Archive for 2020
Olympiacos to reportedly sign Hassan Martin
Olympiacos is expected to announce its first addition for the 2020/21 season, according to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops.net. The “Reds” want to bolster their frontline and are close to signing Hassan Martin. The American big man is in advanced negotiations with the “Reds” and the two sides are working on finalizing the deal. Martin spent…
Read MoreEuroLeague presents its newest documentary regarding mental health in sports
EuroLeague Basketball presented its newest documentary, named Table Talk: Mental Health in Sports. Euroleague Basketball’s latest documentary film brings together players, a coach and an executive to look at the importance of emotional well-being. Jayson Granger of Baskonia, former EuroLeague champion Sofoklis Schortsanitis, coach Aleksandar Dzikic, and general manager Maurizio Gherardini of Fenerbahce sit down…
Read MoreAdam Silver says no decision on season until at least May 1
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver admitted this week that the league won’t relaunch its COVID-19-interrupted season in April. “The short answer is no,” Silver said in a 29-minute interview with TNT Sports’ Ernie Johnson on Monday. “Essentially what I’ve told my folks over the last week is that we should just accept that, at least for…
Read More2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class announced
Nine individuals will comprise the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, it was announced over the weekend. All-time greats Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan headline the list along with fellow NBA standout Kevin Garnett, with two-time NBA champion coach Rudy Tomjanovich, WNBA star Tamika Catchings, and college coaching giant Eddie Sutton receiving significant…
Read MoreInterview with Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman
With the season being suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, Ergin Ataman visited the Crossover Podcast to talk with Joe Arlauckas. The head coach of Anadolu Efes has headed the bench at five different Turkish Airlines EuroLeague clubs split between two countries this century. His current team was chasing the competition record for victories before…
Read MoreEuroLeague Basketball reportedly examines different format to finish the season
EuroLeague Basketball wants to finish the season and examines different scenarios on how to accomplish it. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, it is unlikely the season will finish in May and will end either in late June or July. EuroLeague Chief Operations Officer Edward Scott said the league examines the possibility of hosting a…
Read MoreChinese Basketball Association preparing for relaunch
What challenges exist for the Chinese Basketball Association to relaunch its season during the global COVID-19 pandemic? Plenty, but CBA officials are hoping to get the current campaign started again. Court Side Newspaper’s interview with a China-based NBA talent evaluator on Monday outlined many of the logistical challenges and concerns that exist. First, a brief…
Read MoreStephon Marbury working to secure 10 million masks for NYC
Stephon Marbury experienced plenty of ups and downs during his 13-season NBA career before becoming a basketball legend in China. In nearly a decade as a star attraction in the Asian nation, the New York City native became a fan favorite and cultural icon. This put him in a unique position to leverage his fame…
Read MoreBarcelona to apply a salary reduction due to the coronavirus crisis
Barcelona announced its decision to apply a basketball player salary reduction to all players and staff due to the coronavirus crisis. According to “Mundo Deportivo” , and starting from the senior teams, a reduction of 70% to all monthly salaries will be imposed to all the players and staff. However, the wages will return automatically…
Read MoreEuroLeague Basketball to extend season suspension amid the coronavirus crisis
EuroLeague Basketball is expected to extend the season suspension for another month due to the coronavirus pandemic. After a meeting that took place remotely on Wednesday, March 25, the competition agreed that play will resume once all participants are health and safe. Per the league’s official announcement: “Executive Board members agreed that: -The competitions will…
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