Archive for January 2020
Allerik Freeman joins Shenzhen Leopards
Guard Allerik Freeman and the Shenzhen Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association have finalized a contract. The second-year pro began the current season with Bursaspor in the Turkish League. In 14 games, the North Carolina State product averaged 18.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.0 steals for Bursaspor. Last season, Freeman competed for Alba…
Read MoreJourneyman center Keith Benson departs S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
The S.E. Melbourne Phoenix have parted ways with veteran center Keith Benson, the team announced on Saturday. Benson, the 48th pick (Atlanta Hawks) in the 2011 NBA Draft, appeared in 16 games in the NBL this season. He averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Australian club The well-traveled Keith Benson, now 31, has…
Read MoreShane Larkin saves the day for Andalou Efes in overtime
Shane Larkin delivered the final-play heroics for Andalou Efes in Sunday’s overtime thriller against Pinar Karsiyaka. With time winding down, the American point guard drove down the middle of the lane and released a shot, beating the buzzer and Pinar Karsiyaka 82-80. The 2019 Turkish League Finals MVP paced Efes with 21 points and grabbed…
Read MoreReal Madrid claims 12th straight EuroLeague win to remain on top
Real Madrid earned another victory in the EuroLeague (77-87 against ASVEL Villeurbanne) and extended its unbeaten record to 12 games. Despite playing without five key players (Gabriel Deck, Jaycee Carroll, Felipe Reyes, Anthony Randolph, Sergio Llull), the “Whites” led for the majority of the night and cruised to the victory. This was the 12th consecutive…
Read MoreNando De Colo, Fenerbahce spoil Vassilis Spanoulis career night
Fenerbahce superstar Nando De Colo made a stellar performance and overshadowed the historic achievement of Vassilis Spanoulis. De Colo posted a game-high 32 points (11/17 shooting) and led the Turks to the triumph over the “Reds”. Fenerbahce earned an 87-96 victory and snapped a four-game losing streak, improving to 6-11. On the other hand, Olympiacos…
Read MoreDavid Stern dies at 77
Former NBA commissioner David Stern has died. He was 77. David Stern died as a result of the brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago. Current NBA commissioner Adam Silver remembered Stern as a mentor, a dear friend and “one of the most influential business leaders of his generation.” In a statement Silver also…
Read MoreWhen will we see Zion Williamson in action?
NBA Insider Shams Charania reported yesterday that the New Orleans Pelicans and superstar rookie Zion Williamson are “hopeful” he’ll make his NBA debut in January. But haven’s we heard that before? Initially, he was expected to return sometime in December after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right lateral meniscus prior to the season’s start.…
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