For decades, the Endesa League has witnessed coach movements that generated controversy due to their manner, timing, money involved, and geographical proximity. From Pedro Martínez at Real Madrid to Paco Olmos at San Pablo Burgos, these transfers have left a mark on Spanish basketball.
European basketball has transformed its tactical schemes on the perimeter. Specialized three-point shooting guards, capable of resolving games through off-ball screens and quick executions, are clearly ceding ground in the rotations of the Endesa League to a new defensive paradigm marked by a dizzying pace and constant changes.
The Endesa League reaches its fourth matchday with only three teams still unbeaten and two without victories. The average of 92.9 points per team confirms a season of rampant scoring, with the opening day setting the historical record for scoring.
John Konchar has become the most sought-after signing in the European market after becoming a free agent in the NBA. Olympiacos leads the race for the American forward, relegating Real Madrid to a waiting position while negotiating his incorporation.
Gabi Deck will be out for about five to six months due to a dislocated left shoulder that requires surgery. Real Madrid rules out emergency signings and opts to reorganize its rotation with the available players under the orders of Pedro Martínez.
Real Madrid prevailed in Milan (89-98) in a match where Pedro Martínez highlighted his team's ability to react after an erratic start. The coach ruled out signings and reaffirmed his confidence in the available players.
The fifth round of the Euroliga left moments of great drama. Olympiacos completed a historic comeback from a 28-point deficit to defeat Valencia in overtime, while Barcelona won with a three-pointer at the last second by Justin Robinson and Fenerbahce dominated Zalgiris with authority.
The Real Madrid faces a decisive week in Euroliga with two consecutive matches that will determine whether the recovery after the initial setbacks is genuine. Pedro Martínez's team will visit Milan on Tuesday and host ASVEL on Thursday in a doubleheader that allows no mistakes.
Gabriel Deck will undergo surgery due to anterior instability in his left shoulder after suffering a dislocation during a EuroLeague match. Real Madrid confirmed the severity of the injury without specifying the Argentine player's recovery time.
Gabriel Deck will undergo surgery in the coming days after a previous instability in his left shoulder has been confirmed. Real Madrid has not specified the recovery time for the Argentine forward, who had already missed the last games against Partizan and Kids&Us Manresa.
Liga Endesa: Gerard Solé and Sergio Vegas analyze the key highlights of the third round, with a special focus on the performance of Río Breogán, which continues its rise in the competition, and the performance of Baskonia and Real Madrid over the weekend.
The Real Madrid displays overwhelming basketball against the Kids&Us Manresa and achieves its third consecutive victory in the Liga Endesa with a score of 120-83. The collective performance of the white team, led by Pedro Martínez, highlights their good form at the start of the competition.