April 2012 Basketball Wiretap

BC Khimki Signs James Augustine, Paul Davis

May 29, 2012 9:33 AM

BC Khimki signed James Augustine to a two-year deal.

Augustine averaged 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds for UCAM Murcia in Spain.

Augustine will team up with Paul Davis, who signed with BC Khimki on Monday.

Euroleague.net

Tags: James Augustine, Paul Davis, Khimki, Euroleague, Russian PBL, International, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins Israeli Super League For 50th Time

May 25, 2012 11:06 AM

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Ashdod by a final score of 83-63 to win their 50th Israeli Super League Final in 58 years.

Keith Langford led Maccabi Tel Aviv with 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. Yogev Ohayon had 10 points, 10 assists and six rebounds.

Alex Tyus led Maccabi Ashdod with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Josh Duncan had 13 points and nine rebounds.

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Tags: Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv, Maccabi Ashdod, Israeli BSL, International, International Teams, International League

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Khryapa Signs Three-Year Deal With CSKA

May 23, 2012 12:15 AM

Viktor Khryapa has signed a three-year contract with CSKA Moscow.

Kkryapa just finished his seventh season with CSKA.

"I believe that our cooperation has been successful for both the club and for me, so we decided to sign a new agreement," Khryapa said. "I am very pleased to be a part of CSKA's future. I think it is an honor that must be earned." 

Euroleague.net

Tags: Viktor Khryapa, CSKA Moscow, Euroleague, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Georgios Printezis Unlikely To Make Leap To Knicks

May 17, 2012 10:45 AM

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.”

New York Post

Tags: Georgios Printezis, New York Knicks, Olympiacos, Euroleague, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Olympiacos Wins Euroleague Final Four; Spanoulis Named MVP

May 13, 2012 9:26 PM

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.

Euroleague.net

Tags: Vassilis Spanoulis, CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos, Euroleague, International, International Teams, International League

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

May 12, 2012 6:46 PM

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.

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Tags: Andrei Kirilenko, Dimitris Diamantidis, Nenad Krstic, Erazem Lorbek, Vassilis Spanoulis, Mike Batiste, Henry Domercant, Bo McCalebb, Juan Carlos Navarro, Milos Teodosic, Panathinaikos, Barca, CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos, UNICS Kazan, Mens Sana 1871 Siena, Euroleague, International, International Award, International Teams, International League

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London's O2 Arena To Host 2013 Euroleague Final Four

May 12, 2012 11:53 AM

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."

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CSKA, Olympiacos Advance To Euroleague Final

May 11, 2012 8:16 PM

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.

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Tags: Panathinaikos, Barca, CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos, Euroleague, International, International Teams, International League

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No Agreement Yet Between Kirilenko, Nets

May 4, 2012 1:06 PM

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.

Fred Kerber/New York Post

Tags: Andrei Kirilenko, Brooklyn Nets, CSKA Moscow, Euroleague, Russian PBL, VTB United League, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International League

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

May 4, 2012 11:43 AM

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.

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Tags: Sergio Llull, Sergi Vidal, Andy Panko, Mirza Teletovic, Erazem Lorbek, Baskonia, Barca, Real Madrid, Acunsa GBC, Spanish ACB, International, International Award, International Teams, International League

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