FIBA NewsMonday, Jan 5, 2026

Anadolu Efes Istanbul strengthened its guard rotation by signing Saben Lee for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, the club announced on Monday. Lee, 26, arrives from Olympiacos Piraeus, bringing two seasons of EuroLeague experience and previous stints with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Manisa Basket. In 11 EuroLeague games this season with Olympiacos, Lee averaged […] The post Anadolu Efes bolsters backcourt with Saben Lee signing from Olympiacos appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas has hinted that his next basketball chapter could take him overseas. The veteran guard recently suggested he’s open to a move to the EuroLeague, emphasizing that his main goal right now is simply to keep playing and competing at a high level. Two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas hinted at a […] The post Isaiah Thomas hints at EuroLeague move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Olympiacos Piraeus left Virtus Arena on Friday night with a result few teams have managed this season, holding on for a 97-94 EuroLeague victory over Virtus Bologna. The Reds controlled the game for three quarters before enduring a tense finish, becoming only the second visiting side to defeat Virtus on its home floor this season. […] The post Olympiacos survives late Virtus surge to secure rare win in Bologna appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv delivered its most dominant performance of the season on Friday, overwhelming Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 112-87 at Belgrade Arena in a EuroLeague matchup that quickly spiraled after the opening quarter. The visitors erased an early 11-point deficit and led by as many as 36 points in the fourth quarter, spoiling the […] The post Maccabi routs Partizan as Payne and Penarroya endure rough debuts in Belgrade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Paris Basketball snapped a six-game losing streak on Tuesday, defeating Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 102–92 at Accor Arena behind a balanced scoring effort. Five Paris players reached double figures, while the home side forced 19 turnovers from the visitors. The French team led from start to finish, at one point stretching its advantage to 20 […] The post Paris Basketball ends skid with dominant win over Crvena Zvezda appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne pulled off one of the most dramatic wins of its season on Tuesday night, stunning Anadolu Efes Istanbul 103–99 in double overtime at LDLC Arena behind a career night from Bastien Vautier. The 27-year-old center delivered a performance few could have predicted, scoring a game-high 28 points in just 26 minutes to […] The post Vautier explodes for 28 as ASVEL shocks Anadolu Efes in double-overtime thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv continued its EuroLeague surge on Tuesday night by defeating FC Bayern Munich 82–72 at SAP Garden, spoiling both Bayern’s home return and Svetislav Pesic’s first game back on the sideline. The contest marked Bayern’s first EuroLeague home appearance since November 12 and the start of a new coaching chapter under Pesic. […] The post Hapoel silences Munich as EuroLeague leaders spoil Pesic’s return against Bayern appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens delivered one of its most complete road performances of the season by flipping the game after halftime and defeating Zalgiris Kaunas 92–85 on Tuesday night at a sold-out Zalgirio Arena. The first half pointed in a very different direction, as the Lithuanian side controlled the paint and tempo to build a 50–40 […] The post Panathinaikos surges after halftime to beat Zalgiris in Kaunas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul closed its 2025 calendar year with a hard-fought 72–71 win over FC Barcelona on Tuesday night at Ulker Sports and Event Hall. The Round 18 matchup turned into a defensive grind that was decided only in the final seconds. Both teams struggled to find rhythm offensively, trading physical possessions and contested shots […] The post Fenerbahce survives Barcelona rally in defensive EuroLeague thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dubai Basketball delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Tuesday night, defeating EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 99–92 at Coca-Cola Arena. The victory lifted both teams to identical 9–9 records in the EuroLeague standings. Dubai controlled the game from the opening quarter and never trailed, using a 31–20 first period to establish […] The post Dubai beats Milan as McKinley Wright IV dominates EuroLeague showdown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Partizan Mozzartbet Belgrade announced on Tuesday, December 23, that NBA veteran Cameron Payne has joined the club and will immediately begin training with the team. The 31-year-old point guard arrives after playing this season with the New York Knicks. Payne, the 14th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has spent a decade in the league, […] The post Partizan signs NBA veteran Cameron Payne appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Partizan Mozzartbet Belgrade officially announced Joan Penarroya as the club’s new head coach on Tuesday, December 23, following Zeljko Obradovic’s resignation. The Spanish coach, 56, arrived in Belgrade Monday evening and will take over the team immediately. Penarroya, who has previously led Barcelona, Baskonia, Valencia, Manresa, Burgos, and Andorra, brings significant experience in European basketball. […] The post Joan Penarroya named Partizan’s head coach as club seeks EuroLeague revival...