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Marco Bellinelli will not play in Olympic Qualifying Tourney

June 15, 2021June 16, 2021 Brandon King

Photo Credit: FIBA.BASKETBALL Marco Bellinelli will not suit up for the Italian National Team as they prepare to embark on the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will tip off in Belgrade, Serbia at the end of the month. The NBA veteran of 925 games cited the reason that he was sitting out the qualifier in order to recover from a rigorous season. In a press release from the Italian Basketball Federation Bellinelli had this to say: “Unfortunately, this summer I will not be part of the national team. This season was…

Luka Doncic now practicing with the Slovenian national team

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Staff

Photo: Slovenian Basketball Federation From Antonis Stroggylakis of eurohoops.net / AStroggylakis@eurohoops.net Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had his first practice with the Slovenian national team Tuesday (15/6) ahead of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will be held in Kaunas, Lithuania from June 29 to July 4. Doncic and Slovenia will be facing Croatia this Wednesday and Friday in their first preparation games for the Olympic Qualifiers. The Slovenian squad is already at the Croatian city of Rijeka where the first of these two games will be played and then will return to Ljubljana…

June 15, 2021 NBA Injury Report

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Cam Reddish SF Jun 13 Out Reddish (Achilles) is listed as out for Monday’s Game 4 matchup with the 76ers, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 9 Out Hunter (knee) will miss the remainder of the season and undergo meniscus surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic 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…

Could Pau Gasol be close to hanging the sneakers up?

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Brandon King

By Johnny Askounis of eurohoops.net /info@eurohoops.net Pau Gasol aims to help FC Barcelona capture its 19th domestic title and third of his own. His return in February receiving an enthusiastic response from the fans has been followed by strong outings all the way up to the best-of-three series determining the Spanish league champion. “This can be my last game,” he admitted in the buildup to Finals Game 2 planned to be held Tuesday evening at Barca’s home court, “I have been thinking for years that my last game could have been a long…

Jordan Loyd agrees to two-year deal with Zenit

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Staff

From the Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net As Eurohoops already reported, Jordan Loyd and Zenit came to an agreement and the club has confirmed it officially with an announcement of a two-year deal with the player. The American guard played 29 games in EuroLeague, averaging 17.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals. “We are very pleased that Jordan Loyd has joined us. This is a player who has reached maturity and still has a lot of potential to move forward in his game. Glad that Jordan chose Zenit to take…

Mills Teodosic will play for Serbia in Olympic Qualifying Tournament

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Staff

From the Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net The Olympic Qualifying Tournaments are getting closer but the national team coaches are yet to make out their final rosters, and that includes Serbia. Igor Kokoskov’s team features a few NBAers and, while Nemanja Bjelica confirmed that he will play, Nikola Jokic has yet to decide after the Nuggets playoff exit and Bogdan Bogdanovic is questionable too as his Atlanta Hawks are still in the playoffs. Additionally, according to Mozzart Sport, Nikola Milutinov will skip the tournament as well to not risk any injuries since he recently returned from…

Glen Davis is still happy Kyrie was injured

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Brandon King

When former NBA player made a comment which reveled in the injury suffered by Kyrie Irving Sunday , he rightfully drew rancor from many both on and offline. No matter how intense a series or rivalry is wishing for, much less celebrating an opponent’s injury is a line that is typically something that is eschewed and even frowned upon. Despite deleting the comment , the man who is perfectly fine with being call “Big Baby” decided to hop back on social media and go full heel, digging in his heels…

June 14, 2021 NBA Injury Report

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Brandon King

June 13, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Chris Paul drops 37 to help send the Nuggets home Devin Booker pours in 34 in series close out game Giannis puts up 34 and 12 in Game 4 win pt rb ast Chris PaulPHO @ DEN 37 3 7 2 stl Devin BookerPHO @ DEN 34 11 4 10-11 ft Nikola JokićDEN vs. PHO 22 11 4 G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. BRK 34 12 3 Khris MiddletonMIL vs. BRK 19 4 8 2 stl , 2 blk Kevin DurantBRK @ MIL 28 13 5 M. PorterDEN…

Glen Davis disgustingly delights in Kyrie Irving injury

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Brandon King

When Kyrie Irving went down in a heap after landing on the foot of Giannis Antetokounmpo Sunday in Game 4 of their second round playoff series, opponents ,fellow players and people with basic human decency sent well wishes to the Nets guard. Glen Davis did not fall into that category. Davis seemed to relish in Irving’s plight, as he commented on social media, “that’s the same ankle stomp on lucky “ and a shrug emoji. Davis initially got his large panties in a bunch when Irving stepped on the Celtics’…