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.
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.
After spending seven years in the NBA, Spanish center Willy Hernangomez is on his way to Europe. According to SDNA, the big man was presented with an offer by FC Barcelona.
Willy Hernangomez officially expressed his willingness to return to Spain for the 2023-24 season. Spanish ACB League released the list of players who officially communicated their intention to return to the competition next season, and Hernangomez is among five players that did so.
New Orleans Pelicans did not pick up the $2.6M option on Spanish center Willy Hernangomez, who is now a free agent, according to Andrew Lopez of ESPN. Hernangomez, 29, is expected to receive interest from EuroLeague powerhouses.
Willy Hernangomez's future is currently in the air. With his guaranteed contract expiring after the 2022-23 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans have a team option to exercise if they want the player to remain in the organization.
New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez praised Jonas Valanciunas and his recent performances following a 126-117 home win Thursday night over the San Antonio Spurs. Valanciunas had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Willy Hernangomez 13 for the Pelicans, who ended a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Juancho Hernangomez was the star of the EuroBasket 2022 final against France while Willy Hernangomez became the MVP of the entire tournament. However, their road is not so rosy after coming back to play in the NBA. In particular, Juancho has played in just two games so far, and only 10 minutes combined. Willy's time on the court isn't much larger - 14 minutes in two games as well.
Willy Hernangomez was named EuroBasket 2022 MVP, but EuroLeague players, including Darrun Hilliard and Augustine Rubit, had other thoughts, demanding the title for Lorenzo Brown. "Your saying he should've been MVP?" Darrun Hilliard replied to the claim that Brown was robbed of the MVP title. "100%," FC Bayern Munich's forward Augustine Rubit responded.
FIBA EuroBasket 2022 finished with the Spanish national team winning gold medals and Willy Hernangomez racking up the MVP of the tournament honors. The 28-year-old Spanish center scored 14 points (5/14 2PT, 4/6 FT), grabbed 8 rebounds, and collected 11 EFF in the victorious grand final against France.
Following yesterday's defeat in a game against Lithuania in Gran Canaria, Spanish NT head coach Sergio Scariolo announced that Willy Hernangomez and Rudy Fernandez will miss the second match between the two European powers in Vilnius. The Italian specialist noted the recovery protocols as the main reason.
