April 2011 International Wiretap

Caner-Medley Named Eurocup MVP For Week 3

Nov 30, 2011 11:41 AM

Nik Caner-Medley scored 27 points including 8 of 10 two-pointers and 3-for-5 on threes, pulled four boards, had two steals and one block in Valencia's 72-64 win over Lukoil Academic.

Caner-Medley was named Eurocup MVP for Week 3 as a result.

Caner-Medley is averaging 18.7 points per game in Eurocup, up from his average of 12.7 in the Spanish ACB.

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Tags: Nik Caner-Medley, Valencia Basket, Eurocup, Spanish ACB, International, International Teams, International League

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Singler To Replace Fernandez On Real Madrid

Nov 29, 2011 4:19 PM

Kyle Singler has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to replace Rudy Fernandez, according to sources.

Singler was drafted by the Pistions in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft, but will remain in Spain after a strong showing with Alicante.

“Real Madrid presented a really attractive package that Kyle couldn’t pass up,” agent Greg Lawrence said. “While playing in Alicante, Kyle fell in love with Spain, but he’s also looking forward to career in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons.”

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Rudy Fernandez, Detroit Pistons, Real Madrid, Euroleague, Spanish ACB, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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European Teams Waiting On NBA Deal To Become Official Before Releasing Players

Nov 29, 2011 1:32 AM

Some European teams are waiting for the official of the NBA's new labor agreement before releasing players from their contracts.

While players are not yet free to leave, they are not being asked to play in games.

Adrian Wojnaorwski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: NBA, International, NBA CBA, International Misc Rumor

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Krstic Named Euroleague MVP For November

Nov 28, 2011 11:57 AM

Nenad Krstic has been named Euroleague MVP for the month of November.

CSKA teammate Andrei Kirilenko won the award for October.

Krstic is averaging 15.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in Euroleague.

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Tags: Nenad Krstic, CSKA Moscow, Euroleague, International, International Award, International Teams, International League

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Players Who Signed In China Won't Be Released From Contracts

Nov 28, 2011 11:29 AM

Many players were reluctant to sign in China after a rule was established that there would be no provision to allow them to opt out if the NBA lockout was resolved.

Kenyon Martin, Wilson Chandler and J.R. Smith are amongst the players who signed in China and there appears to be no willingness on the part of their teams to release them from their contact, according to sources.

Adrian Wojnarowksi/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Wilson Chandler, Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith, Denver Nuggets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International

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George Hill Close To Deal With Olympiakos

Nov 25, 2011 7:02 PM

George Hill is close to agreeing to a deal with Olympiakos of Greece.

Hill was traded from the Spurs to the Pacers on draft night.

Mike Wells/Indianapolis Star (via Twitter)

Tags: George Hill, Indiana Pacers, Olympiacos, Euroleague, Greek HEBA A1, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Batum Takes Game To Next Level While Abroad

Nov 25, 2011 12:09 PM

In the seven months since the Blazers' 10-11 season ended, Nicolas Batum has matured tremendously.

Batum played for the French National team at the 2011 European Championships in Lithuania and has become a lead of SLUC Nancy.

"People have shown me respect -- the coaches, the players, the refs. I've gone through some great experiences this summer with the national team and now here. When the game is on the line I want the ball. The game is in my hands. That is very good for me. 

"This is different because this is my team." 

Batum has taken his overall game to the next level. 

"When the ball is in my hands I know I can make plays happen and just not stand in the corner and wait. When the game is on the line and the ball is in my hands I want them to trust me and know that everything is going to be okay," asserted Batum. 

"The coach told me I am the boss of the team. This is my team, so I need to be vocal and I need to talk to them and regroup. At halftime I am the one who talks first. I tell guys that we need to wake up. This is our home and we need to protect (it)." 

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Tags: Nicolas Batum, Portland Trail Blazers, Nancy Basket, Euroleague, French Jeep Elite, NBA, International, International Teams, International League, NBA B-Ball IQ, International B-Ball IQ

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Odom Reaches Deal With Besiktas

Nov 25, 2011 11:59 AM

Lamar Odom and Besiktas have reached agreement on a deal, according to a source. 

Odom has indicated that he plans to join the Istanbul-based team as early as next week if the NBA lockout continues.

Sources told ESPN.com that the deal would pay Odom in excess of $2 million if he spends the rest of the season with Besiktas. 

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Lamar Odom, Besiktas Icrypex, Eurochallenge, Turkish BSL, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Parker's Shoulder Has Been An Issue For Three Months

Nov 25, 2011 11:50 AM

Tony Parker has a right shoulder injury and received an injection last Saturday.

Parker has felt pain in the shoulder for three months and forced him to sit out of Tuesday's game. Parker will also sit out ASVEL's next domestic league game.

Project Spurs

Tags: Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs, ASVEL Basket, French Jeep Elite, NBA, NBA Injury, International, International Teams, International League, International Injury

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Navarro Becomes Euroleague's All-Time Leading Scorer

Nov 24, 2011 4:46 PM

Juan Carlos Navarro became the all-time leading scorer since the Euroleague was founded in 2000.

Navarro’s left-handed layup off a Chuck Eidson steal at 5:30 of the third quarter of the Euroleague game against Union Olimpija at Palau Blaugrana in Barcelona gave him the record of 2,716 career points, previously held by recently-retired Marcus Brown. 

Navarro has played his entire 11-season Euroleague career with his hometown club, F.C. Barcelona. 

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Tags: Juan Carlos Navarro, Barca, Euroleague, Spanish ACB, International, International Award, International Teams, International League

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Tyreke Evans Signs With Roma

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Tyreke Evans In Advanced Talks With Roma

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Brook Lopez Receives Offer From Besiktas

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2012 Eurocup Finals To Take Place In Khimki, Russia

Press Release

Giddens Named Eurocup MVP For Week 2

RealGM Staff Report

Parker Sits In ASVEL's Eurocup Loss

Project Spurs

Besiktas Pursuing Lamar Odom

Marc Stein/ESPN

Jerome Jordan Continues Consistent Play For BC Krka

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Deron Williams Scores 50 Points In EuroChallenge Win

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Melbourne To Target Bogut

NBL

Mills Released From Melbourne Contract, Will Sign With Chinese Club

NBL.au

Tyson Chandler Decides Against Signing In China

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Navarro Signs Extension With Barcelona Through 2015

Euroleague.net

Caja Laboral Close To Deal With Goran Dragic

Houston Chronicle

Budinger Close To Deal With Lokomotiv Kuban

Houston Chronicle

Wilson Chandler Goes For 43 And 22 In Chinese Debut

Los Angeles Times

Udoh Signs With Bnei HaSharon

Sportando

T.J. Ford To Sign With KK Zagreb

Marc Stein/ESPN

Da'Sean Butler Signs With VEF Riga

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Love Rejects Offer From Besiktas, Gortat Close To Signing

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