Archive for May 10, 2021
Pierre Jackson tabbed by Bourg
Pierre Jackson (180 cm, G) has signed with JL Bourg Basket in the French Pro A. This season Jackson played an impressive seven games in the Turkish TBL. He averaged 19.4 ppg and 8.9 assists for Galatasaray. In the last two seasons, Jackson spent most of his time in the Chinese CBA. Before that, he…
Read MoreBurgos captures FIBA Champions League title
Hereda San Pablos Burgos prevailed 64-59 over Pinar Karsiyaka in the FIBA Basketball Championship League final on Sunday. Burgos reached the final by defeating SIG Strasbourg 81-70 in an impressive performance in Friday’s semifinal clash. In the title match, Brazilian guard Vitor Benite sparked Burgos with 15 points. He received the Final 8 MVP award. Teammate…
Read MorePanathinaikos wins Greek Cup
Panathinaikos captured its 20th Greek Cup title on Sunday, beating Promitheas Patras 91-79 at the Olympic Sports Hall in Athens. Final MVP Ioannis Papapetrou, the team’s 27-year-old captain, had 25 points to lead the champions. The powerhouse team has won the Greek Cup eight times in the past 10 years, including in 2019 for the…
Read MoreDavid Griffin fined $50,000 for criticizing NBA officials
David Griffin, the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, received a $50,000 fine from the NBA on Sunday for criticizing league officials. Griffin’s biting commentary came in the aftermath of Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson’s recent hand injury (fractured left finger). “We told the NBA through every means available to us, through sending…
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