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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 .

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 .

The injury bug that befell Caitlin Clark was the greatest thing that could have happened to this Indiana Fever era. Okay, maybe that’s hyperbole, but take a walk with me. People always expected them to be good in 2025. The Fever entered the 2025 season with raised expectations and heightened attention. After a transformative offseason… The post No Longer Just Potential: The 2025 Fever Prove Their Worth to the League appeared first on Winsidr .

The players for Unrivaled Season 2 were announced, as were the coaches—new and returning—so it was time to get the rosters set in place. On Wednesday night, Unrivaled coaches built their teams for the second season, with the new Breeze BC team winning a coin toss against Hive BC for the first overall pick. Each… The post Unrivaled Season 2 Rosters are Set appeared first on Winsidr .

Immediately after the buzzer sounded and the Golden State Valkyries’ 2025 season came to an end at SAP Center in San Jose, the home crowd gave the team a rousing ovation. The Valkyries’ last game of the season was played in San Jose instead of Chase Center in San Francisco (their home arena) due to… The post A Season of Golden Moments in the Bay Area appeared first on Winsidr .

One year after seven teams replaced their head coaches, the WNBA coaching carousel was open once again. After the 2025 season ended, five more vacancies opened up, with the New York Liberty, Seattle Storm, and Dallas Wings making changes behind the bench, and the expansion Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo hiring their first coaches in… The post WNBA Coaching Carousel: Get to Know the New Coaches Around the W appeared first on Winsidr .

The lottery balls have settled, and for the first time in WNBA history, the lottery order went exactly as it was projected to go based on the odds of the five teams in the lottery. For the second straight year, the Dallas Wings will be picking No. 1 overall, looking to pair another superstar with… The post 2026 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 appeared first on Winsidr .

The needle needed to be threaded. The Washington Mystics knew that going into their 2025 season. The 2019 championship is still recent enough that fans have fond memories of it. Of winning basketball. Of being one of the franchises. But it’s also far enough away that the memory of winning basketball is fading in the… The post Mystics Thread the Needle from Past Success to Bright Future appeared first on Winsidr .

I was sitting in the media area of Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, during the Sweet 16 last year. I was chatting with another writer, talking about how there really is no offseason (great podcast on The Athletic, by the way) for women’s hoops. Think about it: The WNBA season runs from May until October… The post Next Up: A Look at This Year’s WNBA Draft Class – Vol. 1 appeared first on Winsidr .

Just like the sun during a Los Angeles summer, the future of the city’s WNBA team is bright and quite difficult to ignore. The potential and upside of the Los Angeles Sparks is exciting, and this past season, WNBA fans caught a glimpse of what the team was capable of. The Sparks finished with a… The post Waiting for the Los Angeles Leap appeared first on Winsidr .

I was sitting in the media area of Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, during the Sweet 16 last year. I was chatting with another writer, talking about how there really is no offseason (great podcast on The Athletic, by the way) for women’s hoops. Think about it: The WNBA season runs from May until October… The post Next Up: A Look at This Year’s WNBA Draft Class – Vol. 2 appeared first on Winsidr .

On October 24, 2024, the New York Liberty strolled down Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes. They were fresh off their first WNBA title, ending the city’s 51-year professional basketball title drought. Sabrina Ionescu was wearing a YERRRnescu shirt. Jonquel Jones was draped in a Bahamian flag, holding her WNBA Finals MVP trophy. The vision came to… The post NY Liberty’s Disappointing 2025 Season Leads to New Direction appeared first on Winsidr .

Fifth-year big man Micah Potter only signed with the Pacers on December 26, but he’s making a case to have his contract guaranteed next week, writes Tony East of Circle City Spin. While Potter’s counting stats (eight points, three rebounds and three assists) were fairly modest in Wednesday’s two-point loss to Orlando, the Pacers played […]

Kings rookie big man Maxime Raynaud is hopeful he didn’t suffer a significant injury on Friday, Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee reports. He had to be helped off the court during the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg while attempting to set a screen for Russell Westbrook. “I’ll be fine,” Raynaud said. “It […]

Jamal Murray, who has had his share of major injuries, is currently the only member of the Nuggets‘ usual starting five available to play. “It sucks. It just adds a whole dynamic to the game, with so many guys out,” Murray told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “You’ve just gotta focus on just bringing […]

After sitting out five games in October and November following his return from left knee surgery, then missing seven contests in December due to a left hip contusion, Magic guard Jalen Suggs exited Friday’s loss in Chicago in the third quarter after just 20 minutes of action due to what the team initially called a […]

Appearing this week on The Tom Tolbert Show (YouTube link), Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided some insight into the circumstances that led to the heated sidelines confrontation between him and veteran forward Draymond Green last Monday. In Kerr’s view, the entire back-and-forth was the result of a “misunderstanding,” as Angelina Martin of NBC Bay […]

Bulls guard Coby White was hoping to raise his value with a strong season heading into free agency, but repeated calf issues have gotten in the way, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times writes in a subscriber-only story. They began when he strained his right calf during an August workout, sidelining him through training camp […]