Showing posts with label Olympiacos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olympiacos. Show all posts

Jul 31, 2010

News: Nesterović in red Olympiacos jersey

Former Slovenia national team centre will end a 12-year career in the NBA and return to Europe. Greek powerhouse Olympiacos reached an agreement with the 34-year-old for next season and will materialise what he had already hinted at last year. A holder of Greek citizenship (under the surname Makris), Nesterović was currently without a contract as he had signed with the Toronto Raptors for just one season. This will be his second time playing in the Greek league, since he wore the jersey of PAOK between 1993 and 1995.
Before heading to the NBA in 1999 (Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, Raptors and Indiana Pacers later on), Nesterović also played for Olimpija in his home country and Virtus Bologna (Italy) with which he won a Euroleague title in 1998. Last season he had averaged of 3.9 points and 2.1 rebounds over 42 games.

UPDATE: Nesterović signed for two seasons.


Source: redplanet.gr

Jul 6, 2010

News: Olympiacos lands Spanoulis

It finally seems that one of the biggest transfers in Europe this summer will go from green to red. Vassilis Spanoulis agreed to leave Greek champions Panathinaikos and move to rivals Olympiacos for the next three seasons with an estimated salary of 2.5 million Euros a year. Criticised by many Panathinaikos' fans due to his impetuous displays, the guard took one of the hardest decisions in his career, but solved one of the biggest problems of the Red team in the backcourt.
In a career that started with Olympia Larissa in 1999, the 27-year-old Greek international wore the jerseys of Maroussi and Panathinaikos, besides having a short stint with the Houston Rockets during the 2006-2007 season. In the Euroleague last season he averaged 10.3 points, 3.6 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 14 games.


Source: sporttvnews.blogspot.com

Jul 4, 2010

News: Olympiacos eyeing Bjelica and Raduljica

Two of the most promising young Serbian players are already catching the attention of European powerhouses. After the interest shown by Efes Pilsen and Maccabi Tel Aviv and the close link to Partizan, Miroslav Raduljica (pictured) could be moving to Olympiacos. Likewise, Nemanja Bjelica, who was rumoured to be very likely to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, could head be heading to the Red team. The fact that the Greek league runner-up recently hired Serbian Dušan Ivković as their coach could be playing a decisive role, as the centre and the power forward are also under his orders in the Serbia national team. Ivković would then have four players from the national side in the team, as Miloš Teodosić and Zoran Erceg are already part of the rosterclubReds.
Last season in the Adriatic League, the 22-year-old Bjelica averaged 9.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals for Crvena Zvezda, while Raduljica (also 22) had 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while playing for FMP Železnik.


Source: zurnal.rs

Jul 3, 2010

News: Ivković officially at the helm of Olympiacos

Never forget those who took you to glory. That seems to be the motto of Olympiacos with the signing of Dušan Ivković. At 66, the Serbian head coach returns to the Greek giants, to which he handed their first and only Euroleague title back in 1997, the year the team made the triplet. Following the dismissal of Panagiotis Giannakis, the current Greek league runner-up secured the services of the Serbia national team coach for the next two seasons. This will also mean Ivković's return to the Euroleague, in which he last took part in 2007 while at Dynamo Moscow.
With a long list of domestic, European and international titles, Ivković is the only coach to have won the four major continental competitions (Euroleague, modern day Eurocup and the defunct Saporta Cup and Korać Cup), besides handing three European titles and one World Championship to Yugoslavia. Last year he guided Serbia to a silver medal in Eurobasket and will most likely step down after this year's World Championship.


Source: olympiacosbc.gr

Jun 18, 2010

News: Olympiacos parts ways with Giannakis (Notícia: Olympiacos dispensa Giannakis)

After two years serving as Olympiacos' head coach, Panagiotis Giannakis will not make part of the club's plans for next season. The dismissal comes after intense speculation about Giannakis' future and possible replacements for the post.
The 51-year-old led the Reds this season to their first trophy, the Greek Cup, in the last eight years, besides leading the team to the second consecutive Euroleague Final Four, making it to the final where they lost to Barcelona. He also made the Greek A1 finals in the years he was in charge.
He was previously at the helm of Maroussi between 2002 and 2006 and the Greek national team, with which he proclaimed European champion in 2005 and World Championship runner-up the following year.

(Depois de dois anos no comando do Olympiacos, o treinador Panagiotis Giannakis não fará parte dos planos do clube para a próxima temporada. A dispensa surge na sequência de intensa especulação sobre o futuro de Giannakis e de possíveis candidatos ao cargo.
O técnico de 51 anos levou os "vermelhos" esta temporada ao primeiro troféu, a Taça da Grécia, nos últimos oito anos, para além de comandar a equipa até à segunda "Final Four" consecutiva da Euroliga, chegando à final com o Barcelona. Para além disso, atingiu sempre as finais da A1 grega nos anos em que ocupou o cargo.
Anteriormente, orientou o Maroussi entre 2002 e 2006, bem como a selecção grega, com a qual se proclamou campeão europeu em 2005 e vice-campeão mundial no ano seguinte.)


Source (Fonte): euroleague.net

Apr 21, 2010

News: Kleiza gets top scorer award (Notícia: Kleiza recebe prémio de melhor marcador)

Lithuanian Linas Kleiza succeeds Igor Rakočević as Euroleague's topscorer and will receive the Alphonso Ford Award. The Olympiacos' forward averaged a league-leading 17.3 points over 20 games, helping the Greek team to reach their second consecutive Final Four appearance. The 25-year-old scored double digits in all games except one and netted a season-high of 26 points in two occasions.
He is the second youngest player to get the distinction (Drew Nicholas was 24 during 2005-2006 season). Behind Kleiza were Prokom Gdynia's Qyntel Woods (16.9 points per game) and Cibona's Marko Tomas (16.4 points per game).
Adding to his scoring numbers, Kleiza had 6.4 rebounds per game (third best in the league) and was among the six players to play at least 600 minutes.

(O lituano Linas Kleiza sucede a Igor Rakočević como o melhor marcador da Euroliga e vai receber o Prémio Alphonso Ford. O extremo do Olympiacos liderou a liga com uma média de 17,3 pontos em 20 jogos, ajudando a equipa grega a alcançar a Final Four pela segunda vez consecutiva. O jogador de 25 anos marcou, pelo menos, 10 pontos em todos os jogos menos num e encestou um máximo de época de 26 pontos em duas ocasiões.
Kleiza é o segundo jogador mais jovem a receber a distinção (Drew Nicholas tinha 24 anos na época 2005-2006). Atrás de si ficaram Qyntel Woods, do Prokom Gdynia (16,9 pontos por jogo), e Marko Tomas, do Cibona (16,4 pontos por jogo).
Para além dos números de marcação, Kleiza obteve 6,4 ressaltos por jogo (o terceiro melhor na liga) e foi um dos seis jogadores a estar em campo, pelo menos, 600 minutos.)


Source (Fonte): euroleague.net

Feb 21, 2010

News: Olympiacos and Lietuvos Rytas win national cups (Notícia: Olympiacos e Lietuvos Rytas vencem taças nacionais)

Olympiacos put an end to an eight-year Cup drought yesterday. The Reds beat rivals and current Greek champions Panathinaikos 68 to 64, ending the Greens dominance in the last five years. With this win Olympiacos claimed the eighth Cup in their history. Serbian forward Miloš Teodosić was the MVP of the game, leading the winners with 22 points, while Linas Kleiza added 12, eight rebounds and four steals. For Panathinaikos, the best scorers were Nikola Peković and Dmitris Diamantidis with 12 points apiece, with Mike Batiste netting 10 and grabbing 10 boards.
In Lithuania, Lietuvos Rytas retained the LKF Cup title by beating also rivals Žalgiris 77-65. Milko Bjelica (seven rebounds) and Martynas Gecevičius paced the champions with 18 points each, followed by Kenan Bajramović and Artūras Jomantas (five rebounds) with 14 apiece. For the runner-up, Tadas Klimavičius was the best on court with a double-double (21 points and 16 boards), while Martynas Pocius and Marcus Brown (five rebounds) added 15 and 12 points, respectively.


(O Olympiacos pôs, ontem, termo a um jejum de oito anos no que à Taça diz respeito. Os "vermelhos" bateram o rival e campeão grego Panathinaikos por 68-64, pondo também fim a um domínio de cinco anos por parte dos "verdes". Com esta vitória, o Olympiacos reclamou a oitava Taça da sua história. O extremo sérvio Miloš Teodosić foi o MVP do encontro, liderando o vencedor com 22 pontos, enquanto que Linas Kleiza acrescentou 12, oito ressaltos e quatro roubos de bola. Do lado do Panathinaikos, os melhores marcadores foram Nikola Peković e Dmitris Diamantidis com 12 pontos cada, com Mike Batiste a encestar 10 e a capturar outros tantos ressaltos.
Na Lituânia, o Lietuvos Rytas conservou o título da Taça da LKF, ao vencer o também rival Žalgiris por 77-65. Milko Bjelica (sete ressaltos) e Martynas Gecevičius comandaram o campeão com 18 pontos cada, seguidos de Kenan Bajramović e Artūras Jomantas (cinco ressaltos) com 14 para cada lado. Relativamente ao Žalgiris, Tadas Klimavičius foi o melhor em campo com um duplo-duplo (21 pontos e 16 ressaltos), ao passo que Martynas Pocius e Marcus Brown (cinco ressaltos) acrescentaram 15 e 12 pontos, respectivamente.)


Source (Fonte): sport.gr, lkl.lt

Sep 14, 2009

News: Olympiacos grabs prospect Papanikolaou (Notícia: Olympiacos "agarra" promissor Papanikolaou)

The fight between rivals Panathinaikos and Olympiacos for Kostas Papanikolaou was favourable to the latter. The Piraeus team managed to sign the 19-year-old for five years from Aris.
The forward is widely regarded as the most solid prospect of Greek basketball at the moment after being named MVP of the U20 European Championship this year, averaging 11.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks per game. With these numbers he helped Greece clinch the tournament's trophy.

(A disputa entre os rivais Panathinaikos e Olympiacos por Kostas Papanikolaou foi favorável ao último. A equipa do Pireu assegurou a contratação do jogador de 19 anos, proveniente do Aris, por cinco anos.
O extremo é consensualmente descrito como a promessa mais sólida do basquetebol grego na actualidade, depois de ter sido eleito MVP do Campeonato da Europa Sub-20 deste ano, onde obteve médias de 11,8 pontos, 6,4 ressaltos, 2 roubos de bola, 1,8 assistências e 1,4 desarmes por jogo. Com estes números, ajudou a slecção grega a arrecadar o troféu do torneio.)


Source (Fonte): olympiacos.org

Aug 10, 2009

News: Kleiza moves to Olympiacos (Notícia: Kleiza transfere-se para o Olympiacos)

Linas Kleiza is the latest NBA addition of Greek powerhouse Olympiacos after they signed Von Wafer. The Lithuanian international is to move to Piraeus for the next two seasons and will earn 2.3 million euros per year. The contract will not contain an NBA release clause after the first year. The 24-year-old forward was disputed by another European giant, Spanish side Barcelona, but the Greeks ended up making a better offer.
Kleiza played four seasons in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets, establishing himself as a solid bench player in the team. This season he averaged 9.9 points and 4.0 rebounds in 82 games, while his scoring milestone was established in January last year when he scored 41 points against the Utah Jazz.

(Linas Kleiza é a mais recente contratação vinda da NBA do gigante grego Olympiacos, depois de o clube ter adquirido Von Wafer. O internacional lituano irá transferir-se para o Pireu por duas temporadas, com um salário de 2,3 milhões de euros por ano. O contrato não incluirá uma cláusula de rescisão caso o jogador tenha uma oferta da NBA após o primeiro ano. O extremo de 24 anos era também pretendido pelos espanhóis do Barcelona, mas os gregos acabaram por apresentar melhores condições.
Kleiza disputou quatro épocas na NBA ao serviço dos Denver Nuggets, estabelecendo-se como um suplente de qualidade na equipa. Esta época obteve médias de 9,9 pontos e 4,0 ressaltos em 82 jogos, tendo o seu recorde de marcação sido estabelecido em Janeiro do ano passado, ao marcar 41 pontos contra os Utah Jazz.)


Source (Fonte): sport24.gr

Aug 9, 2009

News: Olympiacos adds Von Wafer (Notícia: Olympiacos contrata Von Wafer)

Olympiacos from Greece finally added an NBA to their roster for the coming season. The former Houston Rockets player Von Wafer, who was currently a free agent, will join the Greek runner-up for two seasons with an expected salary of 5.5 million euros for the time of the contract. After rumours that put Allen Iverson and Stephon Marbury in the radar of the team, the 24-year-old is the NBA player Olympiacos has been promising to its fans.
Wafer started his career in the NBA four years ago, wearing the jerseys of the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers before making the Rockets roster this season, where he averaged a career-best 9.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 63 games.

(Os gregos do Olympiacos acrescentaram finalmente um jogador da NBA ao plantel da próxima época. O antigo jogador dos Houston Rockets, Von Wafer, que se encontrava sem contrato, irá transferir-se para o vice-campeão grego por duas épocas, com um salário previsto de 5,5 milhões de euros nesse período. Depois de rumores que colocavam Allen Iverson e Stephon Marbury na mira da equipa, Wafer, de 24 anos, é o jogador da NBA que o Olympiacos prometera aos adeptos.
Wafer iniciou a carreira na liga norte-americana há quatro anos, tendo envergado as camisolas de Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets e Portland Trail Blazers antes de fazer parte dos Rockets esta época, obtendo as melhores médias da carreira com 9,7 pontos, 1,8 ressaltos e 1,1 assistências em 63 jogos.)


Source (Fonte): forums.interbasket.net

Jun 28, 2009

News: Olympiacos make offer for Ukić (Notícia: Olympiacos apresenta oferta a Ukić)

After spending his rookie season in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors, Roko Ukić could return to Europe by the hand of Olympiacos. The Greek club made a two-year offer for the 24-year-old Croatian worth approximately 3 million and 500 thousand euros.
Ukić grew up as player in Split, moving then to Spain (TAU and Barcelona) and Italy (Roma) before heading to the NBA. As a backup guard, he averaged 4.2 points, 2.1 assists and 1 rebound in 72 games this season with the Raptors.

(Depois ter passado a primeira época na NBA com os Toronto Raptors, Roko Ukić poderá regressar à Europa pela mão do Olympiacos. O clube grego apresentou uma oferta ao croata de 24 anos no valor de cerca de 3 milhões e 500 mil euros por duas épocas.
Ukić cresceu como jogador no Split, transferindo-se depois para Espanha (TAU e Barcelona) e Itália (Roma) antes de rumar à NBA. Como base suplente, obteve médias de 4,2 pontos, 2,1 assistências e 1 ressalto em 72 jogos esta temporada com os Raptors.)


Source (Fonte): theglobeandmail.com

Jun 10, 2009

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May 23, 2009

News: Macijauskas in doubt for Lithuania (Notícia: Macijauskas em dúvida para a selecção)

Lithuanian Arvydas Macijauskas hopes to be able to play for the national team in Eurobasket. The 29-year-old old guard is having a dispute with Greek powerhouse Olympiacos over his contract, which has prevented him from playing for some time now for both clubs and Lithuania. While Olympiacos want to break contract without compensation, the Lithuanian wants to be fully compensate for the length of the contract and an appeal was issued by both sides regarding the issue.
It is said the whole process could only be done in two months, but it could take longer and Macijauskas described the situation as painful, as legally he may not be able to represent his country.
Macijauskas hasn't played since last season in the Euroleague (12 games) with the "Reds".

(O lituano Arvydas Macijauskas espera conseguir jogar pela selecção no Eurobasket. O base de 29 anos está em clivagem com o gigante grego Olympiacos relativamente ao seu contrato, o que o tem impedido, desde há já algum tempo, de jogar por clubes e pela Lituânia. Enquanto que o Olympiacos pretende a rescisão do contrato sem compensação, o lituano pretender ser compensado na totalidade pela duração do contrato, tendo ambas as parte já entregue um recurso.
Prevê-se que todo o processo esteja concluído dentro de dois meses, mas poderá demorar mais tempo, e Macijauskas descreveu a situação como dolorosa, uma vez que deverá não poder representar legalmente a selecção.
Macijauskas encontra-se sem jogar desde a época passada, quando disputou 12 jogos na Euroliga pelos "vermelhos".)


Source (Fonte): alfa.lt

May 7, 2009

News: Greek journey ends for Pargo (Notícia: Périplo grego termina para Pargo)

Olympiacos' general manager, former player Nikos Boudouris, confirmed that Jannero Pargo is free to look for a new contract elsewhere. Hired in January, after starting the season in Russia for Dynamo Moscow, the former NBA guard did not fulfil expectations, and since only two non-European Union players are allowed in the Greek league (and the Euroleague season is already over), the Greek club decided to release him. However, the 30-year-old will be allowed to practice with the team if he wishes to.
In 11 Euroleague games, Pargo averaged 3.5 points and 1.4 assists. Meanwhile, rumours about his return to the NBA and his former team, the New Orleans Hornets, have already been spread, after former teammate David West said he could be useful to the team.

(O director geral do Olympiacos, o antigo jogador Nikos Boudouris, confirmou que Jannero Pargo é livre de procurar um novo vínculo com outro clube. Contratado em Janeiro, após ter iniciado a época na Rússia pelo Dínamo Moscovo, o antigo base da NBA não correspondeu às expectativas, e uma vez que apenas dois jogadores não comunitários são permitidos na liga grega (e a temporada da Euroliga já terminou), o clube grego decidiu-se pela dispensa. No entanto, se o jogador de 30 anos o desejar, poderá treinar com a equipa.
Em 11 jogos na Euroliga, Pargo obteve uma média de 3,5 pontos e 1,4 assistências. Entretanto, já surgiram rumores sobre um possível regresso à NBA e à sua antiga equipa, os New Orleans Hornets, após o ex-companheiro de equipa David West ter afirmado que Pargo seria útil à equipa.)



Source (Fonte): superbasket.gr

Apr 25, 2009

News: Greek league record for Olympiacos (Notícia: Recorde na liga grega para o Olympiacos)

With the regular season ending last Wednesday and the playoffs starting today, Olympiacos booked a record in Greek A1. The Piraeus team managed to lose only once in 26 games played, something which no other club had achieved since 1992, when the new league was established under the auspices of the Greek Basketball Clubs Association. Despite much criticism to coach Giannakis Panagiotis, the "Reds" proclaimed regular season champions for the first time since 2000, losing only heavily to rivals Panathinaikos 89-69 in round 7.
In their last regular season game, Olympiacos downed Maroussi 80-70, with 12 points from Nikola Vujčić and Giorgos Printezis, already beating today Kolossos by 84-61 in the first game of the playoff quarter-finals.

(Com o fim da época regular na passada quarta-feira e o início dos "playoffs" marcado para hoje, o Olympiacos estabeleceu um recorde na A1 grega. A equipa do Pireu conheceu a derrota apenas uma vez em 26 jogos disputados, algo que nenhum outro clube conseguia desde 1992, quando a nova liga foi estabelecida sob a égide da Associação de Clubes de Basquetebol da Grécia. Apesar das fortes críticas ao treinador Giannakis Panagiotis, os "vermelhos" foram campeões da época regular pela primeira vez desde 2000, perdendo apenas frente ao rival Panathinaikos por 89-69 na 7ª jornada.
No último jogo da época regular, o Olympiacos bateu o Maroussi por 80-70, com 12 pontos de Nikola Vujčić e Giorgos Printezis, tendo já vencido, hoje, o Kolossos por 84-61 no primeiro jogo dos quartos-de-final dos "playoffs".)


Source (Fonte): euroleague.net

Apr 14, 2009

News: Miličić would like to play for Olympiacos (Notícia: Miličić gostaria de jogar pelo Olympiacos)

In an interview to the Serbian TV channel RTS, Darko Miličić stated he would like to play for Greek powerhouse Olympiacos. The 23-year-old Serbian, who is currently playing in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies, added the club reminded him of the Serbian club Crvena Zvezda and expressed admiration for its professionalism in every aspect.
This is not the first time the 2.13m centre mentions a return to Europe, as similar wishes were expressed by the end of last year, when the Serb revealed displeasure about his role and general classification as a defensive player in the NBA.
In 59 games this season for the Grizzlies, Miličić is averaging 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1 block per game, being the backup centre of the team.

(Numa entrevista concedida ao canal de televisão sérvio RTS, Darko Miličić afirmou que gostaria de jogar pelo gigante grego Olympiacos. O sérvio, de 23 anos, que se encontra actualmente a jogar na NBA pelos Memphis Grizzlies, acrescentou que o clube lhe relembra a equipa sérvia do Crvena Zvezda e expressou admiração pelo profissionalismo dos gregos em todos os aspectos.
Não é a primeira vez que o poste de 2,13 m refere um regresso à Europa, já que desejos semelhantes foram expressos no fim do ano passado, quando o sérvio revelou desagrado com o seu papel e classificação geral como jogador defensivo na NBA.
Em 59 jogos pelos Grizzlies, Miličić encontra-se com médias de 5,6 pontos, 4,4 ressaltos e 1 desarme de lançamento por jogo, sendo o poste suplente da equipa.)


Source (Fonte): sport24.gr

Mar 28, 2009

News: After the NBA, Rakočević in Olympiacos? (Notícia: Depois da NBA, Rakočević no Olympiacos?)

TAU's Igor Rakočević is reported as the target of Olympiacos for the next season. The 30-year-old Serbian, who had been linked with the NBA last month, is having one of his best seasons, leading the both Euroleague and Spanish ACB in points per game. Therefore, he's one of the most wanted players in Europe right now. The Greek club, however, already denied any proposal for the Serbian guard.

(Igor Rakočević, do TAU, está alegadamente na mira do Olympiacos para a próxima época. O sérvio de 30 anos, que foi associado a equipas da NBA no mês passado, encontra-se numa das melhores temporadas da carreira, liderando a Euroliga e a ACB espanhola em pontos por jogo e sendo, por esse motivo, um dos jogadores mais cobiçados do momento na Europa. Contudo, o clube grego já veio negar qualquer proposta relativamente ao base sérvio.)


Source (Fonte): mtsmondo.com, forums.interbasket.net

Mar 20, 2009

News: Schortsanitis gets club suspension (Schortsanitis suspenso pelo clube)

Once one of the most promising players in Europe, Sofoklis Schortsanitis is again involved in controversy. The 23-year-old Greek centre was suspended by Olympiacos for not celebrating a win against archrivals Panathinaikos in the beginning of the month and failing to greet the fans after the game. Coach Panagiotis Giannakis releaved his discontent with this and other attitude from the player and later the club decided to suspend his contract for unprofessional conduct and "Sofo" might not be paid for the time of the ban.
Last year Schortsanitis missed practically all season due to overweight, as he underwent a special diet programme in Switzerland. In A1 this season he averaged 5.4 points and 1.6 rebounds, while in the Euroleague he managed 4.4 points and 1.8 boards in 13 games.

(Anteriormente considerado um dos jogadores europeus mais prometedores, Sofoklis Schortsanitis está novamente envolto em polémica. O poste grego, de 23 anos, foi suspenso pelo Olympiacos por não ter celebrado uma vitória contra os rivais Panathinaikos no início do mês e não ter cumprimentado os fãs após o encontro. O treinador Panagiotis Giannakis revelou descontentamento com esta e outras atitudes do jogador e o clube acabou por se decidir pela suspensão do contrato por conduta não profissional, pelo que "Sofo" poderá não receber o salário durante a suspensão.
No ano passado, Schortsanitis perdeu praticamente a época devido a excesso de peso, tendo sido submetido a um tratamento especial de dieta na Suíça. Na A1 esta época, acumulou médias de 5,4 pontos e 1,6 ressaltos, enquanto que na Euroliga conseguiu 4,4 pontos e 1,8 ressaltos em 13 jogos.)