European basketball is entering a season in which the traditional relationship between sporting success, financial power and access to the continent’s elite is being tested like never before. Few clubs find themselves closer to the centre of that debate than JL Bourg. After reaching the EuroCup final in 2024, the French club went one step […]
“Why is this guy still on the floor?!” “He scored 10 points in the first quarter and the coach hasn’t put him back in!” “This guy can’t grab a rebound.” “He shouldn’t have the ball in his hands this much. Too many turnovers.” Those are the kinds of comments you’ll hear from the average fan […]
European basketball is entering a season in which the traditional relationship between sporting success, financial power and access to the continent’s elite is being tested like never before. Few clubs find themselves closer to the centre of that debate than JL Bourg. After reaching the EuroCup final in 2024, the French club went one step […]
When Brancou Badio steps onto the court, the name displayed on the back of his jersey immediately stands out. Instead of using “Badio”, the Senegalese international has chosen his first name, “Brancou”. It is not a marketing decision or simply a preference. It is a personal tribute to his family and, more specifically, to his […]
Toko Shengelia speaks to SKWEEK from Abu Dhabi about a new chapter in his career with Dubai Basketball, the ambitions of a club determined to establish itself among Europe’s elite, and his desire to keep chasing the EuroLeague title. The 35-year-old forward opens up about his decision to leave Barcelona, reuniting with Xavi Pascual, playing […]
Nate Reuvers spoke exclusively to SKWEEK about Valencia’s remarkable comeback against Panathinaikos in last season’s EuroLeague playoffs. He explained that, despite falling 2-0 behind, Valencia remained confident after losing the opening two games by a combined three points and only needed to make a few minor adjustments to complete the reverse sweep. Reuvers also praised […]
Five years have passed since the death of Dušan “Duda” Ivković, one of the greatest coaches European basketball has ever produced. Strict but fair, Ivković was a mentor to generations of coaches. Some of the biggest names in the game – Gregg Popovich among them – openly spoke about how much they had learned from […]
Starting in March 2027, Delonte West will once again receive money tied to his NBA career. After more than a decade away from the NBA 2K series, his likeness has been restored to the latest edition of the popular video game, bringing with it licensing payments for the use of his name and image. For […]
From the biggest nights of his playing career to a new chapter on the sidelines, Tyrese Rice has never been one to go unnoticed. A EuroLeague champion, a fierce competitor and a player who left his mark wherever he went, the former guard is now experiencing the game from a different perspective, taking on a […]
Valencia are determined to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2026, when they lost several of the key figures behind their success. Their response is to insert buyout clauses worth as much as €6 million (!) into player contracts. The Spanish side were last season’s surprise package, winning the domestic title and reaching the […]
European basketball is entering a season in which the traditional relationship between sporting success, financial power and access to the continent’s elite is being tested like never before. Few clubs find themselves closer to the centre of that debate than JL Bourg. After reaching the EuroCup final in 2024, the French club went one step […]
Basketball is tipping off a new season with several rule changes that fans will notice immediately on the court. Among them is a particularly crucial shift, as it rewires two of the most common whistles when a game turns heated: unsportsmanlike and technical fouls. Starting in the 2026-27 season, the FIBA rulebook introduces a new […]
When Brancou Badio steps onto the court, the name displayed on the back of his jersey immediately stands out. Instead of using “Badio”, the Senegalese international has chosen his first name, “Brancou”. It is not a marketing decision or simply a preference. It is a personal tribute to his family and, more specifically, to his […]
“Why is this guy still on the floor?!” “He scored 10 points in the first quarter and the coach hasn’t put him back in!” “This guy can’t grab a rebound.” “He shouldn’t have the ball in his hands this much. Too many turnovers.” Those are the kinds of comments you’ll hear from the average fan […]
Sterling Brown’s reflections on BasketNews on last season reopened a conversation that never truly ended in Belgrade. Partizan did not simply have a disappointing year on the court. It went through a period in which basketball was constantly overshadowed by change, internal tension and a complete lack of stability. The campaign began with high expectations, […]
Toko Shengelia speaks to SKWEEK from Abu Dhabi about a new chapter in his career with Dubai Basketball, the ambitions of a club determined to establish itself among Europe’s elite, and his desire to keep chasing the EuroLeague title. The 35-year-old forward opens up about his decision to leave Barcelona, reuniting with Xavi Pascual, playing […]
Project B does not want to become another basketball league fighting for a small piece of an already crowded calendar. Its stated ambition is considerably larger: to rethink where elite basketball is played, how players participate in the business they create, how fans consume the sport and, ultimately, whether basketball can become the biggest sport […]
When Brancou Badio steps onto the court, the name displayed on the back of his jersey immediately stands out. Instead of using “Badio”, the Senegalese international has chosen his first name, “Brancou”. It is not a marketing decision or simply a preference. It is a personal tribute to his family and, more specifically, to his […]
Sterling Brown’s reflections on BasketNews on last season reopened a conversation that never truly ended in Belgrade. Partizan did not simply have a disappointing year on the court. It went through a period in which basketball was constantly overshadowed by change, internal tension and a complete lack of stability. The campaign began with high expectations, […]
Toko Shengelia speaks to SKWEEK from Abu Dhabi about a new chapter in his career with Dubai Basketball, the ambitions of a club determined to establish itself among Europe’s elite, and his desire to keep chasing the EuroLeague title. The 35-year-old forward opens up about his decision to leave Barcelona, reuniting with Xavi Pascual, playing […]
Project B does not want to become another basketball league fighting for a small piece of an already crowded calendar. Its stated ambition is considerably larger: to rethink where elite basketball is played, how players participate in the business they create, how fans consume the sport and, ultimately, whether basketball can become the biggest sport […]
Nate Reuvers spoke exclusively to SKWEEK about Valencia’s remarkable comeback against Panathinaikos in last season’s EuroLeague playoffs. He explained that, despite falling 2-0 behind, Valencia remained confident after losing the opening two games by a combined three points and only needed to make a few minor adjustments to complete the reverse sweep. Reuvers also praised […]
Five years have passed since the death of Dušan “Duda” Ivković, one of the greatest coaches European basketball has ever produced. Strict but fair, Ivković was a mentor to generations of coaches. Some of the biggest names in the game – Gregg Popovich among them – openly spoke about how much they had learned from […]
The new Spanish basketball season officially got underway on Tuesday with an unprecedented event: for the first time, the Liga Endesa and Liga Femenina Endesa shared the same stage to unveil their new seasons together at the headquarters of energy company Endesa, the main sponsor of both competitions. The event sought to highlight the continued […]
Panathinaikos played two preseason games in Rhodes and provided an early glimpse into Zeljko Obradovic’s philosophy and what he wants from his team. The scores of preseason games in September carry little significance. Especially when the level of competition comes nowhere near what a team will face during the new and highly demanding EuroLeague season. […]
