Archive for January 2022
Panathinaikos inks Stefan Jovic
Panathinaikos OPAP Athens bolstered its frontcourt by inking experienced Serbian playmaker Stefan Jovic for the remainder of the season, with an option to extend his contract until the end of the 2022-23 campaign. Jovic (198 cm, 31 years old) last played with Khimki Moscow Region, where he appeared in eight EuroLeague games last season and posted 4.4…
Read MoreValencia beats Bursaspor in Eurocup round 7 make-up game
Valencia Basket shrugged off a two-week break in the action and cruised to a comfortable 86-68 victory at home over Frutti Extra Bursaspor in a Round 7 make-up game in Group B. Valencia, playing its first game in any competitions since December 23, raced ahead 19-3 in the early going and never allowed Bursaspor to…
Read MoreKyrie Irving Makes His NBA Return Against the Indiana Pacers
The Brooklyn Nets brought a little extra pizzazz for their first road game of 2022, bringing back Kyrie Irving to the starting lineup against the Indiana Pacers. The team believed his conditioning would allow him to play up to 30 minutes in his debut. The Nets have their “Big 3” of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden together for the…
Read MoreMalik Rose appointed Head of Basketball Operations for the G League
NBA Vice President, Basketball Operations, and two-time NBA champion Malik Rose has been named Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA G League. It was announced today by NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Rose replaces Brad Walker, who was named Commissioner of the America East Conference in August. In his new role, Rose will…
Read MoreMore Euroleague games suspended
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 19 following games, originally scheduled to be played on Thursday, January 6, and Friday, January 7, have been suspended: – ALBA Berlin vs. Panathinaikos OPAP Athens – Positives for COVID-19. – Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. FC Bayern Munich – Positives for COVID-19. – Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Olympiacos Piraeus…
Read MoreKlay Thompson on the verge of return to Warriors’ lineup, per reports
It’s been quite some time since the last time Golden State Warriors fans saw Klay Thompson on the court. In fact, it’s been over two-and-a-half years to be exact. Thompson sustained a torn ACL injury in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. This resulted in the All-Star guard missing the entire 2019-20 NBA season.…
Read More90 points difference in Turkish league game
In yesterday’s Turkish league game, TOFAŞ beat HDI SİGORTA AFYON BELEDİYESİ with 145-55! It is European record for this season. After the first quarter, the home team led by “only” 27-15, but at halftime the difference was already 47 points (81-34). From there on, things got from bad to worse and via 116-48 in the…
Read MoreEuroleague Basketball announces rescheduled games
Following the ECA Shareholders approval of the modification proposal presented by Euroleague Basketball of the COVID-19 Special regulations, the following games have been rescheduled to be played on the stated new dates and times: ROUND 17 Zalgiris Kaunas vs. AX Armani Exchange Milan, February 8, 2022, at 20:00 Local Time. ROUND 18 AX Armani Exchange…
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