Villeurbanne
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Villeurbanne, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Thai Authorities Consider Deporting Israeli and French Men After Dispute Over Palestinian Flag on Koh Samui
Thai authorities are reviewing the potential deportation of an Israeli and a Frenchman after a dispute over a Palestinian flag and a ban on Israelis at a Koh Samui zoo escalated i…
Israeli Fined in Thailand After Zoo Incident as Police Hunt Suspect Offering Reward
An Israeli man was fined in Thailand for threatening a zoo owner after Israeli visitors were expelled and alleged violence at Samui Exotic Park. Police are searching for another s…
Daniel Theis Joins Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Security Challenges and Past Financial Struggles
German basketball player Daniel Theis signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after a failed stint in France and financial troubles in Monaco. Despite Israel's security issue…
Panathinaikos Star Kendrick Nunn Injured, Will Miss Start of EuroLeague Season Including Maccabi Tel Aviv Games
Panathinaikos star Kendrick Nunn tore his meniscus during training in the US and will miss six to eight weeks, including early EuroLeague games against Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Face Easier Schedules in Early EuroLeague Games
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv will start the 2026/27 EuroLeague season with relatively easier schedules, facing less challenging opponents in the first five rounds, accordi…
Kailer Edwards Set to Join Chinese Basketball League, Not Maccabi Tel Aviv
Kailer Edwards, previously linked to Maccabi Tel Aviv, will join China's Liaoning Flying Leopards under coach Hugo Lopez, ending his Israeli league tenure after strong seasons wit…
Villeurbanne Faces Roster Crisis Ahead of EuroLeague Opener Against Maccabi Tel Aviv
Villeurbanne, led by Tony Parker, faces a major roster shortage six weeks before the EuroLeague season, with only four players signed and key stars departing due to financial issu…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Announces Intense Preseason Schedule Against EuroLeague Teams
Hapoel Tel Aviv announced its 2026/27 preseason basketball schedule, featuring matches against EuroLeague teams in Bulgaria, Serbia, and a tournament with Bayern Munich and others.
Former EuroLeague Center Freddy Gillespie Signs Two-Year Deal with Nes Ziona
Nes Ziona signed center Freddy Gillespie to a two-year contract after his season with Galatasaray. The 29-year-old brings EuroLeague experience and will join a strengthened roster…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Finalizes Squad with Key Signings Ahead of EuroLeague Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv has finalized its 16-player roster for the upcoming season after signing Keaton Wallace. The team will start training on August 20 and play four preseason games b…
Kiton Wallace Joins Maccabi Tel Aviv Following Villeurbanne Project Collapse
Following the financial collapse of Villeurbanne's basketball project and the unexpected transfer of Silvain Francisco to Panathinaikos, guard Kiton Wallace became available and w…
Nick Weiler-Babb Joins Crvena Zvezda After Stint with Villeurbanne
Nick Weiler-Babb, the EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year, has signed with Crvena Zvezda after initially joining Villeurbanne this summer but returning to the market due to bu…
Erez Edelstein Reveals Maccabi Tel Aviv's 2016 Talks on Daniel Theis
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Erez Edelstein revealed that the club explored signing Daniel Theis in 2016 but financial and contract issues prevented the deal. He denied rejecting…
Tamir Blatt Signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Potential Loan to French EuroLeague Team
Israeli basketball player Tamir Blatt signed a $1.5 million per season contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv but faces limited EuroLeague playing time. Due to Hapoel’s crowded point guard…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Builds Deeper Roster Ahead of New Season with Key Signings
Maccabi Tel Aviv is strengthening its basketball roster with new signings Daniel Tice, Armando Bacot, and Kiton Wallace, replacing Loni Walker who joined the Denver Nuggets. The t…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis After Unique Negotiations and High Demands
Maccabi Tel Aviv signed German center Daniel Theis to a two-year, $4.4 million contract after a week of negotiations involving club chairman Shimon Mizrahi and coach Oded Katash…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Seeks Quality Replacement for Loni Walker Ahead of New Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv is searching for a quality scorer to replace Loni Walker, aiming for a smooth contract end with Walker while finalizing signings of Armando Bacot and Daniel Theis.
Armoni Brooks' Transfer Sparks Tension with Serbian Club Partizan Belgrade
Armoni Brooks, after a complicated summer involving multiple clubs, angered Serbian team Partizan Belgrade by delaying a decision and eventually joined Valencia on loan.
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Tamir Blatt but Plans Season Loan in Europe
Hapoel Tel Aviv signed guard Tamir Blatt to a three-year deal but plans to loan him to a European team for the upcoming season. Blatt is exploring EuroLeague and EuroCup options…
Real Madrid Eyes New Shooting Guard After Valencia Signs Armoni Brooks
After Valencia signed Armoni Brooks on loan from Villeurbanne, Real Madrid continues searching for a European-experienced shooting guard, considering candidates like Trendon Watfo…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Finalizes Frontcourt with Two New Centers for 2026/27 Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv is finalizing its 2026/27 basketball roster by signing German center Daniel Theis and American Armando Bacot, while local player Shane Hunter returns from loan. T…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Two-Year Deal with Center Daniel Theis
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to sign center Daniel Theis to a two-year deal worth $4.5 million, awaiting his release from Villeurbanne. Theis, returning to Europe after seven NBA seaso…
Armoni Brooks Moves Further Away from Joining Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Security Concerns
Armoni Brooks, initially interested in joining Maccabi Tel Aviv, is now unlikely to sign due to security concerns in Israel, while the club confirms Armando Bacot will stay for ne…
Armoni Brooks' Potential Move to Real Madrid Raises Salary Concerns in Spain
Armoni Brooks, a top EuroLeague scorer and recent Italian League MVP, is being courted by Real Madrid and other clubs amid financial troubles at his current team. Spanish analysts…
Former Milan Center Freddy Gillespie Signs with Nes Ziona Basketball Team
Nes Ziona basketball team has signed 29-year-old center Freddy Gillespie, formerly of Milan and Galatasaray, to bolster their roster for the upcoming season. Gillespie, known for…
Tamir Blatt Poised to Join EuroCup Teams Led by Luka Doncic and Ambitious Rome Clubs
Israeli guard Tamir Blatt is set to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv and be loaned to a EuroCup team, with interest from Villeurbanne and two new ambitious Roman clubs backed by Luka Don…
Daniel Theis Joins Maccabi Tel Aviv Bringing Defensive Grit and Offensive Screens
Daniel Theis, a veteran German center with NBA and EuroLeague experience, is joining Maccabi Tel Aviv to strengthen their rebounding and offensive screens. Known for his physical…
French Clubs Villeurbanne and Monaco Eye Israeli League Star Kyler Edwards for EuroLeague Move
Kyler Edwards, a leading scorer in Israel's basketball league, is being considered by French EuroLeague teams Villeurbanne and Monaco for a major career move. After strong perform…
Villeurbanne Likely to Loan Israeli Guard Tamir Blatt After Signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv
Tamir Blatt is signing a three-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv but will likely be loaned to Villeurbanne in the EuroLeague next season amid the French club's financial issues.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Optimistic About Completing Deal for German Center Daniel Theis
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing German center Daniel Theis from Villeurbanne, offering him a key role and a $2.5 million contract for the next season. Theis, who recently pla…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Stalls While Jerusalem Strengthens and Hapoel Tel Aviv Builds
Maccabi Tel Aviv delays summer reinforcements while Hapoel Jerusalem strengthens for EuroCup ambitions and Hapoel Tel Aviv extends key contracts amid roster changes. Nes Ziona's s…
Financial Crisis at Villeurbanne Spurs Star Players to Enter EuroLeague Transfer Market
Villeurbanne's financial crisis forced a drastic budget cut, prompting star players like Sylvain Francisco and Armani Brooks to seek new EuroLeague teams. Hapoel Tel Aviv is explo…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes Nick Weiler-Babb Amid Villeurbanne Financial Troubles
Hapoel Tel Aviv is in talks to sign Nick Weiler-Babb amid financial turmoil at French club Villeurbanne, which threatens the player's future. Villeurbanne president Tony Parker of…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv EuroLeague Schedules Released for 2026/27 Season
The EuroLeague 2026/27 schedule was announced, featuring Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv starting on September 24. Maccabi will play seven Saturday games, Hapoel five on Frid…
EuroLeague Releases Full Schedule Featuring Israeli Teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv
The EuroLeague has released the full 2026-27 season schedule featuring Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, including their derby on November 12. The season starts…
Barcelona Prioritizes Hapoel Over Maccabi in Season Ticket Sales for EuroLeague
Barcelona has structured its EuroLeague season tickets into three tiers, ranking Hapoel Tel Aviv above Maccabi Tel Aviv among rivals for the second year. The 'Top 9' ticket, inclu…
38 EuroLeague Players Remain Free Agents Ahead of 2026/2027 Season
Ahead of the 2026/2027 EuroLeague season, 38 players remain free agents, including notable centers, forwards, and guards from top European clubs, as teams like Maccabi Tel Aviv an…
Matthew Strazel Chooses Anadolu Efes Over Other EuroLeague Teams for Key Role
Matthew Strazel, a 23-year-old guard, signed with Anadolu Efes after interest from nearly all EuroLeague teams except Panathinaikos and Hapoel Tel Aviv. He chose Anadolu Efes to p…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Misses Out as Kavarius Hayes Signs Two-Year Deal with Partizan Belgrade
Maccabi Tel Aviv's pursuit of a top big man for 2026/27 suffers a setback as Kavarius Hayes signs a two-year contract with Partizan Belgrade. Hayes, who helped Monaco win multiple…
Fenerbahce Signs Will Clyburn, Dubai Adds Eli Okobo for EuroLeague Season
Fenerbahce signed forward Will Clyburn for one year, while Dubai added guard Eli Okobo after four seasons with Monaco, reflecting active EuroLeague transfer activity.
Villeurbanne Faces Financial Chaos Jeopardizing Ambitious EuroLeague Plans
Villeurbanne basketball club's ambitious 59 million euro budget for 2026 is in jeopardy after a key financial partner failed to provide guarantees, forcing the club to propose a r…
Paris Lee Joins Ironi Nes Ziona in Impressive Signing
American point guard Paris Lee signed a two-year deal with Ironi Nes Ziona, bringing extensive EuroLeague experience and top defensive skills to the Israeli team. Nes Ziona also r…
Red Star Belgrade Negotiates With Hapoel Tel Aviv's Jonathan Motley
Jonathan Motley of Hapoel Tel Aviv is negotiating with Red Star Belgrade despite recently extending his contract, as the Serbian club seeks to reinforce its roster after several d…
Moses Wright Chooses Milan Over Maccabi and Hapoel Amid EuroLeague Moves
Moses Wright, initially set to join Barcelona, will sign with Olimpia Milano after the Italian club paid a $900,000 buyout. Wright preferred Milano over Israeli teams Maccabi and…
Panathinaikos Unveils Record-Breaking EuroLeague Budget with Three Players Over 4 Million Euros
Panathinaikos revealed a record EuroLeague budget with player salaries totaling 32.4 million euros and an overall team budget near 60 million euros, including three players earnin…
Panathinaikos Assembles Unprecedented Roster in European Basketball Summer
Panathinaikos has made major signings this summer, including Gershon Yabusele and Isaac Bonga, assembling a record-breaking roster under coach Željko Obradović. With a budget exce…
American Guard Paris Lee in Advanced Talks to Join Nes Ziona Basketball Team
American guard Paris Lee is in advanced talks to join Nes Ziona after a season with Kazan, bringing EuroLeague experience to the Israeli league.
Nikola Batum Returns to Europe, Joins Villeurbanne After 18 NBA Seasons
French forward Nikola Batum is returning to Europe after 18 NBA seasons, joining Villeurbanne to bring experience and shooting skills to the team. At 37, Batum played for four NBA…