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Pesic confirms trio that will miss Partizan-Zvezda derby for Serbia game
Svetislav Pesic has confirmed that Ognjen Dobric, Dejan Davidovac, and Balsa Koprivica will miss the EuroLeague Eternal Derby to play in the national team's EuroBasket qualifier against Denmark. Credit: Marcus Brandt/dpa - Scanpix Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade play the Eternal Derby in EuroLeague Round 11 on Thursday, November 21st, the same day when Serbia battles against Denmark in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.
Mike James reacts to Obradovic firing: 'You pushed me to be the best version'
Mike James shared a heartfelt tribute to Sasa Obradovic after his firing as AS Monaco's head coach, saying, "You pushed me to be the best version of myself every day, even when I didn't see it myself," and calling him "one of my favorite coaches." Credit: AFP, IMAGO/PanoramiC - Scanpix AS Monaco have decided to part ways with head coach Sasa Obradovic, making him the first EuroLeague tactician to lose his job this season.
Sasha Vezenkov suffers fracture
Remember Show Password Latest Upcoming games Recent games BN+ news Sasha Vezenkov has been diagnosed with a left toe fracture and will miss approximately two weeks, including EuroLeague games against Baskonia and Partizan. Credit: Panagiotis Moschandreou/EuroLeague via Getty Images Olympiacos Piraeus star Sasha Vezenkov has been diagnosed with a left toe fracture and will be sidelined for about two weeks, per the official announcement.
Johnathan Motley joins G League, draws NBA interest
Johnathan Motley has signed with the G League amid NBA interest, following a controversial departure from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Credit: Hapoel Tel Aviv BC/X Former NBA big man Johnathan Motley has signed a contract in the G League, as reported by Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.
Monaco part ways with Sasa Obradovic
Sasa Obradovic has been dismissed as AS Monaco's head coach following a loss to Le Mans in the French League. Credit: Panoramic/SIPA - Scanpix Sasa Obradovic becomes the first EuroLeague head coach to lose his job this season, according to the official team's announcement.
Nikola Jokic skipped 12 straight practices, faked injuries and mimicked jogging in youth
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is a one-of-a-kind talent on the court, but his journey to becoming a three-time MVP is just as remarkable as his skills. As the 41st pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Jokic's early years in basketball were anything but conventional.
Nuggets tried to pair Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic in 2018
Denver Nuggets made a bold attempt to trade up in the 2018 NBA Draft to pair Nikola Jokic with Luka Doncic, offering a package centered around Gary Harris and two first-round picks, but the deal ultimately fell through. Credit: Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix Imagine Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic on the same NBA team. For some fans and even insiders, that's the ultimate dream duo. Well, believe it or not, it could have happened.
Mario Hezonja on FIBA-EuroLeague schedule: 'Absolutely ridiculous'
Mario Hezonja has expressed his opinion regarding national team games and the fact that there are still schedule conflicts between EuroLeague and FIBA. MIN: 27.82 PTS: 12.89 (44.19%) REB: 4.67 As: 2.44 ST: 0.78 BL: 0.11 TO: 1.33 GM: 9 "Is there anyone else who thinks it is absolutely ridiculous that there are still schedule conflicts and no agreement about NT qualifying games during the season?" Hezonja tweeted.
T.J. Shorts won't play for North Macedonia in the upcoming FIBA window
T.J. Shorts will not be available to play for North Macedonia in the upcoming FIBA window. A new EuroLeague star, who was naturalized as a North Macedonian player, will be absent for the team's crucial match against Lithuania in Skopje. MIN: 27.53 PTS: 17.7 (53.81%) REB: 2.5 As: 7.5 ST: 1 BL: 0.1 TO: 2.2 GM: 10 Initially, Shorts was included in the preliminary 24-man North Macedonia's roster. However, when the candidate list was cut down to 16 players, Shorts was not included in it.
Chimezie Metu out for multiple weeks
Chimezie Metu suffered a Grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and will miss 6-8 weeks of action. Credit: D. Lukšta FC Barcelona provided the injury update on Chimezie Metu, confirming that the Nigerian forward will miss the significant time of action.
Sasha Vezenkov talks NBA regrets, reveals a call from Nikola Jokic, and his basketball idols
Sasha Vezenkov was a guest in a podcast "Man to Man" in which he talked about many topics: NBA experience, regrets, Olympiacos dreams, and much more. Credit: BC Olympiacos Sasha Vezenkov was a guest on a Man to Man podcast, in which he talked about his NBA experience, Nikola Jokic, his idols, and much more.
Nicolo Melli talks Zalgiris interest in him, yelling culture, and 'sorries in Milan'
Nicolo Melli shares heartfelt thanks to the Zalgiris Kaunas organization, discusses special connections with Zalgiris coaches, and reflects on Milan's unmet potential and head coaches who demand more, including Sarunas Jasikevicius. Credit: IMAGO/Seskim Photo TR - Scanpix Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul visited Kaunas last Friday night and secured a tough 72-65 road win.
Freddie Gillespie expected to join Olimpia Milano
Freddie Gillespie plans to sign with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after terminating his contract with the New Zealand Breakers, according to ESPN. Points made: 19,1 Accuracy: 54,4% Place in standings: 14 Record max: 28 Record min: 12 Most made 2FGs: Filip Petrusev Gillespie's most recent EuroLeague campaign was with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. He averaged 2.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague.
Tacko Fall joins New Zealand Breakers
Tacko Fall, the 7'6" center from Senegal, joined the New Zealand Breakers for the rest of the NBL season, according to Olgun Uluc from ESPN Australia. Position: C Age: 28 Height: 231 cm Weight: 141 kg Birth place: Dakar, Senegal The former NBA player, who spent three seasons with the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, brings a wealth of experience after averaging 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 37 NBA games.
Doc Rivers fined $25K for officiating remarks
The NBA issued a $25,000 fine to the Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers for criticizing the officiating after his team lost to the Charlotte Hornets. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images - Scanpix Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA for the officiating remarks he made after their team’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The fine was officially announced by Joe Dumars, Head of Basketball Operations.
James Harden climbs to second on NBA’s all-time 3-point list
James Harden made history in the LA Clippers’ game against the Utah Jazz. Harden moved into second place on the NBA’s all-time list of 3-pointers made with 2,974 triples for his career. Harden’s feat moved Ray Allen, who made 2,973 3s, to third place on the list. Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry remains at the top of the list with 3,782 3-pointers and counting. Harden reached the mark in the first quarter with a triple from the right wing.
NBA: Jayson Tatum traveled before game-winning 3 vs. Raptors
After reviewing the game, the NBA found that Jayson Tatum moved his pivot foot on the game-winning play. Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Jayson Tatum should have been called for traveling before hitting the game-winning triple in the Boston Celtics’ win over the Toronto Raptors. In the league’s Last Two Minute Report, the NBA found that Tatum moved his pivot foot with 3.4 seconds left in overtime.
Luka Doncic to miss game vs. OKC
Luka Doncic won’t play in the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a knee contusion. Credit: AP-SCANPIX The Dallas Mavericks won’t have Luka Doncic in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic will sit out the matchup, which is the second of a back-to-back, because of a knee contusion. The Mavericks superstar admitted that he is a “little bit less” than 100% after ending their 4-game losing streak with a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Bartzokas gives injury update on several players, calls out PAOK fans
Giorgos Bartzokas spoke about the situation of all the injured players at Olympiacos Piraeus during the press conference after the Reds demolished hosts PAOK 90-60 in Thessaloniki.
LaMelo Ball hit with $100K fine for using anti-gay term in postgame interview
LaMelo Ball has received a fine of $100,000 for using an anti-gay slur while appearing in a postgame interview. Credit: AP Photo/Chris Carlson - Scanpix Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000, the maximum allowed by league rule, on Sunday for making what the NBA called "an offensive and derogatory comment" during a televised postgame on-court interview, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
Tamir Blatt injures knee, exits Winner Cup final
Another injury at Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. At the beginning of the last quarter of the Winner league Cup final against Maccabi Ramat Gan, Tamir Blatt was injured and had to go down to the locker room for treatment. Points made: 81,9 Accuracy: 47,3% Place in standings: 11 Record max: 93 Record min: 63 Best scorer: Jaylen Hoard Blatt, who returned only a week ago from a thigh injury, was injured again. The Israeli had difficulty walking and was accompanied by one of the staff for treatment.
Chimezie Metu leaves Barca's ACB game with knee injury
Chimezie Metu suffered a physical setback during Barca's ACB game against Valencia Basket. Credit: D. Lukšta Bad news for FC Barcelona, as Chimezie Metu has suffered a blow to his left knee in the ACB game against Valencia Basket that has forced him to leave the game and head to the locker room.
Anthony Edwards fined $35K for obscene gesture
Anthony Edwards has been hit with a hefty fine after flashing his middle finger to the Sacramento Kings' fans. Credit: AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt Minnesota Timberwolwes guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court, Joe Dumars, Executive VP an Head of Basketball Operations, announced.
Nenad Dimitrijevic confirms affinity for Partizan, recalls discussion with Teodosic
Nenad Dimitrijevic addressed earlier stories about a possible arrival in Partizan and opened up on his feelings for the Serbian club. The North Macedonian guard also spoke about his basketball role model, Milos Teodosic, recalling a story from 2021. Credit: Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire Nenad Dimitrijevic used to be among Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade fans, traveling all the wayh to Paris in 2010, when the Serbian outfit made their last-to-date EuroLeague Final Four.
Ibon Navarro weighs in on Unicaja Malaga's EuroLeague potential, ACB title chances
Unicaja Malaga head coach Ibon Navarro gave his take on the debate about how his team would fare in the EuroLeague and the ACB if it was granted a spot in the top competition. He also explained why beating out EuroLeague powerhouses becomes increasingly difficult as the season draws to a close.
Lessort answers to Hackett: 'We know who the disappointment is right now'
Matthias Lessort has talked with SDNA after Panathinaikos won against Virtus in Unipol Arena last night. Matthias answered on Daniel Hackett's statement that Panathinaikos will be the biggest disappointment of the season in the EuroLeague. Credit: Vangelis Stolis Panathinaikos Aktor Athens completed their double-week with a 77-82 victory over Virtus Segafredo Bologna yesterday in Unipol Arena.
De'Aaron Fox sets a franchise record with his 60-point performance
De'Aaron Fox had a night to remember in California as he dropped 60 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the first player in Sacramento Kings' history to do so. It still wasn't enough as Kings ultimately lost 126-130 in overtime. Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu - Scanpix Insane game between the Sacramento Kings and the Minnesota Timberwolves occurred last night, as Timberwolves got back on the winning track beating their rivals in overtime 130-126.
Chris Paul writes history, joins elite company in the record books
Future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul has accomplished a monumental feat in last night's game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul became the third player in the NBA history with 12,000 career assists, only done before by John Stockton and Jason Kidd. Credit: AP – Scanpix 120-115 was the final score in Texas as the Los Angeles Lakers won against the San Antonio Spurs, but this game will be remembered for a rather historical feat that occurred in the first quarter.
NBA to have a new four-team All-Star Game format
After years of declining player effort and viewership, the NBA is about to make changes in the All-Star Game. According to Shams Charania from ESPN, the league will implement a new four-team format in the All-Star Weekend's premier event. Four teams of eight players will compete in a two-stage elimination mini-tournament. For example, Team 1 would play against Team 3, while Team 2 would play against Team 4, and the winner of the two matchups would play in the final.
Jasikevicius provides Biberovic injury update, talks Wilbekin's status
Tarik Biberovic's injury isn't serious, head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius said. Scottie Wilbekin will not return this season, he declared, while also providing updates on Onuralp Bitim and Luka Samanic's situations. Credit: D. Lukšta Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul arrived in Kaunas without three players already. One more player - Tarik Biberovic - left the game early with an ankle injury.
No Fenerbahce players in Turkish national team roster, Saras jabs at Ataman
The feud between Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) continues. The candidate list for the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers window has been announced, and no Fenerbahce players have been included. Onuralp Bitim, who belongs to Fenerbahce but has been loaned to FC Bayern Munich, will be the only name associated with the Turkish club on the candidates list. "These are not my decisions.
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