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Brian Windhorst offered a detailed account of his first experience attending the Partizan–Crvena Zvezda derby, describing it as one of the most intense basketball environments he has witnessed. He shared his reflections on the Fullcourt Podcast, co-hosted by Ric Bucher and Bostjan Nachbar. Windhorst explained that attending the Belgrade derby had been a long-standing goal […] The post Brian Windhorst details intensity and atmosphere of Partizan–Crvena Zvezda derby appeared first on TalkBasket...

FC Bayern Munich has turned to a familiar figure as it looks to stabilize its season, announcing the return of Svetislav Pesic as head coach through the end of the campaign. The club confirmed the move on Monday, December 22, following the early departure of Gordon Herbert. Pesic, 76, replaces Herbert on short notice after […] The post Svetislav Pesic returns to Bayern as head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cameron Payne appears set to join Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, seemingly confirming the move with black-and-white heart emojis on his Instagram stories on Sunday. The 10-year NBA guard’s arrival is expected to coincide with the official introduction of new head coach Joan Penarroya on Tuesday. The agreement reportedly is finalized, but Payne’s debut timing remains […] The post Cameron Payne nears Partizan move as NBA veteran signals arrival appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Partizan Belgrade has confirmed the hiring of Spanish coach Joan Penarroya, marking a new era for the club following Zeljko Obradovic’s resignation, Telesport reported on Sunday, December 21. Penarroya, 56, is set to sign a fixed contract for the remainder of this season and the next, reportedly earning €1 million over the period. The move […] The post Partizan hires Joan Penarroya to lead team after Obradovic exit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

FC Bayern Munich announced on Saturday that the club has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Gordon Herbert with immediate effect. The decision comes after a prolonged downturn in the EuroLeague and follows a constructive discussion between both parties. Herbert exits after one and a half seasons in charge, during which Bayern captured […] The post Bayern parts ways with Gordon Herbert amid EuroLeague slide appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade ended a three-game losing streak with a dramatic 90-89 victory against Virtus Bologna on Friday, December 19, at Belgrade Arena. The Serbian side overcame 19 lead changes to secure a win in the final seconds. The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging baskets and momentum. Zvezda opened a […] The post Crvena Zvezda snatches last-second win over Virtus Bologna in Belgrade thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

FC Barcelona rewrote EuroLeague history on Friday, December 19, producing a record-setting 134-124 triple-overtime victory over Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz at Palau Blaugrana. The 134 points are the most ever scored by a single team in a EuroLeague game. The night also set the record for the highest combined score in competition history. The teams totaled […] The post Barcelona shatters EuroLeague scoring record in historic triple-overtime win over Baskonia appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Olympiacos Piraeus delivered a commanding response to recent struggles by overpowering LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 107-84 on Friday, December 19, at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The win snapped a three-game losing streak and improved the Reds’ EuroLeague record to 9-7. Olympiacos set the tone early and never relented, controlling the game on both ends while […] The post Olympiacos dominates ASVEL with complete performance appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

AS Monaco responded emphatically to recent setbacks by dismantling FC Bayern Munich 103-77 on Friday, December 19, at Salle Gaston Médecin. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak and lifted Monaco to 10-7, including a 6-2 record at home. Bayern opened the game with confidence and raced to an early 11-2 lead before stretching the […] The post Monaco routs Bayern as defensive surge sparks EuroLeague statement win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Zalgiris Kaunas delivered one of the most dominant performances in EuroLeague history on Friday, December 19, dismantling Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 109-68 at Zalgirio Arena. The win lifted the Lithuanian side to 10-7 and completed a miserable week for Partizan, which fell to 6-11. Zalgiris led from start to finish and never allowed the visitors […] The post Zalgiris crushes Partizan by 41 in historic EuroLeague rout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dubai Basketball pulled out a dramatic 80-76 road win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Friday, December 19, at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center. The result improved Dubai’s EuroLeague record to 8-9 and snapped a five-game road losing streak. The visitors trailed for long stretches and entered the fourth quarter down seven, but a composed finish […] The post Dubai edges Anadolu Efes with late surge as Wright delivers career night in Istanbul appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Real Madrid secured a thrilling 95-90 victory over Paris Basketball on Thursday at Movistar Arena, with Theo Maledon scoring the millionth point in EuroLeague history. Maledon led the hosts with 21 points, hitting 7-of-11 two-pointers and 6-of-8 from the free-throw line, while also contributing a crucial late scoop that sealed the win. Trey Lyles added […] The post Theo Maledon makes history as Real Madrid edges Paris appeared first on TalkBasket.net .