Archive for 2012
Nymburk signs Tweety Carter
Czech team CEZ Nymburk signed Tweety Carter (180 cm, Baylor’10) for the rest of the season. The American PG was a free agent since he parted ways with Cibona Zagreb a few days ago. Carter played in Israel last season and in Latvia and the D-League before that. Tweety Carter is going to replace AJ…
Read MoreNew coach for Russian national team
Fotis Katsikaris should be the new head coach of the Russian National Team according to rumors. The 45-year old Greek coach is said to have agreed in principal to a four-year deal with the Russian Federation, to replace David Blatt. The hurdle is the rule in the Spanish ACB which denies coaches the right to…
Read MoreHornets to change nickname to Pelicans
The New Orleans Hornets are expected to become the Pelicans as early as the 2013-14 season. A change of the nickname has been expected since Tom Benson purchased the team. Benson owns the rights to the nickname Pelicans and has actively been pushing for that nickname for years. Louisiana is known as the Pelican State.…
Read MoreEuroChallenge Week 5: Stage set for big finish
Week five of the EuroChallenge first round has set the stage for a thrilling finish in many of the groups next week as many came close to locking up spots in the Last 16, but few were able to actually book. Gaz Metan Medias earned their spot in Group D, Paris Levallois needed an extra five…
Read MoreEuroleague inks broadcast deal in Asia
Euroleague Basketball, Eurosport Asia-Pacific and IEC IN SPORTS are pleased to announce the international sports network will exclusively broadcast official Turkish Airlines Euroleague matches for the coming two seasons, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. The new three-party agreement enables Eurosport Asia-Pacific to broadcast games of the top European competition in 17 countries and territories. When added to…
Read MoreVladimir Dasic released by Besiktas
Vladimir Dasic (208 cm) has been released by Besiktas (Turkey-TBL) according to a published interview with Besiktas Basketball Committee Chairman Abdullah Sozer. He was quoted as saying, “(Dasic is) a good player, but failed to adapt to the team.” Dasic was having a solid season, averaging 12.1ppg in 8 Euroleague games and 7.3ppg in three…
Read MoreAndrea Renzi inks agreement with Biella
Andrea Renzi (209 cm) has come to terms with Angelico Biella (Italy-SerieA) for a reported two-year deal that will replace Roberto Chiacig, who was on a two-month contract that has expired. Renzi’s last club was Tezenis Verona (Italy-Lega2) where he averaged 10.0ppg and 4.3rpg.
Read MoreRoberto Chiacig released by Angelico Biella
Roberto Chiacig (210 cm) has been released by Angelico Biella (Italy-SerieA). Chiacig was with the club on a two-month contract that has expired. Last season Chiacig playe for Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia (Italy-Lega2) where he a6.8ppg and 5.8rpg in 27 games. He was signed by EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (Italy-SerieA), but only spent the pre-season with…
Read MoreNBA D-League Transaction Report
The following players have been waived: Hassan Whiteside Eric Frederick Brian Cusworth The following players have been added: DaJuan Summers (MNE) Dominique Johnson (CTN) Antoine Wright (RNO) The following NBA players have been assigned: Perry Jones III (TUL from OKC) – 12/03 Kris Joseph (MNE from BOS) – 12/02 Nando de Colo (AUS from SAS)…
Read MoreJohnson, Hollins named NBA Coaches of the Month
The Brooklyn Nets’ Avery Johnson and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Lionel Hollins today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. Johnson led the Nets to an 11-4 (.733) mark in October and November, with the 11 wins tying for the most in the…
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