Europe

EuroLeague - Mike James and Elie Okobo clashed on the AS Monaco bench after the Roca Team's heavy defeat on Fenerbahçe Istanbul's court (88-70) in EuroLeague. A tense scene occurring during a very difficult period for the Principality club.

Strategic partnership - The newly appointed EuroLeague CEO, Chus Bueno, doesn't rule out an alliance between EuroLeague and the NBA as the North American league continues studying a European expansion project targeting 2027.

EuroLeague - The EuroLeague approves a three-year strategic plan to reach a valuation of 2.5 billion euros, while maintaining constructive discussions with the NBA for potential collaboration in Europe.

Financial disparity - New data shows massive gaps between EuroLeague teams' payrolls, with French representatives ASVEL, Paris Basketball, and AS Monaco operating with significantly smaller budgets than Greek and Spanish powerhouses.

EuroLeague - AS Monaco Basket suffered another loss in EuroLeague against Maccabi Tel-Aviv (86-91). Monaco, defeated at home, sees pressure mounting in the playoff race after a failed start to the game.

EuroLeague - Two days after winning the Greek Cup, Panathinaikos fell at home in EuroLeague against Paris Basketball (99-104). A major feat for the Parisian club, which wins for the second consecutive season at OAKA Arena.

EuroLeague action - The Turkish powerhouse held off a determined Serbian challenge at Ulker Sports and Event Hall to maintain its position at the top of the standings, with Talen Horton-Tucker leading the way with 29 points in a thrilling encounter that remained undecided until the final seconds.

Double-overtime thriller - Zalgiris overcame an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Olympiacos 99-94 at Zalgirio Arena, with Sylvain Francisco and Nigel Williams-Goss leading the comeback with 23 points each against Evan Fournier's career-high 32 points.

EuroCup - Zeljko Obradovic could return to coaching as early as summer 2026. According to Walla Sport, Hapoel Jerusalem has made the Serbian coach their top priority to take the next step and target the EuroLeague.

EuroLeague Impact - The reigning European champions face a major blow as veteran forward Nicolo Melli requires surgery following a foot injury sustained in the Turkish Cup quarterfinal, leaving Fenerbahçe's frontcourt rotation significantly weakened during the crucial phase of the EuroLeague season.

Investment Strategy - A significant financial injection of around 30 million euros could be on the horizon for Tony Parker's club, as ASVEL positions itself strategically for the future NBA Europe project while addressing current financial challenges.