Archive for 2020
Johnny O’Bryant finally signs with Crvena Zvezda
In the last couple of days, there was much talk and speculation about Johnny O’Bryant (204 cm, F/C) and his expected signing with Crvena Zvezda, and now the moment is finally here. Crvena Zvezda (“Red Star”) announced the signing on Monday night, and Johnny O’Bryant is expected in Belgrade shortly. Initially, O’Bryant had signed back…
Read MoreA bubble worth $1.5 billion
It cost the NBA about $180 million to put on the bubble at the Walt Disney Resort property in Orlando. In return, the restart allowed the NBA to stem the loss of about $1.5 billion in expected revenue. The bulk of that money was tied to national and local television revenue followed by league sponsorships.…
Read MoreZastal Enea Zielona Gora tabs Kris Richard
Veteran Kris Richard (196 cm, G) has accepted an offer from Zastal Enea Zielona Gora from Poland. The 31-year-old Richard has played in Romania for the last couple of seasons and therefore obtained a Romanian passport, which gives him the Bosman A status within the EU. In other words, he doesn’t count as an import…
Read MoreRytas inks Maurice Ndour
Maurice Ndour (205 cm, F/C) has found a new team. He will play for BC Rytas Vilnius this coming season in the Lithuanian league and the FIBA Championsleague. The 28-year old Senegalese national team player played for Valencia last season. Both in the Spanish ACB Liga Endesa and the Euroleague. Ndour got his basketball education…
Read MoreJalen Jackson agrees on terms with BBC Sparta Bertrange
Jalen Jackson (198 cm, G/F) has signed with BBC Sparta Bertrange from Luxemburg. Last season he played with Ramat Hasharon in the Israeli National League (2nd tier league in that country) and averaged 14.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg. Since 2017 Jalen Jackson has also played in Romania and Finland. During his college career, Jackson played…
Read MoreNew York Knicks keen on prising Chris Paul from the Thunder.
While the 2020 NBA Finals have just finished, NBA franchises are already turning their attention to next season. Consequently, the trade rumor mill is already in overdrive. Long-serving point guard Chris Paul is one of the latest names to be bandied about. After all, the 35-year-old had an excellent season with the Oklahoma City Thunder…
Read MoreZhejiang routs Guangdong in Chinese Basketball Association opener
The Chinese Basketball Association opened its 2020-21 season on Saturday, and the Zhejiang Golden Bulls routed the reigning champion Guangdong Southern Tigers 138-113. Wu Qian paced the Golden Bulls with 39 points and 14 assists. Teammates Liu Zeyi and Cheng Shuaipeng scored 25 points apiece. Liu had a game-high 13 rebounds to complete the double-double…
Read MoreKyle Gilgore signs with Campo Moruao
Kyle Gilgore (201 cm, F) has signed with Campo Moruao from Brazil. In 2017 Gilgore graduated from Dakota State (NAIA), where he averaged 19.9 ppg and 8.2 rpg. He was also an All-NAIA D2 second-team selection. After college, Kyle Gilgore got his first professional job in Romania with CSM Focsani. After a successful rookie season,…
Read MoreTyronn Lue to become next Clippers coach
Tyronn Lue is on the verge of being formally introduced as the Los Angeles Clippers’ new head coach. An announcement is imminent. Lue, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their only championship in 2016, served as an assistant coach under ex-Clippers bench boss Doc Rivers this past season. Rivers and the Clippers parted ways late…
Read MoreRecord-breaking game in Belarus
Yesterday, BC Grodno-GRGU lost at home to COR-Borisfen Mogliev by 53-127. That’s a 74 point difference! But that was not the only jaw-dropping number. The winning team also had an ORtg (offensive rating) of 149.6 and a TS% (True shooting percentage) of 73.9! Much of that can be explained by the fact that Borisfen scored…
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