FIBA NewsThursday, Feb 19, 2026

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv continued its surge up the EuroLeague standings on Thursday night with an 85–82 victory over Valencia Basket at Pais Arena Jerusalem. The result marked Maccabi’s fourth consecutive win and kept the club within striking distance of the playoff positions. Playing its second home game of the season in Israel, Maccabi improved […] The post Maccabi shocks Valencia in Jerusalem to extend winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Virtus Bologna returned to the refurbished Virtus Arena on Friday night and narrowly defeated EuroLeague newcomers Dubai Basketball 79-78 in a thrilling encounter. Luca Vildoza emerged as the hero, knocking down two critical three-pointers late in the game, including the game-winner with 27 seconds remaining. The Argentine guard capped his performance by stealing the ball […] The post Virtus Bologna escapes with nail-biting win over Dubai appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz delivered a statement road performance on Thursday night, defeating Anadolu Efes Istanbul 89-75 at Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Round 22 of the EuroLeague. The victory snapped Baskonia’s 19-game road losing streak, one of the longest in competition history, and lifted the Spanish club to 8-14 in the standings. It also extended […] The post Baskonia ends historic road drought and extends Anadolu Efes skid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Basketball teams Down Under are battling for attention in a digital world crammed with NRL memes, AFL highlights and cricket banter. Local sides from suburban leagues to NBL1 outfits need that socials boost to pack the stands, snag sponsors and build a rabid fan base. Without savvy online moves, even the sharpest shooters stay stuck […] The post 8 Cracking Tips to Get Your Basketball Team Noticed on Socials appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

From blockbuster trades in the NBA to rising stars in the EuroLeague and international tournaments organized by FIBA, basketball has become a truly global and digital sport. News breaks on social media, transfer rumors circulate through email chains, and sponsorship offers arrive via direct messages. While this digital evolution creates incredible opportunities for fans, journalists, […] The post Digital Security in Global Basketball: Why Verification Matters More Than Ever appeared first on ...

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv has signed Kessler Edwards for the remainder of the season, adding size and versatility to its forward rotation ahead of the EuroLeague stretch run. Edwards, 25, arrives from the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League, where he averaged 14.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 block over 28 games. […] The post Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Kessler Edwards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions have appointed Tautvydas Sabonis as their new head coach, marking a major step in the club’s plans to elevate its presence in European basketball. The move was officially announced on Monday, with the 33-year-old Lithuanian taking the reins after serving as assistant coach at Žalgiris Kaunas. Sabonis, son of basketball legend Arvydas […] The post Tautvydas Sabonis named head coach of London Lions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions are officially back in the EuroCup for the 2025–26 campaign, as confirmed by Euroleague Basketball during the June 19 ECA shareholders meeting. This marks the club’s return to European competition after a one-year absence and is viewed as a major step in their long-term vision to position London as a basketball hub […] The post London Lions return to EuroCup as club eyes EuroLeague future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Euroleague Basketball has officially confirmed the full list of participating clubs and the calendar for the 2025–26 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons, following the Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) held on June 19. For the first time, the EuroLeague will feature 20 clubs, following a previously approved expansion from 18 teams. The […] The post EuroLeague confirms 2025–26 season teams amid historic 20-team expansion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Motley, the former NBA big man, has officially left Hapoel Tel Aviv to pursue an opportunity to return to the NBA, according to Jake Fischer. The 29-year-old has signed with the G League in hopes of rekindling his professional basketball career and securing a spot on an NBA roster. Motley, who most recently played […] The post Jonathan Motley leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv for G League, eyes NBA return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Patrick Beverley recently shared that he now understands how LeBron James feels, thanks to the overwhelming attention he has received since joining Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. Beverley, who left the NBA this offseason to play in Europe, described the experience as transformative. The 36-year-old point guard noted that unlike his previous stint in Europe, […] The post Patrick Beverley: “I know how LeBron feels now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Patrick Beverley’s first game with Hapoel Tel Aviv began with a 79-78 preseason win over Hapoel Jerusalem. The former NBA veteran, who was in the starting five, played 15 minutes, scoring three points and dishing six assists. However, this is an ongoing adjustment for Beverley, who is returning to European basketball after an 11-year absence […] The post Patrick Beverley begins life in Israel with a win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .