Anadolu Efes center Vincent Poirier is set to undergo knee surgery in France on Tuesday following an injury sustained while representing the French national team during preparations for EuroBasket 2025, the club confirmed on Saturday

Efes’s Vincent Poirier to undergo knee surgery, miss start of season

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/roster/ist/) center [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) is set to undergo knee surgery in France on Tuesday following an injury sustained while representing the French national team during preparations for EuroBasket 2025, the club confirmed on Saturday.

Poirier, 31, was forced to withdraw from France’s EuroBasket roster after suffering the injury during training camp. According to Efes, the procedure will sideline him for a minimum of four months, with a reassessment of his recovery timeline to follow the surgery.

The setback means Poirier will miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season, which for Efes tips off on September 30 when it hosts Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv. Last season, Poirier's first in Istanbul, the French center was a key contributor for Efes, averaging 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks for a PIR of 13.4 across 39 EuroLeague appearances.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Başarılı oyuncumuz Vincent Poirier, Fransa Milli Takımı’nda yaşadığı diz sakatlığı sebebiyle salı günü Fransa’da ameliyat olacak. <br><br>En az 4 ay sahalardan uzak kalması beklenen oyuncumuzun cerrahi müdahale sonrasında sahalara dönüş süresiyle ilgili yeniden değerlendirme yapılacak.… <a href="https://t.co/6PdRdK8ALG">pic.twitter.com/6PdRdK8ALG</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1958942020556530119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The center’s timeline for recovery will be established after the procedure in France on Tuesday

Hear from All-25 EuroLeague Team and new Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv guard Vasilije Micic, a two-time EuroLeague champion and the 2020-21 MVP from his time with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, as he discusses the impact of his time playing for Zalgiris Kaunas, what came next with Efes, and how he made history with the Turkish club, among other topics.

EuroLeague 25 Legends Speak: Vasilije Micic

The 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi was the culmination of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations, which allowed the [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) journalists to speak to several members of the team to reflect on their careers and their favorite memories. Hear from Serbia international and new Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv guard [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vasilije-micic/002580/), a two-time EuroLeague champion and the 2020-21 MVP from his time with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, as he discusses the impact of his time playing for Zalgiris Kaunas, what came next with Efes, and how he made history with the Turkish club, among other topics.

Legends Speak: Vasilije Micic

A member of the All-25 EuroLeague Team, he explores his greatest moments in the league

FC Barcelona added another weapon to its frontcourt by signing American forward Miles Norris, the club confirmed. 

Barça bolsters frontcourt with versatile big man Miles Norris

[FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/roster/bar/) added another weapon to its frontcourt by signing American forward Miles Norris on a one-year deal, the club confirmed on Friday.

Norris (2.01 meters, 25 years old) arrives from the G League, where he split time between the Maine Celtics and Memphis Hustle last season, showcasing his shooting touch and athleticism. He also appeared in three games in the NBA for the Boston Celtics.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Miles Norris aterra al Palau! 💙❤️<br><br>Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/milesbnorris15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@milesbnorris15</a>! 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/Pp9Agx5Y6c">pic.twitter.com/Pp9Agx5Y6c</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1958819137393692967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He averaged 17.1 points on 38.5% three-point shooting and 5.4 rebounds in 36 games with Memphis and later posted 14.5 points on 39.3% three-point shooting plus 6.3 boards in 8 games with Maine. It was Norris's second season in the G League. He also played briefly for Cagdas Bodrum in Turkiye at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

Norris, who played college basketball at Oregon, CC of San Francisco, and UC Santa Barbara, is expected to bolster Barcelona’s depth at the power forward spot, joining newly signed Tornike Shengelia in a revamped frontcourt.

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The forward arrives from G League with great shooting numbers

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has signed Serbian forward Filip Skobalj, the son of former Zvezda coach Milan Skobalj

Crvena Zvezda signs forward Filip Skobalj

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/roster/red/) has signed Serbian forward [Filip Skobalj](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/-/009192/), the son of former Zvezda coach Milan Skobalj, the club announced on Thursday. The player penned a deal on his first professional contract after playing college basketball in the United States.

Skobalj (2.02 meters, 23 years old) returns to Serbia after four years at the University of Illinois - Chicago, where he served as team captain and earned academic honors. Last season he averaged 8.5 points on 40.5% three-point shooting, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game over 31 appearances. He shot 39.1% from deep in four years with the Flames and finished eighth in school history with 227 triples.

A former Serbian national youth team player, Skobalj now begins his professional journey with Zvezda.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">КК Црвена звезда Меридианбет потписао је у среду професионални уговор са некадашњим младим репрезентативцем Србије, Филипом Шкобаљем!<br><br>Детаљније: <a href="https://t.co/uEkzGwEyV1">https://t.co/uEkzGwEyV1</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/gbshO00W6v">pic.twitter.com/gbshO00W6v</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1958488409330344394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


The latest from Crvena Zvezda

The Serbian forward returns from NCAA stint to begin pro career in Belgrade

As part of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations, several members of the team sat down for conversations about their careers, the growth of European basketball, and what the EuroLeague means to them, among many other topics. Mike Batiste was a three-time champion during his 10 seasons with Panathinaikos Athens and saw the EuroLeague constantly growing during and after his playing days. Now an assistant coach in the NBA, Batiste speaks about what he loves in the EuroLeague.

Mike Batiste on what the EuroLeague means to him

As part of the All-25 EuroLeague Team celebrations, several members of the team sat down for conversations about their careers, the growth of European basketball, and what the EuroLeague means to them, among many other topics. [Mike Batiste](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-batiste/ajv/) was a three-time champion during his 10 seasons with Panathinaikos Athens and saw the EuroLeague constantly growing during and after his playing days. Now an assistant coach in the NBA, Batiste speaks about what he loves in the EuroLeague.

Legends Speak: Mike Batiste

FC Barcelona has confirmed that Youssoupha Fall has signed a one-year contract extension at the club.

Youssoupha Fall pens new deal at Barcelona

[FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) has confirmed that [Youssoupha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/youssoupha-fall/006568/) has signed a one-year contract extension at the club.

Fall (2.23 meters, 30 years old) joined Barcelona last summer, averaging 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds across 29 EuroLeague appearances. He played an average of almost 10 and a half minutes per night.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Acord amb Youssoupha Fall per continuar al FC Barcelona una temporada més<br><br>Més informació 👇<a href="https://t.co/hcpYdRcLVv">https://t.co/hcpYdRcLVv</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1957751947693322568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While Fall was a second-choice or sometimes third-choice option for Barcelona during the regular season, posting 3.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in an average of 9:45 minutes on the floor, he took his game to another level in the playoffs. During the Blaugrana's five-game series with AS Monaco, the towering center averaged 7.2 points and 7.0 rebounds in an average of 13:42 minutes.

Fall also played for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2019-21) and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2021-24) in the EuroLeague prior to signing for Barcelona. His first professional club was Le Mans Sarthe, where he played between 2014 and 2018. Despite joining Baskonia in 2018, he returned to France by joining Strasbourg on loan for the 2018-19 campaign.

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Olympiacos Piraeus announced on Tuesday that it has extended the contract of veteran guard-forward Giannoulis Larentzakis through the summer of 2028

Giannoulis Larentzakis commits to Olympiacos through 2028

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/roster/oly/) announced on Tuesday that it has extended the contract of veteran guard-forward [Giannoulis Larentzakis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/giannoulis-larentzakis/010392/) through the summer of 2028. The Greek international has been a fixture in the Reds’ rotation since joining the club in 2020, and his new deal secures his future in Piraeus for four more seasons.

Larentzakis (1.96 meters, 31 years old) comes off a quite season, in which he averaged just 2.6 points in 17 EuroLeague appearances, but he provided 9.1 points and 2.4 assists per game in Greek League action to help the Reds take the crown.

Best of Giannoulis Larentzakis: 2024-25

“I’ll continue to give 100%,” Larentzakis told the Olympiacos web site. “I’m very happy to continue my journey with Olympiacos. I feel the need to thank everyone involved… for the trust they’ve shown me all these years.

“When I first came here, I wanted to prove I could contribute at the highest level. I think I’ve done that. I gave everything, and I’ll keep doing that for the years ahead.”

In his five seasons with the club, Larentzakis has helped Olympiacos reach the EuroLeague Final Four on four occasions. He has also won the Greek League and the Greek Cup three times each.

Larentzakis began his career with Egaleo AO and also played for Ikaros Kallitheas, Aris Thessaloniki, VAP Kolossos Rodou and AEK Athens in his native Greece and for UCAM Murcia in Spain. He helped AEK win the BCL and the Greek Cup in 2018 and the Intercontinental Cup in 2019. Larentzakis played for the Greek national team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and is on the provisional roster for EuroBasket 2025.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">✍️🏽 Η ΚΑΕ Ολυμπιακός ανακοινώνει την επέκταση της συνεργασίας της με τον Γιαννούλη Λαρεντζάκη.<br><br>🗣️ &quot;Έδινα και θα συνεχίσω να δίνω το 100% μου&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a><a href="https://t.co/20jringFXt">https://t.co/20jringFXt</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1957737967813849221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The guard enters his sixth season with the Reds

After a 23-year career as a professional, Virtus Segafredo Bologna sharpshooter Marco Belinelli has confirmed his retirement.

Marco Belinelli announces his retirement: ‘Basketball gave me everything’

After a 23-year career as a professional, [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) sharpshooter [Marco Belinelli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marco-belinelli/bcn/) has confirmed his retirement.

Belinelli, 39, went full circle in his career having started out at Virtus – where he played his first professional season in 2002-03 – before returning to the club in 2020.

During his second spell with the Bologna-based side, he helped lead Virtus to the BKT EuroCup title in 2021-22 which guaranteed the club’s return to the EuroLeague for the first time since 2008.

Over the last three seasons, Belinelli has helped establish Virtus in the EuroLeague. He was largely the team’s sixth man over that period – a role he also enjoyed during a 13-year stretch in the NBA – but he did enjoy a career year in 2023-24 by posting 14.1 points per night as Virtus reached the second round of the Play-In Showdown.

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“I gave it my heart,” starts Belinelli’s retirement message.

“Every piece of me.

“Every single day.

“Basketball gave me everything… and I gave it everything I had.

“Saying goodbye isn’t easy.

“But it’s time.

“I carry with me every emotion, every sacrifice, every cheer.

“Thank you to those who always believed.

“To the next generation – I leave a dream.

“Make it count.”

The best plays of Virtus Segafredo Bologna legend Marco Belinelli, who has announced his retirement from basketball.

Best of Marco Belinelli

Either side of his two spells with Virtus (2002-03; 2020-2025), Belinelli also played for Fortitudo Bologna (2003-07) prior to heading to the United States. In 162 EuroLeague games, of which 94 were for Virtus and 68 for Fortitudo, the Italian scored 1,485 points, which is 144th most all-time. His 261 made three-pointers are tied for 66th all-time, too. For his career, he posted 9.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

In the NBA, Belinelli made a career 925 appearances for the Golden State Warriors (2007-09), Toronto Raptors (2009-10), New Orleans Hornets (2010-12), Chicago Bulls (2012-13), San Antonio Spurs (2013-15), Sacramento Kings (2015-16), Charlotte Hornets (2016-17), Atlanta Hawks (2017-18) and the Philadelphia 76ers (2017-18) before heading back to the Spurs (2018-20). Belinelli averaged 9.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 860 regular-season games, as well as 8.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 60 playoff fixtures.

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The Virtus legend has decided to hang up his sneakers

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz has confirmed the signing of Mamadi Diakite on a two-year deal.

Mamadi Diakite joins Baskonia

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/roster/bas/) has confirmed the signing of Mamadi Diakite on a two-year deal.

Diakite (2.06 meters, 28 years old) will make his EuroLeague debut for Baskonia next season, having spent his entire career to date in the United States. During the 2024-25 campaign, he posted 13.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Valley Suns – the Phoenix Suns' affiliate team – in 44 G League games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="eu" dir="ltr">✍️ Mamadi Diakite, nueva pieza del juego interior de Baskonia hasta 2027 <br><br>📰 <a href="https://t.co/vXOq073nzQ">https://t.co/vXOq073nzQ</a><br><br>Ongi etorri, Mamadi! 🔵🔴 <a href="https://t.co/gyL5SLHAzX">pic.twitter.com/gyL5SLHAzX</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1957363883519115630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The power forward spent four years at the University of Virginia, during which time he won the 2019 NCAA championship – the first national title in the school's history. 

Diakite turned professional in 2020 and has played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks (2020-21), Oklahoma City Thunder (2021-22), Cleveland Cavaliers (2022-23), San Antonio Spurs (2023-24) and New York Knicks (2023-24), as well as the Lakeland Magic (2020-21), Cleveland Charge (2022-23), Westchester Knicks (2023-24), Austin Spurs (2023-24) and Valley Suns (2024-25) in the G League.

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