teams committed and those exploring NBA Europe

2025-04-07

The EuroLeague's shareholders meeting concluded Monday in Barcelona, with club executives gathering to discuss the shifting landscape of European basketball. At the center of the conversations was the looming presence of the NBA Europe project — a potential rival league that has begun to reshape long-term thinking across the continent.
EuroLeague playoff picture: Which teams have advantage in head-to-head tiebreakers?

2025-04-07

All EuroLeague postseason teams for the 2024–25 season have been confirmed, but the battle for playoff and Play-In seeding is still wide open, with one final round left in the regular season.
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