Youth champions: eighteen years of waiting come to an end
The Joventut proclaims itself champion of the Supercopa Endesa after defeating Barcelona in the final. The victory at the Olímpic de Badalona breaks an eighteen-year drought without titles for the green-and-black team, which played a memorable tournament against three Euroleague teams.
Jokubaitis makes a comeback with Bayern after 384 days away
Rokas Jokubaitis made his debut this Sunday with Bayern Munich in the victory of 108-72 against Brose Bamberg, more than a year after suffering a serious knee injury at EuroBasket. The Lithuanian point guard returned to official competition after a long rehabilitation that kept him off the court for the entire season.
Williams-Goss extends his contract with Zalgiris until 2029
Zalgiris Kaunas has secured the continuation of its American guard Nigel Williams-Goss through a contract extension that will last until the 2028-29 season. The Lithuanian management confirmed the news during the annual preseason press conference, ahead of the start of the 2026-27 EuroLeague.
Zalgiris raises its budget to 28.8 million to grow in the EuroLeague
The Zalgiris of Kaunas has presented a budget of 28.8 million euros for the 2026-27 season, reflecting significant economic growth following the excellent results of the previous year. The management led by Paulius Jankunas will allocate 19.7 million directly to player and coaching staff salaries.
The renowned General Manager of the Boston Celtics may be preparing new and bold moves in the market to improve the roster.
The center is still far from reaching an agreement with the Pistons, and the offer from the Milwaukee Bucks could be very important.
The Euroleague Basketball has presented a renewed format of the adidas NextGen EuroLeague for the 2026-27 season, expanding its schedule to six European stops compared to the previous four. The competition incorporates two new pre-qualification phases in Rijeka and Vienna to offer more opportunities for interested clubs and academies.
In recent months, one of the best sharpshooters in the league has been on the move, and the Charlotte Hornets could be his new destination
Real Madrid, the Super Cup champion six days ago, faces its first game of the 2026-27 Euroleague against Dubai Basketball at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Thursday, September 24 at 18:00 (Movistar Plus+). An immediate rematch after the semifinal in Abu Dhabi, where the whites won in overtime before claiming the title against Olympiacos.
Bros Joey and Jesse Buss, former executives of the Lakers, are in advanced negotiations to acquire LDLC ASVEL from Tony Parker. The brothers hold exclusive negotiation rights until early November, giving them an advantage over other potential buyers of the French EuroLeague club.
The Euroleague 2026-27 kicks off at the Palau Blaugrana with one of the highlights of the opening day. On Thursday, September 24, at 20:30, Barça will face Anadolu Efes in a clash between two clubs with a history of Final Fours, both having almost completely rebuilt their rosters after a season to forget.
The Euroleague and the Head Coaches Association (EHCB) have made progress in their negotiations during the inaugural Supercup in Abu Dhabi, sealing a first comprehensive Framework Agreement that strengthens the collaboration between both organizations and positions coaches as key agents in the future development of the competition.
Telis Mistakidis, owner of PAOK, meets with the top executives of the Euroleague in Abu Dhabi. Everything points to the Greek club becoming the third Greek franchise in the competition starting from the 2027-28 season, after presenting an ambitious plan that includes the construction of a new pavilion.
The Fenerbahçe faces the new EuroLeague season after a summer of transformation. After finishing fourth in the previous regular season with just +53 in point differential, the Turkish organization has focused on strengthening its offensive capabilities with nine significant signings, while maintaining the defensive core that characterized it.
Zeljko Obradovic returns to the Panathinaikos bench fourteen years after leaving, following a golden era with five Euroleagues. His comeback comes eight months after resigning from Partizan, and the club has implemented a deep reconstruction in the perimeter with six significant signings.
Žalgiris is undergoing a deep reconstruction following the departure of Sylvain Francisco. The return of the Lithuanian center from the NBA is the star signing of a summer that brings seven new additions and retains the winning core that claimed the domestic title.
Virtus Bologna is facing a rebuild after finishing nineteenth with 10 wins and 28 losses last season. The Italian club presents a new coach, Àlex Mumbru, and a completely reshaped roster with young players and sustainable contracts.
The Valencia Basket travels to Istanbul on Friday, September 25, to face Besiktas in the opening round of the Euroleague. The orange team, which reached the Final Four last season, is up against a rival that returns to the top European competition after twelve years of absence and has been very active in the transfer market.
Gabe Vincent was part of great teams in Los Angeles and Miami, but he has recently declined the opportunity to play with the league champions
We reveal the keys to a possible transfer that would elevate the defensive level of the Lakers and their competitive floor this season.
We analyze the latest developments regarding NBA expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle, reporting on the next steps that will be taken.
