Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr ask more from the Dominican rookie of the Warriors: "We don't want him to be passive"
Yaxel Lendeborg has debuted with Golden State in the preseason, but both the team leader and the coach want to see him improve.
Maccabi Tel Aviv leaves Belgrade heading to Cyprus
The Maccabi Tel Aviv concludes its time in Belgrade after three years using the Aleksandar Nikolić pavilion and will move to Limassol to play its Euroleague matches. The Israeli team will seek to establish itself at the Spyros Kyprianou venue in Cyprus, which has a capacity of 8,000 spectators.
Valencia, Baskonia, and Leyma win in ACB
The Valencia Basket sealed a hard-fought victory in Zaragoza (97-82) thanks to a devastating 31-point run in the last quarter, while Baskonia crushed Girona (118-78) and Leyma Coruña overcame Bilbao in overtime (104-101). SP Burgos completed the day by winning in Lleida (94-81).
Tyson Pérez undergoes surgery on his Achilles tendon
Tyson Pérez, player of Unicaja, underwent surgery to address the persistent discomfort in the Achilles tendon of his left foot. The operation was successfully carried out in Vitoria, marking the beginning of a long recovery period under medical supervision.
The power forward is one of the most sought-after players in the NBA market, and several franchises want to bid for him.
The Lakers' management is scouring the market for reinforcements to improve their performance on the wings.
The owners of the Euroleague have rejected the offer made by the NBA during the meeting held at Lake Como, although the door for a possible collaboration remains open. The European competition confirms its plan to expand to 24 teams in the 2027-28 season.
Real Madrid suffers its third consecutive defeat in Euroliga, falling to Hapoel Tel Aviv (102-98) in a match where they came back from 22 points down. Pedro Martínez demanded a change in mentality and urged to avoid blaming others in the worst start in the history of the club in the continental competition.
Valencia Basket arrives at its matchup against ASVEL Villeurbanne in Euroliga with a positive start to the season, despite summer uncertainties. The French team, despite its financial problems, has added two veterans with top-level NBA experience: Patty Mills and Jae Crowder.
The third round of the Euroleague brought moments of great sporting tension and a concerning injury. Hapoel Tel Aviv shocked Real Madrid (102-98), while Virtus Bologna and Paris Basketball achieved their first victories of the season in a day marked by the incident involving Mike James.
Mike James prematurely left the Anadolu Efes game after suffering an injury that worries the Turkish team. Coach Pablo Laso acknowledged that the initial signs "do not look good" and confirmed that they will conduct further medical tests in Istanbul to determine the extent of the injury.
The Real Madrid of Pedro Martínez succumbed in Bulgaria to Hapoel (102-98), confirming the worst start in their European history with a record of 0-3. A crumbling defense in the first half, with 63 points conceded at halftime, and an insufficient comeback in the third quarter highlight the structural problems of the white team in the Euroliga.
The Euroleague faces the decisive week of its transformation towards a model of closed franchises. On Monday and Tuesday, at the General Assembly in Lake Como, the thirteen club owners will select eight new partners from eleven candidates who passed the first filter. Valencia Basket aspires to be part of this new structure.
The UCAM Murcia surprised Barcelona this Sunday with a resounding victory (100-94) in a game where defensive intensity and offensive distribution were crucial. Despite absences and injuries, the Murcians demonstrated a solid rebuilding process over the summer.
The Jaula acb arrives this Tuesday, October 6, at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia with a men's and women's 3x3 basketball tournament. Twelve teams will compete from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM with free entry, in the first event of the King's Cup 2027.
The Kosner Baskonia leads the standings of the Liga Endesa after thrashing Girona (118-78) in the second round. The team from Vitoria has two consecutive wins and regains the lead for the first time since April 2023, accompanied by Río Breogán and Real Madrid, both with a full set of victories.
Carsen Edwards, American guard for Zalgiris, was intercepted by the police in Kaunas after driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred just hours after the Lithuanian team's victory against Lietkabelis in the Betsson LKL.
Jilson Bango has been officially presented as the new player of Casademont Zaragoza. The center, still in the process of recovering after undergoing surgery, has shared details about his progress and expressed his excitement to return to competition in the Aragonese capital this season.
Real Madrid won 107-114 against Obradoiro in a frantic overtime where Maledon and Luwawu-Cabarrot were decisive with 25 points each. Pedro Martínez's team avoided a serious setback against a rival that competed until the last second.
Brandon Miller, Anthony Black, Cason Wallace, and Brandin Podziemski were selected in the 2023 Draft and will now start earning more money.
The pivot assures that he never spoke with the media about the information that circulated during the summer and acknowledges that the process to reach an agreement took longer than desired.
The Circuit 3×3 CaixaBank completed its fourteenth edition at the Muelle Uno promenade in Málaga with a massive event that brought together more than 12,000 visitors. The event, held on Saturday, October 3rd, ended a season that began in April with 11 stops across Spain, establishing itself as the largest free urban basketball festival in the country.
The UCAM Murcia achieved its first victory in the Liga Endesa by defeating Barça 100-94 in a match decided in the final ten minutes. The team led by Sito Alonso knew how to accelerate when it needed to most to overcome a minimal deficit and secure a victory that demonstrates its competitive capability.
Leyma Básquet Coruña achieves its first victory since returning to the Liga Endesa by defeating Surne Bilbao in an exciting match that was decided in overtime. Alonzo Verge was decisive with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in a fast-paced game where the Galicians navigated a spectacular comeback from the Bilbao team.
