The fifth round of the Euroleague saw three notable victories: Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Besiktas 100-82 in Sofia, Bayern surprised Anadolu Efes 101-93 in Istanbul, and Virtus Bologna overcame Paris 96-94 in a match decided in the final seconds.
Lonnie Walker IV becomes a priority target for Besiktas following his release from the Denver Nuggets. The American shooting guard, with experience in the EuroLeague, is looking to relaunch his career in European basketball with multiple offers on the table.
Baskonia could not take advantage of the home court against Besiktas, which won 84-92 at the Buesa Arena. Galbiati's team committed a disastrous offensive performance from the three-point line (3/19), while the Turks punished accurately in the final minutes.
The Valencia Basket began its journey in the Euroliga with a victory that is celebrated twice. The orange team triumphed 94-96 over Besiktas in a highly competitive match decided in a final possession, with TJ Shorts and Nikola Mirotic as the protagonists in the outcome.
The first day of the Euroleague left three notable victories on Friday. Valencia surprised Besiktas in Istanbul (96-94), Fenerbahçe controlled Virtus (78-68), and Partizan dominated Olimpia Milano (92-76) in Belgrade with a memorable performance by Carlik Jones.
The Partizan of Belgrade concluded the Admiral BET tournament with a decisive victory against Besiktas in a match that took place under the rain. Both teams had previously thrashed Fuenlabrada in friendly matches, but the weather conditions did not affect the development of the clash between the two Euroleague teams.
Dalano Banton is considering leaving the NBA and looking for opportunities in Europe. Olympiacos and Besiktas are monitoring the situation of the 26-year-old Canadian, who has already been a target for Spanish teams during this summer.
Besiktas's general director, Nedim Yucel, outlines the Turkish club's ambition to become a permanent and competitive organization in the EuroLeague. Speaking to Besiktas Magazine, he discusses the department's transformation, Dusan Alimpijevic's extension until 2028, and the plans to compete in the European elite.
American guard David DeJulius, 1.83 meters tall, has signed with Beşiktaş after an outstanding season at UCAM Murcia where he averaged 17.7 points per game and was selected for the Ideal Team of the Spanish League.
Beşiktaş announces the signing of Eugene Omoruyi for the next Euroleague season. The Canadian-Nigerian power forward joins from Kosner Baskonia after a season of experience in the top European competition.
The Euroleague shareholders' meeting unanimously approved the incorporation of the Turkish Black Eagles.
The EuroLeague is moving towards a structural transformation based on franchises, with Real Madrid being a key driver of change. The agreements will include a €100 million release clause to protect the value of the new franchises while the final available spots are being defined.