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Vince Hunter has parted ways with Virtus Bologna, after violating anti-doping rules, the Italian team announced on Wednesday. Hunter failed a drug test and tested positive for the banned substance Carboxy THC (a marijuana agent) after Game 4 of the Italian League Finals. Therefore, Virtus decided to terminate his contract and Hunter has now officially […] The post Vince Hunter parts ways with Virtus Bologna after violating anti-doping rules appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

EuroLeague Basketball is considering changing the format of the Final Four in order to make the event even more exciting. As Eurohoops.net and ONE report, the competition could replace the third-place game with the Final of the EuroCup. Several teams and players have expressed their disagreement with the existence of the third-place game, where the […] The post EuroLeague could replace third-place in the Final Four with EuroCup Final, per report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Lakers player and two-time NBA champion Quinn Cook agreed to a deal with EuroCup powerhouse Lokomotiv Kuban. The deal between Cook and Lokomotiv Kuban is for the remainder of the 2021/22 season, the club announced on Tuesday. Quinn Cook has won two championships, with the Warriors (2018) and the Lakers (2020). However, he was […] The post Former Lakers player Quinn Cook joins EuroCup powerhouse Lokomotiv Kuban appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cedevita Olimpija point guard Jacob Pullen has played in many different countries so far, mostly in Europe, and has had teammates that made their mark in basketball world. Recently, he was asked who was the best player he has ever played with. According to the 31-year-old American, it is Michael Beasley, who currently plays for […] The post Jacob Pullen: “Michael Beasley is probably the best player I’ve ever played with” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After the defeat of Buducnost (87-81), Justin Cobbs was surprised by the excellent performance of Mega Mozzart in Round 7 of the AdmiralBet ABA League in Belgrade. “We didn’t expect this. They had more energy, played well, made shots and too many offensive rebounds. And that was the reason the final score was like this.” […] The post Justin Cobbs on TalkBasket:”I am comfortable in Buducnost” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The biggest European basketball clubs started February by sharing an invitation to their fans – ‘Let’s walk together!’. The teams of the “Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” and the “7DAYS EuroCup” have invited their communities to join the virtual steps challenge, with a goal to walk for their basketball team, in this way not only expressing support […] The post European basketball clubs throw a challenge – which club will walk more? appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

One of the most successful basketball clubs in Europe with 48 trophies and most notably the European Champion trophy at the Final Four of the EuroLeague in Istanbul in 1992 is the first basketball club in the world embracing the power of blockchain technology, digitalisation, and tokenization by signing a 5-year partnership with Swiss-based Sports […] The post Partizan BC and Blocksport: Technology in service of sport and completely new way of fan engagement appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The ECA Shareholders Executive Board took the following decisions with regard to the war in Ukraine: 1. To withdraw the participation of Russian Federation teams in both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (CSKA Moscow, UNICS Kazan, Zenit St Petersburg) and the 7DAYS EuroCup (Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar) for the 2021-22 season, as the situation in Ukraine has […] The post ECA Shareholders Executive Board decision on participation of Russian teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Virtus Bologna became the first Italian side to win the EuroCup with an 80-67 win over Bursaspor in the final. The post Virtus Bologna capture EuroCup crown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

On Thursday, June 16, 2022, the Euroleague Commercial Assets Shareholders Executive Board met to review and confirm the provisional lists of teams that will participate in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup. Decisions taken include: 1. Teams from the Russian Federation are suspended from participation in the 2022-23 competitions due to events […] The post 2022-23 EuroLeague and EuroCup participating teams confirmed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

London Lions are not entering this season's EuroCup to make up the numbers. The post London Lions bolstering squad ahead of EuroCup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

BT Sport will broadcast all games played by the London Lions, as well as semifinals do-or-die showdowns and the most crucial moment of the season, the 7DAYS EuroCup Final. Rachel Knight, sports rights director, BT Sport, said: “We are looking forward to bringing British basketball fans more coverage of European club basketball, including the London […] The post BT Sport to broadcast the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup in the UK and Ireland appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

London Lions coach Ryan Schmidt admits that his team didn't handle the moment of their opening EuroCup game. The post Baptism of fire as Lions fail to handle EuroCup moment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Turk Telekom fell short in their first European Cup final, losing 71-67 to Gran Canaria. Despite trailing by 20 points, they made a strong comeback in the third quarter. The team awaits a potential Euroleague invitation, while head coach Erdem Can recovers from an injury sustained in an unsportsmanlike bus incident. The post Turk Telekom Narrowly Misses EuroCup Victory in Dramatic Final Against Gran Canaria appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The EuroCup has announced a revamped format for the upcoming season that emphasizes regular-season success and raises the bar for teams aiming to secure a spot in the EuroCup Playoffs. Under the new format, only 6 teams will advance to the playoffs, down from the previous 8. Adding further significance to a strong regular-season performance, […] The post EuroCup unveils new format and 2023-24 season participants appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce has officially signed talented Latvian playmaker Arturs Zagars to a three-year contract. However, the first season of Zagars’ contract will see him on loan at Wolves Vilnius. Zagars is coming off an exceptional performance with the Latvian national team, where he played a pivotal role in securing a commendable fifth-place finish at the 2023 […] The post Fenerbahce inks three-year deal with Arturs Zagars appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As EuroLeague and EuroCup gear up for the 2023-24 season, Euroleague Basketball has introduced a series of rule changes aimed at ensuring fairness for participants and clarity for fans. One of the key changes is the addition of an extra coach’s challenge for each game. Head coaches will now have two challenges at their disposal, […] The post Euroleague Basketball announces rule changes for 2023-24 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The reigning champion Dreamland Gran Canaria secured their first away victory in the opening round of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup. Led by coach Jaka Lakovic, the team overcame a slow start and delivered a commanding performance to defeat Aris Midea with a score of 82-66 at Thessaloniki’s Nick Galis Hall. A. J. Slaughter contributed significantly […] The post Gran Canaria tops Aris appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Besiktas Emlakjet faced challenges with the absence of injured players Matt Mitchell and Egehan Arna, and an early exit for Derek Needham due to a broken nose. However, they managed to secure a narrow 63-62 victory against Joventut Badalona at Palau Olimpic De Badalona. Despite Leyton Hammonds struggling with a 2/8 shooting record, he found […] The post Besiktas stuns Badalona appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In the upcoming week, both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup, which are continental competitions organized by Euroleague Basketball, will observe a moment of silence. “All Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup Round 2 games will have a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the terror attacks in Israel and the […] The post EuroLeague and EuroCup will observe a moment of silence for Israel’s victims appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys clinched their inaugural victory of the season in the BKT EuroCup by overcoming Aris Midea Thessaloniki with a scoreline of 84-74 at Kalnapilio Arena. Deividas Sirvydis led the scoring for the triumphant team with 21 points, but Gediminas Orelik stole the spotlight with 19 points and eight rebounds, contributing to a Player Index […] The post Lietkabelis secures first win, Aris stumbles again appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions secured their second victory by triumphing over Veolia Towers Hamburg with a scoreline of 100-94 on the away turf. Despite being without their head coach Petar Bozic, who couldn’t make it to Germany due to illness, the British squad emerged victorious. Matt Morgan stole the spotlight with an impressive scoring display, contributing […] The post London Lions triumph in Hamburg scoring galore appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions came out on top in Riga against Prometey Slobozhanske with a 12-point lead (99-87). Matthew Morgan led the scoring with 21 points, supported by Donte Grantham and Sam Dekker, who both contributed 17 points. Despite Prometey’s strong 30-19 start, the Lions took control by halftime and maintained their lead until the game […] The post London Lions remains perfect in the BKT EuroCup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Aris Midea Thessaloniki secured a narrow 68-66 victory against Turk Telekom Ankara, with Vassilis Toliopoulos playing a pivotal role by leading the team with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Marcus Carr contributed 13 points, and Ismael Sanogo added 12 points along with 9 rebounds, playing a crucial part in the team’s winning performance. […] The post Aris prevails over Turk Telekom appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Besiktas Emlajket Istanbul emerged victorious against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana with a final score of 73-66. Jonah Mathews played a standout role, contributing 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Despite D.J. Stewart leading four Cedevita scorers with 15 points, the hosts secured the win comfortably in the closing minutes without facing much pressure. With four […] The post Besiktas Emlajket Istanbul beat Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Paris Basketball delivered an impressive performance in their 105-69 victory on the road against Veolia Towers Hamburg. Collin Malcolm led the Paris attack with 22 points, while TJ Shorts played a key role with 14 points, 9 assists, and 4 steals, contributing significantly to the team’s success. On the Hamburg side, Al Durham emerged as […] The post Paris Basketball got an impressive road win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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 .