Eurocup becomes a stage for million-dollar operations. PAOK incorporates the Greek-American Tyler Dorsey after his time at Olympiacos, consolidating a project that rivals the best in the Euroleague. The trend of new wealthy investors in the second European competition raises concerns about the saturation of spots in the continental elite.
The BKT EuroCup returns a week after its debut with two Spanish representatives looking to extend their winning streak. La Laguna Tenerife and San Pablo Burgos arrived undefeated at the second matchday, while Kids&Us Manresa needs to bounce back after a tough loss in Greece.
Euroleague Basketball implements an innovative automatic system based on artificial intelligence to assign referees for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The technology will analyze 14 different rules based on sporting criteria, workload, and integrity for both the EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup.
Telis Mistakidis, owner of PAOK, meets with the top executives of the Euroleague in Abu Dhabi. Everything points to the Greek club becoming the third Greek franchise in the competition starting from the 2027-28 season, after presenting an ambitious plan that includes the construction of a new pavilion.
El Bosna BH Telecom Sarajevo will take the place of AS Monaco in the EuroCup 2026-27 following the exclusion of the Monegasque club for regulatory violations. The Bosnian team, the current champion of its country, returns to continental basketball almost two decades after its last participation.
The Slovenian coach signs for two seasons with an option for an additional one and comes with consolidated experience in the Liga Endesa and European competitions.
The 2025/26 season brings novelties with 4 Spaniards participating: Barça, Baskonia, Real Madrid, and Valencia
The orange team begins its journey in search of direct qualification to the Euroleague.