Rumors: James Harden is being courted by Real Madrid and Barcelona
Recently asked about the possibility of playing someday in Europe, more precisely in Spain, the 37-year-old superstar said he would love to.
Satoransky defends his criticisms of Barça after departure
Tomas Satoransky, the Czech point guard now at Hapoel Tel Aviv, speaks candidly in an interview with SPORT about his departure from the Catalan club. The player maintains his controversial words regarding the Blaugrana management and explains the reasons for his decision to change projects in the Euroleague.
Tavares and McGhee: the 46 centimeters that define the ACB
The Endesa League 2026-27 features two figures that embody the extremes of the competition: Edy Tavares, at 2.20 meters, stands out as the tallest player, while Darius McGhee, at 1.74 meters, becomes the shortest. A difference of 46 centimeters that highlights the physical diversity of Spanish basketball.
Real Madrid seeks to avoid its worst debut in the EuroLeague
The Real Madrid faces a critical scenario in its third Euroleague match against Hapoel Tel Aviv. A defeat would complete a historic 0-3, the worst continental start in its 68-year history. After losses to Dubai and Anadolu Efes, Pedro Martínez's project faces its first major test.
The Philadelphia guard, a two-time All-Star in the last three seasons, makes it clear that his priority is no longer his statistics, but collective success alongside Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James.
The Real Madrid arrives at the third round of the Euroleague without any victories following two consecutive away defeats. The team led by Pedro Martínez urgently needs to correct its errors in ball circulation, which have become their main competitive burden.
The project is more advanced than ever, and now they have also decided to focus on the most popular sport in the world to continue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New franchises join the bidding from two players who are eagerly seeking a team, whether in the short or medium term.
The second round of the Euroliga has brought unexpected results and intense matches. Dubai surprises Barcelona, Olympiacos withstands Žalgiris, and the Italian derby is decided in the final seconds with a victory for Milan.
One of the greatest basketball legends has recently compared the differences between FIBA and the world's leading league
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.
The second matchday of the Euroleague 2026-27 is taking place with a significant number of confirmed absences. From long-term injuries to last-minute omissions, teams are facing this round with depleted rosters, especially in key competitions like those of Barça, Real Madrid, Valencia, and Baskonia.
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.
