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Georgios Printezis Unlikely To Make Leap To Knicks

Georgios Printezis, a 6-foot-9 forward for Olympiacos, hit the game-winning shot to defeat CSKA Moscow in the Euroleague Final last week.

The Knicks acquired Printezis’ draft rights from the Mavericks as part of the sign-and-trade for Tyson Chandler.

“He’s playing the best ball of his life,’’ said an NBA executive who saw Printezis play during the Euroleague playoffs. “The NBA has always been on his mind, but he would need a long-term commitment. He wouldn’t just come for one year.’’

The Knicks have interest in bringing Printezis to New York, but are limited financially because they do not want to use a portion of their $5M mid-level exception.

“I think he could do well in the NBA as a backup 4 man,’’ another NBA scout said. “He used to attack the rim a lot more than he does right now. Now he plays more on the perimeter. He’s a tough player who will give his team a lot of intangibles. Loose balls, rebounds, steals, good defensive position.”

Via New York Post

Olympiacos Wins Euroleague Final Four; Spanoulis Named MVP

Olympiacos Piraeus won the Euroleague championship on Sunday, as MVP Vassilis Spanoulis scored 15 points and assisted on the game-winning basket in a 62-61 victory over CSKA Moscow.

Olympiacos rallied from a 19-point deficit, capped by a jumper from Georgios Printezis to seal the win.

Spanoulis was named MVP for the second time in four seasons.

Via Euroleague.net

CSKA's Kirilenko, Krstic Headline All-Euroleague First Team

Andrei Kirklenko and Nenad Krstic of CSKA headline the 2011-12 All-Euroleague First Team. Joining them are Dimitris Diamantidis of Panathinaikos, Erazem Lorbek of Barcelona and Vassilis Spanoulis of Olympiacos.

On the All-Euroleague Second Team are Mike Batiste of Panathinaikos, Henry Domercant of UNICS Kazan, Bo McCalebb of Siena, Juan Carlos Navarro of Barcelona and CSKA's Milos Teodosic.

Via RealGM Staff Report

London's O2 Arena To Host 2013 Euroleague Final Four

The 2013 Euroleague Final Four will be held in London at The O2 arena.

The agreement includes a mutual option to play the 2014 edition at The O2 as well.

This will be the first time that a European basketball title game will take place in the United Kingdom.

"Six years ago we signed a strategic agreement with AEG, which has already borne wonderful fruits," said Euroleague President Jordi Bertomeu. "In these six years we have worked together, with AEG as both consultants to our teams to maximize their arena resources and as hosts for our Final Fours. After our very successful Final Fours in Berlin and Paris, in which AEG has displayed great efficiency and professionalism in developing such a major event like the Final Four, we arrive at the opportunity to host it at London’s magnificent The O2, one of the most modern and spectacular arenas in the world. I am confident that the Final Four, which is already an unforgettable experience for Turkish Airlines Euroleague fans, will take another step forward in London."

Via RealGM Staff Report

CSKA, Olympiacos Advance To Euroleague Final

CSKA Moscow and Olympiacos will meet in the Euroleague Final Four title game on Sunday after both were victorious in their semifinal matchups.

CSKA came back from a four-point deficit to begin the fourth quarter to beat Panathinaikos by a final score of 66-64.

Andrei Kirilenko had 17 points, nine rebounds and four blocks for CSKA, while Alexey Shevd had 15 points off the bench.

Saruna Jasikevicius led Panathinaikos with 19 points, while last year's MVP, Dimitris Diamantidis had 10 points and six assists.

In the other semifinal game, Olympiacos defeated Barcelona by a final score of 68-64.

Vassilis Spanoulis had 21 points and six assists to lead Olympiacos.

Juan Carlos Navarro scored 18 points for Barcelona.

Via RealGM Staff Report

No Agreement Yet Between Kirilenko, Nets

The Nets have monitored the play of Andrei Kirilenko throughout his season with CSKA, according to sources.

But the sources say the Nets don't have a verbal agreement with Kirklenko on a three-year contract.

Wendell Maxey reported earlier in the week that the Nets had an agreement in place with Kirilenko.

Via Fred Kerber/New York Post

Llull, Vidal, Teletovic, Panko, Lorbek Named To All-Spanish ACB Team

Sergio Llull, Sergi Vidal, Mirza Teletovic, Andy Panko and Erazem Lorbek have been named to the All-ACB Team.

Panko is the scoring leader of the ACB.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Joe Alexander Parts Ways With Krasnie Krilya

Joe Alexander is leaving Krasnie Krilya after the two sides mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

Alexander has reportedly returned to the States after averaging 8.7 points, 3.8 rebounds per game in the Russian PBL.

Via Eurobasket.com

Boniface Ndong Named ACB Player Of Week

Boniface Ndong was named the Spanish ACB League’s player of the week.

Ndong posted 21 points and 12 rebounds in Regal Barcelona's 89-57 win over Unicaja, which allowed Barca to clinch first place in the Spanish ACB.

Ndong is averaging 9.6 points and 6.6 rebounds on the season.

Via Eurobasket.com
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