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Third derby in 12 days: Maccabi's cup comeback meets Hapoel's EuroLeague edge
Hapoel beat Maccabi by 18 in the league, then Maccabi won the cup final with a 35–13 last quarter. Their third derby in 12 days brings that tactical tug-of-war to EuroLeague Round 11 in Cyprus.
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Fournier Targets Friday Return as Olympiacos Rework Their Guard Rotation
Evan Fournier is expected back against Crvena Zvezda on 6 November, but his minutes remain an open question. With Jean Montero facing six months out, Olympiacos need the extra guard depth without losing what worked against Milan.
Madrid’s Six-Win EuroLeague Run Meets Panathinaikos’ Late-Game Problem
Real Madrid chase a seventh straight EuroLeague win against Panathinaikos on 4 November. Maledon’s knee sprain complicates the hosts’ plans, while the visitors must respond to a costly Efes collapse and an Aris defeat.
Tavares Breaks ACB Blocks Record — and His EuroLeague Value Goes Beyond Rejections
Walter Tavares has passed Fran Vázquez with 739 Liga Endesa blocks. Madrid’s centre also owns the EuroLeague offensive rebounding record, but his fantasy case still comes down to role and minutes.
Olympiacos Lose Montero for Six Months, Then Beat Milan Behind Miller-McIntyre
Jean Montero faces six months out after left-knee meniscus surgery. Olympiacos still beat Milan 84–78, with Codi Miller-McIntyre scoring 24, but the EuroLeague fantasy guard picture has changed.
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Maccabi Back Kattash After Derby Defeat as Coldebella Looks for Guard Help
Maccabi Tel Aviv are keeping faith with Oded Kattash after a 105–87 derby defeat to Hapoel. Claudio Coldebella has acknowledged the need for another guard, but says the club will not rush a signing as its EuroLeague record sits at 2–7.
Morgan Steals It at the Buzzer as Walker Powers Beşiktaş Past Virtus, 103–101
Conor Morgan hit the last-second three, but Lonnie Walker IV supplied 30 points as Beşiktaş overturned a late deficit to stun Virtus Bologna 103–101 in EuroLeague Round 9.
Efes Turn Panathinaikos’ Comeback Into a 14–0 Knockout as Payne and Šarić Deliver
Panathinaikos closed to 66–65 in Istanbul, only for Anadolu Efes to rip off 14 unanswered points and win 83–68. Cameron Payne’s passing and Dario Šarić’s work on the glass give fantasy managers more than a scoreline to study.
Petrušev’s Perfect Paint Night Sinks Hapoel as Bryant Endures a –6 PIR Shock
Filip Petrušev scored 20 on six-for-six two-point shooting as Dubai beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 97–83. Elijah Bryant managed just three points and a –6 PIR, while Hapoel await further news on Tomáš Satoranský after his fall.
Madrid's Double Injury Blow: Jantunen's Foot Rupture and Maledon's Knee Sprain
Real Madrid have confirmed a complete plantar fascia rupture for Mikael Jantunen and a right-knee sprain for Théo Maledon, following a 95–76 EuroLeague win that showcased the guard's value. Neither has a return date.
Hifi Scores 26 as Paris Edge Maccabi 99–94 and Complete a Two-Win Road Week
Nadir Hifi scored 26 points and Paris Basketball finished stronger in Belgrade to beat Maccabi 99–94, adding a second away win in three days and lifting their EuroLeague record to 3–6.
Maledon’s 26 and Campazzo’s 10 Assists Carry Madrid Past Fenerbahçe, 95–76
Theo Maledon scored 26 with a PIR of 35 as Real Madrid beat Fenerbahçe 95–76. Campazzo supplied ten assists, while a dominant third quarter overcame Fenerbahçe’s offensive rebounding.
Obradović Warns Panathinaikos: Efes Will Hit Back After 30-Point Hapoel Loss
Efes have just lost 118–88 to Hapoel, but Željko Obradović expects a sharper response against Panathinaikos on Friday. A short turnaround and two very different Round 8 results set up an intriguing Istanbul test.
Punter, Shorts and a Quick Turnaround: Barcelona–Valencia Has a Proper Round 9 Edge
Barcelona and Valencia beat Bayern and Fenerbahçe respectively before Friday’s EuroLeague showdown. Punter and Shorts have shown their closing value, while Umoja Gibson’s left-knee knock creates a selection watch.
Valančiūnas and Tubelis Own the Glass as Žalgiris Turn Eight-Point Hole into 91–74 Win at Virtus
Žalgiris erased a 22–14 first-quarter deficit and beat Virtus Bologna 91–74, with Jonas Valančiūnas posting 17 points and 11 rebounds and Ąžuolas Tubelis adding 11 boards. The frontcourt split offers a useful EuroLeague fantasy watch before Friday’s Partizan clash.
Olympiacos Find an Answer Without Milutinov: Jones and Hall Power 81–73 Win at Beşiktaş
Olympiacos beat Beşiktaş 81–73 despite four key absences. Tyrique Jones, Donta Hall and Tyson Ward stepped up, leaving EuroLeague fantasy managers with a frontcourt opportunity to watch before Round 9.
EuroLeague Locks in Abu Dhabi for 2027 and 2029 Final Fours — Dates, Stakes and What Is Still Unknown
EuroLeague has confirmed Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi for its 2027 and 2029 Final Fours, with the 2027 semi-finals on 28 May and title game on 30 May. Here is what the deal changes for fans and what it does not change for fantasy basketball.
Nunn’s 23-Minute Burst and Lessort’s 11 Boards: Panathinaikos’ Milan Escape Tests Fantasy Roles
Panathinaikos beat Milan 80–75 as Kendrick Nunn delivered 20 points and six assists in 23 minutes and Mathias Lessort grabbed 11 rebounds. Here is what the verified roles do — and do not — tell EuroLeague fantasy managers.
Shorts' 23 and Sako's 11 Boards: Valencia's 86–78 Fenerbahçe Win Has Two Fantasy Lessons
Valencia survived Fenerbahçe's late comeback to win 86–78. TJ Shorts scored 23 and Neal Sako collected 11 rebounds, providing two distinct EuroLeague fantasy signals before the Barcelona trip.
Punter's 23 Beat Bayern, but Barcelona's Guard Fitness Is the Bigger EuroLeague Fantasy Watch
Kevin Punter scored 23 as Barcelona won 88–84 at Bayern. Gibson's knee knock and reported Núñez ankle discomfort make Friday's Valencia game an availability test, not a licence to invent a new rotation.
Tavares' 12 Rebounds Anchor Madrid's 104–86 Baskonia Win — but Maledon's Role Is the Fantasy Test
Real Madrid's fifth consecutive EuroLeague win came 104–86 at Baskonia. Tavares had 12 rebounds and three blocks, while Maledon scored 19; here's what the evidence says about their roles before Fenerbahçe.
Carter’s Six Threes Turn Zvezda’s 100–78 Rout into a EuroLeague Fantasy Rotation Test
Tyson Carter’s career-best 24 points powered Crvena zvezda past Maccabi 100–78. Here is what the scoring split, Chris Jones’s nine assists and Christian Koloko’s debut actually tell EuroLeague fantasy managers.
Hifi’s Nine-Point Finish Sinks Dubai: Paris’s 99–93 Win Offers Two EuroLeague Fantasy Signals
Nadir Hifi scored nine of his 20 points in the final 100 seconds as Paris beat Dubai 99–93. Rhoden's 20 and Dubai's two frontcourt double-doubles complicate the fantasy takeaway.
Milutinov Out of Beşiktaş Clash: Olympiacos’ 13-Rebound Vacancy Is a EuroLeague Fantasy Test
Nikola Milutinov will miss Olympiacos’ Round 8 trip to Beşiktaş with right-foot toe discomfort. His 13 rebounds against Fenerbahçe expose a genuine frontcourt vacancy, but Hall and Jones are not automatic fantasy winners — and Friday’s Milan status remains unknown.
Alec Peters Ruled Out of Milan’s Panathinaikos Trip: EuroLeague Round 8 Fantasy Implications
Milan will be without Alec Peters against Panathinaikos on 27 October because of a reported left-knee contusion. We separate the confirmed Round 8 absence from an unknown return timetable and assess the frontcourt fantasy questions without inventing a replacement starter.
Bayern's 107-Point Defensive Alarm Meets Barcelona's Guard Rotation in EuroLeague Round 8
Bayern conceded 107 to Dubai and remain winless at home in EuroLeague. Barcelona arrive with Punter and Robinson creating, plus Núñez's 23-point domestic breakout. We separate confirmed form, rest and rotation evidence before Tuesday's Round 8 game.
Valencia's 99.1 Points Meet Fenerbahce's 72.6 Allowed: The Round 8 Fantasy Pace Test
Valencia's fastest-paced EuroLeague attack faces Fenerbahce's stingiest defence in Round 8. Braxton Key's return, Nate Reuvers' confirmed absence and contrasting possession profiles make this a matchup to analyse rather than project blindly.
Baskonia Confirm Sedekerskis Thigh Injury: Frisch and Joksimovic Face a Round 8 Fantasy Test
Baskonia have confirmed a right-thigh muscle injury to captain Tadas Sedekerskis without giving a return date. Frisch and Joksimovic contributed in Athens, but their minutes do not yet establish a dependable EuroLeague fantasy replacement before Real Madrid.
Reuvers' Foot Injury Opens Valencia's Frontcourt — but Sako Is No Automatic EuroLeague Fantasy Winner
Valencia's Nate Reuvers has a foot-bone injury with no confirmed return date. With Fenerbahçe and Barcelona ahead, Sako, Mirotić and Rivero offer different solutions — and fantasy managers need actual minutes before declaring a winner.