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What might have been: Virtus Bologna’s Sabatini still claims deal made with Kobe
Sheesh, some people really don’t have the word “quit” in their vocabulary; one of these is surely Virtus Bologna owner Claudio Sabatini, the relentless pursuer of Kobe Bryant during the NBA lockout … and beyond, it seems. According to Corriere della Sport via Sportando, Sabatini still can’t get the L.A. Laker off his mind. Runs […]
Sonny Weems caps Žalgiris Kaunas win in memorable fashion
Think Žalgiris Kaunas fans are happy Sonny Weems has no out-clause? The Greens were able to stay alive in Euroleague play last night, rising their record to 2-5 in besting Unicaja Malaga in Lithuania, 67-65, thanks in no small part to some clutch play from their American import. Weems accounted for the final points of […]
Gallinari is gone? Next! Emporio Armani Milan’s new sensation Alessandro Gentile
Emporio Armani Milano sits at a dismal 2-4 in Euroleague play and now marquee name Danilo Gallinari is departing the club … so what’s next? How about coaxing the top prospect in Italy, Alessandro Gentile? Enrico Cellini reports. Emporio Armani Milan knew that sooner or later it would have had to deal with the loss […]
Parting shots, part one: Okur throws dagger; Splitter near double-double; D-Will’s jersey retired (no, really)
A few players returning to the NBA made expected final appearances with their European clubs last night as the mass departure to the ‘States begins. BallinEurope runs down a handful of individual performances from Adriatic League, Eurocup, and FIBA Eurochallenge games. • Big shot of the night, NBA-related or no, was certainly Mehmet Okur’s three-point […]
Ty Lawson announces swansong with last (?) tweets from Europe
Ty the Twitterer posted a couple of tweets this morning, informing Žalgiris Kaunas fans that he’ll be suiting up for the Greens one more time. Wrote Lawson: “I would like to thank the Zalgiris organization and fans for allowing me the opportunity to play for them. I enjoyed the experience.” And the formerly locked-out Denver […]
Thanks for the memories: Top performances by locked-out NBA players in Europe
BallinEurope bids adieu to the all-too-brief wackiness that was the ENBA: A period of time shorter than Allen Iverson’s career with Beşiktaş, though for a sweet, brief while it seemed like forever … ah, the feeling of a too-fast love affair dragged down by unfeeling reality, leaving only fond memories and bitter tears to … […]
Serge Ibaka brilliant vs. Spirou, at Zaragoza; says “I wish I could stay, but…” (Highlights!)
The BallinEurope reverse jinx works again … two days after BiE posted (via Tu Basket) that perhaps folks in Real Madrid land weren’t too happy with Serge Ibaka’s performance for Los Blancos, the no-longer locked out Oklahoma City Thunderer became the block machine again against Spirou Charleroi on Thursday with five swats added to 12 […]
NBA Nuclear Winter, European exodus reportedly over
And just when things were starting to get interesting … D-Will going for 50 points, Lamar Odom and his reality-show entourage were set to join him in Turkey, CSKA Moscow winning without their AK-47… About two hours ago, CBS Sports reported that a deal had been reached between the NBA Players Association and owners, with […]
Report: For Besiktas, it’s Brook Lopez (and not K. Love, Deng, Odom, Nene, Gortat…)
Could Beşiktaş finally have found the elusive big man the Eagles’ management has pretty much been seeking since signing Deron Williams? Turkey-based Kartal Basket reports this afternoon that a deal has been struck between the TBL team and locked-out New Jersey Net Brook Lopez and will be officially announced within the next two days. A […]
Linas Kleiza: Actually, I will be playing in Lithuania during NBA lockout
What gives? Days after Lithuania-based Basket News reported that the former Olympiacos/current locked-out Toronto Raptor wouldn’t be playing for Lietuvos Rytas any time soon, Linas Kleiza – or at least reportage regarding Linas Kleiza – has made a 180º turn in viewpoint in the past week vis-à-vis returning to Europe. This morning, Lithuania Basketball has […]
ESPN: Spurned by Kevin Love and Luol Deng, Besiktas courting Lamar Odom
Okay, here’s your rumor du jour to get things started on this Wednesday morning: According to sources quoted at ESPN.com, Deron Williams’ Beşiktaş Milangaz is actively pursuing the Los Angeles Lakers’ Lamar Odom to join the Eurochallenge side while the NBA player lockout continues.
Serge Ibaka disappointing; Real Madrid to get another chance at LaMarcus Aldridge in January?
When Real Madrid signed locked-out Oklahoma City Thunder blocksmith Serge Ibaka, he figured to be the missing piece to a puzzle the Spanish side’s been seeking for a few seasons now: A swatting specialist with speed, defensive skills and the proverbial tremendous upside. Today, Spain-based Tu Basket reveals that, prior to Ibaka signing with Real, […]