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Dreamland Gran Canaria secured a road victory over Dolomiti Energia Trento with a final score of 87-73. The defending champions asserted their dominance in the last period, outscoring their opponents with a partial score of 25-9. Nicolas Brussino, with 24 points, and Sylven Landesberg, contributing 21 points, led the charge for Gran Canaria. On the […] The post Dreamland Gran Canaria got a road win over Dolomiti Energia Trento appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Joventut Badalona secured a hard-fought victory in overtime, defeating Wolves Vilnius 107-98. Vladimir Brodziansky emerged as the top scorer for the winning side with 22 points, supported by Pep Busquets with 18 points and Pau Ribas contributing 17 points. Despite missing the injured Andres Feliz, the team displayed a collective effort on every level. Ante […] The post Joventut Badalona needed overtime but beat Wolves Vilnius appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Paris Basketball’s 106-102 double-overtime over London Lions was more than a statement. It was a message to the EuroCup that they can close out a game under pressure without star man TJ Shorts. Despite an impressive stat of 24 points, six assists and five steals, Shorts fouled out with less than a minute played in […] The post Paris Basketball make statement in London Lions win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Gran Canaria, the reigning champion of EuroCup, comfortably secured another victory, defeating JL Boug en Bresse with a final score of 84 – 76. Despite easing up a bit towards the end, they maintained their unbeaten streak after four rounds into the season. Alongside Paris Basketball, who managed to escape the challenge from the London […] The post Gran Canaria still undefeated appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In a thrilling finish, Dolomiti Energia Trento secured their first victory of the season on the road by defeating Lietkabelis 93 – 92, with Quinn Ellis making the decisive winning jumper in the final moments, leaving less than a second on the clock. Strikingly, this basket accounted for the only points Trento scored in the […] The post Dolomiti Energia Trento beat Lietkabelis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In his debut for Cedevita Olimpija, Klemen Prepelic showcased productivity with 16 points and 11 assists, although he also recorded seven turnovers. Despite his efforts, Prometey displayed serious intent in Ljubljana. Roland March played a pivotal role with 20 points and six rebounds, and the Ukrainian team secured a 90-83 road victory, bouncing back after […] The post Klemen Prepelic was productive in his Cedevita Olimpija debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In a notable away triumph, Aris Thessaloniki dominated Slask Wraclow with a final score of 80 – 63, largely attributed to their robust defense in the initial half. The visiting team exhibited exceptional defensive prowess by limiting Slask Wroclaw to just 22 points while scoring an impressive 37 points themselves, ultimately clinching the victory in […] The post Aris Thessaloniki dominated against Slask Wraclow appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Turk Telekom made the decision to part company with Nenad Canak and officially announced Selcuk Ernak as the new head coach. The 53-year-old Turkish coach, who previously led Darussafaka for five seasons until June, has now taken charge. In his tenure with Darussafaka, Ernak not only gained his first and only EuroLeague experience in his […] The post Turk Telekom appoints Selcuk Ernak as new head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets greenlights the participating teams for the upcoming 2024-25 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons. The full list of EuroLeague teams includes: ALBA Berlin, Anadolu Efes Istanbul, AS Monaco, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, LDLC ASVEL […] The post EuroLeague and EuroCup teams for 2024-25 season approved appeared first...

Fenerbahce Beko has announced the departure of Jonathan Motley, who was with the team for the past two seasons, as the player moves to Hapoel Tel Aviv in the EuroCup. The Turkish club expressed gratitude to Motley for his contributions to the team during his tenure with them. Motley, known for his scoring and rebounding […] The post Fenerbahce parts ways with Jonathan Motley, moves to Hapoel Tel Aviv appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Patrick Beverley has signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv, marking his return to European basketball after 11 years. The 36-year-old guard confirmed the news on X, expressing his excitement about the move. “They gave me everything I asked for… I couldn’t refuse,” Beverley stated. Beverley began his professional career in Europe, playing for Dnipro in Ukraine, […] The post Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Bruno Caboclo has officially joined Hapoel Tel Aviv, as announced by the Israeli club today on Twitter. A report from Sport5, shared by Sportando, states that the contract is for two seasons, with the second year reportedly being a team option. Caboclo was reportedly training with the Warriors this week to secure an NBA contract. […] The post Bruno Caboclo joins Hapoel Tel Aviv appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Patrick Beverley’s first game with Hapoel Tel Aviv began with a 79-78 preseason win over Hapoel Jerusalem. The former NBA veteran, who was in the starting five, played 15 minutes, scoring three points and dishing six assists. However, this is an ongoing adjustment for Beverley, who is returning to European basketball after an 11-year absence […] The post Patrick Beverley begins life in Israel with a win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Patrick Beverley recently shared that he now understands how LeBron James feels, thanks to the overwhelming attention he has received since joining Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. Beverley, who left the NBA this offseason to play in Europe, described the experience as transformative. The 36-year-old point guard noted that unlike his previous stint in Europe, […] The post Patrick Beverley: “I know how LeBron feels now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Motley, the former NBA big man, has officially left Hapoel Tel Aviv to pursue an opportunity to return to the NBA, according to Jake Fischer. The 29-year-old has signed with the G League in hopes of rekindling his professional basketball career and securing a spot on an NBA roster. Motley, who most recently played […] The post Jonathan Motley leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv for G League, eyes NBA return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Euroleague Basketball has officially confirmed the full list of participating clubs and the calendar for the 2025–26 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons, following the Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) held on June 19. For the first time, the EuroLeague will feature 20 clubs, following a previously approved expansion from 18 teams. The […] The post EuroLeague confirms 2025–26 season teams amid historic 20-team expansion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions are officially back in the EuroCup for the 2025–26 campaign, as confirmed by Euroleague Basketball during the June 19 ECA shareholders meeting. This marks the club’s return to European competition after a one-year absence and is viewed as a major step in their long-term vision to position London as a basketball hub […] The post London Lions return to EuroCup as club eyes EuroLeague future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions have appointed Tautvydas Sabonis as their new head coach, marking a major step in the club’s plans to elevate its presence in European basketball. The move was officially announced on Monday, with the 33-year-old Lithuanian taking the reins after serving as assistant coach at Žalgiris Kaunas. Sabonis, son of basketball legend Arvydas […] The post Tautvydas Sabonis named head coach of London Lions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul kept its winning streak alive with a 99-87 road victory over Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Friday at Belgrade Arena. The Turkish side relied on outstanding three-point shooting to maintain control from the opening minutes through the final buzzer. The visitors stunned the home crowd with a 0-14 opening run, exploiting Partizan’s […] The post Jantunen’s career night powers Fenerbahce past Partizan in Belgrade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Virtus Bologna closed out its temporary Paladozza Arena with a 99-89 EuroLeague win over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on Friday. Carsen Edwards led the charge, pouring in a game-high 26 points, including 17 in the first half, while connecting on 8-of-15 three-pointers. Virtus set the tone early, hitting 10 of its first 17 long-range attempts […] The post Edwards scores 26 as Virtus tops Maccabi in Paladozza farewell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ettore Messina has officially stepped down as head coach of Olimpia Milano, the club announced Monday, November 24. The decision was made in agreement with President Leo Dell’Orco, paving the way for Peppe Poeta to assume the head coaching role. Messina, who led the team to multiple Italian championships, Italian Cups, Super Cups, and a […] The post Ettore Messina steps down as Milan head coach, Peppe Poeta takes over appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Barcelona guard Kevin Punter shared insights on European basketball and his career on the Fullcourt Passport podcast with Ric Bucher and Bostjan Nachbar. Reflecting on his time at Partizan, Punter described the rivalry with Crvena Zvezda as unmatched in intensity and culture. “You got to physically have 10 toes in the arena to really understand […] The post Kevin Punter on Partizan-Crvena Zvezda rivalry “Lakers-Celtics? Beating that by a landslide” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dubai Basketball protected its perfect home record with a 90–89 comeback win over Paris Basketball on Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Arena, closing Round 13 with one of its most resilient performances of the season. Paris controlled the opening 10 minutes with a 32–17 first-quarter lead, setting a season high for points in a frame and […] The post Dubai surges late to edge Paris in thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Real Madrid escaped Arena Botevgrad with a narrow 75–74 win over Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv on Tuesday, relying on Mario Hezonja’s best performance of the season to secure its second road victory of the EuroLeague campaign. Hezonja entered the game after a difficult two-week stretch, averaging 7.5 points over his previous six outings. Sergio Scariolo […] The post Real Madrid holds off Hapoel in one-point thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Valencia Basket dominated FC Bayern Munich 90-64 at Roig Arena on Tuesday, November 25, securing their fifth straight home win and improving to 8-5 in EuroLeague play. Brancou Badio led the charge with 16 points, three three-pointers, and a chase-down block on Stefan Jovic, adding a rebound, two assists, and two steals for a career-high […] The post Valencia cruises past Bayern behind Brancou Badio’s career night appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Reports from multiple Serbian outlets on Wednesday indicate that Zeljko Obradovic’s tenure at Partizan may have reached its end following the club’s heavy EuroLeague loss to Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. Sportklub detailed three versions of events surrounding the fallout from Tuesday’s 91-69 defeat, noting that the situation escalated rapidly overnight. One scenario describes Obradovic offering his […] The post Zeljko Obradovic reportedly leaves Partizan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan opened a new chapter on Wednesday night with a 102-88 road win over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in Belgrade, marking the club’s first outing since Ettore Messina stepped down earlier this week. Peppe Poeta, promoted after Messina’s departure, guided the Italian side to its third straight victory, continuing the momentum he […] The post Milan defeats Maccabi in first game after Messina’s resignation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

AS Monaco delivered one of its most dominant performances of the season on Wednesday night, overpowering Anadolu Efes 102-66 at Salle Gaston Médecin in a result that immediately reshaped the Turkish club’s sideline. Efes announced on Thursday that it had parted ways with head coach Igor Kokoskov, a decision that followed the third-worst loss in […] The post Monaco crushes Anadolu Efes as historic defeat triggers Kokoskov’s exit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade delivered one of its most complete performances of the EuroLeague season on Wednesday night, defeating Olympiacos Piraeus 91-80 in a packed Belgrade Arena. The hosts improved to 9-4 after outscoring the visiting side 32-15 in the final period, overturning a 12-point second-half deficit with a wave of perimeter shooting and disciplined […] The post Crvena Zvezda stuns Olympiacos with fourth-quarter surge appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

FC Barcelona secured an 88-78 home victory over LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Wednesday night at Palau Blaugrana, giving Xavi Pascual his first win since returning to the head-coaching position. The hosts improved to 8-5 after breaking open a tight contest that featured 17 lead changes and 13 ties through three quarters. Barcelona gained separation at […] The post Barcelona pulls away late to defeat ASVEL appeared first on TalkBasket.net .