Euroleague: Hapoel Tel Aviv adds Heidegger
The Hapoel Tel Aviv strengthens its squad with the addition of Max Heidegger, an American point guard of Israeli nationality arriving from Burgos. The 29-year-old player signs for one season following the team's return to the EuroLeague.
Nikola Mirotic considers retiring after failing to sign with Baskonia
The Kosner Baskonia has assessed its situation to evaluate a possible signing, although the salary limitations of the Vitoria club complicate any operation.
Joventut wins in Sant Julià against Ulm (66-72)
The Asisa Joventut Badalona triumphed over ratiopharm Ulm with a score of 66-72 in the Sant Julià de Vilatorta tournament, in a preseason friendly marked by intensity and lead changes. It was the first summer victory for Dani Miret's team after falling in Gijón.
Bilbao Basket dominates in its debut with a devastating run
The Surne Bilbao started the preseason with a resounding victory against Alega Cantabria (103-81) in Laredo. Ponsarnau's team achieved the goals set for September: integration for the new players, quality minutes, and no physical issues.
Dimitris Itoudis, coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv and former Euroleague champion, reaffirms his support for the expansion of the competition. The Greek coach believes that the growth of the league is necessary and beneficial for European basketball, with a view to reaching thirty clubs in the future.
The former player Matt Barnes has noticed a very particular aspect of the new roster of the Los Angeles franchise that has caught his attention
The race to obtain an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle now has a second known candidate: BlackSun Private Equity, a firm based in New York
The guard signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Los Angeles franchise, with a player option for the second season, and believes that Los Angeles offers him the perfect stage to compete for major goals again.
Unicaja defeated Insolac Caja 87 by 86-61 in the final of the Copa de Andalucía held in Córdoba. Brazdeikis, named MVP with 15 points, led the Malagueño dominance from the first quarter against a Caja 87 team that was making its debut in the fight for the regional title.
Hapoel Jerusalem has passed the initial phase of the process to obtain a permanent license in the EuroLeague, as confirmed by the competition's CEO, Chus Bueno. The Israeli club continues its path towards establishing itself as a permanent member of the top European basketball competition.
Zacharie Perrin, a 22-year-old French interior player, has arrived at iLERNA Lleida with a clear goal: to use his time in the Liga Endesa as a springboard to the EuroLeague. The player, who terminated his contract with Hamburg early, has already shown promising numbers in the first friendly matches and does not hide his continental ambition.
Nikola Kalinic, winner of the 2017 EuroLeague with Fenerbahçe, ended his playing career at the age of 35 before the start of the season. In an interview on the podcast "Kod Luke i Kuzme," the Serbian guard revealed that a lack of mental motivation, not physical issues, was the determining factor in his decision to retire and take on a new role at Crvena Zvezda.
Euroleague Basketball has reached a broadcasting agreement with beIN SPORTS that will allow fans in France, Monaco, Andorra, and French overseas territories to follow the European competition during the 2026-27 season. The channel will broadcast all matches of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and Paris Basketball, as well as a highlighted match from each round.
The NBA Development League is consolidating as the main training ground for the Euroleague. Eighteen players with relevance in the G League have joined European teams, marking a strategic shift in the transfer market of continental basketball.
Bryant Dunston will remain with the Greek Olympiacos for at least thirty more days. The 40-year-old American center, a two-time EuroLeague champion, has had his initial contract extended after completing preseason in Piraeus, although the club has not yet decided whether to keep him when the season starts.
Cuban power forward Jasiel Rivero signs with Valencia Basket to strengthen the roster during the preseason and the start of the season. This will be his second stint with the orange team after a successful first experience between 2021 and 2023.
The dispute between Olympiacos and Dubai over guard Thomas Walkup has escalated into a disciplinary procedure. EuroLeague has opened a case against the Emirati club following public statements from its management regarding their interest in the Greek player.
Simmons' situation in the market sparked the interest of several franchises before signing with the Kings, including Golden State and New York.
Ilerna Lleida delivered a crushing performance against ratiopharm Ulm in Sant Julià de Vilatorta, winning 100-66 in the second round of the tournament. Darius McGhee led the Catalan offense with 19 points in a game that was never in doubt from the first quarter.
The Euroleague and the NBA Europe are at a turning point. With the expansion of the European competition and the debut of the American league scheduled for 2027, Chus Bueno, executive director of the Euroleague, has confirmed that both organizations are exploring all possible scenarios, from mutual collaboration to direct competition for the European market.
The ACB, the City Council of Badalona, and Endesa are organizing a historic challenge prior to the Endesa Supercup. The goal is to gather over 711 participants in a knockout tournament aiming to enter the Guinness World Records on September 19.
The EuroLeague has confirmed through an official statement that the SuperCup will be held in Abu Dhabi on September 18 and 19, thus putting an end to rumors about possible changes to the tournament. Real Madrid, Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, and Dubai will participate in the planned Final Four format.
The Euroleague has issued an official statement confirming that the Super Cup 2026 in Abu Dhabi will take place on October 18 and 19, as planned. The organization has thus put an end to the speculation that arose in European media about possible changes to the first edition of this new tournament.
The Red Star Meridianbet defeated Olimpia Milano with a spectacular fourth quarter (91-85), while Olympiacos came back against Fenerbahçe (82-77) in the second semifinal of the International Basketball Tournament of Crete; both teams will compete for the title.
The New York franchise has set its sights on John Konchar and Drew Eubanks, two players who could strengthen the team's interior options.
The three-time All-Star has finally found a team after a season away from the court and has reached a one-year agreement worth 3.5 million dollars with the Sacramento Kings.
The list of important names that will be active next summer is long, and here we leave you with a broad summary.
For the first time since he started his career, he will not be accompanied by his father on the team
Tosan Evbuomwan is suffering from a shoulder subluxation that will keep him out of competition for a minimum of three weeks, as confirmed by journalist Ernest Macià. The injury comes just as FC Barcelona begins its preseason in Andorra, jeopardizing his participation in several commitments this season.
Galicia celebrates four decades of basketball in Sar
The Galicia Basketball Cup returns this Saturday to Fontes do Sar with its 40th edition, a milestone coinciding with the unprecedented presence of three Liga Endesa teams. Breogán defends the title after winning last year, while Obradoiro, Leyma, and Ourense complete a lineup that promises excitement in the semifinals and final.
Parker bets on continuity for ASVEL after a turbulent summer
Tony Parker takes on his first project as coach of ASVEL after a turbulent summer marked by changes in the market. The legendary former NBA player hopes to stabilize the French club over the next 15-20 years with a restructured team and the arrival of new signings.
