Nikola Kalinic, winner of the 2017 EuroLeague with Fenerbahçe, ended his playing career at the age of 35 before the start of the season. In an interview on the podcast "Kod Luke i Kuzme," the Serbian guard revealed that a lack of mental motivation, not physical issues, was the determining factor in his decision to retire and take on a new role at Crvena Zvezda.
Isaiah Canaan has completed his rehabilitation from the anterior cruciate ligament tear and has medical clearance to resume all basketball activities. The 35-year-old veteran guard is looking to return to the EuroLeague after the forced break of the 2025-26 season.
Ibon Navarro joins as the newest member of the Euroleague Coaches Council. The Spanish coach, who has taken the reins of Crvena Zvezda this summer, brings extensive experience in European basketball and a career filled with titles.
American forward Patrick Baldwin Jr., 23, and a free agent in the NBA, is close to finalizing a deal with Red Star in Serbia. As reported by the Serbian outlet Meridian Sport, the player could make the leap to the EuroLeague after four seasons in the North American league.
This structural change will boost the league's valuation by 25% and inject over 30 million euros to each shareholder team through the expansion.
Red Star and Partizan have received formal invitations from the Euroleague to become permanent franchises.
Partizan achieves a notable victory by defeating Crvena Zvezda in the Belgrade derby by 89-82, moving away from the play-in positions in the Euroleague.
Chima Moneke, from Estrella Roja, emerges as the Most Valuable Player after shining in the victory against Kosner Baskonia.
The coach of Kosner Baskonia analyzes the defeat against Estrella Roja in an intense Euroleague matchup.