Category: Basketball

Spectators banned from Tokyo games amidst COVID-19 spike

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From the Guardian’s Justin McCurry in Tokyo and Sean Ingle Olympic organisers have decided to ban spectators from the Tokyo Games after Japan’s prime minister declared a state of emergency in the host city.  The news was confirmed by the Olympic minister, Tamayo Marukawa, following talks between the government, organisers and Olympic and paralympic representatives – although he left open the possibility that some venues outside Tokyo could still have fans. “Venues in Tokyo will not include spectators,” said Marukawa. “For those areas where the state of emergency is not…

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June 7, 2021 NBA Recap

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Who Got It Done Chris Paul puts on a show in his Finals debut with 32 points and 9 assists Deandre Ayton continues his ascension with another grown man game pt rb ast Chris PaulPHO vs. MIL 32 4 9 Deandre AytonPHO vs. MIL 22 19 0 Devin BookerPHO vs. MIL 27 2 6   10-10 ft G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ PHO 20 17 4   2 stl Khris MiddletonMIL @ PHO 29 7 4 Brook LopezMIL @ PHO 17 6 1 Cameron JohnsonPHO vs. MIL 10 3 2   2 stl Mikal BridgesPHO…

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NBL22 : Brisbane signs Jack Salt

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From nbl.com.au: The Brisbane Bullets have confirmed the signing of New Zealander, Jack Salt, for season 2021/22. Salt has spent the past two seasons playing for the Canterbury Rams, in the NZNBL. Prior to his time at Canterbury, Salt attended and played for the University of Virginia (2014 -19) and also had a stint with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League competition. The 25-year-old has had a disruptive past couple of years due to injury that halted his development but after consistent court time, Salt and the Bullets…

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NBL22 : Majok Majok re-signs with Perth

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From nbl.com.au: The Perth Wildcats have announced the re-signing of championship-winning centre, Majok Majok on a two-year contract (second year Club option). The 28-year-old West Aussie is thrilled to be staying in Perth. “I’ve built some great relationships within the team. Any time you get the chance to play for a team like the Perth Wildcats, that has been so successful, it’s something you don’t turn down,” said Majok. “It’s been almost a year and half since I last played. With all the hard work I’ve been putting in, I’m…

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Simone Fontecchio departs ALBA for Baskonia

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The Italian forward will follow the same route with Rokas Giedriatis By Chema De Lucas/ info@eurohoops.net Simone Fontecchio is leaving ALBA Berlin and he will continue his career in Spain with Baskonia, signing a three-year deal. The German club will receive a 250.000 euros buy-out, as Fontecchio follows the footsteps of his former teammate Rokas Giedraitis, who also left Berlin for Vitoria last summer. Fontecchio had an excellent season, averaging 10.6 ppg while shooting 38.8% in threes in the EuroLeague and he also emerged as a key member of the Italian national…

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Zach LeDay inks two-year deal with Partizan

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Just hours after leaving Milan, Leday re-joins Kevin Punter in Belgrade By Eurohoops team/info@eurohoops.net Zach LeDay is the new member of Partizan NIS Belgrade, as the club has officially announced. The former player of Milan, Zalgiris, and Olympiacos has signed a two-year deal with the Serbian club, where he will join his former teammate in Italy Kevin Punter. The 27-year-old American center will compete in the EuroCup, but according to Eurohoops sources, he signed a high-end EuroLeague level deal.  Last season, LeDay averaged 10 points and 4.5 rebounds in 36 games in the…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo now listed as questionable for NBA Finals Game 1

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From nba.com news services: The Milwaukee Bucks could have their star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup for Game 1 of The Finals (9 ET, ABC) after he was listed as questionable today. The NBA’s latest injury report — released at 1:30 p.m. ET — had Antetokounmpo listed as questionable, an upgrade from his doubtful status Monday night. He has been out with a hyperextended left knee injury that he suffered in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews report the Bucks have put in…

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June 6, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Jun 2 Day-To-Day Jaylen Brown…

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Italy named Danilo Gallinari to 12-man Olympic team

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Italy has announced its final 12-man squad to travel to Tokyo later this month By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Italy beat Serbia in the Belgrade Olympic Qualifying Tournament final on Sunday to advance to Tokyo’s Olympics and coach Meo Sachetti has named his 12-man squad for Tokyo, which will include Atlanta Hawks star Danilo Gallinari. The “Azzurri” will meet in Rome on July 12 and will leave for Japan on July 16. Their first game at the Olympics is scheduled for July 25 against Germany. Here is the final 12-man selection, as announced…

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Baskonia signs center Matt Costello to three-year deal

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By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net TD Systems Baskonia announced that the club has reached an agreement with Matt Costello for the next three seasons. The 27-year-old Costello has spent the previous two seasons in Spain with Gran Canaria and has posted an average of 12.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in the current campaign in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Costello first landed in Europe with Avellino in the 2018-19 season, after a run with the San Antonio Spurs and Austin Spurs during the 2017-18 season, with which he lifted the G-League…

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