Archive for 2020
Panathinaikos’ downfall continues, after fourth straight EuroLeague defeat
Panathinaikos’ downfall in the EuroLeague continued on Thursday night, as the “Greens” suffered another defeat. This time, the six-time EuroLeague champions saw Baskonia dominate them in the last part of the game and cruise to an easy home win (93-72). Panathinaikos remained competitive for 25 minutes, yet the Basques went on an impressive 43-23 run…
Read MoreAnthony Edwards goes No. 1 to Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves made Anthony Edwards the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday. The University of Georgia shooting guard averaged 19.1 points per game as a freshman in 2019-20 before declaring for the draft. Edwards, a 6-foot-5 guard, was the top scorer among NCAA Division I freshman last season. NBA commissioner…
Read MorePeyton Siva, ALBA Berlin stun ASVEL Villeurbanne in EuroLeague Round 9
Peyton Siva hit the game-winning three-pointer and ALBA Berlin stunned ASVEL Villeurbanne in EuroLeague Round 9. The Germans led only twice in the game and earned a hard-fought victory, thanks to Siva’s three-pointer, with two seconds to go (76-75) Siva returned to action for the first time in one month and scored 10 points for…
Read MoreSassari and Dijon flawless in Basketball Champions League
Dinamo Sassari were victorious at Bakken Bears and JDA Dijon outlasted Tofas Bursa in overtime to extend their winning streak to three games and stay at the top of their respective group standings. Elsewhere, reigning Basketball Champions League champions Hereda San Pablo Burgos picked up their first success in the 2020-21 Regular Season with a…
Read MoreAEK now 3-0 in Basketball Champions League
AEK were put to the test by a tenacious Cholet but became the first team to win three games in the 2020-21 Basketball Champions League Regular Season and maintained sole possession of the top spot in Group C. Elsewhere in the same group, Tsmoki Minsk claimed their first win on the road in convincing fashion.…
Read MoreBayern Munich continues its unstoppable run in the EuroLeague
Bayern Munich continued its impressive run in the EuroLeague after registering its seventh win in the last eight games. The Bavarians came back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and survived a late thriller against Anadolu Efes (71-74). Wade Baldwin led the Germans once again with a double double of 15 points and…
Read MoreRigoberto Mendoza signs with Maccabi Haifa
Dominican Republic national team player Rigoberto Mendoza (187 cm, G) has signed with Israeli team Maccabi Haifa. He replaces Jordan Cohen, who was released. Mendoza is in game shape because he recently played in the Mexican LNBP league with Dorados de Chihuahua. During the 2014-15 season, Rigoberto Mendoza played in the Spanish LEB Silver, but…
Read MoreJames Harden says no to $ 50 million per year
James Harden rejected a contract extension from Houston. One that would have made him the first $50 million per year player in league history. The eight-time All-Star wants out of Houston and apparently, no amount of money will change that wish. Harden has made it clear that he wants to be traded, and the Brooklyn Nets…
Read MoreEurocup delays the start of the top 16 phase
EuroCup Board members met remotely on Monday, November 16, 2020, to discuss potential modifications to the 2020-21 7DAYS EuroCup season and adapt the competition to the current disruption caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Board agreed to delay the start of the Top 16 phase of the competition, which was set to start on…
Read MoreChris Paul traded to Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns acquired point guard Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first blockbuster move of the 2020 offseason. Phoenix Suns want immediate results Phoenix dealt Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr., Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and their 2022 first-round pick to OKC for Chris Paul and Abdel Nader. The pick is protected…
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