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Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has several New Balance 480 V2s on the horizon, which he previewed last month at the Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks. Leonard made an appearance at a number of runway shows last week, where he was spotted in three previously unseen 480 V2s. He was seen at the Emporio Armani show wearing a reflective white-based colorway before switching to a tonal neon yellow iteration at the Louis Vuitton show.
On Tuesday, two days after the end of the EuroLeague Final Four, a EuroLeague committee consisting per Eurohoops sources of ASVEL owner and French basketball icon Tony Parker, Maccabi owner Danny Federman, Fenerbahce GM Mauricio Gherardini, Milan GM Christos Stavropoulos and Bayern Munich consultant Marco Pesic will meet in Geneva with FIBA and the NBA, to discuss the future of European basketball competitions.
Samardo Samuels was arrested in Milan on Saturday night, according to local Italian outlet Il Giorno. The 36-year-old Jamaican was allegedly playing extremely loud music and drinking alcohol in the courtyard of a residential building, alongside a Cane Corso dog. A family, fearing for their safety, called the authorities, and he was eventually apprehended by the Carabinieri. “I’m a champion. I’m not a criminal,” he shouted while struggling to follow the directions of the authorities, as noted.
NBC has a gauntlet of premium live sports rights in early 2026, including the Super Bowl in the Bay Area, the Winter Olympics in Milan, and NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. NBC and the NBA have discussed starting the NBA All-Star Game at 5 p.m. Eastern next year, sources told Front Office Sports. This makes sense on several levels, both for the network and sports fans at large. Sunday’s All-Star Game started after 8 p.m. and didn’t finish until around 11 on the East Coast.
Ettore Messina, who coached him in his first year at CSKA Moscow and from 2020 to 2024 in Milan, thanked Kyle Hines. “Thank YOU Sir! It’s been special to share these years together ❤️”, he said. Kevin Punter, who reached the 2021 EuroLeague Final Four with him, joined the list. “Appreciated being your teammate and brother!! 🙏🏾 enjoy bro!”, he said. Zach LeDay, who rejoined Milan this season, followed. “MORE THAN GRATEFUL TO HAVE SHARED MY JOURNEY WITH YOU G”, he said.
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Another former teammate in Milan, Shabazz Napier, joined. “Congratulations Champ. Thankful for all of those moments I had you as a teammate/brother. You deserve this moment because you paved the way for all of us my brother. You made the ultimate sacrifice time and time again. Legendary Hines. Love always”, the newest Bayern Munich’s playmaker said.
Urging to find a new big man under the rim after Josh Nebo’s departure to Milan, Maccabi Tel Aviv signed Wenyen Gabriel for the 2024-25 season. The deal includes an option to extend the relationship for another year. The 27-year-old versatile big man recently played in Puerto Rico with the Vaqueros de Bayamón, where he put up 13.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per night after ending his NBA experience in Memphis.
In the EuroLeague Regular Season Round 16, Jerian Grant helped Panathinaikos get the on-the-road 76-68 win over his former team in Milano. After the game, SDNA reported that the 2022-23 EuroCup MVP is set to extend his contract with the Greek team until 2026. Dimitris Giannakopoulos previously shared his appreciation for the former NBA guard. “I hope you understand that you will be a resident of OAKA for many years to come”, Panathinaikos‘ president shared on his social media about the former Turk Telekom Ankara player.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan are negotiating a deal with Shaquille Harrison, according to BasketNews sources. Eurodevotion first reported that Milan had set their sights on Harrison to bolster their point guard position.
John Wall denies negotiations with Italian club Armani Milan
NBACentral: John Wall is in talks with Italian club Armani Milan, per @BasketNews_com. John Wall: Where Do Y’all Get Ur Info from? False News ‼️
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John Wall headed to play in Europe?
Armani Milan is in negotiations with American point guard John Wall (32 years old), according to the BasketNews website. The player has been a five-time NBA All-Star and has played the last 13 seasons in the American professional league, although in the last few he has had many problems with injuries.
He played in Milan for Olimpia Milano after signing a one-year contract. But Daniels did not like being so far from home. “I was just so distraught being over there away from my friends and my family for so long with no breaks,” he said. “It was like 10 months straight. … My [fiancee] was pregnant, so it was kind of tough … being way over there. I’m a family-oriented guy. [But] it was a great opportunity, a great organization, the money was really good.”
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan denied BasketNews information that the Italian champions are close to signing former NBA guard Facundo Campazzo. BasketNews sources informed that Milan was a frontrunner to sign Campazzo to a three-year deal. However, Emporio Armani reacted to the report by saying they're not pursuing Campazzo: "Milan is aware of Campazzo status and is not pursuing him." Real has the final word on Campazzo's future in Europe and can match any offer.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan reached an agreement with Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, per the official announcement. "I'm very happy to return to Europe and to be part of this organization in Milan. I'm extremely excited to have the opportunity to help the team try to reach its goals. Can't wait to meet all the fans and start the work," Luwawu-Cabarrot said.
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