• Can anyone stop Unicaja Malaga in the Basketball Champions League?

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    : Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Can anyone stop Unicaja Malaga in the Basketball Champions League September 30, 2024 The Basketball Champions League BCL returns this week and BallinEurope†s Emmet Ryan casts his eye over the contenders , pretenders , and stories to watch . Defending champions Unicaja Malaga return stacked and it†s going to be tough for anyone to dethrone . them Yes , the image for this article is bizarre but , trust me , it makes sense . If anything , bizarre but makes sense sums up the Basketball Champions League . The staggered nature of its sprints means that there is an advantage to a hot start yet still hope if you falter early . That or you could be like

  • Trail Blazers sign Taze Moore to Two-Way contract

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard Taze Moore to a Two-Way contract, it was announced today by Trail Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin. Moore originally signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 20, 2024, then signed for the rest of the season on April 14. He appeared in four games … Continue reading "Trail Blazers sign Taze Moore to Two-Way contract"

  • Timberwolves sign Trevor Keels, Jaedon LeDee, Skylar Mays and Eugene Omoruyi

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Minnesota Timberwolves recently signed guard Trevor Keels, forward Jaedon LeDee, guard Skylar Mays and forward Eugene Omoruyi. Keels, 6-3, spent the 2023-24 regular season with the Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Timberwolves, appearing in 39 games (31 starts), averaging 14.1 points on 44.1% shooting, 3.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign Trevor Keels, Jaedon LeDee, Skylar Mays and Eugene Omoruyi"

  • Spurs waive Jamaree Bouyea

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The San Antonio Spurs yesterday waived Two-Way guard Jamaree Bouyea. Bouyea appeared in five games for the Spurs in the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 3.00 steals in 24.3 minutes. In three games for the Silver and Black last season, Bouyea averaged 3.7 points and … Continue reading "Spurs waive Jamaree Bouyea"

  • Spurs front office news

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The San Antonio Spurs recently announced additions and promotions within the team’s basketball operations staff. The Spurs have added Mike Noyes as assistant coach/director of player development. In addition, San Antonio has promoted Josh Larson to Austin Spurs general manager and Gorgui Dieng to assistant general manager of the Austin Spurs. Noyes joins the Spurs … Continue reading "Spurs front office news"

  • Sixers sign Max Fiedler

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Max Fiedler. Fiedler most recently appeared in a pair of games for the 76ers during the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 2.0 points and 2.5 rebounds. Prior to teaming up with the 76ers for summer action, Fiedler spent five collegiate seasons at Rice from 2019-24, averaging 9.3 … Continue reading "Sixers sign Max Fiedler"

  • Sixers sign Judah Mintz

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Judah Mintz. Mintz most recently appeared in eight games for the 76ers between the Salt Lake City Summer League and NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging a combined 9.5 points and 1.5 assists. Across two seasons at Syracuse, Mintz appeared in 64 games (63 starts), averaging 17.5 points, … Continue reading "Sixers sign Judah Mintz"

  • Portland lands a WNBA expansion team

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that it has awarded Portland, Oregon, the league’s 15th franchise. The Portland team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, will be owned and operated by RAJ Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. Portland is the third expansion franchise awarded by the WNBA … Continue reading "Portland lands a WNBA expansion team"

  • Pistons announce coaching staff for 2024-25 season

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Detroit Pistons announced today that Luke Walton, Sidney Lowe, Fred Vinson, Vitaly Potapenko, Kevin Burleson, Jerome Allen and Josh Estes have been named as assistant coaches to Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching staff. Additionally, Jarett Jack and Steve Scalzi have been retained as assistant coaches. Walton comes to Detroit after spending the last two … Continue reading "Pistons announce coaching staff for 2024-25 season"

  • Pelicans sign Jalen Crutcher

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed guard Jalen Crutcher. Crutcher, 6-2, 175, appeared in 33 games last season with the Pelicans’ G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, in which he averaged 15.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 34.5 minutes per game. The University of Dayton product has appeared in 136 games across three … Continue reading "Pelicans sign Jalen Crutcher"

  • Pacers sign T.J. McConnell to contract extension

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Indiana Pacers have signed guard T.J. McConnell to a contract extension. “It is safe to say that every team in the NBA would like a player that possesses the same intensity, competitive spirit, and passion for the game and his teammates as T.J. McConnell,” said President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard. “T.J. has become … Continue reading "Pacers sign T.J. McConnell to contract extension"

  • Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Dallas Mavericks recently re-signed forward Markieff Morris. Appearing in 26 games last season for the Mavericks, Morris (6-9, 245) averaged 2.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 8.3 minutes and broke double-digit scoring once in 2023-24 by scoring 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3FG) alongside five rebounds and four assists in Portland (12/16/23). Throughout 776 career … Continue reading "Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris"

  • Magic sign Jarrett Culver, Myron Gardner, Jalen Slawson and Tre Scott

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Orlando Magic recently signed four free agents – guard/forward Jarrett Culver, guard Myron Gardner, forward Jalen Slawson and forward Tre Scott, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced. Culver (6’6”, 195, 2/20/99) played in 29 games (22 starts) last season with Rio Grande Valley of the NBA G League, averaging 20.9 ppg., 6.9 rpg., … Continue reading "Magic sign Jarrett Culver, Myron Gardner, Jalen Slawson and Tre Scott"

  • Lakers sign Vincent Valerio-Bodon

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard-forward Vincent Valerio-Bodon. Valerio-Bodon (6’9”, 200) appeared in 25 games (five starts) for the South Bay Lakers last season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.3 minutes. The 23-year-old scored in double figures in seven regular season contests, including a season-high 19 points at … Continue reading "Lakers sign Vincent Valerio-Bodon"

  • Lakers sign Christian Koloko, waive Blake Hinson

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Los Angeles Lakers recently signed center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract. And in a related move, the team waived two-way forward Blake Hinson. Koloko (7’0”, 230) last suited up for the Toronto Raptors during the 2022-23 season, appearing in 58 games (19 starts) and averaging 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in … Continue reading "Lakers sign Christian Koloko, waive Blake Hinson"

  • Kings sign Terry Taylor

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Sacramento Kings have signed forward Terry Taylor. In three seasons, Taylor posted averages of 4.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game while shooting 58.1% from the field in 95 career games with the Indiana Pacers (2021-23) and Chicago Bulls (2022-24). A native of Bowling Green, Ky., Taylor played four seasons at … Continue reading "Kings sign Terry Taylor"

  • Kings sign Boogie Ellis

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Sacramento Kings recently signed guard Boogie Ellis. Ellis appeared in five games for Sacramento at NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 11.2 points on 51.3% shooting from the field, including 54.5% from 3-point range. He also added 1.2 steals and averaged 17.3 minutes per game for the Kings. A native of San … Continue reading "Kings sign Boogie Ellis"

  • Heat waive Bryson Warren and Malik Williams

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Miami Heat recently waived Bryson Warren and Malik Williams. Warren appeared in 17 regular season games (two starts) with the HEAT’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, last season and averaged 7.8 points, 1.9 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 19.6 minutes. He recently appeared in three Summer League games with the HEAT, including two … Continue reading "Heat waive Bryson Warren and Malik Williams"

  • Heat sign Nassir Little

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Miami Heat recently signed forward Nassir Little. Little, a five-year NBA veteran, has appeared in 237 career NBA games (36 starts) and averaged 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 15.8 minutes while shooting 45.2 percent from the field. The former first round pick spent last season in Phoenix, appearing in 45 games with the Suns … Continue reading "Heat sign Nassir Little"

  • Heat sign Caleb Daniels

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Miami Heat have signed guard Caleb Daniels. Daniels spent last season with the HEAT’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, appearing in 31 regular season games (22 starts). He averaged 12.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 31.5 minutes while shooting 43.4 percent from the field, 34.5 percent from three-point range and 85 … Continue reading "Heat sign Caleb Daniels"

  • Grizzlies to retire No. 9 jersey of Tony Allen

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Memphis Grizzlies will retire Tony Allen’s No. 9 on Saturday, March 15, at FedExForum following the game against the Miami Heat. Allen will become the third player in franchise history to have his jersey number retired, joining Zach Randolph, whose No. 50 was retired on December 11, 2021, and Marc Gasol, whose No. 33 … Continue reading "Grizzlies to retire No. 9 jersey of Tony Allen"

  • G League: Long Island Nets hire Tevin Baskin, Fortune Solomon and Jorge Gutierrez as assistant coaches

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, have named Tevin Baskin, Fortune Solomon and Jorge Gutiérrez as assistant coaches on Head Coach Mfon Udofia’s staff. They join Associate Head Coach Shawn Swords on Long Island’s bench. Swords returns to Long Island for his second season as associate head coach … Continue reading "G League: Long Island Nets hire Tevin Baskin, Fortune Solomon and Jorge Gutierrez as assistant coaches"

  • Cavs re-sign Tristan Thompson

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Cleveland Cavaliers have re-signed center Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Thompson (6-10, 250), a member of the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship team in 2016, appeared in 49 games this past season, averaging 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per contest. Selected by … Continue reading "Cavs re-sign Tristan Thompson"

  • Cavaliers finalize coaching staff for 2024-25 NBA season

    Updated: 2024-10-15 22:57:42
    The Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized their coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season and named Johnnie Bryant as Associate Head Coach and Jordan Ott, Mike Gerrity, DeMarre Carroll, Trevor Hendry, Omar Cook, Bryan Tibaldi and Nate Reinking as Assistant Coaches on Head Coach Kenny Atkinson’s staff, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman and Atkinson … Continue reading "Cavaliers finalize coaching staff for 2024-25 NBA season"

  • Partizan remain a work in progress

    Updated: 2024-10-15 21:04:42
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Partizan remain a work in progress October 15, 2024 Euroleague is not a forgiving place for any basketball side . Partizan†s almost completely overhauled roster has found that out the hard way . Zeljko Obradovic†s side got the win over FC Bayern on Tuesday but , Emmet Ryan writes , still have a lot of work to do An ugly win is still a win . Partizan showed flashes of what they could be against FC Bayern . Most importantly for Zeljko Obradovic , they got their first win of the Euroleague . season The good When Partizan were rolling against FC Bayern , they truly looked marvellous . This is a team clearly blessed with a broad variety of scoring

  • Get angry: This does not have to be the future of Euroleague

    Updated: 2024-10-11 21:21:58
    : Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Get angry : This does not have to be the future of Euroleague October 11, 2024 If what we saw , or rather counted , in Piraeus on Friday night is the new norm then get worried . No , get angry . The stop-start farce between Olympiacos and Zalgiris Kaunas paints a worrying picture of the future . It†s one that we , as lovers of the sport , can change for the better . Emmet Ryan on the utter mess that we witnessed in . Euroleague Two hours and twenty four minutes . That†s how much time passed between the opening tip and final horn . Euroleague and all of European basketball has new tweaks this season . Still , what we saw between Olympiacos

  • Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe out with shoulder injury

    Updated: 2024-10-10 16:54:11
    Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe recently suffered a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder, an MRI confirmed. Sharpe will begin rehabilitation and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

  • Magic sign Wendell Carter Jr. to a contract extension

    Updated: 2024-10-10 16:52:31
    The Orlando Magic recently signed center Wendell Carter Jr. to a contract extension, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced. Carter Jr. (6’10”, 262, 4/16/99) played in 55 games (48 starts) last season with Orlando, averaging 11.0 ppg., 6.9 rpg. and 1.7 apg. in 25.6 minpg., while shooting .525 (223-425) from the floor and .374 … Continue reading "Magic sign Wendell Carter Jr. to a contract extension"

  • Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon undergoes thumb surgery

    Updated: 2024-10-10 16:51:20
    Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon recently underwent surgery in New York City to repair a ligament tear to his right thumb. The injury was sustained during Saturday’s practice in Montreal. There is no timetable yet for his return.

  • Mavericks waive AJ Lawson

    Updated: 2024-10-10 16:49:49
    The Dallas Mavericks recently waived guard AJ Lawson. Lawson played two seasons with Dallas, first signed as a Two-Way player in the 2022-23 season, and then to a regular contract during the 2023-24 season. In 56 games for the Mavericks, he averaged 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per game.

  • Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett out with a shoulder sprain

    Updated: 2024-10-10 16:49:08
    The Toronto Raptors recently announced that guard-forward RJ Barrett sustained a shoulder sprain, in his right acromioclavicular joint, late in the second quarter of the Raptors’ 125-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Barrett will be out for the remainder of the preseason, and his condition will then be updated as appropriate. Barrett averaged … Continue reading "Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett out with a shoulder sprain"

  • Mavericks guard Dante Exum undergoes wrist surgery

    Updated: 2024-10-10 16:46:31
    Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum recently underwent surgery to repair a right wrist injury. As previously reported, Exum sustained the right wrist injury earlier this month during training camp. Further medical updates on Exum’s status will be provided as appropriate.

  • Wizards to host an open practice on October 16, 2024

    Updated: 2024-10-10 16:44:45
    The Washington Wizards will host their annual open practice on Wednesday, October 16, at the Thurgood Marshall Academy in Southeast D.C. beginning at 1:00 p.m. Thurgood Marshall students, staff, and facility will be invited to watch the team practice as they continue to prepare for the 2024-25 season. The Thurgood Marshall community will enjoy an … Continue reading "Wizards to host an open practice on October 16, 2024"

  • Saben Lee is a force of nature

    Updated: 2024-10-09 21:08:31
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Saben Lee is a force of nature October 9, 2024 Record tying , record breaking , shot making , and competition shaking . Saben Lee had a 43 point explosion for Manisa Basket against FMP in the Basketball Champions League . Emmet Ryan called the game and was simply in awe of a remarkable performance from one of the sport†s emerging . stars Manisa Basket may not have Saben Lee for much longer if the rumours are to be believed . On Wednesday night in Belgrade , they weren†t worried about the future . They and the rest of the Basketball Champions League just got to enjoy an explosion from Saben . Lee Making an entrance Saben Lee has simply exploded on

  • Preview: Anadolu Efes vs Fenerbahce – Euroleague Round 2

    Updated: 2024-10-09 15:43:25
    : Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Preview : Anadolu Efes vs Fenerbahce Euroleague Round 2 October 9, 2024 Tomislav Mijatović and Anadolu Efes will look to open the Basketball Development Center in Istanbul to Euroleague Basketball in style . They†ve just got the small matter of Sarunas Jasikevicius and Fenerbahce to deal . with The first big derby of the Euroleague Basketball season is in Istanbul . Tomislav Mijatović and Anadolu Efes host Sarunas Jasikevicius and . Fenerbahce Key details Who : Anadolu Efes 1-0 vs Fenerbahce 1-0 Where : Basketball Development Center , Istanbul When : Thursday 10 October at 20.30 local , 19.30 CET , 18.30 UK Ireland , 13.30 EST Last time out Dan

  • The shadow of Bronny James can benefit NBA Euro rookies

    Updated: 2024-10-09 15:01:05
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More The shadow of Bronny James can benefit NBA Euro rookies October 9, 2024 Bronny James may not be the best rookie entering the NBA this season but his presence could be a boost to the Euros entering the league . Emmet Ryan on how the son of LeBron James could , with no effort of his own , make life easier for the likes of Zaccharie Risacher , Alex Sarr , and Matas . Buzelis The 55th pick of the NBA draft has likely never drawn this much attention . Certainly not before they actually played a game in the NBA proper . Bronny James is , of course , an exception . Being the son of LeBron James can have that effect . It turns out , his presence may be having

  • The Two Upcoming NBA Games Set in Europe in Jan 25

    Updated: 2024-10-08 14:49:33
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More The Two Upcoming NBA Games Set in Europe in Jan 25 October 8, 2024 In a highly anticipated event , the NBA is bringing two games to Europe , with both matchups set to take place in Paris . The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs are scheduled to meet for the NBA Paris Games 2025. They will clash on Thursday , Jan 23, and again on Saturday , Jan 25. It’s time to look ahead to the NBA Global . Games Fans across Europe will be treated to live NBA action . These teams will battle it out in one of the world†s most iconic cities . The first game will tip off at 2 p.m . ET , and the second will air on ESPN at noon ET , making it a prime opportunity for

  • Not your ordinary Euroleague viewing experience

    Updated: 2024-10-04 14:27:45
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Not your ordinary Euroleague viewing experience October 4, 2024 From walking under a waterfall to inspecting a plane crash and seeking out the Northern Lights , Emmet Ryan took in the opening night of Euroleague in a different way to most . BiE†s editor found a way to watch basketball by any means necessary in . Iceland After waiting since May for Euroleague to return , of course it would be only natural that I made opening night as tough to watch as possible . Sport is a journey that brings you places . Basketball and football combined to bring me to Iceland . I worked to ensure that I could stay connected wherever I . was Start as you mean to

  • The big Euroleague season preview

    Updated: 2024-10-02 04:00:20
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More The big Euroleague season preview October 2, 2024 We†ve been through all 18 teams in our individual previews . Now it†s time for the one that matters . What will happen in the upcoming Euroleague Basketball season What teams will remain standing at the Final Four Who will be MVP Who will win it all The coming season of Euroleague Basketball has , for me , three tiers . I†ve batched these teams into three groups but they are far from even . There†s the elite , consisting of five clubs . Then come the haves , which accounts for 10 teams . The have nots are few in number , just three , and hold little in the way of hope . Let†s get to . it The

  • The McIntyre Final Eight would reinvigorate Irish basketball

    Updated: 2024-10-01 04:00:57
    Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More The McIntyre Final Eight would reinvigorate Irish basketball October 1, 2024 With the Super League season about to start , there†s lots of buzz in Irish basketball . Things are also settled , everyone knows exactly how the format will go . Naturally , Emmet Ryan can†t let things lie . Here†s his wild plan to change the Irish postseason for the better . Welcome to the McIntyre Final Eight . system Everyone knows how everything is going to work . The Super League season will involve everyone playing each other twice . Then , the champions of Irish basketball will be decided by a conventional knockout system . That†s fine , it†s clean . It also

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