EuroLeague to Expand to 24 Teams With Conferences in 2027-28
EuroLeague will expand to 24 teams and introduce two conferences in 2027-28, president Dejan Bodiroga confirms after Lake Como shareholder meeting.
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Crvena Zvezda Sign Christian Koloko After Four NBA Seasons
Crvena zvezda have signed Cameroonian centre Christian Koloko after four NBA seasons, adding cover for injured bigs Motley and Izundu at 4-2 in EuroLeague.
Sasha Vezenkov Claims EuroLeague Round 6 MVP After Barcelona Heroics
Sasha Vezenkov posted a season-high PIR of 38 with 25 points as Olympiacos beat Barcelona 105-100 in overtime to claim EuroLeague Round 6 MVP honours.
Virtus Bologna Beat Baskonia 86-78 for Fourth Straight Win
Marcus Carr scores 20 as Virtus Bologna survive a late Baskonia comeback to claim an 86-78 EuroLeague victory at the Paladozza and extend their winning run to four.
Anadolu Efes End Losing Streak With 85-70 Win at Zalgiris
Anadolu Efes beat Zalgiris Kaunas 85-70 on the road to end a three-game EuroLeague losing streak, led by Matthew Strazel's 19 points in Kaunas.
EuroLeague Unveil €3.4bn Decade Plan With Franchise Expansion
EuroLeague Basketball will distribute €3.4bn to clubs over 10 years and target €648m annual revenues under a franchise plan approved by 13 shareholders in Como.
Parker Jokes Feliz Hit Eight Threes Against Idol in Madrid Win
Tony Parker said Andres Feliz told him he was facing his idol after the Real Madrid guard hit eight threes in a 111-92 EuroLeague win over ASVEL.
Jasikevicius Jokes as Fenerbahce Set EuroLeague Blocks Record
Sarunas Jasikevicius joked about Fenerbahce's defence after his side set a EuroLeague record with 14 blocks in a 74-65 win over Partizan in Istanbul.
Jean Montero Wins EuroLeague Round 5 MVP After Olympiacos Comeback
Jean Montero earns EuroLeague Round 5 MVP with PIR 35 as Olympiacos overturn 28-point deficit to beat Valencia 102-97 in overtime at Roig Arena.
Hapoel Crush Besiktas 100-82 With Third-Quarter Blitz in Sofia
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv beat Besiktas 100-82 in Sofia behind a 32-16 third quarter and five double-figure scorers to move to 3-2 in the EuroLeague.
Baskonia Part Ways With Galbiati, Perasovic Set for Return
Baskonia have parted ways with Paolo Galbiati after a 1-4 EuroLeague start, with Velimir Perasovic expected to take over for his fourth spell in Vitoria.
Markus Howard Leaves Baskonia to Join Zenit Until 2028
Markus Howard has departed Baskonia after four seasons in Vitoria to join Zenit Saint Petersburg on a contract until summer 2028, both clubs have confirmed.
Panathinaikos Stifle Partizan 72-55 in Obradovic Return
Panathinaikos beat Partizan 72-55 at Belgrade Arena as Zeljko Obradovic marked his emotional return with a dominant defensive display to stay perfect.
Montero Leads Olympiacos to Record 28-Point Comeback at Valencia
Jean Montero scored 26 points as Olympiacos overturned a 28-point deficit to beat Valencia 102-97 after overtime at Roig Arena in EuroLeague Round 5.
Fenerbahce Thrash Zalgiris 99-80 Behind Shields and Clyburn
Fenerbahce bounced back to beat Zalgiris 99-80 in Istanbul as Shavon Shields led the scoring and 13 three-pointers powered a decisive third quarter.
Chris Jones Buzzer-Beater Lifts Crvena Zvezda Past ASVEL 84-82
Chris Jones sank a buzzer-beating jumper as Crvena zvezda Meridianbet stunned ASVEL 84-82 in Villeurbanne to secure a third straight EuroLeague victory.
Olympiacos Tie EuroLeague Record With 28-Point Comeback
Olympiacos overturned a 28-point deficit to beat Valencia 102-97 in overtime on the road, tying the EuroLeague's biggest comeback record set in 2012/13.
Payton Pritchard Signs $44.2 Million Extension With Celtics
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard agrees $44.2m extension on two guaranteed years with mutual option for 2029-30 after career-best season.
Real Madrid Confirm Gabriel Deck Shoulder Injury Worse Than Feared
Real Madrid forward Gabriel Deck faces an extended spell out after head coach Pedro Martinez revealed his left shoulder injury is more serious than initially expected.
Laso: Efes Must Accept James Will Not Return After Defeat
Pablo Laso says Anadolu Efes must adapt without Mike James after his Achilles tear as Olympiacos sealed an emphatic 89-66 EuroLeague win at SUNEL Arena.
Olympiacos Bounce Back With Emphatic 89-66 Win Over Efes
Olympiacos bounced back to 3-1 with an emphatic 89-66 victory over Anadolu Efes in Piraeus, led by Jean Montero's 16 points after defeat to Virtus.
Virtus Bologna Claim First Road Win With 94-87 Victory at Bayern
Virtus Bologna earned their first road win of the EuroLeague season with a 94-87 victory at Bayern Munich, led by Wendell Moore's 20 points.
Crvena Zvezda Upset Dubai 77-58; Maccabi Thrash Milano 97-79
Crvena Zvezda stunned Dubai 77-58 on the road and Maccabi Tel Aviv routed Olimpia Milano 97-79 in Belgrade to earn their first EuroLeague wins in Round 4.
Mills Fires Asvel to 98-96 Derby Win as Hifi Misses Winner
Patty Mills scored 21 as Asvel edged Paris 98-96 in a dramatic French EuroLeague derby after Nadir Hifi missed a last-second winner despite 30 points.
Dončić-led BC Roma Submit Binding EuroLeague Franchise Bid
Luka Dončić-led BC Roma SPQR have submitted a binding EuroLeague franchise bid, with 14 candidates now chasing eight new spots from 2027-28.
EuroLeague Owners Agree to Convert Licences Into Franchises
ECA shareholder clubs met in Cernobbio and agreed to convert 10-year licences into franchises and advance expansion after binding offers.
EuroLeague Shareholders Reject NBA Investment Proposal
Euroleague Basketball shareholders reject NBA investment proposal at Lake Como assembly, with new franchise decisions pending and future collaboration still possible.
EuroLeague Owners to Meet in Cernobbio on NBA Offer, Expansion
Olimpia Milano will host EuroLeague's 13 shareholder clubs at Villa d'Este to weigh expansion to 28 teams against NBA's acquisition offer in Cernobbio.
Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Three in Five Days Across Competitions
Hapoel Tel Aviv won three games in five days, beating Red Star 81-80 and Real Madrid 102-98 in EuroLeague and Nes Ziona 79-76 in the Winner League Cup.
Anadolu Efes Officially Signs Cameron Payne Through 2027
Anadolu Efes has officially signed American point guard Cameron Payne through the 2026-27 season following his stint with Partizan last season.
Nadir Hifi's Late Surge Lifts Paris Past Zalgiris 82-78
Nadir Hifi scored the final six points as Paris Basketball rallied past Zalgiris Kaunas 82-78 at Adidas Arena for its first EuroLeague win of the season.
Marcus Carr Buzzer-Beater Lifts Virtus Bologna Past Olympiacos
Marcus Carr hit a buzzer-beating three to give Virtus Bologna its first EuroLeague win over defending champions Olympiacos with a 22-point double-double.
Pablo Laso: Mike James Injury Doesn't Look Good for Efes
Anadolu Efes coach Pablo Laso says Mike James' injury 'doesn't look good' as guard awaits tests in Istanbul after leaving court with apparent Achilles tear.
Pedro Martinez Urges Patience After Real Madrid's 0-3 Start
Pedro Martinez says Real Madrid needs time after a 102-98 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv in Sofia left the club 0-3 for its worst EuroLeague start.
Hapoel Tel Aviv Outlasts Real Madrid 102-98 in EuroLeague
Elijah Bryant nears triple-double as Hapoel Tel Aviv survives Real Madrid's 19-0 run to win 102-98 in Sofia and hand Madrid a historic 0-3 start.
ASVEL Hit With Transfer Ban Over €300,000 Lauvergne Debt
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne has been banned from registering new players after failing to pay €300,000 owed to former center Joffrey Lauvergne, now with Partizan.
Panathinaikos Rout ASVEL, Beşiktaş Top Maccabi in EuroLeague
Panathinaikos routed ASVEL 102-79 in Athens and Beşiktaş beat Maccabi 109-93 in Belgrade to close EuroLeague Round 2 with decisive victories.
Jasiel Rivero Extends Valencia Contract Through 2027
Valencia Basket extended Cuban big man Jasiel Rivero through 2026-27 after he averaged 8.6 points on an initial one-month deal this season.
Karl-Anthony Towns Calls Knicks Pay Cut Ask Unreasonable
Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to take a pay cut to stay with New York, but views the Knicks' requested reduction as unreasonable as extension talks stall.
Panathinaikos Face Villeurbanne Shorthanded in Bid for 2-0
Panathinaikos host Villeurbanne at OAKA tonight at 21:15 aiming for 2-0 in EuroLeague despite five key absences, including Juancho Hernangomez.
Pablo Laso Praises Anadolu Efes After Defeating Real Madrid
Anadolu Efes head coach Pablo Laso credited his team's defensive pressure and bench contributions following their EuroLeague win over Real Madrid.
Olympiacos Without Milutinov Chase 2-0 at Zalgiris in Kaunas
European champions Olympiacos visit Zalgiris in Kaunas without Nikola Milutinov, targeting a second straight EuroLeague win against Jonas Valanciunas.
Mike Dunleavy Praises Curry's Generous $116M Warriors Extension
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy says Steph Curry was 'incredibly generous' accepting a two-year, $116M extension to give Golden State flexibility for 2026-27.
Jaylen Brown Embraces Empty Slate With 76ers After Celtics Trade
Jaylen Brown said he is approaching his trade from Boston to Philadelphia with an empty slate while adjusting to his new role with the 76ers.
PAOK Finalizing Deal With Veteran Center Donatas Motiejunas
PAOK is closing in on veteran Lithuanian center Donatas Motiejunas, with final contract details being settled ahead of his expected arrival in Thessaloniki by week's end.
Unicaja Captain Alberto Diaz Out 6-8 Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Unicaja Malaga captain Alberto Diaz will miss 6 to 8 weeks with a left hamstring injury suffered against Real Madrid in Liga Endesa Jornada 1.
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis Out Indefinitely With Health Issue
Kristaps Porzingis will miss Warriors training camp opening and Hawaii trip with an indefinite health issue, though GM Mike Dunleavy said no timeline is set.
Liga Endesa Opens With Record 1,706-Point Scoring Weekend
Liga Endesa's 2026-27 opening round set a historic scoring record with 1,706 points, averaging 94.8 per team and seven teams topping 100 points.
Olek Balcerowski Calls Barcelona Move Biggest Career Step
Polish center Olek Balcerowski says joining Barcelona is the biggest step of his career as he adapts at Palau Blaugrana and targets the EuroLeague Final Four.
Mitchell Robinson Says He Loves New York After Celtics Move
Mitchell Robinson says leaving the Knicks after eight seasons was difficult, signing a three-year, $47.4M Celtics deal while affirming his love for New York.
Nikola Milutinov Out for Olympiacos EuroLeague Double-Week
Olympiacos center Nikola Milutinov will miss the EuroLeague double-week vs Zalgiris and Virtus Bologna with left hip discomfort, with Bryant Dunston traveling.
Jalen Duren to Skip Pistons Media Day Amid Contract Rift
All-Star center Jalen Duren will skip Pistons media day Monday amid a $200M extension standoff over weight clauses, leaving Detroit facing a camp crisis.
Bryant Dunston Returns to Olympiacos 11 Years After Exit
40-year-old center Bryant Dunston rejoins Olympiacos on a one-year deal 11 years after his last spell, becoming the club's second reunion after George Pappas.
Olympiacos Re-Signs George Pappas to One-Year Deal for 2026-27
Olympiacos brings back 28-year-old shooting guard George Pappas on a one-year deal for 2026-27, reuniting with the Reds two years after his 2022 debut.
Maluach Set for Bigger Suns Role After Williams Surgery
Mark Williams will miss several months after labrum surgery, opening the door for second-year center Khaman Maluach to claim a larger role in Phoenix.
Trinchieri Rips Officiating After PAOK's 101-96 Loss to Olympiacos
PAOK coach Andrea Trinchieri said he is proud of his players after a 101-96 Super Cup final loss to Olympiacos, but questioned the officiating in Peristeri.
Cedi Osman Buzzer-Beater Lifts PAOK Past Panathinaikos 84-82
Cedi Osman hit a buzzer-beating three to lift PAOK past Panathinaikos 84-82 in the Greek Super Cup semifinal, sinking his former club in dramatic fashion.
Real Madrid Holds Off Malaga 89-87; Valencia Stunned by Lleida
Real Madrid edged Malaga 89-87 in Madrid while reigning champion Valencia fell 100-105 at home to Lleida in a stunning ACB opening weekend.
Tyson Ward: Super Cup Title a Boost Before EuroLeague Double Week
Olympiacos forward Tyson Ward says winning a fifth straight Stoiximan Super Cup is a good boost ahead of EuroLeague double-week road games at Zalgiris and Virtus Bologna.
Vezenkov Leads Olympiacos to Fifth Straight Super Cup Title
Sasha Vezenkov had 25 points and 10 rebounds as Olympiacos beat PAOK 101-96 to win a fifth straight Stoiximan Super Cup, calling it the smallest goal with three more ahead.
Anadolu Efes Beats Besiktas 95-81 Behind Saric's 16 Points
Dario Saric scored 16 points as Anadolu Efes defeated Besiktas 95-81 at the Basketball Development Center to open the Turkish BSL season in Istanbul.
Maxima Roma Draws 6,324 Fans in Historic PalaEur Debut Loss
Maxima Roma drew 6,324 fans for its historic Serie A debut at the PalaEur, where Napoli spoiled the celebration with a convincing 94-75 victory.
Bahçeşehir Koleji Beats Fenerbahçe 98-83 in BSL Opener
Malachi Flynn scored 17 and Trevion Williams had a 16-point, 14-rebound double-double as Bahçeşehir Koleji beat Fenerbahçe 98-83 in the Basketbol Süper Ligi opener.
Olimpia Milano Edges Trieste 83-79 in Lega Basket Opener
Jason Burnell posts 20 points and 10 rebounds as Olimpia Milano edges Trieste 83-79 in its Lega Basket opener to bounce back from EuroLeague defeat.
FIBA Women's World Cup 2026 Shatters Attendance Records in Berlin
FIBA Women's World Cup 2026 in Berlin set all-time highs with 236,015 fans, 3.3 billion social impressions and record broadcast audiences across the USA, France and China.
Mac McClung Turned Down 10 EuroLeague Offers to Join Girona
American guard Mac McClung revealed he turned down more than 10 EuroLeague offers over two years, choosing FIATC Girona because it felt like home away from home.