Category: EuroLeague
Steve Clifford on Vasilije Micic: “He’s a talented player”
[ad_1] Vasilije Micic had limited playing time during his rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but his role has expanded since being traded to the Hornets as part of the Gordon Hayward deal. Micic, a former EuroLeague MVP, has impressed the new head coach, Steve Clifford, with his talent and exceptional awareness and feel…
Filip Petrusev: Mid-season moves for young NBA players are challenging
[ad_1] Olympiacos Piraeus center Filip Petrusev referred to himself as “collateral damage” in the NBA trade process that saw him leave the Philadelphia 76ers, eventually returning to the EuroLeague. “Literally, I had nothing to do with it, it was some numbers and some other things around the contract that got me traded,” Petrusev told to…
Keenan Evans named EuroLeague Round 25 MVP
[ad_1] Zalgiris Kaunas guard Keenan Evans claimed the MVP of Round 25 in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. Evans had an outstanding performance, contributing 24 points on efficient shooting, five assists, five steals, and no turnovers in Zalgiris Kaunas’ victory over Panathinaikos Athens. This marked Evans’ second MVP honor in his EuroLeague career and…
Panathinaikos extends Greek League win streak to 16-0
[ad_1] Panathinaikos Athens dominated against Apollon Patras with a resounding 87-55 victory, maintaining their undefeated Greek League record at 16-0. Panagiotis Kalaitzakis led the charge with a career-high 18 points, supported by Dinos Mitoglou’s 14 points and five rebounds, and Juancho Hernangomez’s 12 points and six rebounds. On the opposing side, Chad Brown led Apollon…
Partizan dominates Zalgiris in the fourth quarter for the win
[ad_1] Zalgiris Kaunas made a strong start in Belgrade, leading with a 15-4 run, but Partizan Mozzart Bet rallied in the final period to secure a victory. Guided by P.J. Dozier and Zach LeDay, along with a notable performance from Frank Kaminsky in the last quarter, Zeljko Obradovic’s team defeated the Lithuanian champions 81-72, improving…
Nikola Milutinov to undergo surgery, out for two months
[ad_1] Olympiacos Piraeus center Nikola Milutinov is set to undergo foot surgery and will be sidelined for approximately two months, as confirmed by Reds coach Giorgos Bartzokas following the EuroLeague loss to Real Madrid. Milutinov sustained the injury during the second half of Olympiacos’ Greek League defeat to Panathinaikos Athens when he collided with teammate…
Cibona loses to Partizan after a hard-fought battle in a packed arena
[ad_1] Cibona was defeated in the 16th round of the AdmiralBet ABA League, with Partizan emerging victorious with a score of 74-87. The hosts put up a significant fight against the EuroLeague team Partizan in the sold-out Dražen Petrović Arena, but it wasn’t enough for a better result. Coaches Dino Repeša and Željko Obradović decided…
EuroLeague attendance soars to new heights
[ad_1] EuroLeague basketball continues to captivate fans worldwide, marking its 24th season with a surge in attendances. The league, renowned for its elite-level play and passionate fan bases, has set new records this season, reaffirming its status as a basketball powerhouse. The 2023-2024 EuroLeague season has witnessed a remarkable 17.4% increase in attendances during the…
Crvena Zvezda signs Javonte Smart, aiming for playoff push
[ad_1] Crvena Zvezda, currently aiming for a EuroLeague playoff spot, has officially inked 24-year-old point guard Javonte Smart, who joins from the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League. Smart, recently waived by the Philadelphia 76ers after a brief stint, signed a contract until the season’s end, with the team holding an option for an…
Milan bolsters EuroLeague ambitions with NBA veteran Rodney McGruder
[ad_1] EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has strengthened its EuroLeague roster with the acquisition of NBA veteran Rodney McGruder, securing his services until the culmination of the 2023-24 season. La Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano comunica di aver raggiunto un accordo fino al termine della stagione con Rodney McGruder. 🇮🇹 Comunicato ufficiale 👉🏻 https://t.co/hDB7D3FtlF🇬🇧 Official statement 👉🏻 https://t.co/WDxsVbGAY9#insieme…