FIBA News · LatestTuesday, Jan 13, 2026

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 .

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 .

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 .

AS Monaco continued its push toward the top of the EuroLeague standings with a hard-fought 100-95 victory over Real Madrid on Friday night at Salle Gaston Médecin. Fresh off reaching its first EuroLeague Championship Game last spring, Monaco improved to 11-7 by finding a way to win despite uneven execution on both ends of the […] The post Monaco edges Real Madrid as rebounding grit carries late EuroLeague statement 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 .

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 .

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 .

Meridianbet, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator in 18 jurisdictions, has extended its title sponsorship deal with EuroLeague basketball club Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) through 2030, maintaining one of European basketball’s most significant long-term private-sector partnerships. Meridianbet is a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI). The multi-year extension continues a […] The post Meridianbet Extends EuroLeague Title Sponsorship with Red Star t...

Sean McCaw, former pro player and CEO of SJM Consulting, shared insights on the Fullcourt Podcast with Ric Bucher and Bostjan Nachbar about his experiences in Europe and helping players navigate professional careers abroad. Reflecting on European basketball, he explained, “Basketball overseas is now in vogue. Now players want to play overseas. It’s a viable […] The post Sean McCaw breaks down Americans playing in Europe, NBA Europe, and player development appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Zalgiris Kaunas delivered one of the most disciplined road performances of the EuroLeague season, defeating Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 93-80 on Tuesday night at Menora Mivtachim Arena. The game marked Hapoel’s first-ever EuroLeague appearance in Tel Aviv, and the home crowd responded with a packed, energetic atmosphere that fueled a fast start for the Israeli […] The post Zalgiris silences Tel Aviv crowd with statement road win over Hapoel appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne claimed a second straight home statement over Paris Basketball, pulling off a 94-89 victory on Tuesday night at LDLC Arena in Round 19 of the EuroLeague. The matchup carried extra weight after last season’s dramatic meeting, and once again, the home side found answers when the game tightened late. Paris started with […] The post Nando De Colo delivers late dagger as ASVEL shocks Paris Basketball appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

AS Monaco delivered one of its most authoritative performances of the season, rolling past FC Barcelona 90-74 on Tuesday night at Palau Blaugrana. The visitors seized control almost immediately and never let go, turning a highly anticipated rematch into a one-sided display of execution, discipline, and defensive control. Barcelona briefly led after the opening basket, […] The post Monaco dismantles Barcelona at Palau Blaugrana appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Valencia Basket closed out 2025 by protecting its home floor with an 86-73 victory over Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Tuesday night at Roig Arena. The result marked a seventh win in eight EuroLeague games for the Spanish side, which improved to 13-6 and moved to the top of the standings heading into the new […] The post Valencia defends home court against Partizan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul showed resilience and depth on Friday night, pulling away late for a 108–93 road win over Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz at Buesa Arena. The victory lifted the Turkish side to 12–6 in the EuroLeague standings and extended its strong start to 2026. Baskonia fed off the home crowd early and dictated tempo through […] The post Fenerbahce cruises past Baskonia with fourth-quarter surge appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

FC Bayern Munich snapped a nine-game losing streak with a commanding 95-71 victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on Friday at SAP Garden. The German side showcased suffocating defense, holding one of the EuroLeague’s most potent offenses well below its season averages. Maccabi entered the game averaging 90.3 points per contest, ranking third in assists […] The post Bayern Munich ends nine-game skid with dominant win over Maccabi appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced the signing of Gabonese center Chris Silva from AEK Athens on a 1+1 year deal on Saturday, January 3. Silva, 29, brings extensive international and NBA experience to the Turkish powerhouse, strengthening the team’s interior presence. Born in Libreville, Gabon, Silva moved to the United States at 15 and played high […] The post Fenerbahce signs Chris Silva to bolster frontcourt appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter Furkan Korkmaz said that Alperen Sengun is the best center he has played with over Joel Embiid. Turkey outlasted Poland with a 91-77 victory, where the Turkey star Sengun hit a triple-double with 19 points, 12 boards, and 10 assists in a quarterfinals clash in the EuroBasket 2025. “Until now, I […] The post Furkan Korkmaz takes Alperen Sengun over Joel Embiid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .