Luka Doncic silences all criticism about his defense: his latest performance speaks for him
The guard of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 45 points in the 131-125 victory against the Toronto Raptors and had a historic performance by causing eight turnovers from the opponent, including five steals and three offensive fouls.
Seven teams with identical records after nine rounds of EuroLeague
After the ninth round of the Euroleague, seven teams share a record of 6-3, including three Spanish teams: Real Madrid (fourth), Valencia Basket (fifth), and Barça (eighth), separated only by point differential. Panathinaikos and Olympiacos lead with 7-2, while Baskonia finishes at the bottom with 1-8.
Brizuela saves Barça in Málaga with a decisive three-pointer
The FC Barcelona achieved a thrilling victory at the Martín Carpena against Unicaja de Málaga (89-92) despite the four injury absences that affected the Blaugrana team. A triple from Darío Brizuela in the final moments decided a match of maximum tension.
Round 9: Comebacks and Victories in the EuroLeague
The ninth round of the Euroleague featured thrilling matches with spectacular comebacks and standout individual performances. Dubai, Anadolu Efes, Zalgiris, Olympiacos, ASVEL, and Besiktas completed a round of games where drama took center stage in various European venues.
Edy Tavares became the all-time shot blocker in league history by surpassing Fran Vázquez's 738 blocks. Real Madrid defeated SP Burgos at the Palacio after overcoming a poor start and comfortably closing out a match marked by the celebration of the defensive milestone of the Cameroonian center.
Brooklyn needs much more from Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. than just points and offensive production. In a young team that has yet to find its identity, both veterans are called to assume a leadership role
Darius Acuff Jr. starred in one of the most outstanding individual performances of the NBA season so far. The rookie scored 38 points against the Memphis Grizzlies and set several historical records, although his display was not enough to prevent another defeat for his team, which continues to be winless after six games
The guard will return to the court of Golden State Warriors on Thursday, the franchise with which he spent 13 seasons, won four NBA championships, and shared a locker room with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
The UCAM Murcia set the highest score in its 29 seasons in the Liga Endesa on Saturday by defeating iLERNA Lleida 125-98 in the sixth round. Sito Alonso highlighted the team’s "identity" in a performance that included four records in a single night.
Lonnie Walker IV was crowned Most Valuable Player of the ninth round of the Euroleague 2026-27 after recording a rating of 36 points in the victory of Besiktas against Virtus Bologna. The American shooting guard scored 30 points in his second game with the Turkish team, establishing himself as the first player from the club to achieve this award.
The Barça faces Valencia Basket this Friday, October 30, at 20:30 hours at the Palau Blaugrana, on matchday 9 of the Euroleague. Both teams arrive with recent victories but will have to do without key players due to injury.
The Real Madrid defeated Fenerbahçe 95-76 in round 9 of the Euroleague, with standout performances from Théo Maledon (26 points) and Facundo Campazzo (10 assists). However, the injury of Mikael Jantunen to his plantar fascia overshadowed the victory.
The FC Barcelona will be without Juan Núñez for approximately ten days after suffering a sprain in his right ankle during the match against Bayern Munich. This absence will affect the game this Friday against Valencia Basket in the Euroleague and will extend until the match on Sunday against Unicaja in the Liga Endesa.
Joan Laporta defended the unity of the Euroleague owners and the current model of the competition following the shareholders' meeting held in Como (Italy). The blaugrana president is confident that Barça will have a very good season after renewing their squad.
Real Madrid defeated Baskonia 86-104 in the eighth round of the Euroleague on Tuesday, October 27. Theo Maledon was a standout with 19 points and 6 assists, while Pedro Martínez warns not to become complacent despite the string of consecutive victories.
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.
Matchday 6 of the Liga U, held on Friday, October 30, brings significant changes to the competitive landscape. Barça Atlètic remains the only unbeaten team after defeating Casademont Zaragoza, while Amara Lleida and Fundación CB Canarias achieve their first victories, and UCAM Murcia CAR suffers its first setback at the hands of Joventut Badalona.
The sixth matchday of the Endesa League begins with bad news for the undefeated Real Madrid. Theo Maledon and Mikael Jantunen miss out due to injury, while Edy Tavares pursues a historic milestone against Burgos. The Unicaja-Barça match in the Carpena and the Galician derby complete a day of maximum intensity.
Tomas Satoransky, guard of Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, offers reassuring news after suffering a violent collision during the third quarter of the match against Dubai in the ninth round of the 2026-27 Euroleague. The 35-year-old Czech player was removed on a stretcher but remains conscious and grateful for the swift medical assistance received.
Kosner Baskonia lost to Valencia Basket 84-75 at the Roig Arena with only eight players available. Velimir Perasovic acknowledged at the press conference the rebounding issues and the lack of training following four absences in a week.
Chet Holmgren will be out for eight to ten weeks due to a minor tear in the patellar tendon of his right knee
Mark Walter and Josh Kushner have closed all pending terms of the operation to sell the Los Angeles franchise for a valuation of $12.5 billion
Unicaja faces Barcelona in their first home match under the leadership of Txus Vidorreta, who claims to feel rejuvenated after arriving in Málaga. The Bilbao coach asks to elevate the team's performance from the current 70% in order to compete against the azulgranas in matchday 6 of the Liga Endesa.
FC Barcelona defeats Valencia Basket 98-94 in the Euroleague with stellar performances from Justin Robinson and Joel Parra. This is the third consecutive victory for the Blaugrana against the Taronja this season, in a game decided in the last seconds at the Palau.
The point guard scored 31 points and led a spectacular victory, where GSW went from losing by 25 points to winning 112-95. The triumph had an additional protagonist: a play by Curry in which he left the Slovenian on the floor before making a three-pointer that got the crowd on their feet.
The King was decisive in the last quarter to seal the victory by 98-93 in the NBA Cup, and he also reached 68 games scoring 20 or more points after turning 40 years old.
Jean Montero will undergo a long rehabilitation period following the surgery on his left knee confirmed by Olympiacos. The operation, performed to repair the lateral meniscus, will keep the guard out of competition for approximately six months.
The Real Madrid faces an injury crisis following the damage suffered on Thursday against Fenerbahce. Jantunen has a complete rupture of the plantar fascia that will sideline him for several months, while Maledon suffers from a knee sprain. With Deck and Garuba also out, the club is considering recalling Ndiaye or turning to the transfer market.
