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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...

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 .

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...

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Virtus Bologna delivered a statement performance on Wednesday, cruising to an 86–68 win at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and improving to 8-8 in the EuroLeague. Partizan (6-10) suffered its first defeat under interim head coach Mirko Ocokoljic after four consecutive wins in all competitions. The hosts led 37-30 at halftime, but a quick 0-10 run […] The post Virtus storms past Partizan in Belgrade to halt hosts’ momentum appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv continued its surge up the EuroLeague standings on Thursday night with an 85–82 victory over Valencia Basket at Pais Arena Jerusalem. The result marked Maccabi’s fourth consecutive win and kept the club within striking distance of the playoff positions. Playing its second home game of the season in Israel, Maccabi improved […] The post Maccabi shocks Valencia in Jerusalem to extend winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Thursday, defeating Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 93–82 at Telekom Center Athens to snap the league leaders’ winning streak. The victory capped an impressive double-round week for the Greens, who improved to 11–6 just days after ending a difficult stretch that included […] The post Panathinaikos clamps down to halt Hapoel’s rise in statement home win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul delivered a decisive response to its previous loss with a commanding 87–72 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan on Thursday night at Allianz Cloud. The reigning champions improved to 10–6 in the EuroLeague, while the Italian side slipped to 9–8. The visitors seized control from the opening tip and never let go, […] The post Fenerbahce overwhelms Milan with elite shooting 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 .

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 .

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 .