Monaco Appeals to French Olympic Committee to Preserve Club’s Professional Status
Source: eurohoops.net Monaco has appealed to the French National Olympic and Sports Committee in a bid to preserve the professional status of its basketball club after the French Basketball Federation rejected its application to move up to the third…
Veteran NBA Guard Brandon Knight Signs with Perth Wildcats
Source: basketnews.com Perth from Australia has announced the signing of 34-year-old defender Brandon Knight. Knight was selected eighth overall in the 2011 draft and spent nine seasons in the NBA, averaging 14 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per…
New York Knicks Increase Opening Night Ticket Prices by 526% After Historic Season
Source: nypost.com Ticket prices for the New York Knicks’ season opener in the NBA have surged by 526% compared to last year. The Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years has driven a sharp increase in the secondary market prices for the…
Barcelona Clinches Catalonia League Title but Loses Dario Brizuela to Injury
Source: basketnews.com Barcelona defeated Lleida 96-87 to claim the Catalonia League title. During the match, Dario Brizuela, the forward for Barcelona, suffered an injury to his right leg and had to leave the court after playing 15 minutes. He was only…
USA Defeat France to Win Women’s Basketball World Cup; Spain Takes Bronze
The Women’s Basketball World Cup concluded in Berlin with the United States crowned champions after defeating France in the final. The final score read 97-79 in favor of the United States, with quarter scores of 17-20, 25-26, 30-12, and 24-22. For…
NBA’s Richest Owner Steve Ballmer Accepts Record $30M Clippers Fine
Source: basketnews.com Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers and the wealthiest figure in the league with a net worth of $145 billion, has chosen not to contest the NBA sanctions imposed on the club for circumventing the salary cap and will…
USA Women’s Basketball Wins Fifth Consecutive World Championship, Sets All-Time Record
Source: basketnews.com USA women’s national basketball team secured their fifth consecutive and 12th overall World Cup title by defeating France 97-79 in the tournament final. The Americans previously claimed four titles in 2010 against the Czech…
EuroLeague Super Cup to Proceed in Abu Dhabi Without Schedule Changes
Source: sdna.gr The EuroLeague Supercup is set to take place in Abu Dhabi. The tournament will proceed as planned once the teams receive security assurances and travel to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier this week, there was serious discussion about…
Monaco Denied Entry to French Third Division, Faces Potential Closure
Source: eurohoops.net Monaco has been officially denied entry into the third division of the French national championship by the French Basketball Federation, resulting in the club’s exclusion from all professional competitions. Previously, Monaco…
Swiss Montana AG Acquires 97% of AS Monaco, Eyes Team Revival
Source: bebasket.fr Swiss Montana AG, led by Thomas Kourk, has acquired 97% of the club’s shares, according to L’Équipe. AS Monaco retains 2%, while the Principality holds 1% through Société Nationale de Financement. This ownership change aims to…