Archive for 2021
Baskonia makes wild comeback over Zenit Saint Petersburg to maintain EuroLeague playoff push
Baskonia made one of the biggest comebacks in EuroLeague history and survived a late thriller over Zenit Saint Petersburg, remaining alive in the playoff race. The Basques were down by 13 points at halftime (45-32) and trailed by 14 (72-58) midway through the fourth quarter, coming close to a painful defeat. However, they turned things…
Read MoreNBA, NBPA Agree to Relax COVID-19 Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated People
As vaccines ramp up across the country and within the NBA in an effort to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, the league has reportedly agreed to ease certain restrictions. According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association decided they will relax restrictions for those in the league who have been fully vaccinated. Teams were informed…
Read MoreShawn Bradley paralyzed in bike accident
Shawn Bradley, who played for three NBA teams during his 12-year career, became paralyzed in January due to injuries sustained in a bike accident, the Dallas Mavericks revealed on Wednesday. The 7-foot-6 Bradley, the No. 2 pick in the 1993 NBA Draft, was riding his bicycle near his home in St. George, Utah, when a…
Read MoreObie Trotter to Italy, Latina
Obie Trotter (188 cm, G) is on the move to Italy. There he will join Benacquista Assicurazioni Latina Basket and coach Franco Gramenzi. Latina is off to a slow start to the A2 season as they are 11th in group B with a 4-12 record. Trotter started this season in the Polish EBL. There he…
Read MoreIke Nwamu tabbed by Samara
Ike Nwamu (196 cm, G/F) has signed with BC Samara. Samara plays in the Russian SuperLeague 1. With a 21-4 record, Ludwigsburg and coach Aleksandr Polinkevich are on top of the standings. Nwamu signed in the proA in France originally but never saw playing time for Cholet Basket. Last season Nwamu played in the G…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes climbs to 2nd in the EuroLeague standings after eighth straight win
Anadolu Efes continued its unstoppable run in the EuroLeague and extended its winning streak to eight games, maintaining a top four push. Efes played excellent on both ends of the floor and decimated Maccabi Tel-Aviv on the road (66-90), climbing to second in the EuroLeague standings. The Turks took control from the opening tip and…
Read MoreNathan Sestina starts pro career with Hapoel Holon
Nathan Sestina (206 cm, F/C) has signed in the Israeli Winner League. It is the first pro job Sestina lands as he finished his college career in March of last year. He played four years at Bucknell but transferred to Kentucky for his senior season. In 28 games, he averaged 5.8 ppg and 3.8 rebounds…
Read MorePortland Trail Blazers to get CJ McCollum back on Tuesday, per report
The Portland Trail Blazers managed to nab the final playoff berth last season. Unfortunately, they were ousted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the postseason. Despite the disappointing end to their season, the Trail Blazers were expected to be in the mix for another playoff berth this season. And they posted…
Read MoreChanan Colman back in Israel
Chanan Colman (190 cm, G) has left Wolfpack. He has signed in the Winner League with Hapoel B-Cure Laser Haifa. Colman, 36 years old, is Danish but has played in Israel for many years. With a 10-5 record, Haifa is fifth in the standings. Colman averaged 9.4 ppg and 4 assists in five BasketLigaen games…
Read MoreMihailo Petrovic signs with Partizan
Mihailo Petrovic (188 cm, PG) is launching his pro career with KK Partizan NIS. After signing a contract with the Serbian club, Petrovic will work to develop his game and take it to the next level under mentor Alexander Matovic. A member of Serbia’s Under-19 national team, Petrovic also competed for the KK Partizan NIS…
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