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12/10/25 Serbia (EuroLeague): Peñarroya reportedly has a deal with Partizan, Belgrade club responds
After Željko Obradović resigned, Partizan played — and won — two games under interim head coach Mirko Ocokoljić. According to Meridian Sport, the club has found a permanent solution, as former Valencia, Baskonia, and Barcelona coach Joan Peñarroya is expected to take over.
12/8/25 Turkey (EuroLeague): Efes and two-time EuroLeague champion Pablo Laso in advanced talks
Pablo Laso stands out on the Anadolu Efes shortlist of candidates to take over head-coaching duties following the recent departure of Igor Kokoskov, and is the top choice in the ongoing search.
11/27/25 Turkey (EuroLeague): Anadolu Efes parts ways with Igor Kokoskov
As the club officially announced, Igor Kokoskov is no longer the head coach of Anadolu Efes. The Serbian coach returned to European basketball this summer and took over the Istanbul club, but after a heavy road loss to...
Evan Miyakawa: Preventing the "Kill Shot", Useful vs. Interesting Analytics, and Deciphering Lineup Data
Evan’s work has become a trusted resource for coaches at every level—particularly those looking to cut through the noise of early-season statistics and understand which metrics actually matter.
11/27/25 Serbia (EuroLeague): Partizan rejects Željko Obradović’s resignation
Partizan Mozzart Bet has officially announced that the club’s Executive Board does not accept Željko Obradović’s resignation.
11/27/25 Israel (EuroLeague): Maccabi Tel Aviv has shown interest in Álex Mumbrú for head coach position
The head coach of the German national basketball team is fully recovered from his health issues and could return to the EuroLeague with the Israeli club.
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11/27/25 Germany (EuroLeague): TJ Parker left Bayern, Josh Oppenheimer is the new Herbert’s assistant coach
Bayern Munich announced on Wednesday that TJ Parker has left the club, and Gordon Herbert is returning to the Bavarian bench after missing several previous games.
11/24/25 USA (NBA): Minority owners claim Ishbia mismanaging Suns in new lawsuit
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners allege that Mat Ishbia is using the franchise as "his personal piggy bank" and that the Suns' governor has sunken a once-profitable team into the red, according to a new lawsuit...
11/24/25 Italy (EuroLeague): Ettore Messina resigns as Olimpia Milano head coach
Ettore Messina has resigned as the head coach of Olimpia Milano, BasketNews sources confirmed. Giuseppe Poeta will take over the position immediately, ahead of his originally planned promotion next season.
11/19/25 Italy (Serie A): Ioannis Kastritis' contract is extended until 2028
The announcement came just a short while ago: the agreement between the Greek coach and the club was reached before the derby victory, and is valid for two seasons in addition to the current one: "Since his arrival, he has...
11/17/25 Spain (EuroLeague): Xavi Pascual signs with Barcelona until 2028: “It’s been a beautiful day”
Barcelona announced that Xavi Pascual will lead the team until 2028, with the contract officially signed today. Pascual, visibly moved during the presentation, said that returning to the Palau was very special.
