Posts Tagged ‘Olympiacos Piraeus’
Olympiacos to reportedly sign Hassan Martin
Olympiacos is expected to announce its first addition for the 2020/21 season, according to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops.net. The “Reds” want to bolster their frontline and are close to signing Hassan Martin. The American big man is in advanced negotiations with the “Reds” and the two sides are working on finalizing the deal. Martin spent…
Read MoreEuroLeague Basketball reportedly examines different format to finish the season
EuroLeague Basketball wants to finish the season and examines different scenarios on how to accomplish it. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, it is unlikely the season will finish in May and will end either in late June or July. EuroLeague Chief Operations Officer Edward Scott said the league examines the possibility of hosting a…
Read MoreShaq McKissic leads Olympiacos past Panathinaikos in EuroLeague classic
Shaq McKissic made his home debut in the EuroLeague with Olympiacos and led the “Reds” to the 81-78 victory over rivals Panathinaikos. In game where neither team led by more than eight points at any stage, McKissic made a stellar performance and helped Olympiacos remain alive in the playoff race. McKissic posted a game-high 22…
Read MoreReal Madrid decimates Fenerbahce in EuroLeague classic
Real Madrid made another stellar performance and decimated Fenerbahce on the road (65-94) in another EuroLeague classic. The “Whites” handed the Turks one of their worst defeats ever on their home in the EuroLeague. The result ensured Real at least a share of second place with a 19-6 record. For its part, Fenerbahce fell to…
Read MoreOlympiacos sweep EuroLeague season series vs CSKA Moscow
Olympiacos dominated CSKA Moscow at home (72-59) and swept the EuroLeague season series against the defending champions (2-0). The “Reds” outscored the Muscovites 21-4 in the third quarter and never looked back (54-38). The Russians never recovered after that and suffered their second straight loss. Olympiacos was forced to play without its leader Vassilis Spanoulis,…
Read MoreShane Larkin keeps Anadolu Efes on top of the EuroLeague
Shane Larkin had a stellar performance in the EuroLeague yesterday and led Anadolu Efes to a triumph over ASVEL Villeurbanne (101-74). Larkin was unstoppable again; he went for a game-high 29 points (9/13 shooting), six rebounds, seven assists and a PIR of 45. His team, Anadolu Efes, never trailed in the game and led by…
Read MoreNando De Colo, Fenerbahce spoil Vassilis Spanoulis career night
Fenerbahce superstar Nando De Colo made a stellar performance and overshadowed the historic achievement of Vassilis Spanoulis. De Colo posted a game-high 32 points (11/17 shooting) and led the Turks to the triumph over the “Reds”. Fenerbahce earned an 87-96 victory and snapped a four-game losing streak, improving to 6-11. On the other hand, Olympiacos…
Read MoreDavid Blatt parts with Olympiacos after MS diagnosis
On Sunday, October 6th, Olympiacos announced that it was mutually parting ways with head coach David Blatt. This was to be Blatt’s second season with the Italian powerhouse. Blatt, one of the most prolific basketball coaches coming out of Europe in recent history, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two months ago. The separation was amicable…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda Top Olympiacos in preseason action
More preseason games are being played as professional basketball teams are getting ready for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Crvena Zvezda got a nice feather in its cap recently after downing Olympiacos Piraeus 82-77 in Athens on Tuesday. Both clubs are warming up and fine-tuning their strategies. Red Star got off on the right foot with…
Read MoreThe Return of a Legend: Milos Teodosic back in Europe
After a lackluster injury-riddled run in the NBA, Milos Teodosic has decided to return to Europe to play basketball. The 32-year-old Serbian point guard is well-known throughout for his long and storied tenure with CSKA Moscow. This time around, Teodosic is taking his game to Greece, reuniting with former team, Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1) on…
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