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NBA Europe somehow became more complicated
Chus Bueno has shown Euroleague is more open to working on the NBA Europe project. Yet interest from PSG and the Saudi PIF has added a new layer of complexity. Emmet Ryan on how things have somehow become more confusing just as clarity stood a chance. I promise this is a basketball site that covers […]
Bam, Wemby, and the irrelevance of asterisks
With Victor Wembanyama in the MVP debate, despite being the third horse in a two horse race, and Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points against the Wizards, a most irritating element of sports debate has reared its ugly head. Emmet Ryan on why we need to quit it with the asterisk talk. Simone Fontecchio’s historic night […]
Championship Favorites Leading the March Madness Odds Race
March always narrows the conversation. A field of 68 will soon take shape, yet only a handful of programs feel built to survive six games in three weeks. Conference tournaments are around the corner, Selection Sunday looms, and the championship picture already has definition. Michigan, Duke, Arizona, and Houston lead the race, with Florida and […]
European Basketball and the Search for Sustainability
European basketball is at an odd point. With clubs in trouble, interest from the NBA, and everything else, it’s strange to say that some sanity might be coming to pass. Could the sport actually be on the verge of becoming truly self-sustaining at the top level? Emmet Ryan on the possibility of sanity emerging in […]
Comparing Title Odds for NBA’s Frontline Championship Favorites
The NBA championship picture rarely stays still for long. Even before the season settles into a rhythm, title conversations begin to form around structure, depth, and organizational direction rather than just star power. As teams position themselves for a potential run to the NBA Finals, futures markets respond quickly to roster continuity, postseason experience, and […]
We sit on the eve of war
While the NBA remains low on detail on what NBA Europe will entail, Adam Silver has shown on this trip to the continent that he isn’t underestimating the scale of the project. With details expected to flow in the coming days and weeks, Emmet Ryan on the incoming schism in European basketball. Adam Silver got […]
What to expect from Europe in the 2026 NBA Draft
It’s only January but the early draft boards seem to indicate it won’t be a Euro-heavy NBA Draft in 2026. An off year for the continent is not surprising but there is a longer trend that surprised Emmet Ryan. As things stand, there might only be one European player that goes as a lottery pick […]
Basketball Champions League’s Defectors Are Reshaping Europe
With Badalaona officially announced as the venue for the Basketball Champions League (BCL) Final Four, the prospect of an all-Spanish affair is a topic of conversation. This coupled with the other machinations make for an interesting future for the competition, both near and medium-term, writes Emmet Ryan The defectors are already having an impact. With […]
How January Matchups Shape the Narrative of NBA Moneylines
January marks the point in the NBA season when results start carrying real meaning. As teams move past early experimentation, rotations tighten, minutes concentrate around core players, and matchups grow more consequential. For fans and bettors alike, this stretch reveals which teams can sustain performance under pressure and which begin to slide as the schedule […]
What on earth is happening?
A new member body for non licensed Euroleague clubs is forming, Trapani Sharks played with two guys, and the NBA Europe project seems to be obsessed with minimising detail. It’s all quite a lot, especially for Emmet Ryan, whose own body has been fighting him in recent months. Right, let’s get the scary bit at […]
Breaking Down NBA Title Contenders Based on the Current Betting Odds
Every NBA season begins with bold predictions, wild expectations, and debates that stretch across continents. Fans argue over favourites, dark horses, and whether the league’s rising stars can finally dethrone established giants. The race for the title is a global conversation, extending far beyond the United States into European basketball communities that closely track every […]
The NBA MVP Chase: Players and Patterns Driving Award Odds
As the 2025-26 NBA season picks up steam, the MVP race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. With emerging stars pushing established legends and every game carrying weight, both in public opinion and eventual playoff positioning, the award conversation feels more dynamic than ever. The storylines unfolding across […]