Baskonia defeated iLERNA Lleida 93-98 in the seventh round of the Liga Endesa after overcoming a 22-point deficit. Kobi Simmons was crucial with 25 points and a three-pointer in the last minute that secured the team's second consecutive victory under the direction of Velimir Perasovic.
The UCAM Murcia set the highest score in its 29 seasons in the Liga Endesa on Saturday by defeating iLERNA Lleida 125-98 in the sixth round. Sito Alonso highlighted the team’s "identity" in a performance that included four records in a single night.
Valencia Basket suffers an unexpected home defeat against iLERNA Lleida (100-105) in the first match of the ACB. The orange team, which claimed the title just three months ago, could not complete their comeback at the Roig Arena.
The Endesa League 2026-27 kicks off in days and the clubs are finalizing their rosters through the termination of non-guaranteed contracts. A practice that offers financial flexibility to the entities but exposes players to losing opportunities without contractual protection, as happened with Elías Valtonen at Valencia Basket or Aurimas Majauskas at iLERNA Lleida.
Força Lleida and Aurimas Majauskas have reached a mutual separation agreement after barely a month at the club. The Lithuanian forward-center, who arrived on August 18 with a non-guaranteed contract, will not continue at iLERNA Lleida after participating in preseason and official competitions.