BasketNews Talks
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Partizan & Zvezda’s Wild Cards, Dubai in EL & Maccabi’s Concern (with Paulius Motiejunas)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas delves into the future of the competition, addresses concerns about Maccabi’s situation, evaluates Partizan’s an...
Why NBA is Easiest to Score In & Jokic for 3rd Straight MVP (with Markus Howard)
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of BN Talks, current Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and former Denver Nuggets guard Markus Howard ranks the top five most challenging ...
A Message From Michael Jordan & Social Media Being Fake (with Cory Higgins)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of BN Talks, Donatas Urbonas is joined by 2-time EuroLeague champion & current FC Barcelona guard Cory Higgins. Cory talks about...
EuroLeague in 2026, Final Four Future & #FreeFacu Situation (with Marshall Glickman)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive interview with BasketNews, EuroLeague CEO Marshall Glickman shared the league’s future plans, and discussed the reasoning behind the...
NBA Future After New Olympiacos Contract & Off-Ball Masterclass (with Sasha Vezenkov)
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas interviews Olympiacos Pireus forward & EuroLeague star Sasha Vezenkov. Donatas & Sasha discuss his incredible ability to...
Painful EuroBasket Loss & Myth About Giannis’ Olympiacos Support (with Kostas Antetokounmpo)
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas interviews Fenerbahce Istanbul center Kostas Antetokounmpo. They discuss his unique quality among the Antetokounbros, pa...
Rescuing EuroLeague, Changing Twitter & Coaching Allen Iverson (with Andrea Trinchieri)
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas interviews Bayern Munich head coach Andrea Trinchieri. They discusses the changes needed in European basketball, potenti...
Edy Tavares on Phone Call with Campazzo & Why Centers Don’t Win EuroLeague MVP
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas interviews Real Madrid center Edy Tavares. They discuss Tavares’ NBA comparison, a hypothetical phone call with Facund...
Derrick Williams on Top NBA Draft Picks Failing in Europe & Redrafting Himself in 201
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panathinaikos Athens star Derrick Williams sits down with Donatas Urbonas to discuss how challenging EuroLeague game is even for the top NBA draft pic...
Dimitris Itoudis on why NBA superstars don’t guarantee EuroBasket title & questions for FIBA
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fenerbahce Istanbul head coach Dimitris Itoudis sits down with Donatas Urbonas for a discussion about FIBA’s problematic schedule, EuroBasket supers...
Nikola Kalinic on EuroBasket fiasco, leaving Zvezda & reshaped Fener
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barcelona's forward Nikola Kalinic sits down with Donatas Urbonas for an interview about Serbian national team, FIBA windows, new & improved Fenerbahc...
Vassilis Spanoulis’ Idol, Coaching in the NBA & Disagreeing w/ Bartzokas Advice
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EuroLeague legend Vassilis Spanoulis sits down with Donatas Urbonas for a quick interview. The new Peristeri Athens coach talks about his ideas for ne...
Curry & Teodosic Lessons, Green-Poole Incident & Recovery From Infection (BN Talks w/ Nico Mannion)
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas talks to the former Golden State Warriors and current Virtus Bologna guard Nico Mannion. Topics: Intro (0:00); NBA & Eur...
Why Galatasaray Match Up Well With Efes & How They Turned Their Season (Isaiah Canaan & Melo Trimble)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Uygar Karaca interviews the key players of Galatasaray Nef Istanbul Isaiah Canaan and Melo Trimble. Topics: Watching ...
Legendary Halftime Interview, Best Fans in Turkey & Topping Partizan (John Holland & Andrew Andrews)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Uygar Karaca interviews the key players of EuroCup sensation Frutti Extra Bursaspor John Holland and Andrew Andrews. Topics: The upcomin...
Beating Partizan & Building Best Offense in EuroCup (Bursaspor’s Coach Alimpijevic)
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Uygar Karaca interviews the head coach of EuroCup sensation Frutti Extra Bursaspor Dusan Alimpijevic. Topics: Introduction (0:00); Las...
Future in Europe, Wild Beginnings in Barca, Ben Simmons & Boomers
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donatas Urbonas sits down with FC Barcelona guard Dante Exum to share his wild beginnings in the EuroLeague, future in Europe, shining Josh Giddey, an...
Why Nikola Kalinic Refused Partizan & A Message To Serbian Fans
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donatas Urbonas sits down with Crvena Zvezda’s star forward Nikola Kalinic to discuss recently winning Serbian Cup, Zeljko Obradovic’s interest in...
Svetislav Pesic on How Jokic & Doncic Changed the NBA and Tough Task For Zeljko
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donatas Urbonas interviews legendary coach Svetislav Pesic, who's now taking on the challenge to lead the Serbian NT to gold after more than 20 years....
Isaiah Canaan on ’Shushing’ the EuroLeague & Freaky NBA Injury
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donatas Urbonas sits down with UNICS point guard Isaiah Canaan. Isaiah addresses the infamous 'Shush' to Barcelona fans & shares thoughts on his rough...
Marshmallow Elbows & Flare Screens ＞ Dunks | BN Talks with John Brown III
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Uygar Karaca is joined by UNICS Kazan forward John Brown III to talk about his unique style of play, the love for flare screens & mid-rang...
Favorite Dirk Memories & NBA Aspirations | BN Talks with Maodo Lo
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Uygar Karaca is joined by ALBA Berlin and German national team guard Maodo Lo to talk about his NBA aspirations, the decision to stay in t...
Erdem Can on Exciting Turkish Youngsters & Gobert’s Impact on the Jazz
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Uygar Karaca is joined by Utah Jazz assistant coach Erdem Can who shares his thought on the rising Turkish youngsters in the NBA & how Rud...
Martyna Motum Opens Up About Interviewing Mike James
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new BasketNews’ podcast series featuring the voices and faces of our channel. The Whos of Basketnews debuts with perhaps the loudest voice on our ...
Dimitrios Itoudis talks improving EuroLeague format & coaching Giannis in Greek NT
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Jonas Miklovas sat down with CSKA Moscow head coach Dimitrios Itoudis to talk about the current state of the Russian club, Euroleague form...
Jure Zdovc on Being Ashamed to Support All Over Europe
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Jure Zdovc sits with BasketNews’ Jonas Miklovas to discuss his difficult start in Lithuania, personal decision not to tak...
Zvezdan Mitrovic on Why EuroLeague Coaches Love Him & What Happened with ASVEL
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zvezdan Mitrovic sits down with BasketNews' Uygar Karaca to discuss his work with the French clubs ASVEL & Monaco and explains why he gets along well ...
Shavon Shields on Kyle Hines in Danish NT & a headband away from being Paul Pierce
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
AX Armani Exchange star Shavon Shields talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about his success in Milan, the missing piece for the EuroLeague title, ...
The Incredible Mr. Ricci - the most unexpected EuroLeague rookie story
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
AX Armani Exchange Milan newcomer Giampaolo Ricci talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about his unexpected journey to the EuroLeague from the lower...
Will Thomas on his surprising EuroLeague move & lessons that boosted his career
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
AS Monaco big man Will Thomas sat with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas to talk about the secret of his longevity, the strategy that usually never works ...
Sasha Vezenkov on his stint with Barcelona, playing with Spanoulis & Cyprian basketball | BN Talks
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olympiacos Piraeus forward Sasha Vezenkov sat with BasketNews’ Jonas Miklovas to talk about his childhood and basketball culture in Cyprus, experien...
Dimitris Itoudis talks his willingness to learn, Alexey Shved qualities and CSKA mentality
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last two seasons Dimitris Itoudis, one of the basketball masterminds, coached Mike James and dealt with his character. In the upcoming year, he is rea...
Jan Vesely on leadership example from Partizan, Zeljko’s surprise & Czech adventure
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas talks to Fenerbahce Istanbul center Jan Vesely about his Olympic adventure with the Czech national team, surprising Zelj...
Achille Polonara talks joining Fenerbahce, the expectations of Djordjevic, and the Olympic Summer
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Uygar Karaca connected with new Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul power forward Achille Polonara and talked about him finally being rewarded for hi...
Thomas Walkup talks lifelong friends in Kaunas, epic steal against Sloukas and playing with him now
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last year Thomas Walkup famously stole the ball from Kostas Sloukas and made a game-winning basket against Olympiacos. This year he is a teammate of S...
Janis Strelnieks on rejecting the NBA offer, Patrick Beverley experience & stunning rise
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas talks to Zalgiris Kaunas guard Janis Strelnieks making a stunning rise in basketball after signing in early years and be...
Alexey Shved on how badly he wanted to play for CSKA and NBA offers
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Jonas Miklovas talks to CSKA Moscow newcomer Alexey Shved on moving to a club that he knows so well, respect to coach Dimitris Ituodis...
Jamar Smith talks about a decision to skip EuroLeague and favorite teammates
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews collaborator Uygar Karaca spoke to one of the most prolific scorers in EuroCup history Jamar Smith. The American guard, who was named last ...
Martin Schiller: new Zalgiris, NBA example and surprising questions in Lithuania
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas talks to Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Martin Schiller on the critical things of Zalgiris rebuild, interesting experiences ...
Mike Batiste talks struggling Panathinaikos, GM Diamantidis, and Zeljko returning home
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Giorgos Kyriakidis catches up with EuroLeague icon and Panathinaikos legend Mike Batiste. Topics: Intro (00:00); Donating to Greece wildfi...
Sengun's MVP caliber performance & Garuba's work in progress | BasketNews Talks
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Latest episode of BasketNews Talks covers the NBA Summer League. Mindaugas Gobikas, Giorgios Kyriakidis, and Uygar Karaca discuss how European players...
Alba Berlin Sports Director’s take on the team’s offseason moves and EuroLeague goals
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Uygar Karaca interviewed Alba Berlin's Sports Director Himar Ojeda. The men talked about the offseason changes that the German champions w...
Batum breaks Slovenian hearts while Team USA dismantle Australia
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews Talks return with Rytis Vyšniauskas, Orazio Cauchi, and Giorgos Kyriakidis recapping the Olympic Basketball semi-finals, where France upse...
Quarter-Finals: Better teams prevailed & farewell to all-time greats
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of BasketNews Talks, Rytis Vyšniauskas, Orazio Cauchi, and Uygar Karaca discuss the latest from the Tokyo Olympic Games basketb...
Luka's party, Argentina in danger, and Latvian fairytale
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ squad discusses the latest Tokyo Olympic Basketball and Olympic 3x3 Basketball news. Topics: intro (0:00); Slovenian party after 48 poin...
Incredible Doncic and disappointing Team USA at the start of the Olympics
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews’ crew briefly recaps the first 2 days of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Topics: intro (0:00); Luka Doncic’s incredible O...
Josh Nebo talks an unusual interview with Zalgiris, weird Israel experience & Nigeria NT
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas talks to Zalgiris Kaunas newcomer Josh Nebo. Topics: intro and painful birthday surprise (0:00); joining Zalgiris after un...
Keith Langford talks the NBA dream, future, and EuroLeague turning into a closed league
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Langford will turn 38 next September. In a summer period when several EuroLeague veterans, among them Vassilis Spanoulis and Omri Casspi, decide...