FIBA NewsFriday, Jan 9, 2026

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Wednesday night, knocking off AS Monaco 85–73 at Buesa Arena to snap a seven-game head-to-head losing streak. The victory marked Baskonia’s first win over Monaco since October 2021 and reinforced the idea that form and standings carry little weight on a given […] The post Baskonia stuns Monaco at Buesa Arena as Forrest return sparks statement win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne found its response when it needed it most, edging FC Bayern Munich 76–74 on Wednesday night at LDLC Arena to end a four-game EuroLeague losing streak. The victory came under difficult circumstances, as ASVEL lost captain Nando De Colo to injury at halftime after he reached a historic milestone early in the […] The post ASVEL rallies late to edge Bayern and snap four-game EuroLeague skid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anadolu Efes Istanbul delivered its most complete performance of the season on Wednesday night, dismantling Zalgiris Kaunas 87–64 at Zalgirio Arena in the EuroLeague debut of head coach Pablo Laso. Efes recorded its largest road victory since a 32-point win at Partizan last season and handed Zalgiris its worst home loss since December 9, 2022, […] The post Pablo Laso era begins with statement win as Anadolu Efes routs Zalgiris in Kaunas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

FC Barcelona returned to Paris on Tuesday and secured a commanding 85–69 victory over Paris Basketball at Adidas Arena. Xavi Pascual, coaching in the French capital more than 15 years after leading Barca to a EuroLeague title here, saw his team dominate from start to finish despite missing key playmakers and big men. Will Clyburn […] The post Barcelona cruises past Paris Basketball in dominant EuroLeague display appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan returned to Allianz Cloud for the first time since 2019 and secured a hard-fought 89–82 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday. Marko Guduric led the charge in his second game back from injury, contributing 22 points, five rebounds, and three assists in just under 20 minutes. Milan head coach Peppe Poeta […] The post Marko Guduric sparks Milan to win over Real Madrid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Valencia Basket delivered another dominant EuroLeague performance on Tuesday, toppling Olympiacos Piraeus 99-92 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus. The Spanish side relied on hot shooting and precise ball movement to maintain its impressive form. Pedro Martinez’s squad trailed by as many as 13 in the third quarter, but an electrifying 39-point surge […] The post Valencia surges past Olympiacos to extend winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv protected its place at the top of the EuroLeague standings on Tuesday night, edging Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 84-78 in a tense battle at Pais Arena in Jerusalem. The matchup carried weight on both sides, as Hapoel opened the final double-round week of the year aiming to maintain momentum, while the […] The post Elijah Bryant powers Hapoel past Crvena Zvezda to hold EuroLeague summit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens edged Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 81-77 on Tuesday night at Ulker Sports and Event Hall, sealing a hard-earned EuroLeague road win in a tense, physical contest. The result snapped Fenerbahce’s 12-game winning streak across all competitions. Kendrick Nunn delivered the defining performance, guiding the Greens with control and shot-making at both ends. The […] The post Kendrick Nunn lifts Panathinaikos past Fenerbahce in gritty Istanbul battle appeared first on TalkBaske...

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv delivered its most resilient performance of the season on Tuesday night, edging Dubai Basketball 97-95 at Coca-Cola Arena. The game was played without fans, yet it carried playoff-level intensity from start to finish. O’Shea Brissett sealed the win with a dunk off a baseline cut with 3.9 seconds left, giving Maccabi […] The post Maccabi shows late resolve to edge Dubai in empty arena thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius offered a clear stance on the future of European basketball while addressing ongoing NBA Europe discussions, describing the EuroLeague as “the last form of pure basketball” in an interview with Eurohoops Turkiye. The Lithuanian coach spoke as EuroLeague, the NBA, and FIBA continue formal talks on a potential NBA-backed European […] The post Sarunas Jasikevicius calls EuroLeague the “last form of pure basketball” amid NBA Europe talks appeared first o...

Elijah Bryant sparked a late surge as Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv overcame Virtus Bologna 79–74 on Friday at Virtus Arena. Bryant scored 14 of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter, hitting a step-back jumper and a coast-to-coast layup to pull Hapoel within reach before sealing the victory with a contested jumper. Dan Oturu […] The post Elijah Bryant leads Hapoel past Virtus in thrilling fourth-quarter rally appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Duane Washington delivered a career-defining performance on Friday as Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade rallied to a 79–76 win over Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in the Belgrade Arena. Trailing by 16 points late in the third quarter, Partizan staged a dramatic comeback fueled by Washington, who scored 25 points, including clutch free throws in the final […] The post Duane Washington lifts Partizan past Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade derby thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .