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Zeljko Obradovic reveals the status of injured Panathinaikos players
After Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens took down Paris Basketball 91-72 to win their first EuroLeague game with Zeljko Obradovic back at the wheel, the legendary coach addressed the injury status of three players on the team. In the post-game press conference , Obradovic was asked if Kendrick Nunn , Kostas Sloukas or Moustapha Fall could return in the next two weeks, and the coach gave a short answer: "No way, they need more time, all of them." Nunn underwent a knee injury for a right m...
Jonas Valanciunas reacts to hostile Belgrade atmosphere and nose injury
Zalgiris Kaunas starting center Jonas Valanciunas was pleased to mark his EuroLeague return with a victory after the Lithuanian champions beat Crvena Zvezda 83-77 on the road . Playing his first EuroLeague game in 15 years, Valanciunas finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and two assists in 21.5 minutes, posting a game-high 24 PIR. "The most important thing is the win," Valanciunas told Lukas Malinauskas of BasketNews after Round 1. "It was difficult, we struggled. Both we an...
Panathinaikos make strongest EuroLeague start since 2011
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens opened the 2026-27 EuroLeague season with a dominant 91-72 victory over Paris Basketball, giving coach Zeljko Obradovic a convincing win in his first EuroLeague game back on the club's bench. According to Opta Stats , the 19-point victory was Panathinaikos' largest winning margin in a EuroLeague season opener since October 2011, when they defeated Unicaja Malaga by 21 points – also with Obradovic as head coach. Sylvain Francisco led Panathinaikos with 18 points...
Tony Parker wins EuroLeague coaching debut as Mills, Crowder shine for ASVEL
NBA legend Tony Parker began his EuroLeague coaching career with a victory as LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 84-74 at home in Round 1 of the 2026-27 season. Parker, who took over as ASVEL head coach this summer, saw two of the club's high-profile newcomers deliver strong EuroLeague debuts. Jae Crowder led ASVEL with 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists in just under 25 minutes. He made 4-of-5 three-pointers and finished with a game-high 25 PIR. Patty Mills added 15 poi...
Mike James and Dario Saric impress, but Efes fall in EuroLeague opener
Anadolu Efes Istanbul newcomers Mike James and Dario Saric both delivered strong performances in their first EuroLeague game of the season, but FC Barcelona held on for an 89-82 home win in Round 1. James, who joined Efes this summer after leaving AS Monaco, finished with 22 points, five assists, and four rebounds in nearly 32 minutes. He shot 6-of-10 from two-point range, 1-of-3 from three, and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, posting a 24 PIR. Saric was even more efficient in his return to t...
Jonas Valanciunas posts big numbers in first EuroLeague game in 15 years
Zalgiris Kaunas center Jonas Valanciunas made an impressive return to the EuroLeague, helping his team beat Crvena Zvezda 83-77 on the road in Round 1 of the 2026-27 season. Playing his first EuroLeague game since the 2010-11 campaign, Valanciunas finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in nearly 28 minutes. He shot 6-of-9 from two-point range and recorded a team-high 24 PIR. The 34-year-old made his presence felt immediately. Valanciunas scored 11 points in just...
Lakers Summer League sensation could make surprise NCAA return
Former Los Angeles Lakers Summer League center Robbie Avila is reportedly trying to return to college basketball for a fifth season, according to Gregg Palermo of Spectrum News St. Louis . Avila, widely known by his nickname "Cream Abdul-Jabbar," went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft before signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers and joining their Summer League roster. The 6-foot-10 big man appeared in two Summer League games for Los Angeles, totaling two points, one rebound, and two assists...
ABA League postpones opening round amid referee crisis
The ABA League has officially postponed the first round of the 2026-27 season, as well as the opening week of the ABA League 2, amid an ongoing dispute with referees. The decision followed a vote by league members, passing with 11 votes in favor and one abstention. "At a meeting of ABA League members, a decision was reached – with 11 votes in favor and one abstention – to postpone the first round of the AdmiralBet ABA League, as well as the games scheduled for the first week of the...
Mavericks hire experienced NBA, NFL and NHL staff member
The Dallas Mavericks have announced several basketball operations staff updates ahead of the 2026-27 season, including the addition of Nico Berg as Executive Director of Health and Performance. Berg joins Dallas with experience across the NBA, NFL, and NHL as a physiotherapist. Most recently, he served as co-owner and physiotherapist at Lynn Valley Orthopedic and Sports Physiotherapy. Berg previously worked with the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2010 to 2014 as a consultant specializing in core ...
Raptors reveal major priority for Kawhi Leonard this season
Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster has revealed that negotiations to bring Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto began around draft week, with the organization taking time to evaluate the risks before completing the deal. "We wouldn't have agreed to the deal if we didn't have a level of confidence it would get done," Webster told reporters on Thursday, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN . Toronto's familiarity with Leonard also played an important role. The 35-year-old previously spent the 2018-19 s...
Wizards provide major Alex Sarr injury update after offseason fracture
Washington Wizards big man Alex Sarr is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 regular season as he continues his recovery from a fractured right foot, general manager Will Dawkins said. Sarr will not be a full participant when training camp opens, with Dawkins saying the 21-year-old will begin as a "partial participant." He underwent surgery in June to repair the fracture, which occurred during an offseason workout. The French big man took a significant step forward in his second N...
LeBron James sends emotional message after Lakers legend's death
Philadelphia 76ers superstar LeBron James paid tribute to longtime Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter following his death at age 76. Tanter, who served as the Lakers' PA announcer for 43 seasons, died Wednesday , the team announced. He had retired from his game-day role in June after suffering a stroke in March. "Rest in paradise, Lawrence Tanter!" James wrote on X. "Loved seeing you pretty much every single home game for the past eight years at the scorer's table and ...
ESPN reveals top 10 NBA players for 2026-27: Five internationals lead the way
ESPN has released the top 10 of its annual NBA player rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season, with Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic retaining the No. 1 spot for the third consecutive year. Jokic narrowly finished ahead of Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , with ESPN describing the gap between the top three as "razor-thin." Jokic averaged a triple-double for the second straight season and has now either won MVP or finished runner-up in six consecutive campaigns. Wembanyama climb...
Former Lakers fan favorite gets brutally honest about career decline
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has opened up about the difficult final stage of his NBA career, recalling how signing a short-term deal late in his playing days made him question whether he still belonged in the league. "It hurt," Young said on Gil's Arena . "That was my first time being in that situation. You start thinking about the outside noise. Like, damn, am I ass now? It hurts, it does." Young was referring to his brief stint with the Denver Nuggets during the 2018-19 season...
Pistons make strange demand in Jalen Duren contract talks
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has received a contract offer that includes weight-related incentives, according to Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic . Detroit's latest proposal reportedly calls for Duren to have his weight checked every month throughout the calendar year. The request came as a surprise to Duren and his representatives, especially because the 6-foot-10, 250-pound center has never been publicly known to have weight issues and has consistently displayed elite ath...
Lakers share striking Luka Doncic photos before new season
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic appears to be entering the 2026-27 season in strong physical condition, with the team sharing new photos of him working on both basketball and strength training. The images offer another encouraging sign for Lakers fans after a summer focused on conditioning and recovery. As previously reported by SportKlub.si , Luka is already believed to weigh around 105 kilograms (231 pounds), nearly matching his listed playing weight of 104 kilograms (230 pounds) from la...
Roman Sorkin agrees to massive new four-year deal with Maccabi, per report
Maccabi Tel Aviv are set to keep one of their key local players long-term with a significant new contract. According to Ynet , Roman Sorkin has agreed to a new four-year deal worth approximately $6 million in total, or $1.5 million per season. Sorkin still had three years remaining on his previous contract, which was worth around $900,000 per season, meaning the new agreement represents a substantial pay raise for the Israeli big man. The deal also secures the long-term future of one of Maccab...
EuroLeague won't be the same: biggest names missing in 2026-27
On opening night, every EuroLeague arena is packed, but something feels different. We are stepping into a campaign without some of its biggest characters, basketball minds, signature players, and most reliable drama creators. An entire title-contending team, iconic head coaches, and a long list of fan-favorite stars won't be on the floor tonight. Here is the breakdown of who is missing, why it matters, and what the EuroLeague loses without them. The missing iconic coaches If you remove the big...
Greek League receives massive new broadcasting deal offer
The Greek League has reportedly received a massive new broadcasting proposal from one of its current broadcasters ahead of the 2026-27 season. According to Sport24 , Greek media group SKAI has submitted an extension proposal worth €26 million for an additional three years or nearly €50 million for five more years. SKAI has already secured the Greek League broadcasting rights for the next 2+1 years in a deal worth €25 million. However, the company is now looking to extend its par...
Mavericks receive concerning key player injury update entering training camp
The Dallas Mavericks are set to enter training camp without one of their key players fully cleared from injury. According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon , Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared for training camp as he continues to recover from foot surgery he underwent in December. MacMahon added that Lively's status for the start of the regular season remains uncertain. However, the 22-year-old has not suffered any setbacks and is gradually ramping up toward basketball activities....
Former Knicks Top 10 draft pick signs deal with East rival
The Orlando Magic are set to give a chance to a former New York Knicks lottery pick, signing him to a deal ahead of the new season. According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel , the Magic are signing Kevin Knox II to an Exhibit 10 deal, and he will join the team for training camp. The 27-year-old is coming off a season he spent in the G League with the Windy City Bulls. In 39 games last season, he averaged 21.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 46.4% shooting from the field. Knox's...
Top NBA scorers in 2026-27 EuroLeague revealed: New star overtakes Fournier
After looking at the growing number of former NBA players in the EuroLeague , it's time to update the list of players who scored the most points in their NBA careers. The 2026-27 EuroLeague season features 132 players who have appeared in at least one NBA regular-season or playoff game. Of those, 37 scored at least 1,000 career points in the NBA regular season, while eight surpassed the 5,000-point mark. In total, the current EuroLeague players with NBA experience combined for 143,943 regular-...
Tony Parker pays tribute to Nicolas Batum after retirement
Tony Parker reflected on the retirement of his good friend and former longtime France teammate Nicolas Batum . Parker, who reached many of his greatest national team accomplishments alongside Batum, reflected warmly on their journey together. "I'm a little nostalgic. He's always been like a little brother to me," Parker said via Le Progres . "We spoke on Tuesday, and it felt a bit surreal to see him retire. Nicolas is one of the best players in the history of French basketball, and he deserves...
EuroLeague teams' jersey prices: How much do they cost and where to buy?
With the 2026-27 EuroLeague season approaching, fans looking to represent their favorite teams will face considerably different jersey prices depending on the club. Jordi Monet compiled a breakdown of EuroLeague jersey prices on X, comparing the cost of standard and customized versions across the competition. All jerseys listed with a price are available for purchase through the respective clubs' official websites. Based on the prices currently available, a standard EuroLeague jersey can cost ...
Ettore Messina opens up on Kobe Bryant's passion for EuroLeague
Legendary EuroLeague coach Ettore Messina has shared a personal story about Kobe Bryant and his close relationship with European basketball and the EuroLeague on The Diamond Pod show . Messina reflected on his first interactions with Bryant during his time with the Lakers, where he worked as a coaching consultant during the 2011–12 NBA season, and explained that the five-time NBA champion was already very familiar with his work in Europe. Kobe Bryant closely followed Messina's EuroLeague...
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