Archive for June 2014
David Holston extended by Artland Dragons
David Holston (168 cm, Chicago State’09) received a one-year contract extension from the Artland Dragons (Germany-BBL), keeping him on their roster for the 2014-15 season. The 28-year-old guard was able to provide a productive season for his club in 2013-14. Beginning with nine Eurocup games where he was able to average 8.8 ppg and 4.0…
Read MoreNBA trades on eve of 2014 Draft
It’s the eve of what is expected to be a very busy 2014 NBA Draft Day and already several teams are positioning themselves to improve their rosters for the upcoming season and the future. A couple of NBA trades have been agreed upon by the participating teams and are just awaiting league approval. The trades…
Read MoreEuroleague 2014/2015 teams decided
The wildcard entries for the 2014/2015 Euroleague have been confirmed and the full roster of clubs gaining direct entry has been locked. The Euroleague Executive Committee met in Barcelona today and the board concluded on the teams to participate in the competition next season in the qualifying round and beyond. German BBL finalists ALBA Berlin…
Read MoreMontepaschi Siena and Milan go to Game 7
EA7 Milan hit back in the Italian Serie A finals series to defeat Montepaschi Siena 72-74 on the road to take the series to a seventh and decisive game. Reigning champs Montepaschi had fought back from 2-0 down in the series to lead 3-2 and needed this home win to secure an eighth consecutive Serie…
Read MorePhilippine NT to play vs. NBA All-Stars
Smart Gilas Pilipinas (Philippine NT) is set to play in a charity game against a select group of NBA “All-Stars” this coming July 22-23. The event which is being called “Gilas’ Last Home Stand” will feature NBA stars such as Blake Griffin, Damian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan and Paul Pierce. The game is geared to help the…
Read MoreArtsiom Parakhouski to Novgorod
Belarusian big man Artsiom Parakhouski (211 cm, Radford’10) has been picked up by BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) for the 2014-15 season. Parakhouski has been a member of the Belarusian National Team in 2008 and 2010-2013. He spent the 2013-14 season playing for Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League). He logged 19 games for them in the…
Read MoreFC Barcelona takes 2-1 lead over Real Madrid
After emerging from Madrid with a 1-1 score in the series, FC Barcelona has the chance to take charge of the Spanish Liga Endesa finals. The Catalan giant did just that at home by cruising to a 94-79 victory over the clubs greatest rival to take a 2-1 series lead. The hosts looked in control…
Read MoreLeBron James opts out of Heat contract
LeBron James has decided to opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat and explore the free agency market. The four time MVP and two time NBA champion has made the post season in the US a lot more interesting, not an easy feat considering the excitement of the NBA Draft on the way.…
Read MorePops Mensah-Bonsu joins Olympiacos
British player Pops Mensah-Bonsu has been added by Greek powerhouse Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus for the upcoming 2014-15 season. He played for Turkish TBL finalist Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul this 2013-14 season. He appeared in all 18 of their Euroleague games and was able to average 8.4 ppg and 6.5 rpg. Even though he is not…
Read MoreLinas Kleiza parts with Fenerbache
Veteran Lithuanian player Linas Kleiza (203 cm, Missouri’05) is leaving Turkish TBL team and Euroleague participant Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul. Kleiza departs after being a solid contributor to his team’s 2013-14 campaign. In two dozen games in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, Kleiza produced averages of 10.1 ppg and 3.5 rpg. He also played in 32 games…
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