With an already slim chance of getting to the play-in tournament, Zalgiris Kaunas will compete in the EuroLeague double week without one of their main players. Rolands Smits will be sidelined for both games against Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, head coach Andrea Trinchieri announced. The seriousness of the injury is unknown.
In a tough game against FC Bayern Munich already, Zalgiris Kaunas seem to have lost one of their main players. Rolands Smits exited the game early with an apparent leg injury. With 5:47 left in the second quarter, Smits was driving to the basket. As he attempted a floater, the Latvian forward unsuccessfully landed on his right leg, seemingly injuring his ankle.
Some players may not always be in the spotlight, but their consistent performances and unique skills make them essential contributors to their respective teams. That's where the talks shift to the most underrated players. EuroLeague has plenty of talent, but some players may not receive the same attention as the league's superstars.
With an already slim chance of getting to the play-in tournament, Zalgiris Kaunas will compete in the EuroLeague double week without one of their main players. Rolands Smits will be sidelined for both games against Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, head coach Andrea Trinchieri announced. The seriousness of the injury is unknown.
In a tough game against FC Bayern Munich already, Zalgiris Kaunas seem to have lost one of their main players. Rolands Smits exited the game early with an apparent leg injury. With 5:47 left in the second quarter, Smits was driving to the basket. As he attempted a floater, the Latvian forward unsuccessfully landed on his right leg, seemingly injuring his ankle.
Some players may not always be in the spotlight, but their consistent performances and unique skills make them essential contributors to their respective teams. That's where the talks shift to the most underrated players. EuroLeague has plenty of talent, but some players may not receive the same attention as the league's superstars.
"Where is the best place to catch fish around here?" Which EuroLeague GM wouldn't want such issues to be the biggest when dealing with one of the star players on the team? Zalgiris Kaunas assistant GM Paulius Jankunas recalled several fishing trips of Rolands Smits, where he returned with empty buckets.
Zalgiris Kaunas have already started to construct the team for the upcoming season and their first move was to extend Rolands Smits, as the contract with the Latvian big man has been prolonged until the end of the 2025-2026 season.
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2nd seed vs. 7th seed. The only quarterfinal series that could be labeled as a classic David vs. Goliath story. The odds are stacked against Zalgiris Kaunas, who are facing an uphill battle versus a more capable and experienced Spanish giant -- FC Barcelona. Still, on any given day, anything can happen.
Zalgiris Kaunas’ frontline will be strengthened by Latvian big man Rolands Smits. The 207 cm tall player, who celebrated his 27th birthday last week, has signed a two-year contract.
A former FC Barcelona forward Rolands Smits has reached an agreement with Zalgiris Kaunas, according to Eurohoops' Aris Barkas. BasketNews sources have confirmed such information.
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Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and Valencia Basket are targeting Rolands Smits, according to Encestando.es. BasketNews sources confirmed the showing interest of the Vitoria club. Rolands Smits' contract with FC Barcelona will expire at the end of the 2021-22 season. The 26-year-old Latvian forward signed with Catalans in 2017 (1 + 2 + 2 deal). He spent his first season, 2017-18 campaign, on a ...