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Lucentum Basketball HUB launches global initiative to elevate basketball community
This groundbreaking HUB will act as a central hub for collaboration, events, and education, providing a unique space for basketball organizations. The inaugural 26 members of the Lucentum Basketball HUB represent 25 different countries and basketball cultures. Credit: The Lucentum Basketball HUB is pleased to announce the launch of its pioneering networking project, which has been designed to unite basketball clubs, academies, federations, and sports-business stakeholders from across the globe.
EuroLeague CEO allegedly involved in London Lions acquisition by Zalgiris
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas played a part in the London Lions acquisition by Zalgiris Kaunas, according to an investigation by Antonis Kalkavouras from Gazzetta.gr. Gazzetta's investigation also questions the integrity of the way Motiejunas transferred his Zalgiris shares so he could take his position as EuroLeague CEO. On Monday, BasketNews contacted the EuroLeague, submitting questions for EuroLeague and Paulius Motiejunas to share their perspective on the investigation.
Maccabi begin ticket sales for EuroLeague games in Belgrade
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv are expected to have fans at their EuroLeague home games in Belgrade. Points made: 21,3 Accuracy: 51,9% Place in standings: 6 Record max: 28 Record min: 15 Most made 2FGs: Jasiel Rivero The Israeli club announced that it began the ticket sales process for the games in Belgrade. The first home game with the fans in presence is set to be against Olympiacos Piraeus on November 14. The tickets can be bought here.
Hapoel coach on Johnathan Motley: 'He's not on my mind anymore'
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv head coach Stefanos Dedas talked about Johnathan Motley's future, claiming he doesn't think about the player anymore. Credit: Hapoel Tel Aviv BC/X Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv suffered their 3rd loss in the EuroCup season, but one of the biggest topics after the game was Johnathan Motley's future with the club.
Kendrick Perkins blames Giannis for Bucks poor start
The Milwaukee Bucks started the 2024-25 season with only one 1 win in 7 games, and Giannis Antetokounmpo should take responsibility, says Kendrick Perkins. Points made: 17,3 Accuracy: 72,5% Place in standings: 18 Record max: 26 Record min: 8 Most made FTs: Damian Lillard "Giannis is the one that made his bed, he's the one that's got to lay in it," Perkins said on First Take. Perkins argued that the decisions to fire Mike Budenholzer and Adrian Griffin brought more bad than good.
Joel Embiid to make season debut in NBA Cup opener
Joel Embiid was suspended for three games for an altercation with a columnist and is expected to play in the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Cup opener against the New York Knicks. Credit: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut on Nov. 12 when the Philadelphia 76ers kick off their NBA Cup campaign against the New York Knicks.
Russell Westbrook relishes mentorship role with Nuggets
It seems like Russell Westbrook is slowly settling in with his role on the Denver Nuggets. As one of the oldest players on the squad, Westbrook has embraced being a leader, guiding the younger players since he got to Denver. The fiery guard admitted that he enjoys watching the guys learn and evolve as the season goes on. "I love to see the growth. I love to see mistakes. I love to see frustration. I love to see adversity. I love to see joy. I love to see the happiness.
Nick Richards out indefinitely with rib injury
There is no timeline for the return of Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards, who suffered a rib cartilage fracture. Credit: AP-Scanpix Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards suffered a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle, the team announced on X. Richards is expected to miss at least two weeks, but the team did not provide a clear timeline for his return. He will be reevaluated on an "every other week" basis.
Jeremy Sochan to get surgery on fractured thumb
The San Antonio Spurs’ health woes continued after Jeremy Sochan suffered a fractured left thumb. Sochan is scheduled to have surgery this week, the team announced. He was injured in the second quarter of the Spurs’ 104-113 loss to the LA Clippers and missed the rest of the game. The Spurs said Sochan suffered a fracture in the proximal phalanx of his left thumb and did not announce a timeline for his return.
Joel Embiid suspended for three games
Joel Embiid will serve a three-game suspension without pay for shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer writer, Marcus Hayes, in the locker room. Credit: AP Photo/Matt Slocum - Scanpix Joel Embiid got involved in a physical altercation with a reporter during the weekend. The NBA has punished the player for it.
Popovich's health issue deemed serious, out indefinitely
Gregg Popovich is dealing with a serious health issue, and there is concern about his future with the Spurs organization. Credit: Ronald Cortes/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix Gregg Popovich is not about to return to coaching the San Antonio Spurs soon.
Aaron Gordon out for multiple weeks
Remember Show Password Latest Upcoming games Recent games BN+ news Aaron Gordon left the game vs Raptors on Monday early. He will miss multiple weeks with a right calf strain. Credit: AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil - Scanpix The Denver Nuggets have been hit with a major setback.
Wizards rookie Kyshawn George to Draymond Green: 'You can't shoot'
Kyshawn George told Draymond Green during the Wizards-Warriors game that he couldn't shoot. When Green responded that he was winning championships when George was still in elementary school, George brushed it off, saying he didn't care. Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images - Scanpix The Washington Wizards lost their fourth game of the season Monday night, but the matchup against the Golden State Warriors was the best in his short career for rookie Kyshawn George.
ASVEL's Edwin Jackson out for multiple weeks
Edwin Jackson is dealing with a hamstring injury and will be sidelined for six to eight weeks. Credit: Frederic Chambert/Panoramic/SIPA - Scanpix LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne are dealing with yet another injury.
Joel Embiid likely to debut vs Clippers, unless suspended
While Paul George played his first game of the new 2024-25 NBA season, Joel Embiid is yet to appear on the court. This might change pretty soon. Points made: 108,7 Accuracy: 41,9% Place in standings: 23 Record max: 118 Record min: 95 Best scorer: Tyrese Maxey According to Sam Amick from The Athletic, Embiid has been practicing five-on-five with the team and is likely to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, November 6th.
Serbian Basketball Federation in significant financial deficit
With the new leadership taking over the Serbian Basketball Federation (KSS), a financial audit was performed, which revealed some interesting numbers. The KSS officially announced that the audit uncovered that the organization currently has a 100,000,000 Serbian dinar (~€854,526) deficit in the budget alongside "numerous illogicalities in financial operations." Interestingly, approximately €609,000 was spent from the KSS account on tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this past summer.
Onuralp Bitim set to join Fenerbahce, then move to Bayern
Onuralp Bitim is on his way to Europe after his rookie NBA season with the Chicago Bulls, joining Fenerbahce Istanbul on a long-term deal, according to BasketNews sources. However, with a crowded rotation at his position, Bitim is set to be loaned to another EuroLeague team. Credit: Getty Images via AFP-Scanpix Former Chicago Bulls forward Onuralp Bitim is set to make his return to Europe.
Kamar Baldwin receives Georgian passport
Kamar Baldwin has obtained Georgian citizenship, allowing him to play for the national team and freeing up a non-EU roster spot for Baskonia in the ACB League. Credit: Marie Bassery/EuroLeague via Getty Images Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz guard Kamar Baldwin received Georgian citizenship and is eligible to play for the country's national team, the Georgian Basketball Federation officially announced.
Aaron Gordon leaves Raptors game with calf injury
Aaron Gordon only played 4 minutes in the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Toronto Raptors because of a right calf strain. Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con - Scanpix The Denver Nuggets’ woes early in the regular season continue. Already dealing with a slow start, the Nuggets lost Aaron Gordon to an injury in their game against the Toronto Raptors.
Nuggets, Celtics showing interest in Lonnie Walker IV
Lonnie Walker IV just signed to play for the Žalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague. But two NBA teams are already considering signing him later this season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics are the two teams who have shown interest in signing Walker later this season. It was previously reported that Walker’s contract with Žalgiris Kaunas has a buyout clause that an NBA team can activate before Feb. 18. Walker last played in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets.
Steph Curry scores 24 in return from injury
Steph Curry returned from an ankle injury and dropped 24 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a win over the Washington Wizards. Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect-Scanpix The Golden State Warriors are now 6-1 to start the season after beating the Washington Wizards, 125-112. Steph Curry made his return from an ankle injury and scored 24 points, on 7-of-15 shooting, to lead the Warriors.
Stephen A. Smith responds to Kevin Durant’s ‘clown’ remarks
The beef between Kevin Durant and Stephen A. Smith continues. Days after Durant called Smith “a clown” in a report by The Athletic’s Doug Haller, the ESPN analyst fired back, saying he won’t stoop down to Durant’s level while also addressing his credibility as a reporter, which the Phoenix Suns superstar questioned. “I got bad news for Kevin Durant: If you're expecting me to reciprocate with that kind of pettiness and childishness, it's not gonna happen,” Smith said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo out vs. Cavaliers
The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo for the first time this season. Antetokounmpo will sit out their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a right adductor strain. Milwaukee currently owns the worst record in the East at 1-5. The Bucks are coming off a 114-113 home loss at home to the Cavaliers, who are still undefeated this season. In six games, Antetokounmpo has been averaging 31 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists.
Paul George to make season debut vs. Suns
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is set to return from injury and play his first game of the 2024-25 season against the Phoenix Suns. Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect/Scanpix The Philadelphia 76ers will get much-needed help with Paul George set to return soon. George, who has been sidelined since Oct. 14 due to a bone bruise in his left knee, is expected to make his season debut against the Sixers’ game against the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Steph Curry questionable vs. Wizards
There’s a possibility that Steph Curry could return from an ankle injury in the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Washington Wizards. Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect/Scanpix The Golden State Warriors are 5-1 in the West despite losing Steph Curry to an ankle injury. Curry has been sidelined for 3 games, which the Warriors all have won during his absence.
Lonnie Walker lands in Kaunas, shares excitement about joining Zalgiris
Lonnie Walker, who signed a contract with Zalgiris Kaunas this week, flew to Lithuania on Sunday evening. Zalgiris Kaunas Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 86-84 Zalgiris Kaunas AS Monaco 63-62 FC Bayern Munich Zalgiris Kaunas Thu 19:45 The 25-year-old shooting guard shared his excitement about the new chapter in his career. "I am very optimistic. I can't wait to see what awaits me here," Walker todl Zalgiris TV. "I have joined a great team that is having an amazing season in the EuroLeague.
Justin Bean breaks wrist, will be out long-term
ALBA Berlin suffered their fourth defeat in six Basketball Bundesliga games, succumbing to Bamberg 82-87 in front of 5,117 spectators on Sunday evening. ALBA Berlin Paris Basketball 83-92 ALBA Berlin Anadolu Efes Istanbul 70-86 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade ALBA Berlin Thu 18:00 Martin Hermannsson scored 28 and Louis Olinde added 15 points for the German outfit, but -- apart from Malte Delow (concussion) and Jonas Mattisseck (back), coach Israel Gonzalez also saw Justin Bean break his wrist.
Kevin Durant takes jab at Stephen A. Smith: 'He's a clown to me'
Remember Show Password Latest Upcoming games Recent games BN+ news Kevin Durant didn't like Stephen A. Smith's comments about his leadership abilities and slammed the TV analyst. Credit: Saquan Stimpson/ZUMA Wire; Christian Petersen/Getty Images After Saturday night's 103-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, which pushed the Phoenix Suns' record to 5-1, Kevin Durant was asked about the recent comments ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith had made about him.
Jasikevicius blasts teams' attitude after Fenerbahce's first Turkish league loss
It was October 12 when Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul remained undefeated in the Turkish league thanks to an OT win over Yalovaspor (97-90) thanks to a 3-point shot by Nicolo Melli at the end of regulation. Points made: 12,9 Accuracy: 78,3% Place in standings: 12 Record max: 17 Record min: 8 Most made FTs: Wade Baldwin IV Despite the win, Fenerbahce head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius wasn't pleased with the way his players responded to the game's requirements.
Roger Grimau in talks with Romanian club
Coming off a title-less season with FC Barcelona, Roger Grimau could bounce back at Dinamo Bucharest according to Romanian media GSP. To limit its huge hole in the coffers, FC Barcelona had drastically reduced expenses during the 2023-2024 season. Sarunas Jasikevicius was then replaced by Grimau, previously coach of the Catalan Espoirs and winner of the Euroleague with Barca as a player in 2010.
Joan Penarroya emerges as frontrunner to take over Barca
Following Roger Grimau's dismissal, FC Barcelona are already on the lookout for their new head coach. It seems that there is a favorite to fill the vacant position, since the screening of possible substitutes had began days before Grimau was released.
Jayson Granger issues apology after making threatening gesture to opponent
Jayson Granger made a threatening gesture towards Santiago Vidal after an Aguada- Penarol game in the Uruguayan league. The former EuroLeague guard later apologized for his behavior. Credit: Former EuroLeague point guard Jayson Granger, who's currently playing for Penarol in his native Uruguay, received a lot of backlash after threatening to shoot and cut the neck of Santiago 'Pepo' Vidal, during the final of the Uruguayan Basketball League.
Sasha Vezenkov reportedly leaving Sacramento, might explore overseas options
After winning the EuroLeague MVP title in the 2022/23 season, last summer, Sasha Vezenkov made the decision to leave Olympiacos Piraeus and Europe. Points made: 14,4 Accuracy: 36,6% Place in standings: 3 Record max: 25 Record min: 6 Most made 3FGs: De'Aaron Fox The 28-year-old forward's rookie season at the Sacramento Kings did not turn out as he would have expected, as he never found a meaningful role in the Kings' rotation, who were left out of the playoffs.
Uros Plavsic becomes Zvezda's first summer signing
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade have signed Serbian center Uros Plavsic on a three-year deal (until 2027). Points made: 9,2 Accuracy: 34,1% Place in standings: 10 Record max: 17 Record min: 3 Most made 3FGs: Nemanja Nedovic The 25-year-old big man attended Hamilton High School (2018-19) and later Tennessee College (2019-23), where he spent four years on the Rick Barnes program.
Mike James considers departure from Monaco
EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer, Mike James, is seriously considering leaving AS Monaco, according to BasketNews sources. Despite lengthy extension talks, no agreement has been reached yet, leading the 2023-24 EuroLeague season MVP to explore alternative options on the market, sources tell BasketNews. The 33-year-old American point guard, whose contract with Monaco expires after the French League finals, is eagerly preparing to enter free agency.
Roger Grimau and Barcelona part ways
Grimau was let go after just one season with the team after replacing Sarunas Jasikevicius last summer. Credit: Rodolfo Molina via Getty Images Just one season after changing the head coach, FC Barcelona are doing it again. Points made: 22,7 Accuracy: 56,6% Place in standings: 1 Record max: 30 Record min: 12 Most made 2FGs: Willy Hernangomez The Catalan club announced the departure of head coach Roger Grimau after a single season with the team.
Ricky Rubio answers about the future in Barcelona, evaluates his return
Ricky Rubio said he doesn't know if he'll continue playing next season, adding that his return to top basketball wasn't how he expected. Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com - Scanpix FC Barcelona point guard Ricky Rubio hasn't made a decision about his future and whether he'll continue his professional career next season. Player of the Game EFF 27 Facundo Campazzo Points 21 Accuracy 5-7 Rebounds 0 Assists 6 "I have no idea (if I will continue next year)," Rubio told Gigantes.
Roger Grimau reportedly to be fired from Barcelona
Roger Grimau is not expected to continue as Barcelona's first-team head coach. Credit: Erikas OvĨarenko/BNS The changes at FC Barcelona continue, as head coach Roger Grimau is not expected to remain with the first team. Points made: 12,0 Accuracy: 72,6% Place in standings: 15 Record max: 21 Record min: 4 Most made FTs: Willy Hernangomez Jose Ignacio Huguet from Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona made a decision that Grimau will not continue his head coaching duties.
Juan Nunez is reportedly heading to Barcelona
Juan Nunez is expected to become the first FC Barcelona signing this summer, according to Jose Ignacio Huguet from Mundo Deportivo. Points made: 81,1 Accuracy: 47,7% Place in standings: 10 Record max: 101 Record min: 58 Best scorer: Jan Vesely According to the report, the agreement was reached several months ago. Nunez played for Real Madrid before signing for Ratiopharm Ulm, but Huguet reports that the Madrid club will not use the right of first refusal and won't match the offer for Nunez.
Jabari Parker emotionally reacts to his first season overseas
FC Barcelona and former NBA forward Jabari Parker couldn't hold his tears after being asked about his first professional season overseas. Credit: Rodolfo Molina/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images FC Barcelona and former NBA forward Jabari Parker just finished his first professional season overseas.
Juan Carlos Navarro admits mistakes, promises changes in the summer
Juan Carlos Navarro revealed that changes will definitely be made in the Barcelona roster but didn't specify what the future holds for the head coach Roger Grimau. Credit: Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images FC Barcelona sporting director Juan Carlos Navarro shared some of his thoughts after his team's season came to an end following a 0-3 loss in the ACB League semifinal against Real Madrid.
Roger Grimau on his debut season in Barca: 'I'm not an idiot, it hasn't been good'
Roger Grimau reflected on his debut season with Barcelona, admitting that he could have done a better job. Credit: Rodolfo Molina via Getty Images FC Barcelona head coach Roger Grimau reacted to the latest defeat against Real Madrid and his debut season with the Spanish powerhouse overall. Player of the Game EFF 27 Facundo Campazzo Points 21 Accuracy 5-7 Rebounds 0 Assists 6 "What do you want me to tell you? The season ends, we are eliminated.
Bruno Caboclo sanctioned by Partizan for leaving the club before Serbia league final
Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade harshly sanctioned Bruno Caboclo for departing the club before the Basketball League of Serbia finals. Points made: 83,0 Accuracy: 50,2% Place in standings: 6 Record max: 100 Record min: 69 Best scorer: Kevin Punter According to an announcement from the team, Caboclo left the team to travel to Orlando "allegedly" for Brazil national team duties.
Patrick Beverley recalls grinding next to Sloukas, crazy incidents in Greek arenas
Patrick Beverley remembered his Olympiacos days, when he was trying to work his way to the 12-man squad of a stacked roster. The NBA veteran mentioned some of the wildest incidents he came across while in Greece and weighed in on how coaches are valued on both sides of the ocean.
NBA Finals tickets reach exorbitant prices
The Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday to clinch the franchise’s third trip to the NBA Finals and its first since 2011. The Mavericks will face the Boston Celtics with Game 1 tipping off next Thursday. Tickets went on sale Friday. The Mavericks will host at least two games (3 and 4) this series at American Airlines Center (on June 12 and June 14, respectively), with an additional possibility should the series reach Game 6.
Kendrick Nunn: 'Panathinaikos is one of the best clubs in the world'
Just five days after winning their seventh EuroLeague title, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens returned to their domestic league outfit in Game 1 of the Greek playoff semifinal series against Aris.
Roger Grimau, Barca players accuse refs of double standards after Game 2 in Madrid
Roger Grimau, Alex Abrines and Oscar da Silva didn't like the way the officials treated Barcelona in Game 2 of their Spanish league playoff series against Real Madrid. Credit: Srdjan Stevanovic/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images After losing Game 1 of the Spanish league semifinal series to Real Madrid, a reaction was urgently needed from FC Barcelona.
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Barca faces to Monbus Workshop on the 17th day of the Endesa League 2023-2024, at the Palau Blaugrana. The group by Roger Grimau wanted to continue his good week at home, where he won the regular round of the Euroleague this week to Real Madrid (83-78) y al Saski Baskonia (89-85), respectively. This is from achieving some important victories in the regular round of Euroleague, Where are you from this week? and Jan Vesely as his big number on the offensive side.
The brilliant work of 'foreign' Chus Mateo: how he built an almost invincible Real Madrid
ASVEL vs Villeurbane Real Madrid’s basketball We closed 2023 with an unprecedented record in the Euroleague. The Whites performed almost flawlessly in the first round. He broke the team’s record for wins in a calendar year with 16 wins in 17 games (74).. We only lost once, in the last second of extra time. Chus deprived Mateo’s team of all victories.
Roger Grimau dice no tener "ni idea de qué va a pasar" con Mirotic en su presentación como entrenador del Barça
Roger Grimau, el nuevo entrenador del Barça, aseguró este viernes durante su presentación oficial que no tiene "ni idea de qué va a pasar" con Nikola Mirotic, que negocia con el club azulgrana la rescisión de los dos años que le restan de contrato. "Mi trabajo no es estar en estos fregados".
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