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International Hoops: Pau Gasol on fifth Olympic run: “Being here is a privilege”

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The Olympic Games are underway for Spain and veteran big Pau Gasol By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Pau Gasol discussed Spain grabbing the opening win in the Olympic Games, him representing his country at this level for the fifth time, Luka Doncic highlighting Group C action, and more. “The first game is generally used as a way to find your rhythm and fit in the team. Today, we had many different rotations, which will probably be less moving forward,” he pointed out to Spain’s national public radio service following the win over host…

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International Hoops: Spain takes care of Japan 88-77

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Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol power Spain in dominating display By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Spain cruised to the 88-77 victory over Japan at Saitama Super Arena on Monday. Ricky Rubio paired his game-high 20 points with nine assists. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard neared the double-double mark in 22 minutes. Victor Claver registered 13 points and nine rebounds. Sergio Scariolo’s team led from start to finish peaking at a 24-point advantage. A late run cut the deficit for Japan but not to the point of threatening the European side in the Olympic Games preliminary round fixture.…

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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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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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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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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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International Hoops: Timberwolves President put the kibosh on Juancho Hernangomez’s Olympic participation

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Juancho Hernangomez was ruled out of the Olympics almost in the eleventh hour. By Antonis Stroggylakis & Alex Madrid at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Spanish Basketball Federation president Jorge Garbajosa pointed at Minnesota Timberwolvespresident Gersson Rosas as the person who decided that Juancho Hernangomez won’t play in the Olympic Games. He mentioned that no doctor was involved in the decision. “Juancho wants to play in the Olympic Games, but Juancho won’t be able to play,” Garbajosa said in a remote press conference from Tokyo. “We’ve had countless medical meetings and we’ve never received a ‘no’.…

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Overseas Hoops: Ismael Bako signs with Manresa

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Manres acquired center Ismael Bako. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Former All-Basketball Champions League center Ismael Bako has returned to the competition after signing a two-year deal with Manresa, the club announced. Bako played for ASVEL in the two previous years. Last season, he averaged 5.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14:22 minutes in EuroLeague, along with 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 13.7 minutes in the French Jeep Elite League. In 2019, Bako helped the Antwerp Giants make the Basketball Champions League Final Four while being named to the Star Lineup…

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