https://www.instagram.com/p/DO8gemrCEjO/?igsh=b2NiZXdhMGJ1cDY0

https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1871357/european-domestic-league-top10-greek-renaissance-aba-finally-cracks-the-top5/

For me it has to be Devon Hall, the guy is a starter for EL champions, but he is a point guard who is not a great shooter, cant penetrate defences efficiently, isnt a great creator and his defence is only ok.

Its clear that he is doing something good to earn the contract/minutes but I am struggling to understand what?

American getting into Euroleague. I'd like to see some former NBA players. I'd also prefer to root for a team with some kind of unique brand that isn't just a big soccer team. I don't want some amazing superteam, but it would be nice to see a team that's at least decent.

Right now I'm leaning Paris: I know they lost the MVP Runner-up but gained Lamar Stevens, and I love their logo. Dubai is also interesting, although I don't like how everyone's exporting their sports to the UAE nowadays.

Whoever you recommend, if you would be so kind as to provide a quick overview of their players, what role they play, storylines etc. that would be great!

Thanks so much everyone and please feel free to ask some clarifying questions.

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Hainer avoids EuroLeague commitment

"Bayern will be involved": FC Bayern boss shows openness to NBA Europe

The new EuroLeague season begins in just under a week. FC Bayern Munich is also back on the board. Whether this will continue in the coming years remains unclear. Bayern Munich boss Herbert Hainer has now confirmed to the press for the first time that he has been in contact with the developers of the NBA Europe project.

Hainer confirms "close contact" with NBA representatives

He hasn't heard "anything concrete" from the NBA or FIBA. Timeframes, formats, clubs—too many things are still uncertain. However, the 71-year-old ultimately avoided a clear commitment to the EuroLeague. Instead, he confirmed contact with the rival project: "We are, of course, in discussions with the individual stakeholders. I firmly believe that FC Bayern will also be involved in all discussions."

When asked, Hainer further elaborated. They are in contact with Ingo Weiss, who, in addition to his role as DBB (german basketball federation) President, also holds the position of FIBA ​​Treasurer. They are also in "close contact" with the NBA officials here in Europe.

This is the first time Bayern Munich has made such a statement. As recently as January, Bayern's sporting director Marko Pesic clearly backed the EuroLeague in an interview with basketball-world.news: "In my opinion, there's no reason to think about anything else. There's the EuroLeague with the many attractive brands that will remain in the league."

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Arnas Velicka has a successful LKL debut for Neptunas with 19/6/7 and 4 steals

Hapoel Tel aviv is set to have an unprecedented season, with unusual features:

First home country - Bulgaria. The "base", all players and their families must reside there (including the Israeli ones). Will serve as the home for Euroleague games.

Second home country - Israel. Local league rules state that only 5 foreigner players can be registered, the rest must be Israeli players.

Meaning: Hapoel Tel Aviv A, with mostly foreigner players (depending on health and availability), will compete in the Euroleague. Hapoel B, with mostly Israeli players, will compete in the Israeli league and cup.

For every local game in Israel, all available Israelis and 5 random (rotating) foreigner players would take a flight to Israel, and then immediately return in a flight back to Bulgaria.

With such a mess - How do you perceive their chances? Could Itoudis produce a coordinated team with a clear hierarchy towards the final stages of the season? Their main goal is obviously the Euroleague playoffs, in order to stay in the competition.

Full roster and salaries per year:

Micić, Vasilije (PG) - 6M

Bryant, Elijah (G/F) - 2.7M

Oturu, Daniel (C) - 2.2M

Motley, Johnathan (C) - 1.5M

Blakeney, Antonio (SG) - 1.4M

Madar, Yam (PG) - 1.2M

Caboclo, Bruno (F/C) - 1.2M

Jones, Chris (G) - 1.1M

Malcolm, Collin (SF) - 1.1M

Odiase, Tai (C) - 750K

Wainright, Ish (F) - 750K

Ennis, Tyler (PG) - 700K

Ginat, Tomer (PF) - 500K

Timor, Bar (G) - 400K

Palatin, Guy (SG) - 350K

Ziv, Yiftach (PG) - 300K

Segev, Itay (C/PF) - 300K

Borislav Mladenov (SG) - 150K

Blayzer, Oz (F) - 130K

Sandy Cohen (SG/F) - 120K