Conclusions after the first NBA week: Title favorites in trouble
The last two champions, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks, along with the new Miami Heat of Giannis Antetokounmpo, are facing various problems.
Obradoiro and Breogán draw in the Galician derby
The Monbus Obradoiro faces the Río Breogán this Sunday at the Fontes do Sar in the first Galician derby of the season. Both teams arrive with identical records of three wins and two losses, while their history in the ACB remains tied at four victories each.
Shengelia invests in Ball Inn: beyond professional basketball
Tornike Shengelia, a forward playing in Dubai after his time at Barcelona, joins Ball inn as a strategic investor and active ambassador. The player aims to promote opportunities for amateur basketball and connect the community of fans through a digital platform and accessible playing spaces.
Valencia Basket dominates Baskonia with Shorts in shape
Valencia Basket defeated Kosner Baskonia 84-75 in a match where the Vitoria team suffered from the absence of Simmons, Duarte, and Kurucs. The orange team, which has accumulated three victories in eight days, relied on the performance of TJ Shorts and their superiority in the paint with Rivero and Mirotic.
Joan Laporta defended the unity of the Euroleague owners and the current model of the competition following the shareholders' meeting held in Como (Italy). The blaugrana president is confident that Barça will have a very good season after renewing their squad.
The Monbus Obradoiro hosts Río Breogán this Sunday at 12:00 at the Fontes do Sar, in the first direct clash of the season between the two Galician teams. With a historically balanced record of four victories each in the Liga Endesa, the derby marks the return of a rivalry that has not been contested in the competition since 2023-24.
Theo Maledon tops the valuation rankings in the ACB with an average of 25.8 after five rounds, winning the MVP of October. His start is highlighted by a three-point percentage of 75% that is likely to decrease, although he maintains a solid 92.3% in free throws. If he can keep up his level, he could become the second point guard in history to lead this statistic, after Mike Anderson in 1995/96.
The 13 shareholder clubs of the Euroleague are maintaining dialogue with the NBA after rejecting the initial proposal, but they demand to participate in decisions and reduce entry costs. Chus Bueno, CEO of the European competition, confirms that negotiations are ongoing while the franchise model is being developed.
Liga Endesa experienced an emotion-filled Day 5 with the historic three-point record of Real Madrid in the ACB, the decisive victory of La Laguna Tenerife, and a thrilling match between Valencia Basket and Baskonia. Gerard Solé and Sergio Vegas analyze in depth the key players and factors of a decisive round.
Real Madrid faces its visit to Baskonia on matchday 8 of the Euroleague without Nick Smith Jr., who is missing the game this Tuesday at the Buesa Arena due to issues with the sole of his right foot. His presence in the match against Fenerbahçe on Thursday remains uncertain.
The Euroleague focuses this week on a double matchday featuring two Spanish derbies with Real Madrid, Barça, Valencia Basket, and Baskonia taking center stage. The four teams will compete in four matches in less than a week, all broadcast by Movistar Plus+ in Spain.
The Partizan of Joan Peñarroya defeated the Red Star of Ibon Navarro 85-82 in overtime during the seventh round of the Euroleague, in a match between Spanish coaches held at the Belgrade Arena in front of 19,102 spectators. Carlik Jones led the comeback with 26 decisive points in the final moments.
The FC Barcelona achieves an important victory on the court of Armani Milan (81-89) in a game where they imposed their rhythm from the beginning. The Blaugrana demonstrated defensive solidity and took advantage of offensive rebounds to secure a win that boosts their confidence in the EuroLeague.
Kosner Baskonia has provided its official version regarding the dismissal of Paolo Galbiati and the departure of Markus Howard to Zenit. Félix Fernández, the sports director, explained to the media the differences that arose with the Italian coach and the circumstances that motivated both decisions.
Sergio Llull reached 700 games in the Liga Endesa against Surne Bilbao Basket with a performance of 19 points in just 12 minutes. The Real Madrid player becomes the sixth in the history of the competition to achieve this milestone and opens a range of new objectives both in the Liga Endesa and in the EuroLeague.
EuroLeague: Panathinaikos emerges victorious against Olimpia Milano (80-75) in matchday 8 after an exciting showdown. Kendrick Nunn, in his second game since recovering from knee issues, scored the decisive basket with 6.7 seconds left to help the Greeks achieve a 7-1 record.
Euroliga needs to be united and build a common strategic vision, according to Joan Laporta. The president of FC Barcelona advocated in Como for strengthening the competition while maintaining club ownership and being open to new growth opportunities.
Valencia Basket achieved a new victory at the Roig Arena against Fenerbahce with a score of 82-78 in a game marked by a tense finish. The taronjas struggled to maintain their lead after an inconsistent performance over thirty minutes, but they managed to resolve it in the critical moments thanks to TJ Shorts and his effectiveness at the free-throw line.
Real Madrid defeated Baskonia 86-104 in the eighth round of the Euroleague on Tuesday, October 27. Theo Maledon was a standout with 19 points and 6 assists, while Pedro Martínez warns not to become complacent despite the string of consecutive victories.
The Recreational Party in its fifth edition will gather more than 7,500 students from 80 educational centers in the Region at the Palacio de los Deportes in Murcia on Monday, November 2nd. An event that blends sports, education, and entertainment designed entirely for the youngest.
The young player from the Dallas Mavericks is growing much faster than expected, and his numbers and feelings on the court strongly suggest that we are witnessing a historic player.
The uncertainties surrounding Kristaps Porzingis's health continue to grow, and a feeling of serious trouble looms over the Golden State Warriors.
The Valencia Basket defeated Fenerbahçe 86-78 in the eighth round of the Euroleague, with 23 points from TJ Shorts. However, concerns arise with Nikola Mirotic, who will undergo medical tests this Wednesday after suffering a strain in his adductor that prevented him from finishing the match.
The Liga Endesa 26/27 has started with a revealing fact: American players represent 28% of the total participants in the early stages, surpassing Spaniards for the first time consistently throughout an entire season.
La Laguna Tenerife has managed to chain two consecutive games scoring over a hundred points for the first time since November 1987. The Canary team defeated Skyliners Frankfurt (94-104) in the Eurocup and Monbus Obradoiro (106-76) in the Liga Endesa, also consolidating the best defense in the domestic competition with an average of 77.2 points received.
Real Madrid achieved its ninth consecutive victory by defeating Baskonia in Vitoria with a score of 86-104, consolidating its streak in Euroliga. Coach Pedro Martínez analyzed in a press conference the key factors behind this dominance and the daily work that supports the good results.
The Fox Sports television network fired Paul Pierce from its team, and the former Boston Celtics player says he is financially struggling.
