The EuroLeague investigates Dubai BC for statements about Walkup
The Euroleague has opened a disciplinary procedure against Dubai BC following public statements made by its general manager, Dejan Kamenjasevic, regarding the club's interest in signing player Thomas Walkup. The case creates a complex conflict between the Emirati team, Olympiacos, and international regulatory bodies.
Monaco falls to the third category after exclusion from French basketball
AS Monaco, a finalist in the Euroleague in May 2025, has been excluded from professional basketball in France. The French Federation refused to reopen the case, and the club loses its spot in Betclic ÉLITE, being relegated to Nationale 1, the third category in the country.
Barça is negotiating the signing of Minaya, a defensive forward from the G League
FC Barcelona is in advanced talks to sign Justin Minaya, a 27-year-old American forward from the Osceola Magic in the G League. According to Esports RAC1, the Blaugrana club is looking to finalize the deal, although it has not yet been officially confirmed.
Obradoiro dominates Joventut in their second friendly match
Monbus Obradoiro defeated Asisa Joventut 77-96 in the Gijón Tournament, consolidating their second pre-season victory with a superior physical display and a decisive final quarter that settled the match.
Girona defeats Cheshire and McClung begins his European adventure
FIATC Girona defeated Cheshire Phoenix 93-77 in Platja d'Aro in their first preseason friendly. Mac McClung and Stanley Whittaker made their debut in the Girona jersey, while Martinas Geben led the scoring with 16 points in just 13 minutes.
Shields and Juzang debut with 11 points in Fenerbahçe's loss
Fenerbahçe of Istanbul began its preseason with a loss of 82-70 against Glint Korfez in Izmit. New signings Shavon Shields and Johnny Juzang each scored 11 points in their debut with the Turkish team.
Euroleague opens proceedings in the Walkup case
The Euroleague will initiate a disciplinary procedure to investigate whether Thomas Walkup was contacted by Dubai BC while he had an active contract with Olympiacos. The case creates an unprecedented conflict in the European competition.
Soumaila Keita signs with Dubai Basketball
Soumaila Keita, a 15-year-old prospect trained at Casademont Zaragoza, has been signed by Dubai Basketball after exercising the buyout clause. The young player leaves Spain after an outstanding season in the Aragonese youth academy, where he was named MVP of the Spanish Championship with the Cadete A team.
Georgia dominates Montenegro and shakes up the World Cup battle
Georgia crushed Montenegro 101-74 in the debut of the second qualifying phase for the 2027 World Cup, with a colossal performance from the trio of Shengelia, Bitadze, and Mamukelashvili who combined for 64 points. Group I is now compressed with six teams separated by just two victories.
Jaworski shines in his debut: Zaragoza beats Lleida 106-102
The Casademont Zaragoza defeated iLerna Lleida 106-102 in their first preseason friendly, with a standout performance from shooting guard Justin Jaworski, who scored 38 points in his debut with the red jersey against a Liga Endesa rival.
Olympiacos moves to AEK until 2027
Olympiacos will remain away from its stadium throughout 2026 while the renovation works at the SEF continue. The club will temporarily use AEK's Sunel Arena and could return to its home ground in the second half of the 2026-27 season.
Kostadinov is moving to Belgium in search of continuity
MoraBanc Andorra loans Kostas Kostadinov to Coretec Oostende for the 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old Bulgarian forward will look to accumulate minutes and experience in the BNXT League after not finding opportunities in the Principality.