Kaunas-born small forward Ignas Brazdeikis is heading to his hometown Zalgiris. Brazdeikis, 23, was an NBA draft pick in 2017, selected 47th overall by the Sacramento Kings. Five years later, his options lead him back across the Atlantic Ocean and to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Attracting the interest of EuroLeague participants, he reached an agreement with the Kaunas outfit, as reported by Rokas Pakenas of Lithuanian outlet 15min.
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Ignas Brazdeikis returning to Europe?
A 23-year-old 1.98 m swingman Ignas Brazdeikis might play in Europe next season. According to BasketNews sources, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and Zalgiris Kaunas are after the Lithuanian national team newcomer.
The Lithuanian national team expects …
The Lithuanian national team expects reinforcement from the nation’s NBA players for the upcoming EuroBasket and head coach Kazys Maksvytis announced Friday his 16-man preliminary roster for the big event, as well as the August qualifiers.
Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas …
Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas highlight the selection, while Orlando Magic talent Ignas Brazdeikis is also included on the list.
Donatas Urbonas: The Orlando Magic …
Andrew Lopez: Willy Hernangomez …
Andrew Lopez: Willy Hernangomez mentioned the Pelicans having possibly offseason workouts in Phoenix this summer but also getting the guys together in Europe to go to Spain and Lithuania. Mentioned Jaxson Hayes and Zion Williamson told him they wanted to work his camp in Spain this summer.
Domantas Sabonis to play with Lithuania this summer
Matt George: Domantas Sabonis says he is feeling good, is healthy, and will be playing for the Lithuania national team this summer. Source: Twitter @MattGeorgeSAC What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kayte Christensen @ kayte_c SOOO much goes into it. Behind …
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
SOOO much goes into it. Behind the scenes…getting ready for a sit down with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/X7VmidT1s2 – 2:26 PM
SOOO much goes into it. Behind the scenes…getting ready for a sit down with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/X7VmidT1s2 – 2:26 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
On having input in the coaching search, Domantas Sabonis says: “I would like to be part of it and talk to everyone, give them my input, what I think, what I’ve seen, what could work, what could help.” – 2:21 PM
On having input in the coaching search, Domantas Sabonis says: “I would like to be part of it and talk to everyone, give them my input, what I think, what I’ve seen, what could work, what could help.” – 2:21 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I would like to be part of it.”
-Sabonis on the team’s coaching search. He said he would like to give his input. – 2:20 PM
“I would like to be part of it.”
-Sabonis on the team’s coaching search. He said he would like to give his input. – 2:20 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis says he would like to be part of the Kings head coaching search and give his input. – 2:20 PM
Domantas Sabonis says he would like to be part of the Kings head coaching search and give his input. – 2:20 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis says he’d like to be a part of the Kings’ coaching search this summer. – 2:20 PM
Domantas Sabonis says he’d like to be a part of the Kings’ coaching search this summer. – 2:20 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis said that he will travel to visit some of his teammates this summer to work on their two-man game and chemistry. – 2:19 PM
Sabonis said that he will travel to visit some of his teammates this summer to work on their two-man game and chemistry. – 2:19 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis said he wanted to return for the Kings before the season ended but he and the medical staff decided against it. – 2:18 PM
Domantas Sabonis said he wanted to return for the Kings before the season ended but he and the medical staff decided against it. – 2:18 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“They’ve welcomed me with open arms and they’ve really shown they want to make a change. It starts with us coming in and making a big jump this offseason and I’m excited for it. There’s a lot of stuff we have to do and I have full trust in Monte and Wes.” — Domantas Sabonis – 2:17 PM
“They’ve welcomed me with open arms and they’ve really shown they want to make a change. It starts with us coming in and making a big jump this offseason and I’m excited for it. There’s a lot of stuff we have to do and I have full trust in Monte and Wes.” — Domantas Sabonis – 2:17 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis says he is feeling good, is healthy, and will be playing for the Lithuania national team this summer. – 2:17 PM
Domantas Sabonis says he is feeling good, is healthy, and will be playing for the Lithuania national team this summer. – 2:17 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis says he appreciates what Alvin Gentry to the Kings coaching position and has full faith in Sacramento’s front office to land the right coach for the future. – 2:16 PM
Domantas Sabonis says he appreciates what Alvin Gentry to the Kings coaching position and has full faith in Sacramento’s front office to land the right coach for the future. – 2:16 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I have full trust in Monte and Wes and I’m excited.” -Domantas Sabonis on his future in Sacramento and what he’s looking forward to this summer – 2:16 PM
“I have full trust in Monte and Wes and I’m excited.” -Domantas Sabonis on his future in Sacramento and what he’s looking forward to this summer – 2:16 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis shared that he plans to get together with De’Aaron Fox for workouts this offseason before training camp begins. – 2:15 PM
Domantas Sabonis shared that he plans to get together with De’Aaron Fox for workouts this offseason before training camp begins. – 2:15 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis speaking with the Sacramento media right now. pic.twitter.com/idd4pKqSc4 – 2:15 PM
Domantas Sabonis speaking with the Sacramento media right now. pic.twitter.com/idd4pKqSc4 – 2:15 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
All-Time NBA European Teams
First Team: Nowitzki, Giannis, Gasol, Parker, Doncic
Second Team: Jokic, Kukoc, Petrovic, Stojakovic, Sabonis
But who would win actually 🤔
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 12:15 PM
All-Time NBA European Teams
First Team: Nowitzki, Giannis, Gasol, Parker, Doncic
Second Team: Jokic, Kukoc, Petrovic, Stojakovic, Sabonis
But who would win actually 🤔
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 12:15 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings have ruled out Terence Davis (wrist), De’Aaron Fox (hand), Richaun Holmes (personal), Alex Len (back) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) for tonight’s game against the Suns. – 8:00 PM
The Kings have ruled out Terence Davis (wrist), De’Aaron Fox (hand), Richaun Holmes (personal), Alex Len (back) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) for tonight’s game against the Suns. – 8:00 PM
More on this storyline
Tony East: Goga Bitadze says that he is going to play for his national team, Georgia, in World Cup qualifiers before playing in Eurobasket this summer. Says it’s a big event for the Georgian people. Competitions will be from July through September. -via Twitter @TEastNBA / April 11, 2022
France NT will suit up for the 2022 EureoBasket without some notable players, like Nicolas Batum and Nando De Colo. However, Evan Fournier will not be among them. With the New York Knicks failing to make the playoffs, Fournier became easier available for his national team ahead of the next international tournament. -via BasketNews / April 11, 2022
“I’m going to go back to Paris. I’m going to work extremely hard like I always have, and I have the Eurobasket in September. Right after that, I’ll come back to work with the Knicks,” the French guard told the media on Sunday night per The Athletic. -via BasketNews / April 11, 2022
Domantas Sabonis to play with Lithuania this summer
LaMelo Ball: ‘After Lithuania, I didn’t give a f*** where I got drafted to’
“Honestly, after Lithuania, I didn’t give a fuck where I got drafted to. The beds? You roll off to the left, you fall off. You roll off to the right, you fall off. Motherfucking calves hanging off the bed—not feet, calves hanging off the bed! It was bad, bro. Once you get through that, it was like, I don’t care where y’all put me in. As long as I’m in the States and I got water, I’m good,” Melo says confidently. “That whole shit, bruh—it felt like one big ass night! That shit was crazy. Food was hard to eat out there. Hella cold. Nobody around. That’s pretty much when I just locked in. I’m like, Yeah, I don’t really need too much. Just get it done and grind. That right there was big, I feel like. Sacrifice—you feel me? That’s what I looked at it as.
“The mental shit goes back to …
“The mental shit goes back to Lithuania. Ever since all that, I aint gon’ lie, my mental has been straight. It ain’t nothing you can do. I even sat the bench there. I literally did everything out there.”