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AS Monaco president on vocal response to Olympiacos fans and belief in Spanoulis
AS Monaco president Oleksiy Fedorychev spoke about his active support for the team on the road, his confidence in coach Vassilis Spanoulis, and Daniel Theis as one of the best mid-season acquisitions. Credit: Pierre Marsal/AS Monaco AS Monaco are set to begin their playoff campaign in pursuit of a second-ever EuroLeague Final Four appearance, facing FC Barcelona in a best-of-five playoff series.
Boston Celtics guard named NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Boston Celtics' explosive guard Payton Pritchard has been named the 2024–25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. MIN: 28.34 PTS: 14.36 (50.88%) REB: 3.79 As: 3.48 ST: 0.86 BL: 0.17 TO: 1.02 GM: 81 He becomes the fourth Celtic to win the award, joining Kevin McHale (1983–84 and 1984–85), Bill Walton (1985–86), and Malcolm Brogdon (2022–23). In his fifth NBA season, Pritchard averaged career highs of 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 28.4 minutes across 80 games, including just three starts.
NBA executive expresses optimism about working with EuroLeague on European expansion
George Aivazoglou, Managing Director of the NBA in Europe and the Middle East, revealed more details about the NBA Europe project in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. Aivazoglou reaffirmed the project’s intention to involve football clubs in the basketball market, saying the competition will include a mix of existing clubs and newly formed ones. "In this league, we see already existing clubs that are institutions of European basketball and have millions of fans," Aivazoglou said.
Luka Doncic after Game 2 win: 'Going to Minnesota is going to be a war'
The Los Angeles Lakers have tied the series in a crucial Game 2 win of the first round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 94–85, on Tuesday. Player of the Game EFF 38 Luka Doncic Points 31 Accuracy 9-20 Rebounds 12 Assists 9 Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a win with another great performance, ending up one rebound shy of a triple-double with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Wade Baldwin on his dagger in Game 1 and T.J. Shorts’ case as Europe’s top guard
Fenerbahce guard Wade Baldwin remains calm after Game 1 win against Paris, believes everyone has to contribute to win the series, and comments on T.J. Shorts being among the best playmakers in Europe. Credit: Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul took a hard-fought 83-78 victory against Paris Basketball in Game 1 of the EuroLeague playoffs.
Biggest stars in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments
As national teams prepare for the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris, four slots are still up for grabs. These will be decided at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in Spain, Greece, Latvia, and Puerto Rico from July 2 to July 7. Some teams will feature NBA and EuroLeague stars, and BasketNews is here to spotlight the talent hitting the FIBA courts next week. Lorenzo Brown | G | Spain After battling injuries during the regular season, Brown is back in top form.
Admiral Schofield: former NBA forward joins ASVEL
Former Orlando Magic forward Admiral Schofield signed a 1-year deal with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. Credit: Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne introduced their second offseason signing. Team: Orlando Magic Position: SF Age: 27 Height: 198 cm Weight: 109 kg Birth place: United States of America ASVEL announced that the club agreed to a 1-year deal with the 27-year-old forward Admiral Schofield.
Monaco extend Mouhammadou Jaiteh's contract
Monaco activated the team's option to extend Mouhammadou Jaiteh's contract for a further season, which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Credit: Tolga Adanali/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Mouhammadou Jaiteh is staying with AS Monaco, the Monegasque club announced.
Bonzie Colson signs for Fenerbahce
Bonzie Colson officially signed a 2+1 deal with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. Credit: Partizan Mozzart Bet/Dragana Stjepanovic Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul officially announced the signing of Bonzie Colson. Points made: 11,5 Accuracy: 39,2% Place in standings: 1 Record max: 24 Record min: 5 Most made 3FGs: Scottie Wilbekin According to the club's statement, Colson signed a 2-year deal with an option to extend it for a further season.
Stefano Tonut signs contract extension with Olimpia Milan
Stefano Tonut signed a 2-year contract extension with Olimpia Milan until the end of the 2025-26 season. Credit: Dainius Lukšta Stefano Tonut will continue to represent EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. MIN: 17.04 PTS: 5.76 (52.86%) REB: 1.79 As: 1.17 ST: 0.62 BL: 0.03 TO: 0.55 GM: 29 The Italian club announced that Tonut signed a 2-year contract extension until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Wade Baldwin and Bonzie Colson reportedly reached agreements with Fenerbahce
Wade Baldwin agreed to a 2-year, $5 million deal while Bonzie Colson is expected to sign sign a 2-year, $3 million contract with Fenerbahce. Credit: Srdjan Stevanovic/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul are set to reinforce the squad with the Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv duo.
Naz Reid wins 6th Man of The Year award
Naz Reid was named Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday evening. MIN: 24.1 PTS: 13.36 (51.57%) REB: 5.14 As: 1.3 ST: 0.77 BL: 0.88 TO: 1.35 GM: 83 The fifth-year center, who entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent with no guarantee of a long pro career, narrowly edged out Malik Monk of the Sacramento Kings to win the award. Reid received 45 first-place votes and 352 total points to Monk’s 43 and 342, respectively.
Filip Petrusev suffers injury
Unfortunate news for Olympiacos Piraeus as one of the team's big men, Filip Petrusev, was injured in Game 2 versus FC Barcelona. Team: Olympiacos Piraeus Position: C Age: 24 Height: 211 cm Weight: 107 kg Birth place: Belgrade, Serbia The Serbian center landed awkwardly on his feet after being blocked and fouled on a dunk attempt with 35 seconds to go toward the end of the fourth quarter. It is unknown what transpired exactly, but Petrusev had to be escorted out and could not continue the game.
Chemnitz Niners crowned FIBA Europe Cup champion
Chemnitz Niners reached a historic success by downing Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul to claim the 2023-24 FIBA Europe Cup trophy. Although Bahcesehir won tonight's game at Istanbul with a score of 105-95 after overtime, they were defeated 85-74 in the first leg of the tournament and, therefore, could not attain the 12+ deficit they needed for the championship.
Scottie Wilbekin suffers injury
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's star Scottie Wilbekin suffered an injury in Game 1 in the Playoff series against AS Monaco. Team: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul Position: SG Age: 31 Height: 188 cm Weight: 80 kg Birth place: United States of America Wilbekin apparently had a right knee injury and was seen applying ice there on the bench throughout the third quarter. The American guard tried checking into the game but had to come back to the bench as he appeared to be in pain.
Grayson Allen is day-to-day vs. Timberwolves
Phoenix Suns shooter Grayson Allen's injury situation is day-to-day ahead of Game 3 of the playoff series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Credit: AP-Scanpix Phoenix Suns' sharpshooter Grayson Allen is being evaluated day-to-day in terms of his right ankle injury.
Wade Baldwin is out for Game 2 vs. PAO
Unpleasant news for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv as they will be deprived of Wade Baldwin in Game 2 of the Playoffs series against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. Points made: 15,7 Accuracy: 78,0% Place in standings: 2 Record max: 23 Record min: 6 Most made FTs: Wade Baldwin IV According to an announcement from the team, Baldwin's MRI revealed a slight tear on one of his hamstrings, and he will be out. The American scorer was injured in the third quarter of the game and had to be seated on the bench.
EuroLeague Live: Olympiacos visit Barcelona
The 2023-24 EuroLeague season's Playoffs continue with two matchups: AS Monaco-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and FC Barcelona-Olympiacos Piraeus. Credit: Barca Basket/X The EuroLeague Playoffs continue full throttle with the beginning of two more matchups. Firstly, AS Monaco hosted Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in Salle Gaston Medecin. Fenerbahce, despite trailing for an important part of the game, managed to turn the tide and push the game to overtime.
EuroLeague: Monaco and Barcelona lose homecourt advantages
The 2023-24 EuroLeague season's Playoffs continued with two matchups: AS Monaco-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and FC Barcelona-Olympiacos Piraeus. Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com-SCANPIX The EuroLeague Playoffs continued full throttle with the beginning of two more matchups. Firstly, AS Monaco hosted Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in Salle Gaston Medecin. Fenerbahce, despite trailing for an important part of the game, managed to turn the tide and push the game to overtime.
Jaka Lakovic names things he learned from Zeljko Obradovic
Jaka Lakovic was a high-level player in Europe. He's now a high-level coach who draws inspiration from the legendary names that guided him earlier in his career. Lakovic got to play for a multitude of famous head coaches. The biggest of them, of course, is Zeljko Obradovic. The legendary Serbian instilled his philosophy in Lakovic throughout their five seasons together in Panathinaikos Athens. The Slovenian specialist admits - his life now is more difficult now that he's a head coach.
Charlotte Hornets interviewing assistants for head coach position
Charlotte Hornets is looking for a new coach to lead the team following Steve Clifford's departure, which will take place in the beginning of the next season. Credit: Getty Images via AFP/Scanpix After parting ways with Steve Clifford, effective next season, the Charlotte Hornets are on the lookout for a new coach.
Gilbert Arenas bashes Jokic and MVP voters: 'Worst MVP in 40 years'
Nikola Jokic is widely considered to be the frontrunner to win his third NBA MVP this season. Gilbert Arenas thinks he shouldn't have won the first two to begin with. Points made: 32,4 Accuracy: 56,0% Place in standings: 2 Record max: 49 Record min: 22 Most made 2FGs: Nikola Jokic The former NBA All-Star appeared on a podcast with Hall of Fame NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe, Nightcap, where he stated his controversial opinion.
American investors buy Italian first division team
The majority of the shares of Pistoia Basket of the Lega Basket Serie A were purchased by investors from the United States of America, and the team's ownership changed hands. According to an announcement by the club, East Coast Sport Group Italia S.r.l. was the company that took part in the transaction. It is said to be a "corporate vehicle" for American investors. Pistoia received an investment of 1.5 million euros.
EuroLeague live: Olympiacos battle for home-court advantage vs Zvezda
The penultimate round of the EuroLeague regular season begins with five games on the slate on the first day. First, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade host Olympiacos Piraeus. With the Serbian club already out of play-in contention, the guests arrive at the matchup with playoff and home-court implications at hand. A win would clinch a playoff spot for Olympiacos. At the same time, AS Monaco play against Zalgiris Kaunas.
Wade Baldwin and Kendrick Nunn get into an online beef
Just before the end of the EuroLeague regular season, two players - Wade Baldwin IV and Kendrick Nunn - got into an online beef. MIN: 28.3 PTS: 17.52 (57.62%) REB: 2.76 As: 5 ST: 1.16 BL: 0.16 TO: 2.72 GM: 25 Baldwin was elected as the EuroLeague MVP for the month of March. After it was officially announced, the Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv guard gave a short interview to the EuroLeague, where he pushed back against Nunn's words that he was the best offensive player in the league.
Six EuroLeague players make Lithuania's FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers roster
Rokas Giedraitis, Lukas Lekavicius, Tomas Dimsa, Dovydas Giedraitis, Edgaras Ulanovas, and Laurynas Birutis will play for Lithuania in the upcoming FIBA window. Credit: FIBA Kazys Maksvytis, the head coach of the Lithuanian national team, has revealed the roster for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.
Gregg Popovich compares Wembanyama to Duncan, defends Spurs rebuild
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich recently shared insights in an interview with Yann Ohnona of L'Equipe, addressing the team's rebuilding process and their rising superstar, Victor Wembanyama. Points made: 15,8 Accuracy: 78,0% Place in standings: 28 Record max: 27 Record min: 6 Most made FTs: Victor Wembanyama Addressing criticism of the Spurs' strategy, Popovich dismisses concerns from those expecting immediate top-tier performance from San Antonio. "You know, people's opinions...
Joel Embiid injury update: might return this season
Joel Embiid's meniscus surgery: 76ers star out for at least four weeks, and this season's return is not ruled out. Credit: AP – Scanpix Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid underwent a left meniscus procedure on Tuesday, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He is slated for re-evaluation in approximately four weeks.
Moustapha Fall expected to return vs. Valencia
Olympiacos Piraeus center Moustapha Fall participated in a large part of the team's training, while guard Nigel Williams-Goss joined the sessions as usual following his injury in the last EuroLeague round against FC Bayern Munich, SDNA writes.
Karolis Lukosiunas returns to Zalgiris
Lithuanian national and three-point shooting specialist Karolis Lukosiunas is once again a Zalgiris Kaunas player. Points made: 12,2 Accuracy: 79,8% Place in standings: 15 Record max: 23 Record min: 4 Most made FTs: Keenan Evans Zalgiris announced that the 26-year-old signed a deal until the end of the 2023-24 season. Lukosiunas played for Zalgiris since 2019, before leaving the Lithuanian powerhouse in the summer of 2023.
Zoran Savic, Panathinaikos, Crvena Zvezda receive EuroLeague fines
EuroLeague dealt out more sanctions after Round 25, which targeted three clubs: Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.
Wade Baldwin, Mike James fined by EuroLeague
Wade Baldwin IV of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Mike James of AS Monaco received fines for actions in Round 25, announced the EuroLeague. MIN: 31.64 PTS: 19.32 (53.8%) REB: 4.24 As: 5.48 ST: 1.24 BL: 0 TO: 1.92 GM: 25 Both players were sanctioned because of their actions towards referees.
Mubarak Salami: German forward killed in car crash
Mubarak Salami, 26, one of Hamburg's best basketball players, died in a traffic accident in Lower Saxony, German media report. The devastating accident occurred between Berkhof and Schwarmstedt (Heidekreis) on Friday evening. According to the police, Salami's Hyundai, which was on its way to Hamburg, collided with a truck that was carrying a heavy load. The exact circumstances are still unclear.
Six EuroLeague players join Serbian NT ahead of vital game vs. Great Britain
The Serbian national team will play its decisive game for qualification to FIBA World Cup 2023 with a reshaped roster, compared to the one that competed in Friday's overtime loss in Athens. Serbia / Schedule Greece Serbia 97-92 Serbia Great Britain Mon 19:00 Nikola Milutinov, Dejan Davidovac, and Nemanja Dangubic have returned to their club duties, while Stefan Jovic is doubtful for the crucial match vs. Great Britain after the blow he received in the last WC European Qualifiers duel.
Ergin Ataman provides worrisome update on Vasilije Micic
Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Vasilije Micic missed EuroLeague's Round 25 thriller vs. LDCL ASVEL Villuerbanne due to a knee injury. Vasilije Micic Team: Anadolu Efes Istanbul Position: PG, SG Age: 29 Height: 195 cm Weight: 92 kg Birth place: Kraljevo, Serbia Despite first beliefs about a minor injury, Efes head coach Ergin Ataman provided a non-optimistic statement regarding Micic's health condition.
Charles Barkley doubts Wembanyama: 'You can't tell he's great until he gets to NBA'
Charles Barkley is not convinced by Victor Wembanyama yet: "He looks like he's great, but you really can't tell until he gets to the NBA." Chuck thinks NBA's physicality is going to be a huge adjustment for the French talent.
Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum react to wild 76ers-Celtics ending
Philadelphia star Joel Embiid appeared to send the 76ers-Celtics game into overtime with a 3/4 court shot, but the ball was ruled in his hands when the clock ran out, resulting in a 110-107 loss to Boston. Player of the Game EFF 21 Robert Williams Points 14 Accuracy 7-7 Rebounds 8 Assists 1 "I wish I would have shot it sooner, but as I turned, I saw Derrick White there so I couldn't really get it off," Embiid said. "So I had to kind of go back to my right side to try to get it off.
Luol Deng blasts FIBA for African Qualifiers: 'We were robbed today'
South Sudanese fans were not allowed to watch the game in which their country clinched a spot in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Former NBA forward and now head coach and president of the South Sudanese Federation, Luol Deng heavily criticized FIBA and local organizers for it. Credit: FIBA South Sudan's national team made history yesterday, qualifying for the 2023 FIBA World Cup for the first time in the country's history. However, the local fans could not experience the joy together with the team.
Wade Baldwin in contract extension talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Since joining Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, Wade Baldwin IV has been having the most productive season of his EuroLeague career. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv / Schedule Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv FC Bayern Munich 90-82 AS Monaco Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv Thu 18:00 The guard is averaging a career-high 16.6 points along with 3.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1 steal per game for a career-high 15.8 PIR.
Tyler Dorsey released by G-League's Texas Legends
After leaving Olympiacos Piraeus in hopes of pursuing his NBA dream, Tyler Dorsey will have one more hurdle in his journey. Tyler Dorsey MIN: 2.75 PTS: 3 (80%) REB: 0.67 As: 0 ST: 0 BL: 0 TO: 0 GM: 3 The G-League's Texas Legends have officially announced that they're releasing the guard. In 17 games with the club, Dorsey averaged 24.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. He also played in 3 games in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks, scoring a combined 9 points. The player was later released.
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