Day: July 25, 2021

Overseas Hoops: Partizan NIS and Aleksa Stepanovic agree on three-year deal

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Partizan added a local product in their roster for the next three years By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Aleksa Stepanovic signed a new three-year contract with Partizan NIS, as the club announced. The 23 years old forward/ center (2,07 m.), who joined the black and whites before the start of the domestic Super League in 2021, is expected to be a solid off the bench addition. Before Partizan NIS, Aleksa played for Sloboda Uzice, Spars Sarajevo, and Dinamik. In five games in the playoffs of the Serbian Super League as…

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UNICS Kazan adds big man Tonye Jekiri

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The former big man of Baskonia will continue his career in Russia By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net In theory, Tonye Jekiri wasn’t even in the market, having signed a two-year contract with Baskoniain 2020, but that’s not the case. The 27-years old big man was released by Baskonia and will continue his career in UNICS Kazan, as the club has announced. Jekiri had a break-out year in the 2019-20 season with ASVEL. He averaged 8.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in 27 games. Last season with Baskonia his numbers dropped to 6 points,…

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This Zion 1 could have been worn in the Olympics

Brandon King

Though Zion Williamson was one of the myriad of top-end NBA talent that declined to participate with Team USA, that didn’t stop Jordan Brand from release a colourway of his Zion 1 that Williamson might have taken to the hardwood had he been in Tokyo. Apparently inspired by Williamson’s juxtaposition of his humility and his otherworldly athleticism, it sports a white and blue upper with red accenting on the bottom two lace loops, Jumpman and the Zion logo on the rear heel. A metallic gold tongues with additional red Jumpman…

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International Hoops: France’s Evan Fournier on playing United States: We have to show these guys that we’re not going to back down

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Evan Fournier sent a strong message after the win over Team USA By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net France opened up the Olympics with a big win over Team USA, stopping their dominance in the competition which lasted the past 17 years as they went on a 24-0 record. Evan Fournier was the one displaying heroics with a 28-point performance and he explained post-game what allowed him to do so, compared to his run with Boston. “I have a different role (compared to the NBA). The team wants me to score. I have to…

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International Hoops: Czech Republic and Italy get Game 1 wins in Tokyo

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The recent winners of qualifiers got the job done in Japan during the first day of the Olympic Basketball Tournament By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net/ info@Eurohoops.net Italy already made a huge step with a 92-82 win over Germany and can hope to qualify in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Basketball tournament, while the Czech Republic lost a big chance to do the same, but still got the 84-78 win over Iran. In Group B, Italy closed out the game with a 12-0 run, and the 10-point difference, in the end, was…

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Overseas Hoops: Emmanuel Mudiay and Zalagaris Kaunas close on contract

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Emmanuel Mudiay might be coming over to Europe By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Emmanuel Mudiay is close to a deal with Zalgiris Kaunas, according to Basket News’ Donatas Urbonas. This would be the American guard’s first stint in Europe. Mudiay entered the NBA as the 7th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in the 2015 Draft. In his five years in the league, he played for the Nuggets, New York Knicks, and the Utah Jazz. He averaged 14.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists with the Knicks in 2018-19 which was his best season. He last played for the Jazz during the 2020-21 campaign…

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White and Gold Air Jordan XXXVI: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan XXXVI sports a combination leather and mesh white upper, which itself sits above a colourful pattern that is also repeated on the insoles. Metallic gold shows up at the Jumpman on the tongue as well as the eyelets, providing additional visual variety. The white midsole that sits below the aforementioned upper is accented by metallic gold , with a white rubber midsole completing the aesthetic. You can anticipate the “White and Gold” Air Jordan XXXVI to release soon at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will…

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Orange and White Air Force 1 Low coming soon

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This upcoming Air Force 1 Low sports a white leather upper with orange showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongue label and heel overlay. White laces and embroidered “NIKE AIR” present on the aforementioned tongue and heel overlay. Below the upper resides a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. This Air Force 1 Low’s release is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 90 USD sticker price. Air Force 1 Low DC2911-101 $90 Later in 2021

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France hands USA stunning 83-76 loss

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From Kels Dayton at nba.com Box Score First quarter The U.S. came out of the gates strong in the first quarter, outscoring France 22-15. Kevin Durant led the way with an early seven points on 3-of-4 shooting. Bam Adebayo added six in the first quarter. Fresh off of their teams’ runs to the NBA Finals, Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton and Phoenix’s Devin Booker all saw action early in the game. Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum also got on the board for the United States. Celtics forward Evan Fournier…

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Report: Bradley Beal considering pre-draft trade request

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The Washington Wizards and teams considering him are waiting on Bradley Beal By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Bradley Beal has already been linked with several NBA teams looking to land an offensive powerhouse for the 2021-22 season. He is considering requesting a trade from the Washington Wizards prior to Thursday’s draft, according to Bleacher Report. Beal, 28, is on contract for the next season and holds a player option for the 2022-23 season. He has been expected to make a decision regarding his offseason intentions and seems to have gone back and…

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