Archive for 2020
Three CSKA players have COVID-19
CSKA Moscow on Saturday announced that three of its players have received conditionally positive results in primary COVID-19 tests conducted on Friday. All three – Semen Antonov, Nikola Milutinov, and Janis Strelnieks – have been isolated from the rest of the team, CSKA’s statement said. At the same time, the tests of all three players…
Read MoreHamed Haddadi back to China
Hamed Haddadi (218 cm, C) has reached an agreement with the Chinese team Sichuan Blue Waves for this season. The 35-year-old Iranian center already played in China before. In fact, in the last six seasons, he has been back and forth between the Iranian Superleague and the Chinese CBA, plus a short sidestep to the…
Read MoreNBA unlikely to pause for Olympics next July
Postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin July 23, 2021. While there are still plenty of logistical questions to be answered, the games are moving forward. NBA players likely will not be there. The next NBA season will not start until January of 2021 (at the earliest). In…
Read MorePierria Henry has career night vs Real Madrid; wins EuroLeague Round 1 MVP
Pierria Henry had a career night against Real Madrid and earned the MVP award for the opening round of the EuroLeague. The guard of the Basques had a personal-best 32 PIR by hitting 5 of 7 two-pointers among a career-high 23 points. Henry led Baskonia to a 14-4 run in the fourth quarter, which helped…
Read MoreBarca head coach Jasikevicius tests positive for COVID-19
FC Barcelona announced on Saturday that head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius and assistant Darius Maskoliunas have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both in good health and isolated at home, the club said in its statement, adding that it is cooperating with all the health authorities on the matter.
Read MoreSammy Yeager signs with Universo Caixa Brasilia
Sammy Yeager (193 cm, F) has found a new club. He has just signed with Universo Caixa Brasilia. Last season Yeager played in the Mexican CIBA COPA (2nd tier league in that country) for Caballeros de Culiacan and averaged 25.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, and 3.1 asp. Sammy Yeager knows his way around South American. Because…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The Los Angeles Lakers are two wins away from an NBA championship. Once again, Anthony Davis and LeBron James dominated as the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 124-114 on Friday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. LeBron flirted with a triple-double (33 points, nine rebounds, nine assists), while Davis had 32 points on…
Read MoreSarunas Jasikevicius victorious in EuroLeague head coaching debut with Barcelona
Sarunas Jasikevicius made his head coaching debut with Barcelona in the EuroLeague and saw his team defeat CSKA Moscow at home. In a battle of two EuroLeague powerhouses, the Catalans rallied past the Russians (76-66) and earned the first win of the season. Barcelona led for the majority of the game and sealed the deal…
Read MorePat Riley appears in NBA Finals for sixth consecutive decade
Pat Riley is appearing in the NBA Finals for the sixth consecutive decade. Yes, he’s one of the godfathers of the game. Consequently, it is a remarkable testament to Riley’s career, longevity, and success throughout the years. The Miami Heat president is appearing in the NBA Finals, which tipped off its 2020 edition (Heat vs.…
Read MoreLakers whip injury-plagued Heat in NBA Finals opener
Led by Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers hammered the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, winning 116-98. The Lakers outscored the Heat 65-48 over the middle two quarters, and led 93-67 entering the fourth quarter. Miami, the Eastern Conference’s No. 5 seed, trailed by as many…
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