Hunt shines at Unicaja; Andorra defeats Breogán
The fourth day of the ACB had three matches of marked contrast. Unicaja dominated in Manresa with a solid performance, while Andorra achieved its first victory by halting the unbeaten streak of Río Breogán. Obradoiro completed the day with a win in Burgos.
Bertomeu warns of the setback for the Euroleague due to the NBA proposal
The NBA's proposal to enter European basketball generates rejection among the historic leaders of the continent. Jordi Bertomeu, former CEO of the EuroLeague, harshly questions the financial terms and warns that clubs would lose the independence gained after 26 years of competitive autonomy.
Soriano shines in Obradoiro's victory against Lleida
ACB Basketball: The Monbus Obradoiro achieved their second victory with a comeback against iLERNA Lleida in the final stretch. Joel Soriano was decisive with 22 points and 9 rebounds, while McGhee missed the last shot for overtime (91-89).
Dorsey goes on the market after his conflict with Olympiacos
Euroleague: Tyler Dorsey has been sidelined by Olympiacos after publicly criticizing the club and dramatically reducing his playing minutes. The American shooting guard, whose contract expires at the end of the season, could become a bargain for teams looking to strengthen their perimeter.
Matchday 4 of the Liga U, held on Friday, October 16, left Barça Atlètic and UCAM Murcia CAR as the sole leaders of their respective groups. Mohamed Dabone was again decisive with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and a valuation of 37 in the overwhelming victory of the Blaugrana against Bàsquet Girona.
Euroleague recognizes Sasha Vezenkov as the best player of the sixth round after a stellar performance by the Olympiacos forward during their visit to Palau Blaugrana. The Greek team won in overtime with a PIR of 38 from the international player.
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.
Victor Wembanyama ranks at the top of the rankings in major U.S. publications ahead of Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Philadelphia center asserts that every player should exploit their virtues for the team to function
The Euroleague reaches an unprecedented milestone with seven Spanish head coaches leading teams in the current season, a figure that represents 35% of the coaches in the competition. This presence is complemented by a large group of Spanish assistants who strengthen the coaching staff beyond national clubs.
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.
David DeJulius remains linked to UCAM Murcia through a paid loan, despite the addition of Lonnie Walker IV to Besiktas. As reported by Olga Lorente, the Turkish team has not yet contacted the university entity to discuss a possible departure of the American point guard.
Olek Balcerowski faces the next challenge of FC Barcelona against Olympiacos with renewed ambition. The Polish center highlights the importance of recent victories against Valencia Basket and Maccabi Tel Aviv to strengthen confidence, although he emphasizes that the calendar offers no rest and it's time to focus on the next European challenge.
Lonnie Walker IV returns to the Euroleague after his brief stint with the Denver Nuggets. The American shooting guard has reached an agreement with Besiktas, which strengthens its perimeter in an effort to improve its position in both the continental and domestic Turkish competitions.
Kosner Baskonia has terminated the contract of Paolo Galbiati after one season and a few weeks of competition, simultaneously announcing the arrival of Velimir Perasovic as the new coach. The Croatian coach has signed for two seasons and will lead his first match on Friday against Virtus Bologna in EuroLeague.
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.
The NBA waivers create new options for European teams as they finalize their rosters. Christian Koloko, waived by the New Orleans Pelicans, is emerging as an option in the EuroLeague market, where both Barça Basket and Valencia Basket are considering his addition.
Endesa League: three teams undefeated arrive at the fourth matchday with challenging tests. Río Breogán pursues a historic milestone after scoring over a hundred points in their first three matches, while Valencia Basket tries to halt a streak of three losses in a week.
Tyler Dorsey has presented his explanations to the board of Olympiacos following the controversial comments posted on social media. The shooting guard of the EuroLeague champion team remains uncertain about his future with the Piraeus club.
Markus Howard concludes his time at Baskonia after four seasons. The American shooting guard signs with Zenit in Saint Petersburg with an identical contract duration until 2028, thus sealing a move that the Vitoria club confirmed this Wednesday.
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 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.
Real Madrid achieved its second consecutive victory by defeating ASVEL 111-92 in EuroLeague. Dominican point guard Andrés Feliz was decisive with 26 points and an outstanding shooting percentage from beyond the arc, making 8 out of 11 three-point attempts and finishing with a valuation of 29.
Euroleague Basketball has presented its ten-year strategic plan with ambitious goals: to distribute 3.4 billion euros among clubs, achieve commercial revenue of 648 million annually, and project a total valuation of 13 billion euros. The plan, approved by the 13 shareholder clubs at the Como meeting, includes franchise expansion, a financial sustainability model, and technological modernization.
Basket Zaragoza has issued an official statement reaffirming that Aday Mara has a valid contract until the 2026/2027 season and that no international transfer request has been received. The club formally opposes any loan of the player and has communicated this position to the relevant authorities.
The Barça Basket acquired eleven signings this summer from various leagues, ranging from the NBA to lower competitions. Each player has followed a different adaptation path. Olivier Nkamhoua, who started with physical impact, is now undergoing a contrary trend with the risk of disappearing from the rotation.
The Barça Basket is keeping an eye on Christian Koloko following his release from the New Orleans Pelicans. The need to strengthen the interior line, exacerbated by injuries and the departure of Moses Wright, heightens the possibility of an addition that would bolster the pivot play in the Catalan team.
General managers position San Antonio as the main contender for the 2027 championship after reaching the Finals in 2026, while the French center receives 93% of the votes as the player to build a franchise around.
