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Celtics see their trade reduced due to a failed medical
Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two future second round picks. Points made: 115,0 Accuracy: 46,0% Place in standings: 10 Record max: 142 Record min: 76 Best scorer: Jayson Tatum Celtics did this trade to offload salary to get below the second apron and picked up a young talent. Trade will have to be retooled though, as Blazers have concerns.
Suns hired a new coach
Phoenix Suns have a busy offseason in front of themselves. Position: SF, PF Age: 38 Height: 203 cm Weight: 96 kg Birth place: Birmingham, United States of America They also don't have rest in Summer League, as they found a coach that will lead the team there. 11-year NBA veteran Demarre Carroll has agreed to coach the Suns in the upcoming Summer League campaign. After spending one year with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Carroll joined the coaching staff of Suns' new head coach Jordan Ott.
Kevin Love's hilarious reaction to a three-team trade that he was part of
Three-team trade was announced by Shams Charania of ESPN earlier today. MIN: 10.93 PTS: 5.3 (41.3%) REB: 4.09 As: 0.96 ST: 0.65 BL: 0.17 TO: 0.61 GM: 23 In that trade, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Utah Jazz exchanged assets, which saw Kevin Love land in Utah. Love had a hilarious reaction to a trade that saw him return to the West for the first time since he left the Minnesota Timberwolves. "Never thought I'd be a math problem. Welcome to the NBA," Love said.
Masai Ujiri sends a warm farewell message to Toronto and their fans
Toronto Raptors are preparing themselves for a new chapter of their franchise. Points made: 110,9 Accuracy: 45,8% Place in standings: 23 Record max: 133 Record min: 71 Best scorer: R.J. Barrett Long tenured team president Masai Ujiri parted ways with the Canadian squad last month. Ujiri sent one last message to the fans of the Raptors, expressing gratitude for everything they did together during his stint. "Toronto, Canada, I love you,” Ujiri started in his official statement.
5x NBA All-Star involved in a three-team trade
Three team deal has been converted by the Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz and Miami Heat. MIN: 10.93 PTS: 5.3 (41.3%) REB: 4.09 As: 0.96 ST: 0.65 BL: 0.17 TO: 0.61 GM: 23 According to Shams Charania of ESPN, 5x All-Star was also included in this trade. Heat will receive Norman Powell in exchange for Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson. Clippers will receive John Collins in exchange for Norman Powell and 2027 second-round selection.
Jerian Grant is Greek League's DPOY for 2025-26 campaign
Panathinaikos Aktor Athens maybe didn't win the Greek championship this year, but their players are awarded anyways. Points made: 21,4 Accuracy: 57,7% Place in standings: 6 Record max: 30 Record min: 12 Most made 2FGs: Kendrick Nunn As the Greek Basketball Federation announced, Jerian Grant is the winner of Defensive Player of the Year award for 2025-26 campaign. Grant makes it back-to-back now, as he won the same award last season too.
Turk Telekom GM recalls last minute offer from EuroLeague, Gran Canaria controversy
Turk Telekom Ankara had a season to remember last year, making it to the EuroCup final, finishing the Turkish Basketball Super League in first place in the normal season, and making it all the way to the semifinals. One of the architects of this success was Onder Kulcebas, the team's general manager, whose efforts helped to catch the proverbial "lightning in a bottle" in a club that is often known for its uneven season performances among Turkish and European basketball circles.
Partizan register the largest attendance average in EuroLeague history
Even though Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade didn't make it to the EuroLeague play-in, the club's fans showed up like never before. Points made: 22,1 Accuracy: 58,5% Place in standings: 3 Record max: 30 Record min: 13 Most made 2FGs: Kevin Punter Partizan's fans registered the largest average home attendance in EuroLeague history, with 19,916 fans attending each match. Last season, Partizan had a huge attendance of 17,938.
Most-viewed NBA players on social media: Four Europeans in Top 10
Victor Wembanyama was the third most-watched NBA player on social media despite being a rookie. Three other Europeans - Luka Doncic (4th), Nikola Jokic (6th), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (8th) are in the Top 10 as well. Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu - Scanpix With the NBA regular season coming to an end, the league announced the players who garnered the most attention on social media.
Grayson Allen and Phoenix Suns agree to a multi-year deal
After just one year on the team, the Phoenix Suns decided to extend the contract with one of the most important players. Points made: 116,2 Accuracy: 49,3% Place in standings: 10 Record max: 140 Record min: 92 Best scorer: Kevin Durant According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the Suns signed a new deal with Grayson Allen. The new 4-year contract is worth $70 million. Before joining the Suns, Allen had spent two years with the Milwaukee Bucks.
EuroLeague Playoffs schedule revealed
The 2024 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs will open up in the Greek capital next week! The times and dates for the first week of playoff games have been confirmed, even as we await the last two playoff qualifiers to be decided via the inaugural Play-In Showdown this week. The top two teams from the regular season, Real Madrid and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, will play Games 1 and 2 of their series on Tuesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 25.
PAO's rise and Real's reign: best and worst regular season teams since 2016
Real Madrid stand as the top-performing EuroLeague team in the round-robin era, and their record-breaking regular-season performance in 2023-24 further solidified their status as a dominant force in European basketball, BasketNews research shows. BasketNews conducted a study that provided a picture of the EuroLeague landscape during the round-robin era, highlighting the top-performing teams and those needing improvement.
Jerian Grant and Kostas Antetokounmpo out vs. Olympiacos
Bad news for Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens as they will be stripped of the services of Jerian Grant and Kostas Antetokounmpo against Olympiacos Piraeus tonight. Points made: 14,9 Accuracy: 75,3% Place in standings: 3 Record max: 25 Record min: 8 Most made FTs: Mathias Lessort While Grant has an injury on his quadriceps, Antetokounmpo is dealing with a virus and has not trained with the team.
Milos Teodosic wins Round 16 MVP honors after outstanding game
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade maestro Milos Teodosic had one of the best performances of his long career, leading his team to a crucial 92-98 win over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. In the process, he earned MVP of the Round honors for Round 16 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.
Ben Simmons's return from injury has no clear timetable
Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets, who has had a career of injuries that have kept him sidelined for large spaces of time, has a new ordeal to face after suffering nerve impingement in his left lower back. MIN: 31.78 PTS: 6.5 (50%) REB: 10.83 As: 6.67 ST: 0.5 BL: 0.83 TO: 2.5 GM: 6 The guard gave explanations regarding his situation and the timetable for his return, or the lack thereof. "It is one of those things where you don’t know what time," he said.
Simone Fontecchio is proving that he belongs in the NBA
When, in the summer of 2022, Simone Fontecchio signed a deal with the Utah Jazz, it almost felt like a natural step for him. The Italian wing was coming from a couple of seasons in which he had turned from an intriguing player to one of the most desired players on the European continent.
Jordan Poole's return to the GSW gym greeted by ovation
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole received a strong reception on his return to the Golden State Warriors' gym, the Chase Arena, on December 23 in an account detailed by the Associated Press. MIN: 29.46 PTS: 17.48 (49.6%) REB: 2.48 As: 3.59 ST: 1.07 BL: 0.3 TO: 2.78 GM: 27 The guard was happy to have been subjected to such a treatment, which included a jersey swap with Kevon Looney and a video tribute dedicated to himself that was shown in the arena, which had a strong ovation.
Cade Cunningham after loss to Jazz: 'I feel sick right now'
Cade Cunningham, the cornerstone player of the team, spoke candidly after the Detroit Pistons' loss against the Utah Jazz with a score of 111-119. Team: Detroit Pistons Position: PG Age: 22 Height: 203 cm Weight: 100 kg Birth place: Texas, United States of America "Down the stretch, just wasn't solid enough," the guard began. "Me personally, I made 6 turnovers. Kills us. We had 20 as a team, gave out 27 points off of them. That kills us.
Atlanta Hawks to sign Vit Krejci
Vit Krejci will keep his NBA hopes alive by signing a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks. Position: SG Age: 23 Height: 201 cm Weight: 88 kg Birth place: Czech Republic According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Atlanta Hawks will bring the Czech player to their roster by signing a two-way deal with him. Right now, the guard is playing at Iowa Wolves in the G-League, which is the affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jerian Grant, Panathinaikos reportedly agree to contract extension
Jerian Grant has been one of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' cornerstones this season. The 31-year-old guard has averaged 8.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 10.9 in PIR over the Greens' 16 EuroLeague contests.
Review: Notre Dame NBA Draft Combine results
Point guard Demetrius Jackson was one of the more athletically gifted talents to play for Notre Dame in Mike Brey’s 16 seasons at the helm. The 6-foot-1 point guard was shifty with the ball, a relentless defender, and he showed off his explosiveness around the rim. Most mock drafts project Jackson—who decided to forgo his senior season—will get selected somewhere between picks Nos. 10-16.
Get With the Program
A security guard is staring at me. I’m 18. I’m a freshman at Notre Dame. I’m a little shy. I weigh maybe 180 pounds — if you count my winter jacket and Timbs. Like I said, I’m a college freshman. I’m standing in front of the Joyce Center, excited and a little nervous because today is one of my first home games. Tip-off is in about three hours. “You need a ticket to get in.” The security guard’s standing in the doorway. How’s he supposed to know me? Maybe I went to the wrong entrance?
My Rookie Year | The Players' Tribune
For the majority of my rookie year, I had to lug around a fake baby doll in a pink stroller whenever I was entering and leaving Staples Center. On Christmas Day, in front of a national TV audience, I made the “Not Top 10� on SportsCenter for missing a wide-open layup. Day in and day out at practice, I had to defend Kobe Bryant and received firsthand tutoring. What I’m saying is, it was a pretty entertaining first year in the league.
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