URBONUS

Controversial Proposal to Serbs, All-EuroLeague Picks & Is Nunn Worth €4.5M?

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius break down the key details of Kendrick Nunn’s extension, reveal more about the “disrespectful” EuroLeague offer to Partizan and Zvezda, and unveil their All-EuroLeague Team selections.

Topics:

• The wildest thing about Nunn’s extension (0:00);
• Crazy difference from the first Nunn’s paycheck (9:36);
• Any red flags behind Nunn’s extension? (10:32);
• Top 10 best-paid EuroLeague players right now (14:10);
• A confusing part about Kevin Punter’s extension (15:21);
• Why might Kevin Punter have turned down bigger offers? (15:53);
• Do we think the EuroLeague just disrespected Partizan and Zvezda? (20:00);
• Who was offered to join the EuroLeague? (27:17);
• Is Dubai in the EuroLeague a for sure thing? (30:32);
• Big debate over All-EuroLeague Teams selections (34:35).

Decoding The NBA Europe Plan & Olympiacos In Trouble?

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas react to Olympiacos’ rare losing streak and share their insights on the NBA Europe project and the future of the EuroLeague.

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Topics:

• Is Olympiacos in trouble? (0:00);
• What did we learn from NBA Europe announcement? (19:50).

Death Group For Greece & Other EuroBasket 2025 Draw Surprises

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius react to the EuroBasket 2025 draw, identify the group of death, rank the groups by strength, and discuss which teams are most likely to advance to the next stage.

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Our Dream Playoff Matchups & EuroLeague Games That Decide Everything

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas break down the key games that could shape the EuroLeague playoff race in the final regular season rounds, and create their dream EuroLeague playoff matchups, crafting the most exciting and unpredictable showdowns.

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Topics:

• The most crucial games that will decide the playoff race (0:00);
• Our dream EuroLeague playoff matchups (18:35).

Why Zalgiris Signing Francisco Is Huge & Ranking MVP Candidates

URBONUS’ Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss the recent extension of Zalgiris Kaunas guard Sylvain Francisco and rank all the EuroLeague MVP candidates by putting them in a tier list.

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Topics:

• What Francisco’s extension means to Zalgiris (0:00)
• Putting all EuroLeague MVP candidates in a tier list (17:58)

 

PAO’s Success Without Lessort, EL Luxury Tax Explained & Expansion Teams Tier List

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius break down two key revelations following Panathinaikos’ win over Real Madrid, explain the EuroLeague luxury tax and its potential impact on the league’s future, and rank the top expansion candidates—revealing who’s leading the race to join EuroLeague.

Topics:

• URBONUS’ changes (0:00)
• This Win Reveals Two HUGE Things About PAO (3:07);
• Is luxury tax going to ruin the EuroLeague? (19:25);
• Ranking candidates to join the EuroLeague (39:51).

Olympiacos at Risk, Shameful Scene in Belgrade & Deadline’s Winners/Losers

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to the disgraceful political scenes in Belgrade during the Zalgiris vs. Crvena Zvezda game, analyze the key questions surrounding Saben Lee’s move to Olympiacos, break down the winners and losers of the EuroLeague signing deadline, and rank the top in-season signings of the year.

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Topics: 

• Why do we think this was a shameful act in Belgrade (0:00);
• Could Madrid and Barca both miss the playoffs? (17:14);
• EuroLeague signing deadline winners and losers (30:57);
• Rytis doesn’t like the Saben Lee signing? (37:10);
• Concern ranking: PAO, Olympiacos & Fenerbahce (45:54);
• One of the most dramatic signing deadline stories in recent memory (49:45);
• Would Olympiacos-2 make the playoffs? (54:05);
• EuroLeague budgets research reactions (57:47);
• Top 3 in-season signings (1:04:23).

 

Rise Of Olympiacos, Zvezda & Partizan In Our Updated Power Rankings

URBONUS’ co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas update their EuroLeague power rankings and discuss the highest risers and biggest falls. Guys also touch on Daniel Theis joining AS Monaco, Patrick Beverley leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv and what’s important in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket Qualifier window.

Topics:

• A break from ‘actual’ basketball (0:00); 
• What impact will Daniel Theis have in Monaco (3:43);
• The hottest team in the EuroLeague right now (15:56);
• Keys to Fener finding a winning way (22:44);
• Can PAO be great without Lessort? (27:39);
• The biggest riser in the power rankings (31:59);
• Monaco’s drop despite returning Calathes (38:06);
• Dangerous Bayern that keeps surprising (41:38);
• Partizan finally fulfilling their defensive potential (44:41);
• From Paris leading the table to battling for play-in (49:12);
• Why is Barcelona kinda boring? (52:12);
• Two teams that realistically fit the play-in picture (55:30);
• The uncertainty about Efes (1:01:23);
• Baskonia improved but is it enough? (1:03:16);
• Zalgiris’ downfall needs to be studied (1:05:00);
• The bottom 4 that hasn’t moved (1:10:27);
• Patrick Beverley’s drama with Itoudis (1:11:44);
• Would we pay Micic a Top 5 EuroLeague salary? (1:15:55);
• Important games for Greece, Germany & Croatia (1:19:14).

Two Huge PAO wins & Best NBA Trade for Europe

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas discuss Kendrick Nunn’s dominance in the EuroLeague and his potential decision on returning to the NBA. They also put together a potential All-EuroLeague Flopping Team, debate whether Wade Baldwin’s return will hurt or help Fenerbahce’s winning basketball, analyze NBA trades that benefited European players the most, and break down five wild trade scenarios— who is the EuroLeague’s version of Jimmy Butler, Dennis Schroder, or Vasilije Micic?

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Topics:

• The reason behind Zach LeDay’s All-EuroLeague season (0:00);
• EuroLeague All-Flopping Team (6:05);
• Why this was a crucial week for Panathinaikos (8:09);
• Crazy difference between Nunn at home & away (12:50);
• Nunn’s future: EuroLeague or NBA? (27:14);
• How Fener could have won in OAKA (40:28);
• Is Wade Baldwin an upgrade or distraction for Fener? (44:47);
• Errick McCollum’s Impact in numbers (51:00);
• Best NBA trade for Europe (56:30);
• EuroLeague’s Jimmy Butler, Schroder & Micic (1:06:30).

Europe’s Version of Doncic Trade & Crazy EuroLeague Playoff Scenarios

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to Luka Doncic trade, discover EuroLeague’s version of Doncic’s transfer, display crazy EuroLeague playoff scenarios, list top in-season signings, GMs, and present the EuroLeague dunk contest dream lineup.

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BN+ Topics:

• Luka Doncic trade reactions;
• Luka Doncic trade conspiracy theories;
• EuroLeague’s version of Doncic trade;
• Is the EuroLeague’s future in danger if NBA Europe comes?;
• New EuroLeague format with 20 teams?;
• Does Jilson Bango make Fenerbahce title team?;
• Shocking NCAA experience that made us feel bad about the EuroLeague;
• Chus Mateo’s future at Madrid & what makes Bruno Fernando special;
• When will Augustas wear the Partizan jersey in the Zalgirio arena?;
• Ranking best EuroLeague GMs;
• Top 3 in-season signings;
• The next head coach to get fired;
• (Not so) Crazy EuroLeague playoff scenarios;
• EuroCup and BCL merge & All-EuroLeague World Five;
• This is the perfect EuroLeague dunk contest lineup.