NBA Rumors: the curious signing that the Wolves almost finalized
Minnesota explored the possibility of bringing Sasha Vezenkov back to the NBA before finalizing the signing of Jonathan Kuminga
Valencia Basket makes a victorious debut against Zaragoza
The Valencia Basket defeated Casademont Zaragoza 88-81 in Benicarló in their first pre-season friendly. TJ Shorts led the orange team in decisive moments, while the new signings made their debut with positive feelings in a contest that was decided in the final stretch.
Grigonis reveals Ataman's distancing
Marius Grigonis has returned to Žalgiris Kaunas after four seasons at Panathinaikos and revealed in an interview the details of his relationship with coach Ergin Ataman, characterized by a lack of communication and a distant approach towards the players.
NBA Rumors: The Piece the Lakers Want to Help Luka Doncic
Herb Jones is one of the most sought-after players in the league, due to his great ability to defend and score from beyond the 3-point line.
Names like Jalen Duren, Cam Thomas, or Bruce Brown still do not have a clear idea of which team they will be with at the start of the next season
The Los Angeles franchise continues to comb the market in search of good defenders and seems to have found the solution.
Thomas Walkup has signed with Dubai Basketball after weeks of tension with Olympiacos. The American point guard thus closes a chapter of five seasons with the Greek club with an agreement that required the intervention of the EuroLeague.
Thomas Walkup leaves Olympiacos after five years of collaboration to sign with Dubai Basketball. The agreement between the three parties concludes a negotiation that began in July and resulted in the unilateral termination of the contract by the guard.
The preseason in the EuroLeague yielded mixed results. Fenerbahçe narrowly defeated Olimpia Milano (81-79) with Will Clyburn in the spotlight, while Jonas Valanciunas was forced to leave Zalgiris's game due to injury.
The Leyma Básquet Coruña is crowned champion of Galicia after defeating 102-93 against Río Breogán in the Copa Galicia final held this Sunday at Fontes do Sar. This is their second title in history and the first in three decades, having dominated the match since the first quarter with a maximum lead of twenty-five points.
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.
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.
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.
Real Madrid deployed its full arsenal in the I Memorial Urbano González de León to clearly defeat Kosner Baskonia by 121-80. Facundo Campazzo led the white attack with 22 points, taking advantage of the opponent's shortcomings to establish substantial differences from the first quarter.
The league has been exploring its entry into the sports betting sector for months, and according to industry sources, negotiations are already in an advanced stage with several companies.
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.
The Knicks set their sights on an NBA champion to defend their title
After Mitchell Robinson's departure to the Boston Celtics, the New York franchise considers it important to add another veteran who can bring defense, experience, and leadership from the bench
Ben Simmons chose the Kings despite interest from the Warriors and Knicks
Simmons' situation in the market sparked the interest of several franchises before signing with the Kings, including Golden State and New York.
Lleida dominates Ulm and regains its form
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.
Euroleague and NBA Europe: competition or strategic alliance
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.