Official: the French basketball star is going to play in ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne

Official: the French basketball star is going to play in ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne

Almost a moth ago Tony Parker became a vice-champion of the Eurobasket 2011, and now he is going to play in the ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne during the NBA lockout. 29 years old 188 cm height point guard is the vice president of the club, and he is going to earn a modest salary of 1500 Euros a month for playing basketball - that's the minimum wage in the French..

"Lietuvos rytas" stepped powerfully in to the next stage of the tournament for ULEB Euroleague

"Lietuvos rytas" stepped powerfully in to the next stage of the..

2011-09-29

Vilniaus "Lietuvos rytas" in Siemens arena stepped into the semi-final in the tournament for the participation in the ULEB Euroleague. In the..

Arvydas Sabonis, after recovering from clinical death: I will still live

Arvydas Sabonis, after recovering from clinical death: I will still..

2011-09-28

Kaunas cardiologists saved Arvydas Sabonis' life. There is no lethal danger to the legendray basketball player. This is what was approved on..

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NBA congratulated Lithuania for a splendid organisation of the Eurobasket 2011

NBA congratulated Lithuania for a splendid organisation of the Eurobasket 2011

2011-09-27

Lithuanian basketball assosiation received compliments from the "NBA Europe" vice-president Jesus Buen - he was very happy for the remarkable organisation of the Eurobasket 2011. "I am..

The Erobasket 2011 was profitable and brought much good to Lithuania

The Erobasket 2011 was profitable and brought much good to Lithuania

2011-09-26

The Eurobasket 2011 wasn't only very interesting, uniting the nation and intense, but also profitable for the Lithuania. "Of course, the most important things were spiritual and emotional..

The tournament of Aleksandr Gomelsky cup: "Žalgiris" players were given a lesson for their mistakes by "Panathinaikos"

The tournament of Aleksandr Gomelsky cup: "Žalgiris" players were given a lesson for their mistakes by "Panathinaikos"

2011-09-25

In the game for the third place, Kauno "Žalgiris" was made to accept the superiority of the ULEB Euroleague champions Athens "Panathinaikos" with the result 66:80 (17:16, 12:25, 14:22,..

The tournament of Aleksandr Gomelsky cup: "Žalgiris" were made to prostrade by CSKA

The tournament of Aleksandr Gomelsky cup: "Žalgiris" were made to prostrade by CSKA

2011-09-24

Lithuanian national basketball league champion Kauno "Žalgiris" to CSKA in the Aleksandr Gomelsky cup tournament with the result 69:61 (18:17, 18:16, 17:11, 16:17) and the team will..

"Lietuvos rytas" has once again won against "Spirou"

"Lietuvos rytas" has once again won against "Spirou"

2011-09-23

The second victory in a row goes to Vilniaus "Lietuvos rytas", which is preparing for the tournament for participation in the ULEB Euroleague. Charleroi"Spirou" were defeated by the result..

Šarūnas Jasikevičius joins "Panathinaikos" team

Šarūnas Jasikevičius joins "Panathinaikos" team

2011-09-23

2007-2010 were the years when Šarūnas Jasikevičius played in the Athens basketball club "Panathinaikos" (Greece), and now he returns to the team. This became clear when the head..

Vilniaus "Lietuvos rytas" team won against "Spirou"

Vilniaus "Lietuvos rytas" team won against "Spirou"

2011-09-22

Vilniaus "Lietuvos rytas" is continuing the preparation for the following season. In one of the last games team fought against Charleroi "Spirou" club. "Lietuvos rytas" won by the..

Donatas Motiejūnas' carrier changed its direction to Poland

Donatas Motiejūnas' carrier changed its direction to Poland

2011-09-22

Donatas Motiejūnas, who attended the camp of Lithuanian national basketball team before the Eurobasket 2011, is now officially rented to Gdyn "Asseco Prokom" team, led by Tomas Pačėsas...

Goran Jeretin: the new point guard of the Vilniaus "Lietuvos Rytas"

Goran Jeretin: the new point guard of the Vilniaus "Lietuvos Rytas"

2011-09-21

When in became clear that Aleksandr Rasic won't be able to play for the next 5 weeks, which include the tournament for the Euroleague, Lithuania vice - champion club decided to take..

Rudy Fernandez: there is a special mental connection between Spanish players

Rudy Fernandez: there is a special mental connection between Spanish players

2011-09-19

After the final, when Spain had won the gold medals and defended their title, Rudy Fernandez, one of the starting - five players, agreed to answer a few questions: What are the emotions..

Unics Kazan lands Marko Popovic

Unics Kazan lands Marko Popovic

2008-07-29

Unics keeps getting ready for the 2008-09 Eurocup Qualifying Rounds by inking guard Marko Popovic to a two-year deal. Popovic averaged 11.7 points in 20 Euroleague games with..

Zalgiris goes big with Mirza Begic

Zalgiris goes big with Mirza Begic

2009-08-27

One of the top young centers on the continent is switching Euroleague teams with the announcement that Zalgiris Kaunas has signed Mirza Begic to a three-year contract. Begic (220, 23)..

MONTEPASCHI extends Ksistof Lavrinovic

MONTEPASCHI extends Ksistof Lavrinovic

2009-07-14

Montepaschi Siena has announced a new deal with center Ksistof Lavrinovic, who extended his contract until the end of the 2011-12 season. Lavrinovic was an All-Euroleague second team..

Mantas Kalnietis signs with Benetton Treviso

Mantas Kalnietis signs with Benetton Treviso

2009-06-17

Benetton Treviso ,Italy has signed one of the best young guards in Europe (class of 1986) Mantas Kalnietis to a multiyear contract. The 6’5” Lithuanian, who grew up in the..

Euroleague.net PODCASTS

Euroleague.net PODCASTS

2009-04-08

In the best tradition of talk radio - but with all the conveniences of downloadable audio files you can take with you and listen to anywhere - Euroleague.net Podcasts debuted at the Top..

SIAULIAI bags big man Brandon Brown

SIAULIAI bags big man Brandon Brown

2009-08-27

BC Siauliai signed power forward Brandon Brown for the coming season. Brown (203, 23) will make his European debut with the club after spending three seasons playing college basketball..

MACCABI: Eurocup MVP Eidson comes aboard

MACCABI: Eurocup MVP Eidson comes aboard

2009-07-14

One of the best small forwards in European basketball switched Euroleague teams when versatile swingman Chuck Eidson inked a two-year deal with Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Electra Tel..

Panathinaikos is headed to Berlin

Panathinaikos is headed to Berlin

2009-04-04

Panathinaikos will have a shot to play for its fourth Euroleague crown in a decade after clinching a spot at the Euroleague Final Four. Panathinaikos booked a berth in Berlin by beating..

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2008-08-02

Zalgiris Kaunas stays alive and what a story!

Zalgiris Kaunas stays alive and what a story!

2008-10-15

We heard lots of stories and rumors about Zalgiris Kaunas and its eventual bankruptcy these days. But now it’s official: Zalgiris Kaunas has been saved and will continue to exist...

Great Britain 63 Lithuania 82

Great Britain 63 Lithuania 82

2008-08-20

Lithuania used a decisive third-quarter run to set up a comfortable 82-63 road win over Great Britain in Cardiff on Wednesday night. The game was tied 15-15 with 2:32 to go in the..

D.Zavackas signed with "Lietuvos rytas"

D.Zavackas signed with "Lietuvos rytas"

2008-05-21

Vilnius "Lietuvos rytas" signed a "2+2" contract with already former "Šiauliai" leader Donatas Zavackas.In Lithuanian highest basketball league (LKL) he had 17,8 points, 6,8..

Interview: Trajan Langdon, CSKA Moscow

Interview: Trajan Langdon, CSKA Moscow

2008-05-16

His basketball journey began in one famous land of the north, Alaska, and has found glory in another, the Russian capital of Moscow. In between, CSKA Moscow guard Trajan Langdon has played..

PAO Euroleagues CHAMPS!

PAO Euroleagues CHAMPS!

2009-05-05

Panathinaikos Athens is the Euroleague Basketball champion for 2009! Panathinaikos lifted its second crown in three years by beating last season’s champion CSKA 73-71 in a..

Recaps For NBA Games On Wednesday, Mar. 25th

Recaps For NBA Games On Wednesday, Mar. 25th

2009-03-26

LeBron James joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record 2,000 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists in a season at least four times on Wednesday night in..

"Real" is interested in Robertas Javtokas

"Real" is interested in Robertas Javtokas

2008-12-16

"Real" Madrid (Spain) club is interested in offering a contract to a Lithuanian "center" Robertas Javtokas, who is official player of "Dynamo" Moscow (Russia), "Marca.com" reports.Club..

Unics Kazan lands Marko Popovic

Unics Kazan lands Marko Popovic

2008-07-29

Unics keeps getting ready for the 2008-09 Eurocup Qualifying Rounds by inking guard Marko Popovic to a two-year deal. Popovic averaged 11.7 points in 20 Euroleague games with..

Video: Txus Vidorreta, Iurbentia Bilbao

Video: Txus Vidorreta, Iurbentia Bilbao

2009-04-04

After guiding his team to victory by resisting several Zadar comeback tries, Iurbentia Bilbao head coach Txus Vidorreta discussed the big win in Friday's second quarterfinal game. WATCH..

Video: Chuck Eidson, Lietuvos Rytas

Video: Chuck Eidson, Lietuvos Rytas

2009-04-03

The Eurocup MVP, Chuck Eidson, scored 23 points and pulled 8 rebounds to lead Lietuvos Rytas past Benetton in their quarterfinal. Hear what Eidson had to say right after the game. See..

Video: Rimas Kurtinaitis, L. Rytas

Video: Rimas Kurtinaitis, L. Rytas

2009-04-03

One of Lithuania's biggest basketball legends, Rimas Kurtinaitis, worked the sidelines as Lietuvos Rytas advanced to the Eurocup semifinals with a big win on Friday night. He had this to..

Loren Woods in trouble (VIDEO)

Loren Woods in trouble (VIDEO)

2008-10-15

Remember the problems Loren had last season for not going to a game with his club Istanbul because of the problems in Serbia? EFES Pilsen shocked just before the away game against..