May 2012 Basketball Wiretap

David Blatt Agrees To Terms Of Multi-Year Extension With Maccabi

Feb 29, 2012 10:30 AM

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv coach David Blatt has signed a contract extension for an additional two seasons as well as option for a third year.

"No one could be happier than me, this is an emotional moment," Blatt said in a statement released by the club. "Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv is dear to my heart and I am happy and proud to continue serving it. I thank the ownership and management for the faith they have in me. I am surrounded by people of the highest level, who allow me to lead the team to the highest heights we could dream of. Maccabi is a warm and wonderful family and I am proud to be a part of the excellent tradition of the club. I promise our fans that we will do everything possible to make you proud of us every day."

Blatt, currently in his 4th season as head coach of Maccabi, has led his team to the Euroleague Final Four twice – including the title game last season – and won three Israeli League titles and four Israeli Cups.

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Tags: Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv, International, International Teams

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Jeremiah Massey Named Eurocup Last 16, Week 6 MVP

Feb 29, 2012 9:39 AM

Jeremiah Massey of Lokomotiv-Kuban has been named the Eurocup Last 16, Week 6 MVP. Massey helped lead his team to a 73-70 win against Alba Berlin.

Massey had 23 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and three blocks.

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Tags: Jeremiah Massey, Lokomotiv Kuban, Eurocup, International, International Award, International Teams, International League

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Olimpia Milano In Market For Three Point Shooter

Feb 28, 2012 10:32 AM

Olimpia Milano coach Sergio Scariolo told reporters after a win against Novipiu Casale that the team was indeed in the market for an outside shooter.

"We will sign a player but not before the All-Star Break (March 11),” Scariolo said. “We are evaluating what kind of player we need because this is the last guy we can add to the roster till the end of the season. We're looking for a good 3-point shooter who can play pick and roll and with the ball in his hands."

Olimpia Milano recently parted ways with Drew Nicholas.

Sportando.net

Tags: International, International Signing Rumor

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Wilson Chandler Has Until Thursday To Sign Offer Sheet With Rival Team

Feb 28, 2012 9:55 AM

Wilson Chandler has until Thursday to receive an offer sheet from another team as he could only play for the Nuggets thereafter.

Chandler met with the Raptors last week, but no offer has been made.

Agent Chris Luchey confirmed that a one-year deal is out.

If Chandler doesn't sign a long-term deal with Denver, he won't play until the 12-13 season.

Luchey said "we're considering all options" and that it's realistic that Chandler could sign with a professional team in Italy this spring.

Benjamin Hochman/Denver Post

Tags: Wilson Chandler, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Italian Lega Basket Serie A, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Signing Rumor, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Ristic Leads KK Crvena Zvezda To NIJT Belgrade Tournament Win

Feb 27, 2012 12:12 AM

The Nike International Junior Tournament of Belgrade was played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is one of the most closely watched events by NBA scouts, as it features many of the top junior talent of Europe.

KK Crvena Zvezda defeated KK Partizan in the title game by a final score of 74-73.

KK Mega Vizura defeated KK Hemofarm in the third place game by a 77-71 final.

INSEP defeated Brose Baskets 77-54 in the fifth place game.

In the seventh place game, Union Olimpija defeated ALBA Berlin 80-65.

Dusan Ristic of KK Crvena Zvezda was named tournament MVP. Ristic averaged 17.4 points on 59.3% shooting and 7.2 rebounds over the five games.

Ristic was joined on the All-Tournament Team by teammates Nikola Rebic and Brano Djukanovic, along with Nikola Majic and Nikola Radicevic of KK Partizan and Nikola Miultinov of KK Hemofarm.

Nikola Jankovic of KK Crevena Zvezda was named Best Defensive Player.

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Tags: Dusan Ristic, Brano Dukanovic, Nikola Majic, Nikola Radicevic, Nikola Rebic, Nikola Jankovic, KK Crvena Zvezda Youth, Union Olimpija U18, ALBA Berlin U18, KK Mega Leks U18, KK Partizan U18, Brose Baskets U18, KK Hemofarm U18, INSEP, Belgrade Tournament (ANGT), International, International Award, International Teams, International League

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Omar Cook Named Top 16, Week 5 Euroleague MVP

Feb 24, 2012 10:51 AM

Omar Cook of Armani Milano has been named Top 16, Week 5 Euroleague MVP.

Cook recorded eight points and 12 assists in the 67-58 win over Panathinaikos.

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Tags: Omar Cook, AX Armani Exchange Milan, International, International Award, International Teams

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Pau-Orthez Fires Head Coach Vila

Feb 23, 2012 10:05 AM

Pau-Orthez has fired Laurent Vila as head coach of the club.

Jean-Francois Laulhe has been named the interim.

Pau-Orthez has a 5-13 record in the French LNB Pro A and are in 13th place.

Sportando

Tags: Pau-Orthez, French Jeep Elite, International, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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CSKA Clinches Spot In Euroleague Playoffs

Feb 23, 2012 1:38 AM

CSKA Moscow clinched a spot in the Euroleague Playoffs with a 96-64 win over Olympiacos on Wednesday.

CSKA had a 54-26 lead at halftime.

Andrey Vorontsevich led CSKA with 15 points on seven shots, while Andrei Kirilenko had q1 points and seven rebounds. CSKA had seven players score eight or more points.

Vassilis Spanoulis had 12 points on nine shotes for Olympiacos.

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Tags: CSKA Moscow, Euroleague, International, International Teams, International League

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Montepaschi Siena Beats Bennet Cantu To Win Italian Cup

Feb 22, 2012 7:46 PM

Montepaschi Siena defeated Bennet Cantu by an 88-71 final to win the 2012 Italian Cup.

David Anderson scored 23 points on 14 shots in the championship game to be named MVP.

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Tags: David Anderson, Acqua San Bernardo Cantu, Mens Sana 1871 Siena, Italian Cup, International, International Teams, International League

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DaShaun Wood Named Eurocup Last 16 Game 5 MVP

Feb 22, 2012 10:10 AM

DaShaun Wood led Alba Berlin to a come-from-behind win over Benetton Basket Treviso, winning 83-74.

Wood had 22 points, nine assists and six rebounds.

Berlin trailed by nine points entering the fourth quarter, but Wood scored 15 points and tallied five assists.

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Tags: DaShaun Wood, Universo De'Longhi Treviso, ALBA Berlin, Eurocup, International, International Award, International Teams, International League

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Real Madrid Beats Barcelona To Win Spanish Cup

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Real Madrid, Barcelona Advance To Spanish Cup Final

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Real Madrid, Cajasol Advance To Spanish Cup Semifinals

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Wilson Chandler To Return From China Next Week

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Iverson Willing To Play In D-League For Shot At NBA Return

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Matt Howard Signs With German Team Ludwigsburg

Indianapolis Star

Pacers Lose Interest In J.R. Smith

Mike Wells/Indianapolis Star (via Twitter)

Jonas Valanciunas Goes For 13, 14 & 4 In Lietuvos Rytas Win Over Motiejunas, Asseco Prokom

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Kommatos, O'Bryant Leads Top Greek HEBA A1 Performers From Feb 11-12

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Moerman Leads Top French LNB Pro A Performers From Feb. 10-11

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Teletovic Leads Top Spanish ACB Performers From Feb. 11-12

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Enisey Fires Karadzic

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Yao Wanted Lin To Sign With Shanghai Sharks

New York Post

Sources: Lakers Considered Signing Iverson

Stephen A. Smith/ESPNLosAngeles.com

Iverson Mulling Offers From Foreign Teams

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Aaron Jackson Named Top-16, Week 4 Euroleague MVP

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Hilton Armstrong Named Eurocup Last 16, Game 4 MVP

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Taurean Green Leaves Gran Canaria For Tofas

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Cantu Signs Doron Perkins

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Bilbao's Fischer, Jackson Excellent In Upset Of Real Madrid

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