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Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze delivered one of his best outings at EuroBasket 2025, powering Georgia to a convincing 93-61 victory over Cyprus in Group C on Tuesday. The win improved Georgia to 2-2 and kept them in contention for a spot in the knockout stage. Bitadze showcased his versatility on both ends of the […]

This year’s EuroBasket tournament features some of the premier players in the world representing their countries. As group play continues, France’s national team is one of the favorites. The team is headlined by Olympic standout Guerschon Yabusele, as well as young talent like Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr. However, the Washington Wizards center’s tournament is […]

New York Knicks draft-and-stash guard Rokas Jokubaitis suffered a significant knee injury during EuroBasket 2025, casting further doubt on whether he will ever suit up for the franchise. Basketnews reported Tuesday that Jokubaitis sustained an ACL and meniscus injury in his left knee after undergoing an MRI. The 24-year-old will travel to Munich for further […]

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic spoke after Bosnia’s EuroBasket win over Greece and made it clear that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence didn’t change much. The Jazz center explained that Bosnia approached the game with the same mindset on both ends of the floor. The Greece-Bosnia EuroBasket matchup was always going to demand discipline, with or without […]

Although coach Vassilis Spanoulis previously said there would be “no limitations” on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s EuroBasket minutes, the Bucks superstar sat out as Greece fell to Bosnia, 80-77. His late scratch shocked EuroBasket fans and instantly became the biggest storyline of the night. Giannis Antetokounmpo injury updates quickly trended as questions rose about his status moving […]

On Sunday, it was announced that the Milwaukee Bucks had come to terms on a new contract with Thanasis Antetokounmpo, reuniting him with younger brother Giannis and putting a stop to the constant trade rumors linking the two-time MVP to a potential move out of Milwaukee this offseason. The older Antetokounmpo brother is finally back […]

Los Angeles Lakers and Slovenia superstar Luka Doncic has taken complete control of EuroBasket 2025. Doncic commands attention every time he steps on the floor, and EuroBasket fans are living on his every move. But lately, it’s not just Luka’s game making headlines. His imposing personal bodyguard has sparked plenty of buzz, drawing cameras, fueling […]

Nikola Jokic and Serbia’s EuroBasket campaign suffered a serious setback when Bogdan Bogdanovic sustained a hamstring tear in the group stage. As a result, the injury sidelines the team captain for the rest of the tournament. It delivers a massive blow to Serbia and their hopes of making a deep EuroBasket run. In response to […]

After getting tripped up in a 66-64 loss to Poland in Group D play of the 2025 EuroBasket, Deni Avdija and Israel bounced back with one of the loudest victories in the tournament. On Sunday, Israel defeated one of the favorites to top the tourney, as they took down France to the tune of an […]

After losing their first game in EuroBasket 2025, Simone Fontecchio and Italy have bounced back with back-to-back wins to put themselves in a good position to make it past the group stage. On Sunday, Fontecchio led the way for Gli Azzurri, as he went off for a 39-point scoring outburst in a 96-79 win over Jusuf […]

France’s 103-95 win over Slovenia at EuroBasket 2025 was overshadowed by an ugly incident off the court, as French guard Sylvain Francisco became the target of racist abuse on social media. Nicolas Batum, one of the most respected voices in French basketball, quickly came to his defense and called out fans for crossing a line […]

Serbia came in as the favorites for the 2025 EuroBasket, and it’s no surprise when looking at the experienced talent that they have on the team. Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the sport right now, and they also have other key players who have helped them, as seen last year in […]

In the EuroBasket, every point matters, and that means that players are trying to score until the clock hits zero, no matter if they’re winning or losing. That’s what happened when France and Slovenia played, but things took a turn in the final seconds. Luka Doncic shook hands with French guard Sylvain Francisco, and besides […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic delivered another magical performance as Slovenia defeated Belgium in a crucial EuroBasket matchup. The Lakers superstar once again showed why he is one of the most dominant players in the world. In this thrilling contest, Doncic etched his name in EuroBasket history, becoming just the fourth player ever  to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is currently playing for his home country of Slovenia at EuroBasket, and his team find themselves in a precarious situation. Slovenia is currently 0-2 with three games remaining before the next phase of the tournament. Following the most recent loss for Slovenia at EuroBasket, Luka Doncic laid out what […]

In Katowice, Poland, Slovenia lost 103-95 to France in Group D play on Saturday. However, the Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic reached an astonishing milestone even after ending up on the losing side. He surpassed 1,000 career points for Slovenia in senior official competitions, finishing with 39 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds. Doncic […]

A Group D clash between Slovenia and France at EuroBasket 2025 ended in chaos Friday after the final buzzer when a routine postgame handshake turned into a brawl. As the last seconds ticked away in France’s 103-95 victory, players from both teams began shaking hands at midcourt. Among them was Los Angeles Lakers star Luka […]

The 2025 EuroBasket tournament is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent years, with two of the NBA’s brightest stars, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, delivering spectacular performances. Both players each scored 39 points in separate games, grabbing massive attention for their individual brilliance and adding another layer of drama to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and his Slovenia team faced a tough match-up against European giant France at EuroBasket 2025. The pressure was intense from the opening tip, and fans watched closely as Luka tried to carry his team in this high-stakes showdown. Midway through the third quarter, Luka Doncic delivered a stunning ankle-breaker […]

After helping Georgia stun Spain in their EuroBasket 2025 opener, Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze continued to impress with a strong individual performance despite his team’s 78-62 loss to Italy in Group C play on Saturday. Bitadze finished as Georgia’s leading scorer, posting 22 points, four rebounds, and three blocks across 27 minutes. He shot […]

There is no question that Luka Doncic is standing out during the EuroBasket tournament. Some of the recent numbers he’s put up indicate something more. During Slovenia’s game against Poland, Doncic scored 24 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists. Additionally, he was 4-for-9 from the field, 3-for-6 at the three-point line, and […]

Germany secured its place in the EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16 on Saturday with a 107-88 victory over Lithuania, moving to 3-0 in Group B and becoming the first team to advance. Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner once again played a pivotal role, while contributions across the roster underscored Germany’s depth. Wagner finished with 24 […]

After Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen’s dominant performance in Finland’s EuroBasket opener, he followed up his 28-point performance against Sweden with a masterpiece. In a 109-79 blowout win against Great Britain, Markkanen netted a whopping 43 points on 13-of-22 attempts, including 7-for-13 from deep, and four steals in 23 minutes. Markkanen was on fire while […]

Germany continued its strong start to EuroBasket 2025 on Friday, defeating Sweden 105-83 behind another standout performance from Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner. The victory improved Germany’s record to 2-0 in Group B as the defending FIBA World Cup champions looked sharp in their second outing of the tournament. Wagner paced Germany with 21 points […]

Luka Doncic looked very good in Slovenia’s first game in Eurobasket, as he put up 34 points on 7-14 shooting from the field — doing most of his damage from the free-throw line with a 17-19 showing from the charity stripe. Alas, Slovenia could not have thought of experiencing a worse start to the competition, […]

As Greece prepared to begin its EuroBasket 2025 campaign, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers made his presence felt in Cyprus this week. Eager to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo compete for his country, Rivers spoke openly about the experience and what he could take from it. “It’s great to see Giannis play, obviously, and really just […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had a stellar all-around showing, but it wasn’t enough to lift Slovenia past host country Poland at the start of the group play in EuroBasket on Thursday. Doncic was head and shoulders above the competition with 34 points, four rebounds, nine assists, five steals, and two blocks. Poland, however, […]

With controlling owner Janie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka in attendance, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic earned a technical foul in the Slovenian national team’s EuroBasket 2025 opener against Poland. After making the trip overseas, Buss and Pelinka arrived at Doncic’s game, where Luka exemplified how he has earned more technical fouls in the […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic showed appreciation for Jeanie Buss’ support overseas for Slovenia’s EuroBasket 2025 run, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka pulled up alongside Buss, who was donning a gold Doncic jersey in support for Slovenia’s matchup against Poland. Luka and the Slovenian national team are looking to bounce back from an 84-74 […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has been a fixture in international basketball for more than a decade. Ahead of EuroBasket 2025, he revealed that he attempted to persuade rookie teammate Matas Buzelis to join Lithuania for the tournament. Speaking to Lukas Katilius of BasketNews, Vucevic explained that his request came from a belief that Buzelis […]

Orlando Magic players continue to make their mark on EuroBasket 2025. One day after Franz Wagner powered Germany to a dominant win over Montenegro in the Group A opener, his Magic teammate Goga Bitadze delivered one of the tournament’s biggest surprises so far by helping Georgia upset defending champion Spain. In Limassol, Cyprus, Georgia shocked […]

Germany opened its EuroBasket 2025 campaign with authority, defeating Montenegro 106-76 behind a dominant performance from Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner. The 24-year-old led all scorers with 22 points in just 23 minutes, setting the tone for Germany’s 30-point victory. Wagner added eight rebounds, two steals, and one assist while shooting 8-for-15 from the field […]

Amid the EuroBasket 2025 tournament, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is playing for Finland and didn’t disappoint in their first-round opening matchup against Sweden. Finland edged out Sweden 93-90 to secure their first win of EuroBasket 2025. Markkanen finished with 28 points on 7-of-15 attempts, including 2-of-4 from deep, six rebounds, three assists, and two […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, star guard Luka Doncic is currently focused on international play with Slovenia. With EuroBasket tipping off this week, Doncic and his national team are set to open against Poland on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET. In the buildup, the 26-year-old was joined in Poland […]

Serbia is one of the favorites to win this year’s EuroBasket tournament. After a strong showing against Team USA in the Olympics, Serbia enters the event with a lot of positive momentum. They also have one of the best duos in international play in Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic. However, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and Serbia are the favorites to win EuroBasket 2025 as the three-time MVP will look to lead his team to gold. Many of Jokic’s teammates are NBA players or have played in the association at some point. However, it’s Jokic’s offensive prowess as a high-caliber scorer and playmaker that many […]

With EuroBasket 2025 fast approaching, all eyes are on Luka Doncic and the Slovenia national team. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is preparing for another historic run on the European stage, and fans are eager to see what magic he’ll deliver this time. Slovenia, powered by Doncic’s unique blend of scoring, playmaking, and leadership, enters […]

The Boston Celtics haven’t had a relaxing offseason. After watching star Jayson Tatum rupture his Achilles in May, Boston’s front office was forced to retool the roster to avoid severe financial penalties. That summer shakeup involved trading multiple starters away and losing fan favorites in free agency, much to the chagrin of the Boston faithful. […]

Stars of both the NBA and the international basketball world are currently taking part in the EuroBasket tournament, representing their various European countries. Among them are NBA MVP candidates like Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic, as well as one of this summer’s biggest trade acquisitions in Kristaps Porzingis, who was traded from the […]