Valencia Basket defeats Fenerbahçe and Mirotic undergoes tests
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.
North America dominates the Endesa League at the start of the season
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 breaks the ice with 100 consecutive points
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.
Anthony Edwards receives a devastating blow at the best moment of his career
The Timberwolves star will undergo arthroscopy this Thursday, which could keep him off the court for up to two months.
The Boston star scored 40 points and decided the game against the Brooklyn Nets with a buzzer-beater that sealed his team's victory by 125-124. A spectacular performance that allowed the Celtics to notch their third consecutive win and set a new record in the franchise's history.
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.
Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards, and Jaren Jackson Jr. have joined Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Paolo Banchero
The EuroLeague has confirmed the return of its Final Four to Abu Dhabi in 2027 and 2029. The 2027 edition will take place on May 28 and 30 at the Etihad Arena, reinforcing the competition's commitment to the Middle East as a strategic destination.
Final Four of the Euroleague will return to the United Arab Emirates following the success of the 2025 edition. Euroleague Basketball has officially confirmed that Abu Dhabi will again host the tournament in 2027 and 2029, consolidating its position as a key destination for European basketball.
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.
Christian Koloko, the 211-centimeter Cameroonian interior player who had generated interest from several Spanish clubs, signs with Red Star Belgrade. This signing marks his debut in European basketball after four seasons competing in the NBA.
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.
Real Madrid intensifies its movements in the transfer market. The white club is negotiating the loan of Max Shulga and is in discussions to strengthen the perimeter after Nick Smith Jr.'s poor performance in the Liga Endesa, where he hardly converts three-pointers.
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 guard had to be helped to reach the locker rooms and could not return to the court, a new complication for a rotation that was already severely weakened
Jabari Parker has opened the door to a return to Joventut following his departure from Partizan, although he rules out a return to Barça due to the changes in the azulgrana entity since his departure in 2025. The American forward has revealed the reasons behind his difficult time in Belgrade in an interview with the Serbian media SportKlub.
With Las Vegas in the equation, it seems that Mexico City is gaining ground to be the second franchise to join the party
The EuroLeague features two consecutive rounds from Tuesday to Friday. Real Madrid, Valencia Basket, and Barça face critical commitments following their victories in the previous round, while Baskonia looks to break its negative streak from the last position in the standings.
The Real Madrid is facing a double midweek round of Euroleague after securing eight consecutive victories. The team travels to Vitoria to face Baskonia before hosting Fenerbahçe, who leads the competition with a record of six wins and one loss.
The Real Madrid intensifies its movements in the transfer market after detecting problems in its perimeter. The complicated adaptation of Nick Smith and the performance of other summer reinforcements force the white club to seek solutions, while Max Shulga negotiates a loan.
