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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtics Eyeing EuroLeague MVP to Help Replace Jayson Tatum
Celtics Eyeing EuroLeague MVP to Help Replace Jayson Tatum originally appeared on Athlon Sports. To be sure, there is little the Celtics could realistically do in the coming weeks to accomplish both of their outstanding goals--one, to bring their spiraling payroll into line, and, two, to remain among the East's top contenders even with star Jayson Tatum out because of an Achilles tendon injury. Advertisement But the Celtics can still seek out offbeat options to replace Tatum, find some out-of-the-box options that are cost effective, could be better on the court than expected and could, ultimately, stick with the team beyond the 2025-26 season. With that in mind, it's little wonder that Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was spotted overseas recently having a look at Nigel Hayes-Davis, the former Wisconsin star who had brief NBA stints with the Lakers, Kings and Raptors in 2017-18 before ultimately packing up and building a star-caliber career on the European circuit. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images He has been on an especially prominent heater lately, winning the MVP of the EuroLeague Final Four for Fenerbahce in Istanbul, then leading Fenerbahce to a league title this week. Advertisement Team general manager Derya Yannier admitted that there has been significant NBA interest coming in on Hayes-Davis, as well as on Tarik Biberovic, a former second-round pick of the Grizzlies. 'There is very serious interest from the NBA for Nigel Hayes-Davis and Tarik Biberovic,' Yannier said. 'I hope they continue with us, but if they say, 'I want to try in the NBA,' we won't stand in their way.' Hayes-Davis is an undersize power forward who has been with Fenerbahce since 2022, and averaged 16.8 points in EuroLeague play and 13.7 in the Turkish League. Of special note to NBA teams: He has developed an excellent 3-point stroke, making 39.5% in his European career, including 42.3% in EuroLeague play this season. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Al Bawaba
28-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Fenerbahçe Beko wins Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four games, held in Abu Dhabi, from May 23-25, concluded with Fenerbahçe Beko being crowned champion. Fenerbahçe Beko defeated their opponent Monaco 81-70 in the championship match, taking the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague trophy home. Olympiacos, who defeated Panathinaikos 97-93, finished the series in third place. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the final match, Nigel Hayes-Davis from Fenerbahçe Beko, received a prize of 1,000,000 Miles&Smiles miles from Turkish Airlines' Chief Commercial Officer Ahmet Olmuştur. Commenting on the tournament Turkish Airlines' Chief Commercial Officer Ahmet Olmuştur said: 'As the airline flying to more countries than any other, we are aware of sports' role in bringing people together, perfectly aligned with Turkish Airlines' mission of uniting people, cultures and countries. Turkish Airlines has been the title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague since 2010 and proudly celebrates the 15th year of this partnership. As the top-tier men's league in Europe, this tournament brings the best teams and players, establishing an atmosphere of solidarity and competition, befitting the spirit of sports. In this context, we congratulate Fenerbahçe Beko for its 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague championship. We will continue to support sports in all branches all around the world and bridge cultures and continents all around the globe.' Khem Birch from Fenerbahçe Beko was awarded the "Turkish Airlines Flight Time Champion" title and received 179,300 Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles miles for spending 1.793 seconds in the air.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fenerbahce beat Monaco to win second EuroLeague title
Fenerbahce secured their second EuroLeague crown with an 81-70 victory over Monaco in the final at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Turkish side, who last won the title in the 2016-17 season, overcame an early deficit to outplay Monaco across the remaining quarters, sealing a historic win on European basketball's biggest stage. American forward Nigel Hayes-Davis led the way for Fenerbahce with a standout performance, scoring 23 points and earning the Final Four MVP honours. Monaco, ending a 32-year wait for a French team to reach the final, started strongly and led 20-18 after the first quarter. But Fenerbahce gradually pulled away, dominating the rest of the game despite a 19-point effort from Monaco's American forward Alpha Diallo. Fenerbahce head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius made history by becoming the first person in the modern EuroLeague era to win the trophy both as a player and a coach. The Lithuanian previously lifted the title as a player with Barcelona (2003), Maccabi Tel Aviv (2004, 2005), and Panathinaikos (2009). As a coach, he had reached the final with Barcelona in 2021 but lost to Anadolu Efes. Last year, he guided Fenerbahce to the Final Four, where they fell short against Panathinaikos in the semi-finals. Speaking after the game, Jasikevicius said: "A lifelong dream has come true. To do this with Fenerbahce and to be part of this moment is a joy. We are proud to bring the trophy back to Istanbul." In a symbolic moment following the final whistle, team captain Melih Mahmutoglu handed the trophy to Serbian guard Marko Guduric, who lifted it high to celebrate the team's triumph. Fenerbahce fans celebrated their team's triumph across Turkey, with major gatherings taking place in Istanbul and other cities. Fenerbahce showed their defensive prowess by holding Monaco to just 38.1% shooting on two-pointers (16 of 42), forcing 14 turnovers, and limiting them to a team PIR (Performance Index Rating) of just 61, a testament to their lockdown performance. Fenerbahce's defence shone brightest in crucial moments, particularly late in the second quarter when Monaco managed only one field goal in the final four minutes, a stretch that allowed the Turkish team to take control of the game for good. American guard Wade Baldwin, in his sixth EuroLeague season with his fifth club, finally reached the Final Four and played a vital role in securing the title. Baldwin was emotional after the game, saying: "We're all legends in the EuroLeague books. We're 2025 champions, this Fenerbahce team. It's our second star. All of us gave tremendous effort. It's just a great feeling to be in the history books for this league." In the third-place game earlier on Sunday, Olympiacos Piraeus edged out Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 97-93 in a high-scoring Greek derby. Alec Peters starred with 32 points, a new club Final Four record, and tied for the most in a Final Four game in the modern era. Panathinaikos were led by Omer Yurtseven with 23 points, while Cedi Osman and Mathias Lessort added 14 and 12 respectively. Lorenzo Brown dished out 12 assists in the losing effort.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fenerbahce beat Monaco to win second EuroLeague title
Fenerbahce secured their second EuroLeague crown with an 81-70 victory over Monaco in the final at the Etihad Arena in Abu Turkish side, who last won the title in the 2016-17 season, overcame an early deficit to outplay Monaco across the remaining quarters, sealing a historic win on European basketball's biggest forward Nigel Hayes-Davis led the way for Fenerbahce with a standout performance, scoring 23 points and earning the Final Four MVP ending a 32-year wait for a French team to reach the final, started strongly and led 20-18 after the first quarter. But Fenerbahce gradually pulled away, dominating the rest of the game despite a 19-point effort from Monaco's American forward Alpha head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius made history by becoming the first person in the modern EuroLeague era to win the trophy both as a player and a coach. The Lithuanian previously lifted the title as a player with Barcelona (2003), Maccabi Tel Aviv (2004, 2005), and Panathinaikos (2009).As a coach, he had reached the final with Barcelona in 2021 but lost to Anadolu Efes. Last year, he guided Fenerbahce to the Final Four, where they fell short against Panathinaikos in the after the game, Jasikevicius said: "A lifelong dream has come true. To do this with Fenerbahce and to be part of this moment is a joy. We are proud to bring the trophy back to Istanbul."In a symbolic moment following the final whistle, team captain Melih Mahmutoglu handed the trophy to Serbian guard Marko Guduric, who lifted it high to celebrate the team's fans celebrated their team's triumph across Turkey, with major gatherings taking place in Istanbul and other cities. Fenerbahce showed their defensive prowess by holding Monaco to just 38.1% shooting on two-pointers (16 of 42), forcing 14 turnovers, and limiting them to a team PIR (Performance Index Rating) of just 61, a testament to their lockdown defence shone brightest in crucial moments, particularly late in the second quarter when Monaco managed only one field goal in the final four minutes, a stretch that allowed the Turkish team to take control of the game for good. American guard Wade Baldwin, in his sixth EuroLeague season with his fifth club, finally reached the Final Four and played a vital role in securing the was emotional after the game, saying: "We're all legends in the EuroLeague books. We're 2025 champions, this Fenerbahce team. It's our second star. All of us gave tremendous effort. It's just a great feeling to be in the history books for this league." In the third-place game earlier on Sunday, Olympiacos Piraeus edged out Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 97-93 in a high-scoring Greek Peters starred with 32 points, a new club Final Four record, and tied for the most in a Final Four game in the modern were led by Omer Yurtseven with 23 points, while Cedi Osman and Mathias Lessort added 14 and 12 respectively. Lorenzo Brown dished out 12 assists in the losing effort.
