Rivero extends his contract with Valencia until 2027
Jasiel Rivero has managed to extend his association with Valencia Basket until the 2026-27 season after initially signing a one-month agreement. The 32-year-old Cuban forward has solidified his place in the project following his return to the club.
Lleida surprises at the Roig Arena and defeats Valencia
The iLERNA Lleida imposes authority in the league debut of Valencia Basket at home, after the European victory of the taronjas on Friday in Istanbul. The Catalans, reinforced with new signings but under the direction of Gerard Encuentra, dominate three of the four quarters and take a deserved victory with a tight finish where effectiveness in free throws made the difference.
Matt Thomas joins Unicaja eager to compete
Matt Thomas was introduced this Wednesday as the new guard for Unicaja. The 32-year-old American, standing at 1.91 meters tall, arrives with the intention of bringing experience, leadership, and an outside threat to the Liga Endesa.
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Valencia Basket firmly defeats Baskonia (111-88) in the Spanish matchup of day 2 of the Euroleague, consolidating their perfect start with a second consecutive victory after beating Besiktas.
Unicaja Málaga continues to seek reinforcements in the center position. Juanma Rodríguez, the sports director of the Málaga team, explained at the presentation of Matt Thomas the club's strategy in a competitive market where other teams are also looking for interior players.
The Spanish teams in Euroliga are facing a market crisis in the paint after two rounds of competition. Valencia Basket is the only one with double victory, but the lack of quality big men has become the main obstacle for ACB teams in the European circuit.
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Carlos Martínez announces his retirement from the Spanish 3×3 National Team after 41 international matches. The captain who led Spain to the world title in 2025 and to silver in the Champions Cup closes a five-year cycle dedicated to the Olympic discipline, leaving a legacy as a pioneer in the specialization of Spanish 3×3 basketball.
Baskonia faces a more complex defensive problem than suggested by the absence of a reference center. The first games reveal that guards and forwards share responsibility for the offensive rebounds conceded, questioning whether the market can resolve an issue that is both collective and structural.
The NBA has formally submitted its acquisition proposal to the Euroliga, which will have to announce its decision on Tuesday, October 6, following the Villa d'Este meeting. This opens a decisive week in which the thirteen European club owners will evaluate the terms of the American offer.
The Barcelona visits Dubai Basketball this Tuesday in the second round of the Euroleague, a match that marks the reunion of two figures with recent connections to the blue and claret team. Xavi Pascual, now the coach of the Emirati team, and Toko Shengelia, the Georgian power forward who wore the blaugrana jersey last season, will feature in a duel loaded with emotion despite the professionalism that both maintain.
Bryant Dunston has signed a one-year contract with Olympiacos, completing his return to the Greek club eleven years after his previous stint. The American center joins George Pappas to strengthen the team's rotation in the 2026-27 season.
The FC Barcelona has confirmed an injury to the soleus muscle in Josh Nebo's right leg, sustained during Wednesday's training. The pivot will miss approximately two to three weeks of competition according to the initial medical diagnosis.
The basketball transfer market continues to generate significant moves in October. Lorenzo Brown, the Spanish international who will not continue with Olimpia Milano, has found a destination at Hapoel Jerusalem, a team aiming to compete in the top European competition under the coaching of Sasa Obradovic.
Markus Howard draws attention in Vitoria hours before the league debut against Burgos. The American shooting guard, trained at Marquette, is making waves in Turkey following previous interest from Besiktas, although his contract until 2028 and the absence of Euroleague in the Turkish project complicate any deal.
The FC Barcelona is defeated in the Euroleague against Dubai by 94-87, experiencing their first setback of the season. Despite a spectacular comeback in the final minutes, the Blaugrana are unable to complete the reaction and succumb to a rival that dominated the match since halftime.
Real Madrid achieved a golden victory in their league debut against Unicaja, resolving a match of maximum tension in the final moments. Defensive details and accuracy on rebounds were decisive for the whites to take the win 89-87, with the Malagueños failing key opportunities close to the basket in the final stretch.
Kevin Punter experiences a paradigm shift under the direction of Aleksander Sekulic. The Barça Basket guard reduces his minutes on the court but maintains his decisive influence, marking a new strategy after seasons of inconsistent performance.
The first day of the 26-27 season of the SuperManager ACB set all scoring records since 1987, with 94.8 points per team and seven teams surpassing 100. Balcerowski, Batemon, Jassel Pérez, Brankovic, and McGhee emerged as essential players, while managers are already planning their moves for Round 2, looking to maximize the available budget.
The Euroleague returns just five days after its kickoff with a round 2 full of decisive matches. The four Spanish representatives —Valencia, Baskonia, Real Madrid, and Barcelona— play on the same Tuesday, with the derby between Valencia and Baskonia as the highlight and a Barcelona team visiting Dubai without its three new interior players.
Juan Carlos Sánchez, director of basketball at Real Madrid, supports the NBA's expansion into the European continent and advocates for an immediate collaboration between the North American league and the Euroleague clubs. The Madrid executive will participate in an upcoming meeting in Italy where the specific proposal will be discussed.
Kosner Baskonia incorporates Brazilian interior player Márcio Santos to strengthen its front line for the next two seasons. The 2.04-meter tall player joins Paolo Galbiati's project after his time in the EuroLeague with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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The Valencia Basket evaluates the performance of its star signing TJ Shorts after his first games in the EuroLeague and ACB. The American showed flashes of quality in continental competition, although he faced difficulties in the domestic league that raise questions about his adaptation to the taronja project.
The Endesa League has had its most offensive debut in history. The nine matches of the first day of 2026-27 totaled 1,706 points with an average of 94.8 per team, positioning itself as the fourth highest-scoring day in the entire ACB era. Seven teams reached 100 points and three games saw both teams reach the century.
