Mindaugas Kuzminskas called the performance of the Lithuanian national team in the match against Latvia 'shameful', but was pleased that the squad was unusually united in the latest version of the FIBA World Cup. Kuzminskas, who went scoreless in 17 minutes in Lithuania's blowout (63-98) loss to Latvia, did not look for excuses after the match.
"88:87, 1 minute and 40 seconds to go in a game between Lithuania and USA. Jasikevicius! Once again, from the three-point line... Tenth point (in a row) for Jasikevicius! What Sarunas Jasikevicius is doing in the fourth quarter today... As if remembering that desperate missed shot in Sydney, he's trying to redeem the entire Lithuanian team today."
Lithuanian NT member Mindaugas Kuzminskas is finalizing an agreement with AEK Athens, as reported by BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas. The 33-year-old last played in Turkey, representing Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir. He averaged 13.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 14.9 PIR over 22 domestic games last season while Karsiyaka finished second in the Turkish League.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas called the performance of the Lithuanian national team in the match against Latvia 'shameful', but was pleased that the squad was unusually united in the latest version of the FIBA World Cup. Kuzminskas, who went scoreless in 17 minutes in Lithuania's blowout (63-98) loss to Latvia, did not look for excuses after the match.
"88:87, 1 minute and 40 seconds to go in a game between Lithuania and USA. Jasikevicius! Once again, from the three-point line... Tenth point (in a row) for Jasikevicius! What Sarunas Jasikevicius is doing in the fourth quarter today... As if remembering that desperate missed shot in Sydney, he's trying to redeem the entire Lithuanian team today."
Lithuanian NT member Mindaugas Kuzminskas is finalizing an agreement with AEK Athens, as reported by BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas. The 33-year-old last played in Turkey, representing Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir. He averaged 13.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 14.9 PIR over 22 domestic games last season while Karsiyaka finished second in the Turkish League.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas signed a deal with Pinar Karisyaka Izmir, the Turkish club officially announced. Kuzminskas played for Zenit St. Petersburg last season, but the team was kicked out of the 2021-22 EuroLeague season after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. In April, the contract between the Lithuanian and Zenit was terminated.
Lithuanian national team forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas brought one of the hottest topics of the summer after a painful EuroBasket 2022 loss in the Round of 16. When asked why Lithuania stopped in the fourth quarter and gave up the lead to Spain, a 33-year-old veteran emphasized the importance of Lorenzo Brown's acquisition.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas, who is still without a contract for the next season, will join the training camp of the Lithuanian national team starting on Monday in Palanga. According to the BasketNews, the 32-year-old forward has received offers from two Turkish league clubs, and now the Lithuanian is also on the radar of Panathinaikos OPAP Athens.
Zenit Saint Petersburg and Mindaugas Kuzminskas decided to terminate the contract early by agreement of both parties, according to the official club's report. Kuzminskas left the squad and came back to Lithuania, when Russia started the war in Ukraine. Until this day, he has been negotiating the termination of the deal. The 32-year-old Lithuanian joined Zenit in the summer of 2021. Over 10 VTB ...
At least four Lithuanians, who were representing Russian clubs, have decided to leave the squads. According to BasketNews sources, among them are the head coach of the Lithuanian national team Kazys Maksvytis, CSKA Moscow player Marius Grigonis, and Zenit Saint Petersburg duo of Mindaugas Kuzminskas and Arturas Gudaitis. So far, none of them has officially announced it due to an extraordinary ...
For Mindaugas Kuzminkas, the situation in Zenit Saint Petersburg after the first eleven EuroLeague games looks simple. "Since our team is doing pretty good, players are happy also," he tells BasketNews from the city that is widely regarded as Russia's most beautiful and picturesque. That's probably one of the reasons that he's smiling almost all the time. Just a few minutes before joining Zenit's ...
Mindaugas Kuzminskas of Zenit Saint Petersburg will join the Lithuania national team for the second qualifying match against the Czech Republic in Opava on November 29, according to bench boss Kazys Maksvytis. Zenit stipulated that Kuzminskas will present himself at the club's training camp on Tuesday (November 30), per Lithuania national team head coach. Zenit will play a Turkish Airlines ...
Zenit St Petersburg continued adding veteran depth to its roster, by signing Lithuanian forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas to a one-year deal, the club announced on Monday. 31-year-old (2.05) arrives from Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar where he averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in the 7DAYS EuroCup, and also posted 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in the VTB League action. A ...
Mindaugas Kuzminskas is back to the EuroLeague. According to BasketNews sources, 31-year-old is finalizing a one-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg. 2.05 forward will rejoin forces with another Lithuanian Arturas Gudaitis. They played together in AX Armani Exchange Milan two years ago. Kuzminskas spent the last two seasons in Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar. He averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, ...
According to BasketNews sources, AS Monaco Basket are interested in signing Lithuanian forwards Edgaras Ulanovas and Mindaugas Kuzminskas. Per Sportando's Emiliano Carchia, Monaco has already made Ulanovas an offer and they are considered favorites to sign the 29-year-old. BasketNews sources say that Monaco has not yet made an offer, but they're showing strong interest in Ulanovas. 31-year-old ...