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Valencia Basket delivered one of its most complete road performances of the season on Friday, earning a 79-89 win over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens at the Telekom Center and halting the Greens’ four-game winning streak. The visitors climbed to 9-5 and moved into a share of second place, while Panathinaikos fell to the same record after […] The post Valencia shocks Panathinaikos in Athens behind Darius Thompson’s standout night appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz continued its strong home form by defeating EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 88–78 on Friday night at Buesa Arena, using balanced scoring, defensive pressure and a composed second half to control Round 14. The matchup brought an added layer of familiarity, with Milan head coach Peppe Poeta returning to Vitoria to face Matteo […] The post Baskonia pulls away from Milan to extend home dominance appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Virtus Bologna returned to the refurbished Virtus Arena on Friday night and narrowly defeated EuroLeague newcomers Dubai Basketball 79-78 in a thrilling encounter. Luca Vildoza emerged as the hero, knocking down two critical three-pointers late in the game, including the game-winner with 27 seconds remaining. The Argentine guard capped his performance by stealing the ball […] The post Virtus Bologna escapes with nail-biting win over Dubai appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade is reportedly in advanced talks to sign NBA veteran Malik Beasley for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, according to Novasport on Sunday, December 7. The club is navigating one of the most turbulent periods in its history after the sudden departure of legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic. Beasley, who averaged 16.3 […] The post Partizan targets Malik Beasley amid turbulent season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anadolu Efes is in advanced discussions with Pablo Laso to take over as head coach, according to Donatas Urbonas on Monday, December 8. Laso emerges as the leading candidate following Igor Kokoskov’s dismissal on November 27, just months after he signed with the Turkish club on July 2. The EuroLeague powerhouse currently sits 17th in […] The post Anadolu Efes enters advanced talks to hire Pablo Laso as head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA veteran Malik Beasley shut down speculation linking him to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade during a Twitch stream on Sunday. “I’m not going to Serbia… motherfu–ers know that,” Beasley said, leaving little doubt about his intentions. Reports from Serbian outlet Novasport had suggested that Partizan was negotiating a deal with Beasley for the remainder of […] The post Malik Beasley dismisses Partizan rumors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Greek powerhouse Olympiacos is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire NBA guard Monte Morris, Eurohoops reported. The team is seeking a replacement for Keenan Evans, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, and sources indicate optimism that Morris will sign a contract through the end of the season. Morris brings extensive NBA experience, having appeared in […] The post Olympiacos in advanced talks to sign NBA veteran Monte Morris appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Malik Beasley’s camp is pushing back on reports linking the veteran guard to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, clarifying that conversations with the EuroLeague club never came close to a finalized deal. Brian Jungreis, Beasley’s agent, told Front Office Sports that the situation was overstated and lacked any imminent conclusion. He said, “These are exaggerated reports. […] The post Malik Beasley’s agent denies Partizan agreement appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Olympiacos announced the signing of American guard Monte Morris on Wednesday, December 10, with a contract extending through the end of the 2025-26 season. The move comes after Keenan Evans suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, leaving a significant gap in the team’s backcourt. Morris, 30, brings extensive NBA experience to Piraeus, having played for the […] The post Olympiacos signs Monte Morris to boost guard rotation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kosner Baskonia announced on Wednesday, December 10, the signing of Nigerian forward Eugene Omoruyi on a two-month deal, with an option to extend through the end of the 2025-26 season. Omoruyi arrives from Al Nasr in Dubai and will join the team in Madrid ahead of upcoming EuroLeague games. The 28-year-old forward played last season […] The post Baskonia adds Eugene Omoruyi appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Panini America is releasing a new set of EuroLeague Instant cards on Wednesday to commemorate Real Madrid’s 81–75 victory over Anadolu Efes on December 4. The company confirmed that the cards will be available here beginning at 3:00 p.m. EST on December 11, with the offer remaining open only while supplies last. This release highlights […] The post Panini America unveils limited Real Madrid EuroLeague cards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv claimed a 92–84 win over LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Thursday night at Menora Mivtachim Arena, riding a career-best performance from Lonnie Walker IV in the club’s first true home game of the season. Walker delivered 29 points, 9 rebounds, and a performance index rating of 33, setting personal EuroLeague highs and […] The post Lonnie Walker IV powers Maccabi past ASVEL in emotional home debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Armoni Brooks delivered a decisive performance at the Unipol Forum on Thursday, lifting EA7 Emporio Armani Milan to a 96-89 win over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in Round 15. The guard missed his first two long-range attempts, but his response changed the rhythm of the night. Panathinaikos opened the game with a 0-14 run and held […] The post Armoni Brooks’ eight threes propel Milan past Panathinaikos appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Valencia Basket extended its strong form at Roig Arena on Thursday night, defeating Anadolu Efes Istanbul 94-82 to claim its fourth straight EuroLeague victory and climb to second place in the standings. The hosts set the tone early by winning the first three quarters and controlling the pace throughout Round 15. Kameron Taylor delivered a […] The post Valencia surges past Anadolu Efes to reach second place in EuroLeague standings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Zalgiris Kaunas rediscovered its rhythm on Thursday night, edging Paris Basketball 108-105 in a fast-paced shootout at Adidas Arena. The Lithuanian club entered the matchup having dropped four of its previous five EuroLeague games, but it delivered one of its most balanced offensive outings of the season during a contest that featured 19 lead changes. […] The post Zalgiris outlasts Paris in high-scoring duel to snap slump in EuroLeague thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Real Madrid held firm in the closing minutes on Thursday night, securing a 94-87 victory over Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz at Movistar Arena after nearly surrendering a double-digit lead to one of the league’s most explosive scorers. Madrid appeared in full control early in the fourth quarter with a 76-62 advantage before Markus Howard ignited a […] The post Real Madrid survives Markus Howard’s late surge to beat Baskonia appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dubai Basketball delivered one of its most memorable EuroLeague nights on Friday, December 12, edging FC Bayern Munich 89–88 at Coca-Cola Arena after a costly late turnover flipped the game in the final seconds. The hosts trailed by one with 3.2 seconds remaining when Kosta Kondic forced a turnover on Stefan Jovic as Bayern attempted […] The post Dubai stuns Bayern after late turnover sets up dramatic finish appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul delivered another painful reminder to AS Monaco on Friday, December 12, storming back for a 92–86 road win at Salle Gaston Medecin in a rematch of last season’s Championship Game. The defending champions looked far from sharp early, closing the first quarter with just 14 points after shooting 5-of-20 from the field […] The post Fenerbahce rallies past Monaco in Final replay appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Will Clyburn delivered one of the most efficient shooting performances of his EuroLeague career on Friday, leading FC Barcelona to a 98–85 win over Olympiacos Piraeus at Palau Blaugrana. One week after a dominant road showing in Belgrade against Crvena Zvezda, the veteran forward set the tone early and never let up, establishing control against […] The post Will Clyburn powers Barcelona past Olympiacos 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 .

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 .

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 .