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Gabriel Deck suffers injury
Bad news may be on the horizon for Real Madrid, as Gabriel Deck was injured in the game against Valencia Basket. Points made: 89,0 Accuracy: 49,4% Place in standings: 1 Record max: 130 Record min: 64 Best scorer: Mario Hezonja The forward was injured in a collision with his teammate Guerschon Yabusele, who landed on Deck's ankle in the fourth quarter against Valencia. Real lost the game with a score of 99-93. Deck was helped out of the court by his two teammates.
Yogi Ferrell blasts ABA League refs: 'No integrity with this league
Yogi Ferrell, who plays for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, had a piece of his mind to share about the officiating in the ABA League. MIN: 22.98 PTS: 10.11 (54.84%) REB: 1.67 As: 4 ST: 1.22 BL: 0 TO: 1.67 GM: 9 After a 100-86 loss to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, the player took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to blast the ABA League's referees. "As usual the ABA League referees have to cheat for the same two teams to go to the championship," he said.
Ergin Ataman: 'Sloukas and Juancho will play 100% in the Final Four'
Ahead of the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four, Ergin Ataman of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens provided positive injury updates for Kostas Sloukas and Juancho Hernangomez. Points made: 9,2 Accuracy: 38,7% Place in standings: 10 Record max: 15 Record min: 2 Most made 3FGs: Kendrick Nunn "Sloukas and Juancho will play 100% in the Final Four," Ataman said in the post-game presser for the PAO-Promitheas Patras game in the Greek Basket League.
Promitheas coach blasts Greek league for favouring PAO, Olympiacos' schedule
Ilias Papatheodorou, the head coach of Promitheas Patras, went off against the Greek Basket League for allegedly favoring the schedules of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus. Points made: 78,6 Accuracy: 47,9% Place in standings: 15 Record max: 101 Record min: 53 Best scorer: Alec Peters Promitheas was defeated with a score of 90-82 in the OAKA by Panathinaikos today.
NBA rumor: D'Angelo Russell to become a free agent
D'Angelo Russell, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, is aiming to become a free agent after the end of this season. Points made: 117,3 Accuracy: 49,8% Place in standings: 7 Record max: 150 Record min: 90 Best scorer: LeBron James According to Jake Weinbach, the point guard will decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent once this season ends. Russell's player option is valued at $18.6 million.
Only 33 players of 306 played in all EuroLeague games this season
A huge majority of EuroLeague players were not able to participate in all games this season. Ignacio Muro, the EuroLeague Basketball Medical Officer, stated that only 33 of 306 players were able to play in all games in this season of the EuroLeague in his remarks to the EuroLeague Players' Association. The doctor also stated that the number drops to an even more abysmal 7 out of 278 when the 2022-23 season is also considered. Muro noted that this was mainly because of injuries.
Turkish League introduces play-in, new foreign player rule
Turkish Basketball Super League will undergo significant changes starting next year. Points made: 18,7 Accuracy: 55,9% Place in standings: 17 Record max: 29 Record min: 10 Most made 2FGs: Johnathan Motley In an announcement, the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) announced that a play-in format will be introduced to the competition, while the foreign player rule has been amended.
Kostas Sloukas and Juancho Hernangomez dealing with injuries
Kostas Sloukas and Juancho Hernangomez of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are dealing with injuries ahead of the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four. Points made: 19,9 Accuracy: 55,0% Place in standings: 10 Record max: 27 Record min: 12 Most made 2FGs: Mathias Lessort Sloukas has a contusion on his right calf, while Hernangomez also has a contusion on his left calf, according to SPORT24. They were left out of the Greek Basket League game against Promitheas Patras on May 10.
Record breaking Kostas Sloukas saves the season for Panathinaikos
On a night where he became the all-time Euroleague playoffs assist leader, Kostas Sloukas took control when it mattered most. Emmet Ryan on how the inevitable one saved the season for Panathinaikos. That was quite the evening. While their city rivals, Olympiacos, were rampant against Barcelona it was a stressful night for Panathinaikos. With his team’s Euroleague season on the line, Kostas Sloukas stepped up big time.
Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos
One mistake. That was all it took to unleash the beast. Kostas Sloukas took out his frustrations in style on Thursday to guide Panathinaikos to Game 2 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs If this is how Kostas Sloukas responds to one mistake, imagine what he’d do after an actually bad performance. Sloukas was imperious for Panathinaikos as they levelled their Euroleague playoff series with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
BasketNews GM Survey 2023: EuroLeague winners and best NBA newcomer
For the third consecutive year, BasketNews proudly presents the EuroLeague General Managers Survey. Team: FC Barcelona Position: C Age: 29 Height: 209 cm Weight: 113 kg Birth place: Madrid, Spain The majority of the EuroLeague GMs shared their thoughts on the offseason, the league's future outlook, and their predictions for the 2023-24 season.
Luigi Datome to headline Milan's Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Olimpia Milano is set to honor the illustrious career of Luigi Datome with a special event titled "Gigi Datome Night" on Thursday, October 12. Position: SF Age: 35 Height: 203 cm Weight: 100 kg Birth place: Montebelluna, Italy The occasion coincides with the EuroLeague home opener, where EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will take on Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. The game will be the first in Milan since Datome's retirement.
Airport mishap: How Bogdan Bogdanovic lost Partizan's priceless EuroLeague trophy
Partizan Belgrade's trophy room boasts a big collection of accomplishments, but absent is the crown jewel -- the EuroLeague title clinched in Istanbul in 1992. As revealed by the former Partizan head coach, Dusko Vujosevic, the trophy displayed in the team's office is not the original piece but a replica. The story behind this features current Atlanta Hawks shooting guard and former Partizan player Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Greek coaching legend Giannis Ioannidis died at 78
Giannis Ioannidis, one of the leading personalities of Greek basketball, has passed away at the age of 78. The legendary coach, who linked his name with the emergence of Aris Thessaloniki and Olympiacos Piraeus in the 80s and 90s, had been dealing with several health issues in recent years. Ioannidis was born in Thessaloniki on February 26, 1945 and was involved in basketball from a young age, reaching the point of playing in the first team of Aris in 1959.
Worst EuroLeague Signing, Kelly Oubre In Partizan & Controversial Ranking (URBONUS Q&A)
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas engaged in a Q&A session, where they shared their thoughts on the worst offseason signing, Partizan’s chances of winning the EuroLeague, and the debate surrounding the BasketNews player ranking. The entire episode is exclusively available for the BN+ community.
Shaquielle McKissic praises Olympiacos' frontcourt, prefers OAKA to Monaco
Even though Moustapha Fall recently assured that he doesn't want to learn Greek in order not to get caught up in a frenzy surrounding the derbies between the country's main rivals, Shaquielle McKissic can't help but learn everything that's written about him on the internet. Team: Olympiacos Piraeus Position: SG Age: 33 Height: 196 cm Weight: 96 kg Birth place: Seattle, United States of America "My wife. She misses nothing -- not a tweet, not a full stop.
Kostas Sloukas on criticism after move to PAO: 'I don't care'
Kostas Sloukas made the biggest move in the EuroLeague offseason by transferring directly from Olympiacos Piraeus to Panathinaikos Athens, sending shockwaves in Greek basketball. Despite all the criticism he received for the move, the player stays true to himself.
Buddy Hield, Pacers started work on finding a potential trade
Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers started a dialogue of finding a potential trade with another team, Shams Charania from The Athletic reports. The decision has come after Hield and the Pacers negotiations on contract extension stalled. The 29-year-old is in the last year of his contract and will earn $19.2 million in the 2023-24 campaign. Therefore, Hield is open to a trade elsewhere, but no deal is imminent, and there aren't any current substantive talks with any other team.
Zeljko Obradovic after SuperCup final loss: 'Some players need to improve their form'
Partizan MozzartBet Belgrade couldn't capture their first title of the season, but Zeljko Obradovic remained optimistic, arguing that the most important thing – the official games have not begun yet. Partizan suffered a shocking 81-83 defeat in the ABA SuperCup final against SC Derby after Borna Kapusta made a game-winning 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds to go.
Partizan lose ABA SuperCup final in last seconds against SC Derby
Partizan MozzartBet Belgrade had the first title of the season in their hands, but then SC Derby made a miracle, upsetting the Serbian powerhouse. Zeljko Obradovic's squad lost the ABA SuperCup final 81-83 (22-25, 18-17, 26-21, 15-20) despite a superb performance by Kevin Punter. With 2:51 left, Partizan held a comfortable 7-point lead (74-81), but Derby managed to organize an incredible comeback.
Aleksej Pokusevski suffers injury, to be re-evaluated in 6 weeks
The Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski suffered another injury, the team announced. Position: SF, PF Age: 21 Height: 214 cm Weight: 94 kg Birth place: Belgrade, Serbia The 21-year-old sprained his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in 6 weeks. It's likely that Pokusevski will miss the beginning of the regular season. Pokusevski has spent most of the summer rehabbing a small right humerus fracture he suffered during an off-season workout in early June.
Chauncey Billups calls Damian Lillard situation unsettling
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups admitted that the uncertainty surrounding Damian Lillard's future makes his life more difficult. Position: PG Age: 33 Height: 191 cm Weight: 88 kg Birth place: Oakland, United States of America "Obviously, it's unsettling, it's difficult. But for me, all I can do I'm responsible for giving my best to who we have," Billups told Steve Aschburner from NBA.com. "I don't know how it's going to play out.
Ben Simmons gives rehab update, confirms he'll play at point guard
Ben Simmons is preparing for the upcoming season with the Brooklyn Nets and believes in a positive shift in his career. Position: SF, PF Age: 27 Height: 208 cm Weight: 104 kg Birth place: Australia Simmons played in only 100 games in the last three seasons, including the 2021-22 campaign, which he missed entirely due to a back injury. The 27-year-old says this summer has been one of the best in his career. “[I feel] amazing.
Kostas Sloukas on joining Panathinaikos: 'It was an easy decision'
After making a shocking move from Olympiacos Piraeus to its archrivals Panathinaikos Athens, Kostas Sloukas says it wasn't a headache for him. "It was an easy decision," Sloukas told Aleksandra Radivojevic from SportsKlub. "The Panathinaikos people made it even easier for me. I am very proud to have made this move." Coincidentally, Panathinaikos will face Olympiacos in the opening EuroLeague matchup. Sloukas believes it will be as competitive as it could get.
Jerian Grant officially joins Panathinaikos
Grant signed a one-year deal with Panathinaikos. Credit: Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images After luring Kostas Sloukas away from Olympiacos Piraeus, Panathinaikos Athens have officially added one more player to the backcourt. The club has officially announced that Jerian Grant has joined the Greek organization on a one-year deal. "I'm thrilled to be a part of such a storied organization with such a huge fan base.
Maccabi sold out 10,000 season tickets
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv will have strong fan support for the next season. The Israeli club announced that it sold all 10,000 season tickets, adding that the renewal rate from the last season was one of the highest in the club's history. After long years of not playing in the EuroLeague playoffs, Maccabi made the Top 8 for two seasons in a row now. This season, Maccabi lost to Monaco 2-3 in a 5-game series.
Kostas Sloukas is Panathinaikos gain, but not necessarily Olympiacos loss
In late January 2022, Olympiacos Piraeus were playing AEK on the road for the Greek league. Kostas Sloukas Position: PG Age: 33 Height: 190 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: Thessaloniki, Greece The absences of Shaquielle McKissick, Kostas Papanikolaou, Sasha Vezenkov, and Giorgos Printezis were of huge importance, and the short-handed squad was with its back against the wall, as the home side played with tenacity and had Andy Rautins pull off a career performance.
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Corey Walden signs for Galatasaray
FC Bayern Munich guard Corey Walden will continue his career in Galatasaray Istanbul, the Turkish club announced. Corey Walden Position: PG Age: 30 Height: 188 cm Weight: 86 kg Birth place: Florida, United States of America 30-year-old Walden signed a 1+1 year contract with the Turkish club and will return to Basketball Champions League after a 3-season break. Walden signed a 2-year deal with Bayern in 2021, and after it expired, Walden became a free agent.
Awudu Abass signs a contract extension with Virtus
Awudu Abass signed a 1-year extension with Virtus that will keep him in the club until the end of the 2023-24 season. Credit: IMAGO/Fotostand / Reuhl-Scanpix Awudu Abass signed a contract extension with Virtus Segafredo Bologna, the Italian team announced. The 30-year-old Abass agreed to a 1-year extension that will keep him in Virtus until the end of the 2023-24 season. Abass joined Virtus in 2020, but his stint has been plagued with injuries so far.
Tyler Cavanaugh leaves the EuroLeague, completes move to Turkey
Tyler Cavanaugh, who spent the past two seasons with Zalgiris Kaunas, has joined Bahcesehir's roster ahead of the next campaign. Credit: LKL Turkish side Bahcesehir College has strengthened its roster with a former EuroLeague player, following the signings of Tony Taylor, Axel Bouteille, Egemen Guven and Arca Tuluoglu.
Olympiacos' ultras issue fierce statement vs. Sloukas: 'You are a liar and a traitor'
Kostas Sloukas' signing with Panathinaikos didn't go down well with Olympiacos' ultras, who issued an announcement, accusing the Greek guard of betrayal. Credit: Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Kostas Sloukas' signing with Panathinaikos Athens didn't go down well with Olympiacos Piraeus' fans, as most would expect.
Dimitris Giannakopoulos, Ergin Ataman react to Sloukas signing
Dimitris Giannakopoulos was the person who made Panathinaikos Athens' deal with Kostas Sloukas possible, when the Greek guard seemed to be willing to continue his career away from his home country. Kostas Sloukas Position: PG Age: 33 Height: 190 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: Thessaloniki, Greece PAO's major shareholder described Sloukas as an "ideal player and human being to lead the team" in his statement on social media.
Kostas Sloukas ties Theo Papaloukas for best-paid Greek player ever
Kostas Sloukas made the big decision and agreed with Panathinaikos Athens on a 3-year contract, just a few days after leaving Olympiacos. The Greens had approached the international guard a few days ago and finally managed to get the Greek international's signature by offering him a mythical contract that reportedly reaches €9 million for 3 years.
Rick Pitino on Panathinaikos' transfer moves: 'They're back with a vengeance'
Former Panathinaikos and Greece NT coach Rick Pitino couldn't help weighing on Kostas Sloukas and Dinos Mitoglou's signings with the Greens. Credit: FIBA Rick Pitino is in the United States, but it seems that his information on what is happening in Greek basketball is quick.
Panathinaikos officially announce Kostas Sloukas on three-year deal
Panathinaikos completed Kostas Sloukas' signing, announcing that the Greek guard has joined the Greens for the next three seasons. Credit: Vangelis Stolis Panathinaikos Athens announces Kostas Sloukas' signing for the next three years. Kostas Sloukas Position: PG Age: 33 Height: 190 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: Thessaloniki, Greece The 33-year-old point guard completed his three-year stint with Olympiacos Piraeus a few days ago, but he didn't stay a free agent for long.
Kostas Sloukas and Panathinaikos reportedly reached agreement
Sloukas agreed on a three-year deal worth €9 million. Credit: Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images After leaving Olympiacos Piraeus on bad terms, Kostas Sloukas is about to join the rival camp. Kostas Sloukas Position: PG Age: 33 Height: 190 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: Thessaloniki, Greece According to Georgios Kouvaris from Gazzetta.gr, the Greek guard has reached an agreement with Panathinaikos Athens.
Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura get qualifying offers extended by Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers extended qualifying offers to forward Rui Hachimura and guard Austin Reaves, the team announced. As a result of the qualifying offers, Hachimura, and Reaves become restricted free agents. After joining Los Angeles via trade from Washington on Jan. 23, Hachimura appeared in 33 games (nine starts) and averaged 9.6 points (.485 FG%) and 4.7 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per contest to end the 2022-23 regular season.
Lebanon sets the fewest points record in FIBA World Cup U19 history
Lebanon U19 national team set an unprecedented performance in the FIBA Basketball World Cup U19. Lebanon lost against Spain 20-102 (2-29, 4-33, 10-22, 4-18) in the Round of 16, setting the fewest points record in a single game in the FIBA Basketball World Cup U19 history. Previously, the record was held by Ivory Coast when it lost against the USA 29-88.
Gabriel Deck signs a long-term contract extension with Real Madrid
Gabriel Deck signed a contract extension with Real Madrid until the end of the 2027-28 season. Credit: Partizan Mozzart Bet/Dragana Stjepanovic Gabriel Deck signed a long-term contract extension with Real Madrid, the Spanish club announced. Points this season Deck had a valid contract until the end of the 2023-24 season that was extended until the summer of 2028.
Vanja Marinkovic confirms he's staying with Baskonia
Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz guard Vanja Marinkovic will remain with the team. 3-pointers this season The 26-year-old Serbian addressed some rumors regarding his future, adding that he doesn't expect many changes in the team. "I’m staying in Baskonia, like most of the team. Only Darius Thompson will most likely leave the club," Marinkovic said in the Kod Luka I Kuzma podcast. Marinkovic has a contract with Baskonia until the end of the 2023-24 season.
Nigel Williams-Goss returns to Olympiacos
Nigel Williams-Goss officially returns to Olympiacos Piraeus. Points this season The Greek powerhouse announced that the 28-year-old guard signed a deal until the end of the 2024-25 season. Williams-Goss became the EuroLeague champion with Real Madrid after defeating Olympiacos in the final held in Kaunas. During the 2022-23 EuroLeague season, Williams-Goss averaged 7.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 6.5 PIR per game in 26 appearances.
Nikola Mirotic's departure from Barcelona faces critical deadline
FC Barcelona, which initiated the termination process with Europe's most expensive player, Nikola Mirotic, have less than 72 hours to reach a settlement with the player. Points this season As of July 1st, Mirotic's contract with FC Barcelona will be included in the 2023-24 season budget. This development will affect the basketball team and have direct implications for the football team, potentially restricting FC Barcelona's activities in the football market.
Kostas Sloukas and Olympiacos seek the final compromise to seal their common path
When Kostas Sloukas decided to return to Olympiacos Piraeus in the summer of 2020, certain facts contributed to his decision. After spending five years outside Greece, the player returned to his home country and the team that had first introduced him to the big stage. Some considered the development the natural course of things. Fenerbahce were floundering under a financial burden that made it impossible for them to pay their players in time.
Gregg Popovich is expected to sign a multi-year deal with Spurs
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is expected to remain the team's coach for the foreseeable future. 3-pointers this season According to LJ Ellis from Spurs Talk, the 74-year-old Popovich is expected to sign a new 3-year deal with the Spurs. Popovich should earn around $14 million per year. The contract will allow Popovich to opt out after either of the first two seasons. The Spurs are expected to select Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Bradley Beal chose Suns over three other teams
At least three other teams were interested in Bradley Beal, Shams Charania from The Athletic reports. Free throws this season According to the report, the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings also tried to agree to a deal with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards entered serious negotiations with the Phoenix Suns and Heat on Saturday, while the Bucks also approached Washington. Milwaukee officials spoke with Beal on Saturday to pitch him on the Bucks, league sources said.
Damian Lillard: Miami Heat will focus on Blazers star
The Miami Heat will focus on the Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard this offseason, according to Chris Haynes from Bleacher Report. Free throws this season Haynes reports that there's a genuine feeling that Lillard could seek a move from the Blazers this summer. So far, it's not clear what package the Heat could send. Lillard, 32, still has a 4-year $216.2 million contract with the Blazers that runs until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Bradley Beal traded to Phoenix Suns
Several days before the 2023 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards have struck a deal to send their superstar guard Bradley Beal to another team. 3-pointers this season According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the organization has agreed on a deal to trade away Beal to the Phoenix Suns. In return, the Wizards will get Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, several second-round picks, and multiple pick swaps, Shams Charania from The Athletic notes. Beal signed a five-year, $251 million deal last summer.
Ergin Ataman shares Panathinaikos goals for next season
After winning two EuroLeague trophies and reclaiming the Turkish League (BSL) title, head coach Ergin Ataman is leaving Anadolu Efes Istanbul to lead Panathinaikos Athens. Points this season One day after finishing the season victoriously with the Turkish team, Ataman talked about his future with the Greek organization. In an interview with Turkish television A Spor, he shared the current situation in the club regarding the upcoming season.
Vasilije Micic on Efes season: 'I don't think we failed'
Anadolu Efes Istanbul captured the Turkish League (BSL) trophy in a 3-game sweep against Pinar Karsiyaka but the bittersweet feeling remained in the hearts of the team's fans. 2-pointers this season Efes were initially viewed as one of the favorites to win the EuroLeague but did not even make it to the playoffs and finished the regular season in 11th place. For a team that had won the league for two years in a row before, it was a huge disappointment.
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