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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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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...

Partizan Mozzartbet Belgrade officially announced Joan Penarroya as the club’s new head coach on Tuesday, December 23, following Zeljko Obradovic’s resignation. The Spanish coach, 56, arrived in Belgrade Monday evening and will take over the team immediately. Penarroya, who has previously led Barcelona, Baskonia, Valencia, Manresa, Burgos, and Andorra, brings significant experience in European basketball. […] The post Joan Penarroya named Partizan’s head coach as club seeks EuroLeague revival...

Partizan Mozzartbet Belgrade announced on Tuesday, December 23, that NBA veteran Cameron Payne has joined the club and will immediately begin training with the team. The 31-year-old point guard arrives after playing this season with the New York Knicks. Payne, the 14th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has spent a decade in the league, […] The post Partizan signs NBA veteran Cameron Payne appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dubai Basketball delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Tuesday night, defeating EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 99–92 at Coca-Cola Arena. The victory lifted both teams to identical 9–9 records in the EuroLeague standings. Dubai controlled the game from the opening quarter and never trailed, using a 31–20 first period to establish […] The post Dubai beats Milan as McKinley Wright IV dominates EuroLeague showdown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul closed its 2025 calendar year with a hard-fought 72–71 win over FC Barcelona on Tuesday night at Ulker Sports and Event Hall. The Round 18 matchup turned into a defensive grind that was decided only in the final seconds. Both teams struggled to find rhythm offensively, trading physical possessions and contested shots […] The post Fenerbahce survives Barcelona rally in defensive EuroLeague thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens delivered one of its most complete road performances of the season by flipping the game after halftime and defeating Zalgiris Kaunas 92–85 on Tuesday night at a sold-out Zalgirio Arena. The first half pointed in a very different direction, as the Lithuanian side controlled the paint and tempo to build a 50–40 […] The post Panathinaikos surges after halftime to beat Zalgiris in Kaunas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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 .

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 […]