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.
Zalgiris Kaunas and Arnas Butkevicius didn't welcome the good news as the Lithuanian forward suffered a long-term injury. Zalgiris announced that Butkevicius will miss at least 2-3 months of action due to a foot injury he suffered in the last EuroLeague game against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan.
Zalgiris Kaunas defeated EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Italy on Thursday but lost one of the key role players during the game. Arnas Butkevicius collapsed to the floor after performing a pass during the first minutes of the third quarter and had to be helped off the court.
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.
Zalgiris Kaunas and Arnas Butkevicius didn't welcome the good news as the Lithuanian forward suffered a long-term injury. Zalgiris announced that Butkevicius will miss at least 2-3 months of action due to a foot injury he suffered in the last EuroLeague game against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan.
Zalgiris Kaunas defeated EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Italy on Thursday but lost one of the key role players during the game. Arnas Butkevicius collapsed to the floor after performing a pass during the first minutes of the third quarter and had to be helped off the court.
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.
Zalgiris Kaunas will miss their small forward Arnas Butkevicius against Real Madrid, as he felt sick and is unable to dress up for tonight's EuroLeague Round 3 game, via the official announcement. Butkevicius had 6 points and 3 rebounds against Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Round 1, and he scored 12 points and grabbed 5 boards versus Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in Round 2.
Lithuania continues to suffer from losses before the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, as Arnas Butkevicius becomes the latest player that will miss the upcoming competition. Lithuanian national team captain Jonas Valanciunas confirmed the news during his training camp in Vilnius. Valanciunas said Butkevicius will have surgery.
Arnas Butkevicius is not a flashy guy. In Zalgiris Kaunas, he's usually tasked with doing the dirty work on the basketball court - getting the rebound, making the hustle play, and giving his all on defense. Oftentimes, the Lithuanian forward is asked to defend the biggest offensive threats of the opposing teams. He's now revealed the players that are hardest to guard, at least for him.
Rolands Smits beat Dzanan Musa on the closeout and was ready to take off for a hammer. There was just one big problem below the rim. Its name was Edy Tavares. Real Madrid's big man made history just minutes ago, becoming the all-time leader in blocked shots in the EuroLeague.
As reported before, Normantas had a verbal agreement with Vilnius Rytas. Now, he is officially a player of the Lithuanian second strongest team again. Meanwhile, team captain, Arnas Butkevicius will remain with the squad for the upcoming season, according to BasketNews sources. Margiris Normantas has been a member of Rytas organization from 2016 until 2019. Last season, the point/shooting guard ...