Advertisement - scroll for more content
Lorenzo Brown, recently announced as the new point guard for Olimpia Milano, has withdrawn from EuroBasket 2025 due to “personal reasons,” as reported by AS and confirmed by realolimpiamilano.com. The decision comes as a surprise, given Brown’s pivotal role in Spain’s 2022 gold medal run and his inclusion in Sergio Scariolo’s preliminary squad.
Vasilije Micic to sign a two-year deal with Real Madrid?
After being traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Charlotte Hornets, and then sent to the Milwaukee Bucks, Micic was waived and became an unrestricted free agent 48 hours later. According to our information, the Serbian star will sign a two-year deal with Real Madrid worth €8.5 million. He will also receive an additional $2 million from the Milwaukee Bucks, which will be paid over the next three years – $666,666 per year.
Real Madrid has added serious firepower to its backcourt. The Spanish giants officially announced the signing of French point guard Theo Maledon, who joins the club from LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on a deal through June 2027.
In a specific example of such moments, Rubio spoke about the 2019 World Cup as well, where he won the MVP award for Spain. He admitted showing symptoms of impostor syndrome, i.e., the psychological pattern where an individual seems to feel undeserving of their success. "When I reflect on my career, I'm never satisfied, because it was never enough. I wasn't ecstatic when I would receive an award, I would say to myself that I'm fake, that I don't deserve this."
Advertisement
Former Jazz player Raul Neto signed with Spanish team San Pablo Burgos for the 2025-26 season.
NBA 2006 No. 1 overall pick Andrea Bargnani played 10 years in the NBA — mostly with the Raptors but also with the Knicks and Nets — before finishing his pro career in Spain. Since retiring, Bargnani has returned to his native Italy and has been an active investor. Most recently, the 39-year-old made his first sports tech investment in Pick-Roll, a social basketball app that connects players seeking to join pickup games and find community around a shared love of the sport. On the appeal of joining Pick-Roll . . . I’ve been very active in the private equity, venture capital world in the last few years. So when I got in touch with Pick-Roll, I immediately liked the fact that it meets the most basic need of every basketball player, which is to find the nearest playground and organize a pickup ball game. It sounds pretty, pretty simple, but it can be very challenging at times. And there are millions of basketball players out there, so I think the idea is very scalable in the future.
Advertisement
After a one-year deal with him, finally returning to Spain, Serge Ibaka will not continue his career with Real Madrid. The player has signed for one season with the Spanish champions; however, there’s no desire from the club to extend a new offer.
Sergio Rodríguez has also had a distinguished career in the NBA, where he played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Sergio Scariolo has announced that EuroBasket 2025 will mark the end of his tenure as head coach of the Spanish national team. The 63-year-old, who has been in charge since 2015 in his second stint, revealed the decision during a press conference initially intended to unveil Spain’s roster for the tournament. “This will be my last competitive moment with the national team,” Scariolo said, per MARCA, declining to discuss his future beyond the event. Spanish Federation president Elisa Aguilar expressed understanding and praised Scariolo’s legacy, calling him “the greatest coach we’ve ever had.”
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement