Reigning EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov is facing challenges proving himself with the Sacramento Kings. Despite his accolades, the 28-year-old Bulgarian's rookie NBA season has been underwhelming. He has averaged 5.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in only 35 out of 70 games due to his recent injury — a grade-3 right ankle sprain incurred during practice on February 10.
Reigning EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov is having a hard time proving himself with the Sacramento Kings. His former coach Georgios Bartzokas tried to explain Vezenkov's struggles in the new environment, also admitting he is a big fan of the NBA basketball.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov has been diagnosed with a grade-3 right ankle sprain. The team announced that he will undergo reevaluation in 4-6 weeks. This injury occurred during a practice session on Friday, February 10. This setback comes just as Vezenkov had recently returned to action after missing seven games due to an injury to the same ankle.
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Reigning EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov is facing challenges proving himself with the Sacramento Kings. Despite his accolades, the 28-year-old Bulgarian's rookie NBA season has been underwhelming. He has averaged 5.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in only 35 out of 70 games due to his recent injury — a grade-3 right ankle sprain incurred during practice on February 10.
Reigning EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov is having a hard time proving himself with the Sacramento Kings. His former coach Georgios Bartzokas tried to explain Vezenkov's struggles in the new environment, also admitting he is a big fan of the NBA basketball.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov has been diagnosed with a grade-3 right ankle sprain. The team announced that he will undergo reevaluation in 4-6 weeks. This injury occurred during a practice session on Friday, February 10. This setback comes just as Vezenkov had recently returned to action after missing seven games due to an injury to the same ankle.
The Sacramento Kings have announced that forward Sasha Vezenkov will be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right ankle sprain. This setback comes just as Vezenkov had recently returned to action after missing seven games with an injury to the same ankle.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov will miss at least 1 week of action, the club confirmed. The Kings announced that the tests confirmed that Vezenkov suffered a moderate right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in 7-14 days.
During Monday's 122-107 victory against the Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov exited to the locker room in the second half due to a right ankle injury. The incident occurred under the hoop, prompting immediate evaluation. However, the Sacramento medical staff swiftly gave him the all-clear.
BasketNews has already explored how many ex-NBA players compete in the EuroLeague, but now let's shift our focus in the opposite direction. Currently, 38 former EuroLeague players are making their mark in the NBA. Among them, 18 have found a home in Eastern Conference teams, while the Western Conference boasts 20.
Sasha Vezenkov recorded an NBA career-high 13 points, as the Sacramento Kings lost to the Los Angeles Clippers for the first time since October 2022. After two important wins against the Timberwolves and the Warriors, the Kings suffered a 131-117 defeat.
Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox is thrilled with the recent performance and improvement of reigning EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov, contributing to the team's three-game winning streak. Before the season, Fox had already praised Vezenkov, ranking him among the best shooters globally.
Speaking to ERT, the power forward of Olympiacos Piraeus Alec Peters reflected on a number of topics, including the game with his former team Anadolu Efes Istanbul and Sasha Vezenkov.
Sacramento Kings rookie Sasha Vezenkov came in to bolster the NBA side with his elite shooting. Vezenkov, a three-time Greek League MVP with Olympiacos, was signed to a three-year, $20 million contract in July, a year after the Kings acquired his draft rights in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sasha Vezenkov played his first game for the Sacramento Kings in the pre-season and shared his thoughts after the debut. In a 99-112 loss against the Toronto Raptors, Vezenkov was the top scorer of his team, finishing the game with 12 points (2/3 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 2/2 FT), 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 11 minutes of play.
The EuroLeague MVP and former Olympiacos Piraeus star Sasha Vezenkov made his debut for the Sacramento Kings. The Bulgarian forward was the top scorer for his team, but the Kings 99-112 (35-35, 20-34, 19-26, 25-17) lost to the Toronto Raptors in Vancouver. Vezenkov finished the game with 12 points (2/3 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 2/2 FT), 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 11 minutes of play.
Last season marked a turning point for the Sacramento Kings, as they ended a record-breaking 16-year playoff drought with a meticulously crafted roster under the guidance of head coach Mike Brown.
Sacramento Kings summer addition Sasha Vezenkov visited the Sportal.bg studio to discuss his upcoming career in the NBA and hot European basketball topics. The Bulgarian forward signed a three-year, $20 million deal with Sacramento this offseason, as Vezenkov spent the last five seasons with Olympiacos Piraeus, becoming a EuroLeague MVP in 2023.
We often see teams that were one step away from the title come back with a vengeance a season later. Not changing much, simply regrouping. Adding one, maximum two players to strengthen their rotation. The best example? The San Antonio Spurs title in 2014, a year after Ray Allen forced Game 7 with that improbable 3-pointer.
With Sasha Vezenkov heading to the NBA and Nikola Mirotic declining Olympiacos' offer, Georgios Bartzokas and his team face the challenge of finding the ideal replacement for the power forward position. During a recent episode of the URBONUS podcast, Partizan Belgrade captain Kevin Punter and Karsiyaka Izmir veteran Errick McCollum discussed potential replacements for Vezenkov in Olympiacos.
Sacramento Kings fans got their first glimpse of EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov on Wednesday on the final day of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center.
After five years with Olympiacos Piraeus, superstar forward Sasha Vezenkov is now moving to the NBA to play for the Sacramento Kings. Following his move to the West Coast, Vezenkov sent a message to the Greek club's fans on Instagram: