FC Barcelona center Willy Hernangomez appears to be expressing some dissatisfaction with his current role on the team, specifically regarding his playing time. In an interview with Esports RAC1, Hernangomez spoke about his strong desire to gain an even bigger role in Barca's run this season, as well as the competition with Jan Vesely.
The day before the New Year, FC Barcelona's general manager, Juan Carlos Navarro, made some statements that made rounds in Spanish media, sparking rumors about Willy Hernangomez.
FC Barcelona center Willy Hernangomez appears to be expressing some dissatisfaction with his current role on the team, specifically regarding his playing time. In an interview with Esports RAC1, Hernangomez spoke about his strong desire to gain an even bigger role in Barca's run this season, as well as the competition with Jan Vesely.
The day before the New Year, FC Barcelona's general manager, Juan Carlos Navarro, made some statements that made rounds in Spanish media, sparking rumors about Willy Hernangomez.
Following a successful seven-year NBA career, Willy Hernangomez decided to return to the Old Continent, signing a 3-year deal with FC Barcelona. The Catalan powerhouse secured the services of the 2022 EuroBasket MVP and bolstered its frontcourt with a dominant big man.
An increasing number of former NBA players choose to embrace the EuroLeague basketball, enticed by its distinctive physicality, memorable fan experiences in packed arenas, and a relentless every-game-matters mentality.
After seven seasons in the NBA, Willy Hernangomez moved to his home country of Spain to represent FC Barcelona. The big man is happy with his choice after receiving support from fans he hadn't felt before. Talking before a EuroLeague game against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, the elder Hernangomez brother said he felt the difference right from the very beginning of the season.
After a journey in the NBA full of uncertainties and irregularity, Willy Hernangomez and Juancho Hernangomez returned to the Old Continent after having shined in FIBA competition, since both had been instrumental in leading the Spanish team to EuroBasket gold in 2022.
For the very first time, BasketNews proudly presents the EuroLeague Players Survey. 23 EuroLeague players shared their candid thoughts anonymously on various aspects of the league, including the best EuroLeague players, predictions for the 2023-24 season, potential changes to improve the EuroLeague product, and even aspects they are not particularly fond of.
Delivering an interview to Eurohoops, Juancho Hernangomez enlightened fans about why he chose Panathinaikos Athens over FC Barcelona and why he doesn't like to be referred to as Bo Cruz, a character he portrayed in the film Hustle (2022).
For the third consecutive year, BasketNews proudly presents the EuroLeague General Managers Survey. The majority of the EuroLeague GMs shared their thoughts on the offseason, the league's future outlook, and their predictions for the 2023-24 season.
Sergio Scariolo seemed to have mixed feelings during his last press conference in the Indonesia arena on Sunday night. On the one hand, Spain has just been eliminated from the World Cup, following their narrow (85-88) defeat by Canada. On the other hand, not having the chance to defend their title until the end wasn't the most important takeaway for Scariolo.
Jabari Parker has signed with Barcelona, making him one of the highest-drafted NBA players ever to move to Europe. Parker was chosen as the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, and his decision to play in Europe puts him right behind the first picks like Andrea Bargnani (2006), Anthony Bennett (2013), and the second overall pick Derrick Williams (2011).
As Spain gathered to training camp before the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Sergio Llull discussed several topics, including Walter Tavares' future in Real Madrid. The 35-year-old Spanish guard believes that Tavares deserves to retire at Real Madrid and hopes this is exactly what will happen.
Willy Hernangomez's return from the NBA to Europe to sign with FC Barcelona was one of the biggest transfers in the EuroLeague this offseason. The player has now explained the thought process behind it. In an interview with Nacho Duque from Marca, the big man shared why he did not sign with the team he previously played for in Spain until 2016 - Real Madrid.
Last week, FC Barcelona officially terminated the contract of their superstar Nikola Mirotic. It was a unilateral decision from the club, which means that the whole situation will end up in a courtroom. But with the departure of Mirotic and the decision not to continue with Sarunas Jasikevicius as head coach of the team, an era in Barcelona officially came to an end.
In an interview with Radio MARCA, Pablo Laso reviewed some of the current basketball topics after having to leave Real Madrid and while he's currently running a new project at FC Bayern Munich. The two-time EuroLeague-winning tactician was asked if the summer of 2022, his first without a head coaching job, was the worst for him.
Willy Hernangomez has signed a three-year deal with FC Barcelona until June 30, 2026, the club announced. Barca, who had submitted a qualified offer to the ACB, due to the fact that the player was subject to the 'tanteo' rule, had to wait until midnight CET to find out if Real Madrid, the club that had its rights in the Liga Endesa, had matched the offer.
FC Barcelona's roster is taking shape in this new stage with Roger Grimau at the helm. Unless an unforeseen event occurs, Willy Hernangomez will be the latest addition if Madrid don't match their offer to the player.
Pau Gasol reacted to the moves FC Barcelona make and shared his opinion about the decisions regarding Sarunas Jasikevicius and Nikola Mirotic's departures, the hire of Roger Grimau, and the Hernangomez brothers rumors. Gasol visited the Pau Gasol Academy and gave an interview to TV3, admitting that he was surprised about how everything ended with Jasikevicius.
Hernangomez brothers could join their forces in FC Barcelona next season, according to Home of Glory. According to the report, Willy Hernangomez accepted Barcelona's offer, while Juancho Hernangomez has a proposal on the table from the Catalan club and didn't make the decision yet, but he has been given time to consider. BasketNews sources confirmed this information.