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Off the RecordOff the RecordKodėl krepšininkai geria alkoholį ir kiek kainuoja Eurolygos rekordasMartynas Pocius, Donatas Urbonas ir Donatas Motiejūnas BasketNews tinklalaidėje „Off The Record” kalbasi apie tai, kodėl krepšininkai geria alkoholį, kas D-Mo privertė keisti žalingus įpročius, kiek per metus kainuoja savęs priežiūra ir kokiame taške šioje srityje yra Lietuvos krepšinis. Tinklalaidės partneriai: – Profitus – Lietuvoje lyderiaujanti sutelktinio finansavimo platforma, vienijanti beveik 12 tūkstančių investuotojų, kurie jau uždirbo virš 13 milijonų eurų. Profitus pateikia unikalaus algoritmo pagalba atrinktus bei nekilnojamojo turto įkeitimu užtikrintus projektus, o pradėti investuoti galima vos nuo 100 EUR. Profitus veiklą reguliuoja bei prižiūri Lietuvos bankas. Pradėk...2024-11-111h 57BasketNews.lt podkastasBasketNews.lt podkastasPasiutę „Žalgirio” snaiperiai ir realus Kurtinaičio konkurentas rinktinėje Donatas Urbonas, Karolis Tiškevičius ir Jonas Miklovas aptarė „Žalgirio” ir kitų komandų pasirodymus kontrolinėse rungtynėse. Aptarėme ir Eurolygos klubų biudžetus bei kas be Kurtinaičio realiai pretenduoja treniruoti rinktinę.   Tinklalaidės partneriai:  – Užsisakyk „Telia Play” ir mėgaukis mėgstamomis krepšinio rungtynėmis, kad ir kur bebūtum! Plačiau: https://www.telia.lt/privatiems/telev...  – ATVIROS PRAMONĖS SAVAITGALIS – rugsėjo 27–29 dienomis Panevėžyje antrą kartą organizuojamas išskirtinis renginys, kurio metu gamybos užkulisius atveria ir į ekskursijas kviečia Panevėžyje įsikūrusios šiuolaikinės pramonės įmonės. Ir tai – dar ne viskas: šį savaitgalį miestas pulsuos kultūr...2024-09-121h 21URBONUSURBONUSAll-EuroLeague Failure, Nunn’s NBA Return & Biggest Off-Season MoveURBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas respond to fans’ questions in a Q&A session, addressing topics such as the criticism over the All-EuroLeague Teams selections, Kendrick Nunn’s NBA future, Panathinaikos’ free agency strategy, and the EuroLeague off-season move that will make the biggest noise. The entire episode is exclusively available for the BN+ community. Join at https://basketnews.com/plus BN+ Topics: Biggest All-EuroLeague snubs; Gytis’ argument with Augis over Bartzokas; Kendrick Nunn’s NBA return chances; Do Panathinaikos really need Ibaka?; What’s better for Hezonja: PAO or Barcelona?; The biggest up...2024-05-1515 minURBONUSURBONUSSpicy Playoff Predictions & Series-Deciding X FactorsURBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas share their EuroLeague playoff predictions and series-deciding X factors. Topics: Is Markus Howard dangerous for kids? (0:00); Rytis makes spicy Panathinaikos vs. Maccabi prediction (13:26); Augis goes against his logic with Olympiacos vs. Barcelona prediction (27:07); Donatas makes a surprising Monaco vs. Fenerbahce pick (36:39); Is Baskonia going to keep surprising everyone vs. Madrid? (50:02). 2024-04-2058 minURBONUSURBONUSLeBron-like Aleksa, Scary PAO & Partizan After ZeljkoURBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas discuss EuroLeague wins for Partizan & Panathinaikos, share insights on potential replacements for Zeljko Obradovic in Belgrade, and explore whether EuroLeague should pause the game to honor Mike James in a Q&A session. BN+ Topics: Who would replace Zeljko Obradovic in Partizan?; Is Panathinaikos sending a statement to Real Madrid?; Should EuroLeague pause the game to honor Mike James; Do we have the worst referees ever?; Rytis hating headlines about Bulgaria beating World champs; Rytis and Augis shocked about Donatas’ Lithuanian-Latvian NT selection; Is Ignas Brazdeikis done in Olym...2024-03-0118 minThru the RingerThru the RingerDame's Demand, Lakers and Suns Load Up, International Free Agent Signings, and Expectations for the PacersKevin O'Connor is joined by Jovan Buha to discuss Damian Lillard's trade request and why Miami may not be the best fit for Dame. Plus, reactions to the Lakers and Suns' roster moves to compete with the champs in Denver. Then, KOC is joined by Donatas Urbonas to learn about the NBA's international free agent deals, including Vasilije Micic, Sasha Vezenkov and Dante Exum. Plus, Matt Dollinger joins the show to gauge expectations for the Pacers next season after their free agency moves.Host: Kevin O'ConnorGuests: Jovan Buha, Donatas Urbonas, and Matt Dollinger2023-07-031h 11URBONUSURBONUSBartzokas vs Maksvytis, Life-Changing Partizan & All-EuroLeague TeamsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas dish out the hottest EuroLeague regular season awards, from the traditional picks to some out-of-the-box alternatives. They also reveal their All-EuroLeague Teams selections. Topics: Who won URBONUS preseason predictions (00:00); Unfair race for the MVP award (7:24); Best EuroLeague PG (14:27); 1st team selection that Partizan fans will love (17:52); Cinderella story of EuroLeague (19:45); Donatas & Augis debate on cheating (24:42); Crazy stat & turnaround for the best EuroLeague C (30:24); Close race for the 2nd team backcourt (37:09); Best player that didn’t make the playoffs (44:06); The forward that can do it all (46:46); The selection that will make Fene...2023-04-171h 49The Benas PodcastThe Benas Podcast#44 Donatas Urbonas - Sports Journalism at "BasketNews", Trusting Media & Avoiding "Click-Bait""Donatas": Donatas is a well-known journalist and Senior Staff Writer at BasketNews.com and has been around the game of basketball for a long time. He has been reporting on Lithuanian media outlets since 2011 and has experience of reporting from FIBA European Championships in 2011, 2015, 2017 as well as World Cup in 2014 and Rio Olympics in 2016. He also won Lithuanian Sports Journalist of the year in 2016. Donatas also was one of the first people to start a sports podcast in Lithania, "UrBonus" while he was still working for 15min.lt  Today we talked about s...2023-04-121h 14URBONUSURBONUSPAO Rumors, Ataman’s Antics & Is Punter The Most Clutch? In this URBONUS episode, BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas analyze the controversial exit of Ergin Ataman vs. Fenerbahce and the changes Efes need to make moving forward. They also address rumors surrounding Panathinaikos, discuss how the EuroLeague playoff race predictions have changed, and pick who will win the EuroCup title.   Topics: Intro (0:00); Judging Ataman’s exit vs. Fenerbahce (3:21); Why Efes didn’t deserve to win against Fener (10:00); Rytis and Donatas’ argument on Efes collapse (14:47); How would we change Efes’ roster? (20:18); Should Ataman continue in Efes? (24:47); Would Ataman be a great fit for Panathinaikos? (34:02); Intriguing rumors on the coaching ma...2023-04-111h 14URBONUSURBONUSAdjusting to Different Mike James, Explaining Kings’ Success & Calling Out Euro FansIn this URBONUS episode, Donatas Urbonas is joined by two special guests - AS Monaco bigs Donatas Motiejunas and Chima Moneke. The trio delves into some hottest topics, including Mike James’ return, unpleasant experiences with fans, secrets behind the Sacramento Kings’ success, and the front-runners in the EuroLeague playoff race. Topics: Ranking EuroLeague teams in the playoff race (00:00); Reacting to Mike James criticism (4:50); Worst fan experiences in Europe (10:09); Why NBA fans went after Donatas Motiejunas (16:15); How Donta Hall blew Motiejunas’ and Moneke’s minds (20:42); Explaining Kings’ success & NT plan for Domantas Sabonis (24:17). 2023-03-3027 minBasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksNBA Future After New Olympiacos Contract & Off-Ball Masterclass (with Sasha Vezenkov)BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas interviews Olympiacos Pireus forward & EuroLeague star Sasha Vezenkov. Donatas & Sasha discuss his incredible ability to score off-ball, his personal & Olympiacos' growth through the last few years and his future regarding the NBA & Sacramento Kings. Topics: When Vezenkov is Aleksandar & when he’s Sasha (00:00); Reaction to 275 points in 26 dribbles (1:16); Top 3 off-ball EuroLeague players (4:17); If not Vezenkov, who’s the EuroLeague MVP (5:00); The moment when Vezenkov thought his time in Olympiacos was over (6:47); Rumors about Panathinaikos interest (10:05); How Olympiacos became the Final 4 team (11:01); Vezenkov’s reaction to Micic’s semifinal game-winner (12:16); Two things Vezenkov took from the c...2023-01-1218 minBasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksNikola Kalinic on EuroBasket fiasco, leaving Zvezda & reshaped FenerBarcelona's forward Nikola Kalinic sits down with Donatas Urbonas for an interview about Serbian national team, FIBA windows, new & improved Fenerbahce and struggling Crevena Zvezda. Topics: Anxious Kalinic watching Serbia vs. Turkey (00:00); Two big FIBA format ideas (1:50); New EuroLeague format idea (5:52); EuroBasket 2022 lesson for Serbia (7:07); What Kalinic loves about reshaped Fenerbahce (9:10); Sarunas Jasikevicius & Zeljko Obradovic comparison (10:30); Why Kalinic doesn’t care about his role anymore (11:35); New sheriffs in Barcelona (12:48); Feelings on slow Red Star season start (13:57); Why Kalinic left Red Star (15:09); What ruined Kalinic’s championship formula idea (17:07). 2022-11-1718 minURBONUSURBONUSWemby Behind the Scenes, Absurd Micic’s Case & Zvezda’s SurpriseBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the scenes around Victor Wembanyama’s French NT debut, another disappointing situation of FIBA windows, and the unexpected change in Crvena Zvezda. Highest paid EuroLeague players: https://basketne.ws/salaries Painful Kevin Pangos and Olimpia Milan's offense: https://basketne.ws/Olimpia This podcast is presented by World of Warships. Register and play World of Warships for free – https://wo.ws/3ElYMtO You will receive: 200 doubloons 2 million credits 7 Days of WoWs Premium Tier IV Ship 6 skilled points commanders Challenge for Submarines! Topics...2022-11-141h 12URBONUSURBONUSTop EuroLeague Surprises, Solution For Partizan & Pelicans Title RunBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Errick McCollum discuss their Top 3 early EuroLeague surprises and disappointments. Errick also shares a scary experience in Turkey and explains why he wouldn’t trade for Kevin Durant if he were a Pelicans GM. Topics: Scary encounter with a man with a knife in Izmir (00:00); Lamar Odom fake pennis story (7:24); The biggest surprise of the season (11:24); Fenerbahce EuroLeague title chances (20:33); Biggest Monaco surprise & their scary potential (32:57); Interesting signing idea for Partizan (40:35); Partizan player on a breakout year (47:20); The biggest disappointment for Errick McCollum (52:19); Is Karma a bitch for Madrid? (56:53); Crucial officiating mistakes in t...2022-11-071h 32BasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksVassilis Spanoulis’ Idol, Coaching in the NBA & Disagreeing w/ Bartzokas AdviceEuroLeague legend Vassilis Spanoulis sits down with Donatas Urbonas for a quick interview. The new Peristeri Athens coach talks about his ideas for new-school coaching, the potential bridge to the NBA for European coaches and reveals who he would love to have dinner with for some basketball discussions. 2022-11-0316 minURBONUSURBONUSUnbeatable Fener, Attack on Doncic & Ranking Partizan’s ZeljkoBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the best Fenerbahce start in 9 years, the Nets fan attack on Luka Doncic, and if Zeljko Obradovic is still the top EuroLeague coach. BasketNews shop: https://shop.basketnews.lt/en Topics: Lakers of EuroLeague (00:00); What makes Fenerbahce unbeaten (8:00); Nemanja Bjelica injury timeline (14:39); Challenge that Guduric had to go through (18:31); Wilbekin or Larkin for the Turkish NT? (25:49); What will the new signing bring to Efes (29:28); What has stopped Olympiacos? (35:00); Interesting story behind Monaco’s star backcourt (39:05); Canaan’s future & Mike James trash-talking Larentzakis (42:25); Scary Monaco numbers (49:30); Is Zel...2022-10-311h 14URBONUSURBONUSBacon (Not) Giving Hope to PAO & GSW of EuroLeagueBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas discuss Panathinaikos’ future after Dwayne Bacon signing, the biggest highlights of the Real vs. Olympiacos game, and the most favorite underdog stories in EuroLeague so far. Topics: One more reason to join BN+ & win great prizes (00:00); What Bacon move change for Panathinaikos (1:41); Rytis impersonating Mike James (9:13); Why Radonjic deserves a chance in PAO (21:01); Questionable play in Real vs. OLY ending (25:20); Educational material of Vezenkov, crazy Larentzakis stat (27:50); Is Chus Mateo already in trouble? (33:51); The most depressing team so far (39:17); The GSW of the EuroLeague (46:08); New Bayern & Red Star comb...2022-10-2459 minBasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksCurry & Teodosic Lessons, Green-Poole Incident & Recovery From Infection (BN Talks w/ Nico Mannion)BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas talks to the former Golden State Warriors and current Virtus Bologna guard Nico Mannion. Topics: Intro (0:00); NBA & EuroLeague differences (0:08); Dealing with the infection (1:40); How a point guard's status in Europe differs from the NBA (4:39); The lessons from Curry & Teodosic (5:45); The surprising Green & Poole incident (9:27); How Banchero might help the Italian NT make another leap (11:55); The most exciting thing of this season's Virtus (13:55). 2022-10-1914 minURBONUSURBONUSUnfair Superstars & The Rule Change EuroLeague Really NeedsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the controversial calls in Round 2, key highlights of the remarkable Mike James & Will Clyburn battle, and (un)lucky events behind Partizan’s upset. Topics: Where is Rytis? (00:00); Howard’s masterclass & what went wrong for Partizan (1:21); Top 3 early season surprises (9:44); Behind Zeljko’s & Punter’s hug (15:31); The EuroLeague rule that must be changed (19:03); Reaction over uncalled foul vs. Micic (25:20); The only regret of James & Clyburn’s classics (27:02); Questionable leadership decision in Efes  (31:45); Risky Monaco’s experiment (35:05); Why Mike James is unfair (43:56); What was worst about Maccabi’s tweet (47:37); What makes Olympiacos so str...2022-10-171h 25URBONUSURBONUSStart of BN+, Dubai Rumors & EuroLeague GOAT (Q&A)BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas in the URBONUS Q&A session share their insights on the EuroLeague-Dubai project, EuroLeague GOAT, Top 3 Europeans that never played in the NBA, signings for Maccabi, Efes, Saras’ future in Barcelona and more. Topics: Big BasketNews announcement (00:00); Rumors about the EuroLeague team in Dubai (11:25); Top 3 Europeans that never played in the NBA (31:20); Who is the EuroLeague GOAT (34:01); When Saras will get fired & his tenure with Barcelona (39:10); What signing would make Maccabi a playoff team (51:38); What would be the best EuroLeague fit for Dorsey? (55:04); Luka Doncic under Sarunas Jasikevicius (59:08); Sugg...2022-10-131h 42URBONUSURBONUSWhat If For Wembanyama, Olympiacos Heroes & TOP 50 Players’ Ranking ReactionBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas discuss the EuroLeague season opener with remarkable performances on Olympiacos side and the key of Partizan struggles, Victor Wembanyama cloning the NBA superstars and BasketNews’ Top 50 ranking reaction. Full BasketNews’ Top 50 players ranking: https://basketnews.com/news-178899-basketnews-euroleague-players-ranking-top-10.html Register and play World of Warships for free – https://wo.ws/3ElYMtO You will receive: 200 doubloons 2 million credits 7 Days of WoWs Premium Tier IV Ship 6 skilled points commanders Challenge for Submarines! Topics: Rytis birthday wishes (00:00); What if Wembanyama stayed in the EuroLeague...2022-10-101h 06URBONUSURBONUSBold EuroLeague Predictions: Fenerbahce in the Final & MVP RaceBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas share their nine bold predictions for the 2022-23 EuroLeague season and bet on five EuroLeague predictions. Topics: Rytis left surprised by Wembanyama’s experience in Paris (00:00); First EuroLeague team to fire the head coach (5:31); A challenge for Ergin Ataman (14:27); The fact that would tell a lot about the EuroLeague (18:54); Mike James and his biggest MVP race rival (21:55); The rookie case for the All-EuroLeague Team (38:53); Crazy Fenerbahce prediction (43:49); Biggest sleeper for the EuroLeague season (47:44); 5 bets on Partizan, firings, top scorer & Fener’s record (53:33). 2022-10-031h 09URBONUSURBONUSEuroLeague Power Rankings: Final Four Locks & Partizan in Playoffs?BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas deliver their power rankings for the EuroLeague 2022-23 season. Topics: Intro (00:00); Mixed opinions on the last EuroLeague seed (00:41); Painful take on Zalgiris position (7:25); Unpredictable change for Crvena Zvezda (12:23); The problem with Panathinaikos & their first move (16:57); The move that changed the direction of Maccabi (26:41); Where would we rank Bayern without Trinchieri? (33:19); Why Partizan can & can’t make the playoffs (42:13); Monaco’s chances of making the Final Four (46:39); Fenerbahce’s position after a massive rebuild (51:05); Did Olympiacos improve enough for the title? (54:20); Debate on Barcelona’s issues (59:35); Hezonja’s question mark in Madr...2022-09-271h 30URBONUSURBONUSRobbed MVP, FIBA lies, Ranking Luka, Giannis & JokicBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the highlights of the EuroBasket final & controversial FIBA executive statement, rank Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo & Nikola Jokic.   Topics: Funny dream about EuroBasket (00:00); The biggest EuroBasket 2022 moment (3:15); Why Spain was better than France (11:05); Usman Garuba’s future in the NBA (20:30); The robbed EuroBasket MVP (23:58); Exposing FIBA arguments about EuroLeague referees (32:20); Our only change on the All-EuroBasket team (40:09); Ranking EuroBasket’ Jokic, Giannis & Doncic (45:05); What’s bigger: Spain’s gold or Luka’s failure (52:10). 2022-09-2058 minURBONUSURBONUSMVP Schroder & Noise Around Lorenzo BrownBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss what led Spain to the EuroBasket finals, how different Dennis Schroder deserved the MVP award, and why the noise around Lorenzo Brown should stop. Topics: How Rytis bought merch in Berlin (00:00); A huge boost for France before the final (2:35); Spain keys to victory over Germany (6:32); A weird moment with Dennis Schroder (10:40); Pieces that made Spain a title contender (15:15); Who will become the EuroBasket MVP (22:10); Different Schroder (28:50); If Giannis, Jokic & Luka will return to FIBA competitions (35:47); For or against Lorenzo Brown’s naturalization (39:15); The difference between EuroLeague & FIBA referees (52:51); Misunderstanding with some...2022-09-171h 05URBONUSURBONUSLesson for Luka & Giannis WallBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the reasons behind Giannis and Greece’s elimination, the disastrous ending for Luka Doncic, and the new EuroBasket title & MVP frontrunners. Courtside 1891 is the primary LIVE streaming subscription product for FIBA Basketball, where you can watch FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and many other competitions live or on demand. You can either watch with: - A EuroBasket event pass: This allows you to watch the LIVE games from FIBA EuroBasket 2022. - An annual pass: This allows you to watch LIVE games from all Courtside 1891 events throughout the year.* Watch EuroBasket LIVE on the official FIBA...2022-09-151h 04URBONUSURBONUSUnacceptable Usage of Jokic & Different GiannisBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the reasons behind the Serbia NT failure, the main difference in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game, and crazy EuroBasket Round of 16 experiences. Courtside 1891 is the primary LIVE streaming subscription product for FIBA Basketball, where you can watch FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and many other competitions live or on demand. You can either watch with: - A EuroBasket event pass: This allows you to watch the LIVE games from FIBA EuroBasket 2022. - An annual pass: This allows you to watch LIVE games from all Courtside 1891 events throughout the year.* Watch EuroBasket LIVE on the official FIBA...2022-09-121h 00URBONUSURBONUSMacho Doncic, Happy Jokic & Ataman Leaving EuroBasketBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Rytis Vysniauskas in Berlin discuss the historical night for Luka Doncic, select the most entertaining EuroBasket playoff pairs, and go through the list of Ergin Ataman complaints. Courtside 1891 is the primary LIVE streaming subscription product for FIBA Basketball, where you can watch FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and many other competitions live or on demand. You can either watch with: - A EuroBasket event pass: This allows you to watch the LIVE games from FIBA EuroBasket 2022. - An annual pass: This allows you to watch LIVE games from all Courtside 1891 events throughout the year.* Watch EuroBasket LI...2022-09-0957 minURBONUSURBONUSTurkey Scandal & Giannis in Pole PositionBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the scandalous events in Turkey vs. Georgia & Lithuania vs. Germany games, Turkish NT problems, what should make Giannis Antetokounmpo happy with Greece, and concerns over Luka Doncic. Courtside 1891 is the primary LIVE streaming subscription product for FIBA Basketball, where you can watch FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and many other competitions live or on demand. You can either watch with: - A EuroBasket event pass: This allows you to watch the LIVE games from FIBA EuroBasket 2022. - An annual pass: This allows you to watch LIVE games from all Courtside 1891 events throughout the ye...2022-09-051h 02URBONUSURBONUSSlovenia Got Worse? Plus New Fun Team to Watch in EuroBasketBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the narrative that Slovenia is weaker than before, a new fun EuroBasket team to watch, and other interesting interactions in Cologne. Courtside 1891 is the primary LIVE streaming subscription product for FIBA Basketball, where you can watch FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and many other competitions live or on demand. You can either watch with: - A EuroBasket event pass: This allows you to watch the LIVE games from FIBA EuroBasket 2022. - An annual pass: This allows you to watch LIVE games from all Courtside 1891 events throughout the year.* Watch EuroBasket LIVE on the of...2022-09-0241 minURBONUSURBONUSGiannis vs. Jokic & EuroBasket 2022 DraftBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the epic battle between Giannis Antetokounmpo & Nikola Jokic and play the EuroBasket 2022 draft. Courtside 1891 is the primary LIVE streaming subscription product for FIBA Basketball, where you can watch FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and many other competitions live or on demand. You can either watch with: - A EuroBasket event pass: This allows you to watch the LIVE games from FIBA EuroBasket 2022. - An annual pass: This allows you to watch LIVE games from all Courtside 1891 events throughout the year.* Watch EuroBasket LIVE on the official FIBA platform, Courtside 1891: https://basketne.ws/1891YT...2022-08-301h 16URBONUSURBONUSRanking TOP 8 EuroBasket Teams: Why We Put Slovenia Over Serbia & GreeceBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Rytis Vysniauskas rank the Top 8 EuroBasket teams, including superstars Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo at FIBA basketball, and share their Top 4 predictions. Topics: The reaction after Mike James podcast (00:00); Unusual borderline Top 8 choice (5:33); The only way for Lithuania (18:27); Why you should love Italy (31:48); Why it’s time for Croatia to thrive (36:38); What’s so great about Turkey (42:30); Why Giannis is more ready to win gold (49:50); What can stop the Serbia NT (1:00:27); The massive turnaround for Evan Fournier (1:07:58); Why Goran Dragic was so important to Luka Doncic (1:13:58); EuroBasket Top 4 predictions (1:26:54). 2022-08-241h 35URBONUSURBONUSRanking TOP 5 EuroLeague SigningsMike James joins the URBONUS podcast to rank the Top 5 biggest EuroLeague free agency moves together with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Errick McCollum. Topics: Why does Mike follow the URBONUS podcast (00:00); Mike’s take about Steph Curry that went worldwide (8:34); The biggest move of the free agency (12:25); A game changer signing for Madrid (20:30); Lorenzo Brown’s passport & weird Baldwin’s addition (25:00); Why James was skeptical about Monaco’s signings at first (28:16); Fenerbahce’s move that surprised many NBA people (35:27); Donatas’ choice that received pressure from Mike & Errick (39:49); Why Mike couldn’t recognize Nick Calathes (48:00); What Mike likes about Mona...2022-08-171h 30URBONUSURBONUSTeodosic OUT, Wembanyama’s Odd Move, Free Agency Winners & LosersURBONUS podcast returns with a new lineup of Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas, discussing the Milos Teodosic cut by Svetislav Pesic, the top summer market winners and losers, and introducing the most exciting EuroLeague rookies. Topics: Intro about the new URBONUS lineup (00:00); Reaction after Milos Teodosic cut (2:35); For and against Lorenzo Brown’s naturalization (10:19); The clear winner of the EuroLeague free agency (18:55); Strange NBA case of Vasilije Micic (24:15); Why Madrid is the winner and loser of the summer (27:57); Three key areas where Milan improved (34:32); Rytis carrying Mike James bandwagon (40:40); Stronger Barcelona with crucial question ma...2022-08-091h 25URBONUSURBONUSCalathes Landing Spots, Spanoulis Risk & Next Big Fener’s MoveURBONUS lineup with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Errick McCollum picks the best landing spot for Nick Calathes, discusses the next big move for Fenerbahce, Maccabi’s rebuild & Spanoulis risk and shares funny story about Luka Doncic. Topics: Offers that McCollum left on the table (00:00); CJ McCollum’s call after Errick’s battle vs. Luka Doncic (4:50); The best landing spot for Nick Calathes (10:53); The unexpected options for Calathes (15:34); The best Calathes move for the EuroLeague (19:48); The underrated moment in Calathes & Barcelona saga (25:48); The next big signing for Fenerbahce (29:28); Which Maccabi is better: the new one or the old...2022-06-281h 15URBONUSURBONUSWhy Wilbekin Should Choose Fener Over Barca & Saras DebateUnusual URBONUS lineup with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Errick McCollum discusses the Madrid’s triumph in the Spanish league; if Sarunas Jasikevicius is the main problem of Barca; why Scottie Wilbekin should choose Fenerbahce over Barcelona; how Virtus should build for the Final Four; why EuroCup still remains a better platform than BCL; luxury tax in Europe and unforgettable Luigi Lamonica experience. Topics: Unusual URBONUS lineup (00:00); Was Calathes the main issue for Barca? (1:54); Reasons behind Barcelona’s collapse (7:23); Why McCollum prefers Davies to Vesely (12:28); Why Wilbekin should choose Fener over Barca (14:25); If Saras is the one to...2022-06-221h 26URBONUSURBONUSReplacement for Micic, #1 EuroLeague Pick & Maccabi HC IdeasDonatas Urbonas & Errick McCollum discuss the key off-season questions and share their ideas on a potential replacement for Vasilije Micic, name a star player that Fenerbahce should rebuild around, and throws head coaching ideas for Maccabi. Topics: CJ and Errick McCollum disagree on NBA champions (00:00); Ataman in the NBA & Efes case for a 3-peat (3:30); The best replacements for Vasilije Micic (8:30); Why Micic should stay in the EuroLeague (13:21); The star player Fenerbahce should rebuild around (17:24); The No. 1 EuroLeague pick by Errick McCollum (24:23); Concerns over Monaco’s star signings (28:25); The problem with the free agency in Europe (37:00); Head co...2022-06-141h 07URBONUSURBONUSShame in Belgrade & Ataman in the NBABasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the shameful events in the ABA league finals, Crvena Zvezda’s advantage over Partizan, the smart idea behind Clyburn’s announcement, and other EuroLeague signings and rumors. Intro: The good news about Pablo Laso (00:00); Shame in Belgrade that need to be solved (3:34); Sad part behind circus in Lithuania (12:40); Crvena Zvezda advantage over Partizan (22:50); Efes adjustments with Clyburn’s arrival (29:43); Bacon to Efes rumors (35:35); Who fits better next to Zizic: Dunston or Nebo? (38:20); Smart move by Messina (42:40); Real’s answer to Nikola Mirotic (45:10); Milutinov to Fenerbahce: in or out? (48:48); Ataman to the NBA: i...2022-06-071h 15URBONUSURBONUSMicic in Milwaukee, Itoudis’ Fener & Olympiacos’ Missing Title Piece (Q&A)BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas, stunned by the feedback from Boston, discussed the NBA destination for Vasilije Micic and what Dimitris Itoudis’ acquisition means for Fenerbahce’s future, and what are the missing EuroLeague title pieces for Olympiacos & Barcelona in their URBONUS questions & answers session.   Intro: Stunning feedback from Boston (00:00); Barcelona’s missing title piece (11:27); What Vesely & Satoransky duo means for Calathes future (16:30); What Itoudis presence in Fenerbahce tells about their future (25:15); Olympiacos moves for the EuroLeague title (35:45); Light in the tunnel for Panathinaikos (41:50); Interesting NBA destination for Vasilije Micic (48:48); Why Ataman wasn’t on our Top...2022-05-301h 23URBONUSURBONUSHuge Laso Mistake & Efes Case For Greatest Team of All TimeBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas wrap up the EuroLeague season, focusing on a crucial final mistake, putting Efes and its stars in GOAT conversation, discussing Efes and Real future moves, and sharing farewell stories of Lamonica and Printezis. This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. Use code “URBONUS” and get a special discount for a 2-year subscription: https://nordvpn.com/URBONUS Topics: Intro about the new BasketNews app (00:00); Why Laso made an unforgivable mistake (2:23); New EuroLeague rule idea (7:46); Efes’ X factor that brought the title (12:08); Stunning facts behind Efes win (18:02); Is Efes the greatest EuroLeagu...2022-05-231h 14URBONUSURBONUSWhat Did Olympiacos Miss & Why Mirotic Needs More HelpBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the semifinals of the EuroLeague Final Four, what Olympiacos and Barcelona were missing to make the title game and what are the predictions for the final.  Topics: How Rytis lost his voice because of Luka (00:00); Why this Final 4 in Belgrade is so special (4:25); Vezenkov’s tears & new Efes weapon (6:24); Potential adjustments that OLY didn’t make (11:18); Why we don’t agree with Mike James (16:04); Why Olympiacos has a bright future (24:07); Why Rytis was shocked with Barca (28:50); Real’s heroes against Barcelona (35:29); Waisted opportunity for Barca & Mirotic (38:41); Future moves for Barca (44:53); Two importa...2022-05-201h 03RajonasRajonasRajonas. Projekto „Nematytas Žvėrynas“ autorius Mindaugas Urbonas: Žvėrynas yra vienas didelis kontrastasPopuliariausiuose socialiniuose tinkluose galima rasti paskyras „Nematytas Žvėrynas“, kuriose dalinamasi įvairiomis nuotraukomis iš Žvėryno rajono gyvenimo. Kaip sakė laidos pašnekovas, projekto „Nematytas Žvėrynas“ autorius Mindaugas Urbonas, į nuotraukas gali patekti bet kas – Žvėryno kiemai, per langą žiūrinti katinas ar juokingai šliaužianti sraigė. Tad ir pokalbis apie rajoną, gyvenimą jame ir neatrastas rajono vietas.Laidos vedėjas Donatas Šukelis2022-05-1559 minURBONUSURBONUSDream About KD, Olympiacos’ MVP & Mike James’ FutureBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss ridiculous Rytis’ dream about Kevin Durant, makes fun of the NBA fans’ pressure, discusses unexpected playoff heroes for Olympiacos & Barcelona, and share future projections for AS Monaco. This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. Use code “URBONUS” and get a special discount for a 2-year subscription: https://nordvpn.com/URBONUS Topics: Rytis had a dream about Kevin Durant (00:00); Why KD is not going to play for Barcelona (6:10); Lithuanian fans coming to Barcelona to rescue Saras (8:08); From being on Zalgiris shortlist to leading Barca to Final 4 (13:01); Why Bayern are heroes (15...2022-05-0557 minURBONUSURBONUSIs Kevin Durant Coming to Pireaus & Future Decisions for MaccabiBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss Kevin Durant’s chances of appearing in Piraeus, Game 5 predictions, key Maccabi future decisions & if Ergin Ataman will win the fans’back-to-back titles. This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. Use code “URBONUS” and get a special discount for a 2-year subscription: https://nordvpn.com/URBONUS Topics: Barking John Holland > Kevin Durant (00:00); Beer in Munich & Virtus EuroCup concerns (7:23); Durant’s chances of appearing in Piraeus (11:00); Why Olympiacos will make the Final 4 (17:05); Why Olympiacos & Monaco shouldn’t be playing Game 5 now (26:50); Barcelona’s criminal activity in Munich (33:24); Nick Weiler-Babb & painful fact for...2022-05-021h 23URBONUSURBONUSGhosts of Mirotic, Injustice to Zeljko & Playoff DramasBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the EuroLeague playoffs dramas, including Partizan’s EuroCup upset. Topics: Intro (00:00); Injustice to Partizan & Obradovic (3:16); Another EuroLeague problem (18:59); Explaining crazy Olympiacos vs. Monaco series (27:51); What happened to Mike James (35:02); The problem with Milan’s offense (43:25); Why it’s too early to rule out Milan (48:07); Ghosts chasing Mirotic again (55:02); Why Zenit’s story vs. Barca won’t be repeated (1:01:05); Avi Even is (not) a problem of Maccabi (1:06:25). 2022-04-251h 19URBONUSURBONUSEuroLeague Playoff Predictions & Debate on Maccabi vs RealBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas share their EuroLeague playoff predictions. This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. Use code “URBONUS” and get a special discount for a 2-year subscription: https://nordvpn.com/URBONUS Topics: Intro about stomach collapse (00:00); The only debate over Barcelona vs. Bayern series (5:45); The big discussion on the Real vs. Maccabi series (15:20); The biggest problem with Monaco chances vs. OLY (32:56); What it means when Ataman starts predicting things (45:59). 2022-04-1859 minURBONUSURBONUSControversial Call in El Clasico & Alternative EuroLeague AwardsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss wild scenes of the recent El Clasico in Barcelona and give away EuroLeague regular season awards, including All-EuroLeague Team selections. This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. Use code “URBONUS” and get a special discount for a 2-year subscription: https://nordvpn.com/URBONUS Topics: The EuroLeague flaws we’re facing again (00:00); Referees mistake in Barcelona vs Real game (9:45); Problem with Mirotic’s ejection & positives for Real (14:53); Exum’s future in Barcelona (18:25); What happened between Heurtel and Real (24:47); All-EuroLeague Team selection (31:17); Best EuroLeague’s Robin (43:31); The moment when Monaco’s stars almost l...2022-04-111h 15URBONUSURBONUSMike James’ MVP Case & Ways to Fix 5 EuroLeague TeamsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed Mike James’ MVP case, an intriguing coach of the year race, the most exciting playoff matchups, and exit interview scenarios for the EuroLeague teams that failed to make the Top 8. Topics: Meeting another Donatas Urbonas (00:00); Incredible events at Jankunas farewell game (4:27); Mike James’ EuroLeague MVP case (10:17); Why Nikola Mirotic should win the MVP (14:08); Tyrese Rice remarks & fun MVP fact (19:40); Who’s in the MVP discussion (21:41); Intriguing coach of the year race (24:51); The direction to improve for Baskonia (31:05); Clear first signing for ALBA Berlin (35:20); The issue to address for Crvena Zvezda (40:22); Big unce...2022-04-041h 09URBONUSURBONUSWho Will Join EuroLeague, Next Stop for Xavi & Building New Efes (Q&A)BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed the potential EuroLeague wild card candidates, Xavi Pascual, and other exciting coaching market moves, the easiest ways to improve the EuroLeague and how they entered the basketball business in their special URBONUS questions & answers session. Topics: Rytis' legendary herring tycoon analysis (00:00); EuroLeague wild card candidates (3:55); Unexpected EuroLeague player to depart for the NBA (9:06); Top 5 EuroLeague players (14:26); The next Xavi’s stop & potential coaching market moves (23:50); The room for improvement for Barca and Davies’ future (32:27); Dream replacement for Larkin (38:48); Best destinations for Vesely and De Colo (46:25); Rokas Giedraitis to Olympiacos idea (49:10); Big re...2022-03-281h 42URBONUSURBONUSPAO Rebuild Ideas, Jokubaitis’ NBA Future & Underperforming PlayersBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas share surprising feedback from the war zone, Panathinaikos rebuild ideas, Rokas Jokubaitis chances to go to Knicks this summer, and EuroLeague players not performing up to their value. Topics: Ataman’s remarks & surprising feedback from Ukraine (00:00); Crazy numbers behind Olympiacos W & room for improvement (11:21); How Panathinaikos should start the rebuild (19:15); Choosing between Nedovic and Macon (25:52); Interesting Greek name for Panathinaikos (32:07); If Rokas Jokubaitis is an NBA player (36:05); What Knicks are planning on Jokubaitis (47:54); EuroLeague players who didn’t perform up to their value (52:45); Most anticipated games of the week (1:09:54). 2022-03-211h 13BasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksFuture in Europe, Wild Beginnings in Barca, Ben Simmons & BoomersDonatas Urbonas sits down with FC Barcelona guard Dante Exum to share his wild beginnings in the EuroLeague, future in Europe, shining Josh Giddey, and new look Boomers with Ben Simmons. Topics: The trip to Lithuania that changed his fate (00:00); Unusual Lithuanian inspiration (1:55); Unforgettable Ataman’s ejection (02:52); Wild beginnings in Europe (04:17); The biggest change in Europe (6:48); The only regret after the NBA draft (08:40); The decision to go to Europe (09:53) Why Thybulle is going to play for Australia every time he can (12:18); Ben Simmons and new look Boomers (14:53); Tough situation for Joe Ingles (15:47); The most impressive Australian in...2022-03-1621 minURBONUSURBONUSWeird Scenes Around Zeljko & Who Will Get Paid Next in EuroLeagueBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas share behind the scenes of Sarunas Jasikevicius and Zeljko Obradovic’s visit in Lithuania, discuss the collapse of Efes, and brings six EuroLeague players who deserve a significant pay raise. Topics: Intro (00:00); Scenes that show how big Saras is in Lithuania (1:13); Weird scenes around Zeljko Obradovic (9:08); Some love for ALBA & next interesting Serbian coach (13:25); No offense against Ataman (16:50); Why Efes have collapsed (20:10); Funny scenes in Monaco (25:59); Unexpected call for Rytis (29:48); The mysterious case of Shane Larkin (32:25); Underrated moment in Real vs. AX Armani game (35:11); The EuroLeague playoff picture is reshaping? (41:14); Six Euro...2022-03-141h 11BasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksWhy Nikola Kalinic Refused Partizan & A Message To Serbian FansDonatas Urbonas sits down with Crvena Zvezda’s star forward Nikola Kalinic to discuss recently winning Serbian Cup, Zeljko Obradovic’s interest in him and what he hopes from Red Star & their fans in the future. Topics: Next big passion of Nikola Kalinic (00:00); Partizan’s mistake that made Red Star hungry (6:32) Which Red Star is better: 2015 or 2022? (10:43) Why Kalinic refused Zeljko’s interest (14:07); First terrible contract (19:18); Why teammates respect Kalinic (21:32); Post-career destination (25:45); What he likes & dislikes about younger Kalinic (31:33); Kalinic’s future with Red Star (35:10); Message to Serbian fans (41:00). 2022-03-0944 minURBONUSURBONUSTerrible EuroLeague Moves, Shengelia to Barca & Top 8 PredictionsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed the war in Ukraine and the questionable EuroLeague’s moves, predicted the last four teams to make the playoffs, reacted to Tornike Shengelia and Pablo Laso rumors & shared why the game in Athens left a bad taste. Topics: EuroLeague flaws facing war & crisis (00:00); Why keeping the current EuroLeague standings was a terrible idea (12:30); Why Top 4 teams should be concerned (19:16); Bold predictions on last four playoff teams (25:10); Tough Shengelia’s negotiations, Virtus winning the EuroCup  (49:47); Weird rumors about Shengelia & Barcelona (57:24); Virtus or AX Armani? (1:01:04); Surprising rumors about Real & Pablo Laso (1:06:40); Why Milan v...2022-03-081h 22BasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksSvetislav Pesic on How Jokic & Doncic Changed the NBA and Tough Task For ZeljkoDonatas Urbonas interviews legendary coach Svetislav Pesic, who's now taking on the challenge to lead the Serbian NT to gold after more than 20 years. Topics: Coaching the unlikely champions (0:00); What Zeljko & Partizan need to reach their goals (2:56); Why Madrid is in trouble & Barca might win it all (7:29); How Jokic & Doncic changed the NBA (12:42). 2022-03-0418 minURBONUSURBONUSZach Leday on the Difference Between Zeljko & Saras and Partizan’s Road to SuccessEuroCup star Zach LeDay joins Donatas Urbonas on the URBONUS podcast to talk about Partizan’s road to success, learning from legendary coaches Zeljko Obradovic, Sarunas Jasikevicius, and European icon Vassilis Spanoulis, and his unique off the court rituals. Topics: LeDay’s notebook & stolen backpack (00:00); Zeljko’s words after losing Serbian Cup to Red Star (3:34); The main similarity & difference between Zeljko & Saras (7:32); Spanoulis lessons & underrated mentor (11:19); What’s special about young Partizan players (15:37); Punter’s trash talk & Big 3 in Milan (17:46); Pressure not to fail Zeljko (20:25); Why Saras was hard on LeDay & Jokubaitis swag (24:32). 2022-03-0129 minURBONUSURBONUSFenerbahce’s unsung heroes & Spanish giants’ movesBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed why Real can’t beat Barcelona anymore, a change emerging in Madrid, the beauty of Fenerbahce, and unsung EuroLeague heroes. Topics: What’s worse than the EuroLeague website? (00:00); A Real reason for concern (5:47); It’s time to talk about Sergio Llull? (9:42); How Laprovittola stunned both Real & Barca (15:00); Exum’s future in Barca & what’s next after Higgins’ injury (19:40); The stereotype that still exists about Real (23:45); The moment that tells a lot about Pierria Henry (28:21); The unsung heroes of Fenerbahce (32:48); Fun details around Sloukas game-winner (39:25); Good side of OLY & question over Sloukas (43:42...2022-02-141h 03BasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksIsaiah Canaan on ’Shushing’ the EuroLeague & Freaky NBA InjuryDonatas Urbonas sits down with UNICS point guard Isaiah Canaan. Isaiah addresses the infamous 'Shush' to Barcelona fans & shares thoughts on his roughest periods in life.   Topics: Isaiah Canaan addresses the infamous ‘Shush’ (00:00); Surviving Hurricane Katrina in a trailer (6:36); Freaky NBA injury that made his teammates cry (15:27); The most irritating thing you hear as the NBA role player? (20:26); Why Canaan feels lucky to start his overseas career in UNICS (25:16); Surviving Velimir Perasovic practices (31:35); EuroLeague teams in the NBA playoffs (36:23); Are UNICS shushing the EuroLeague on May 29? (39:59). 2022-02-0942 minURBONUSURBONUSWhat Happened Between Messina & Guduric and Surprising FenerBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed the scuffle in Milan, historical EuroLeague fights to mark the week of violence, a mistake in Moscow that would have caused a scandal, UNICS market moves, and the famous story where Ron Artest almost ended up signing with CSKA. Topics: Where’s the dog buried? (00:00); What happened between Guduric & Messina? (1:49); When Kaspars Kambala is coming at you… (9:12); When Pops MensahBonsu got wild in Piraeus (11:33); The EuroLeague week of violence (14:20); Fenerbahce’s miracle (16:32); Crazy Fenerbahce 4Q stats (22:08); This wouldn’t have happened with Itoudis (26:52); Ataman impression watching scandalous mistake (30:35); Not the last addit...2022-02-0755 minURBONUSURBONUSCSKA Pursuing Pangos Again & What Happened to OlympiacosBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed how AS Monaco could have won the game against Real Madrid, what stopped the hottest EuroLeague team, major adjustments, and rumors around CSKA, and Olympiacos’ way to miss the playoffs. Topics: Errick McCollum’s future on URBONUS (00:00); They played like sh*it, but how they could have won (3:08); What inspired Motiejunas elite streak (9:10); Real’s privilege everybody should be jealous of (16:13); What stopped UNICS (19:05); Major Itoudis adjustment with Shved (23:53); CSKA & Pangos rumor (29:01); The problem of Shengelia (30:35); How Olympiacos can lose the playoffs (37:55); Third-division Efes & missings pieces (48:58). 2022-01-311h 00URBONUSURBONUSMike James Turnaround & Dark Horse for the EuroLeague Title (with Errick McCollum)Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar guard Errick McCollum joins BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas on the Urbonus podcast to discuss the next big free agent for the EuroLeague, Efes chances of defending the crown, Mike James turnaround with Monaco, and dark horses for the EuroLeague title. Topics: Intro about a new co-host (00:00); The best defender McCollum ever faced (2:56); The next big EuroLeague free agent (5:10); What Efes are missing to defend the title (13:20); The most memorable Ataman’s punishments (24:05); The turnaround for Mike James & Monaco (30:40); The moment when a coach loses his team (40:12); Perasovic’s change & a key piece in UNICS (45:00); The da...2022-01-241h 18URBONUSURBONUSDid Ataman Cross the Line & What Partizan are MissingBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed if it was fair to throw Ergin Ataman out of the game again, a few missing pieces for Partizan to win the EuroCup title, and much more. Topics: Intro about Palau’s magic (00:00); Was it fair to throw out Ergin Ataman (2:50); One thing to improve for incredible Jokubaitis (13:12); How to change Efes season (20:40); When you’re sleeping on Rodriguez & Delaney (27:17); A future decision for Dante Exum (32:13); Unfair Real & the next needed upgrade (38:18); The main title challengers for Partizan (42:27); Much needed changes for Partizan to win the EuroCup (50:13); Buducnost surprising the EuroCu...2022-01-171h 10URBONUSURBONUSJokic-Gobert Debate & Why OLY are Final 4 BoundBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discussed the EuroLeague greats, upcoming coaching changes, and 8 additions for Top 8 teams on their first Urbonus Q&A session. Topics: Intro (00:00); Best All-Time EuroLeague American (4:20); Rytis & Donatas put their EuroLeague starting 5 (8:55); Nikola Jokic-Rudy Gobert debate (17:18); Why Olympiacos is Final 4 bound (25:20); 8 additions for Top 8 teams (30:02); Top 5 EuroLeague coaches (43:26); Coaching change predictions (50:20); 5 things to make EuroLeague more exciting (53:05); EuroLeague project in London made in Vilnius (56:30); Zalgiris rebuild plan (59:12); Most favourite current & All-Time EuroLeague player (1:05:25); Fuck, Marry, Kill game debate (1:10:41); Russian TV reporter impersonation (1:13:05). 2022-01-101h 14URBONUSURBONUSAre Fenerbahce’s Playoff Hopes Dead? Plus 6 Hot Predictions for 2022BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss Fenerbahce’s playoff hopes after losing Vesely and De Colo and how the EuroLeague could handle the COVID-19 outbreak. Also, guys share six bold predictions, including Jordi Bertomeu, EuroLeague winners, and Anadolu Efes out of Final 4. Topics: New Year’s resolutions (00:00); Fenerbahce’s targets & playoff hopes (3:05); Why the ideal scenario for the EuroLeague might not work (16:30); EL bubble idea & the problem of postponements (24:16); G League alternative for the EuroLeague (30:52); Why Efes won’t make the Final 4 (42:36); Why CSKA will win the title (47:13); Potential dropouts from the Top 8 (49:11); Why Bertomeu won’t leave the...2022-01-041h 09URBONUSURBONUSEuroLeague on Netflix & Midseason AwardsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss controversial actions in Barcelona, how Netflix could help the EuroLeague, why there’s such a gap between Greek powerhouses Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, and six midseason awards. Topics: Intro about Christmas gifts & weird NBA experience (00:00); Netflix idea for the EuroLeague (8:00); Referee’s mistake on Mirotic’s play  (15:57); If Canaan was wrong with shushing Barcelona fans (27:12); John Brown journey & his unique stat (33:10); Reasons behind Olympiacos success & their upside (40:45); Panathinaikos issues & smarter way to spend money (48:32); Huge mistake by Panathinaikos? (58:40); MVP of the poor (1:02:15); Why Pablo Laso is a special coach (1:06:23); Who silenced the doubt...2021-12-281h 39URBONUSURBONUSDirty Rudy, Angry CSKA & Predictions We Were Dead Wrong About BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss  CSKA problems, dirty play that got Shavon Shields hurt, what was surprising about UNICS, reasons behind Fenerbahce’s winning streak, and dead wrong preseason predictions.   Topics: Weird Christmas table & Yao Ming’s shoe in Lithuania (00:00); Shields injury & if Rudy made a dirty play (14:24); Reasons behind the Fenerbahce winning streak (25:40); Why De Colo is so special (31:00); A unique fact about Maurizio Gherardini (34:45); New Fenerbahce addition & first option that wasn’t signed (37:48); How UNICS made CSKA look ugly (46:20); What’s wrong with CSKA fining players (56:30); If CSKA are still hunting Pangos (1:06:13); The big question over Shengel...2021-12-211h 53URBONUSURBONUSMiddle Finger at El Clasico & Crazy EuroLeague Trade ScenariosBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the EuroLeague El Clasico in Barcelona, Llull’s middle finger, furious Maccabi fans, the next Vesely’s paycheck, and crazy trade scenarios for the EuroLeague teams, which include Mike James, Shane Larkin, and Jaylen Reynolds. Topics: Breaking news & out of the box scenario for Monaco (00:00); MVP Mirotic & why Barcelona dominated Real (11:41); Crazy numbers by Laprovittola and Jokubaitis (20:37); How we feel about Llull’s middle finger (25:55); Did Maccabi deserve to be booed? (32:55); How much Vesely should be paid? (45:01); Shane Larkin to CSKA trade (55:47); Mike James to Real (1:01:16); Maccabi and Milan’s trade (1:0...2021-12-131h 33URBONUSURBONUSEfes vs Barca Masterclass Ruined by the Refs? Plus Solutions for EuroLeague Teams BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas returns to discuss the best game of the EuroLeague season, poor officiating night and suggests some adjustments for struggling teams to improve their situation.   Topics: Advanced stats behind Donatas newborn (00:00); Exclusive Ataman reaction on referees (5:10); Unfair Ataman’s ejection and terrible calls (6:40); This is why Saras signed Sanli (17:03); Fantastic Saras adjustment that changed the game (19:22); Impressive individual performances & Efes missing piece (23:25); The reaction we don’t want from Ataman (29:56); The reasons behind Milan’s losing streak (33:15); Problems in Monaco & roster change we don’t wish to (41:33); Why Djordjevic shoudn't be booed or fired (55:37); Interesting...2021-12-071h 32URBONUSURBONUSBooed Hezonja and wild Crvena Zvezda - Partizan derbyBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss Mario Hezonja’s return to Athens, the most exciting things from the first Crvena Zvezda and Partizan derby game, a coaching change in Baskonia, and top EuroLeague teams facing issues. Topics: Intro, Vysniauskas comeback, Urbonas mystery (00:00): Did Hezonja deserve to be booed at OAKA (6:22); Timma, Lambo and OJ Mayo (18:07); Rivalry ghosts in Europe (22:39); Uncomfortable scenes in Crvena Zvezda - Partizan derby (27:30); Why Zvezda dominated Partizan (30:31); Two best Zvezda & Partizan players (38:10); If CSKA can rely on Iffe Lundberg (42:57); Two ways to solve Fenerbahce issues (57:01); Finding a hard time in understanding Bartzokas (1:05:55); If O...2021-11-151h 30URBONUSURBONUSAngry Saras and ridiculous EuroLeague TV interviewsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the game of the week in Milan and what was unusual behind the scenes, why CSKA are not in crisis yet, painful days in Vitoria & Kaunas, and crazy fan experiences in the top EuroLeague arenas. Topics: Intro about the unsung heroes (00:00); A game-changer in Milan (4:59); Unusual post-game scenes at Mediolanum Forum (12:29); Hines three-pointer, Armani’s question marks (18:19); “Fire Itoudis!“; “CSKA in crisis!“; “Shved is bad!” (24:34); Fenerbahce and their late-game ghosts (28:16); What’s common between bad starts of title contenders (33:42); The problem with the EuroLeague TV interviews (38:32); Hero of the week in Zenit (44:41); ...2021-11-081h 39URBONUSURBONUSAtaman (not) on a hot seat, Zalgiris survival plan & time for a change in BaskoniaBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the possibility of a coaching change in Anadolu Efes and Baskonia, the roster changes in Zalgiris, and the hottest topics of the latest EuroLeague double-game week. Topics: Intro, if Ergin Ataman is on a hot seat (00:00); The pros and cons of Zalgiris signing Zoran Dragic (12:37); Can Tai Webster be the answer for Zalgiris problems (17:45); The necessary mentality change in building Zalgiris roster (26:39); If Mudiay belongs in the EuroLeague (29:37); The rebirth of Maccabi (35:20); One weird game for Mike James & Monaco (39:31); Why TJ Parker is a hero of the week (44:50); The change ne...2021-11-021h 30BasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksShavon Shields on Kyle Hines in Danish NT & a headband away from being Paul PierceAX Armani Exchange star Shavon Shields talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about his success in Milan, the missing piece for the EuroLeague title, life inspirations, and two crucial plays he had to go through last season. Topics: Intro about his childhood haircut (00:00); A headband away from being Paul Pierce (00:35); Kyle Hines in Danish NT (2:21); Messina’s pitch, success in Milan (4:00); Getting through painful Final 4 experience (7:11); The missing piece for the EuroLeague title (9:05); NBA opportunity (10:59); Biggest life inspirations (12:01). 2021-10-2714 minURBONUSURBONUSWeird revolution, new EuroLeague boss, and struggling NBA players in EuropeBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas talk about Jordi Bertomeu’s position as CEO and the most interesting Euroleague games of round 5 Topics: Intro about Rytis finally joining Twitter (00:00); Potential NBA project in Europa (3:43); Who could replace Jordi Bertomeu as Euroleague’s new CEO? (08:51); Anadolu Efes get their first win (20:09); The struggles of O.J. Mayo and other newcomers from the NBA (27:15); Xavi Pasqual facing tough challenges with Zenit (30:43); Kenneth Faried’s unsuccessful first Euroleague minutes but CSKA overcoming obstacles again (35:48); Crazy moment of Alexey Shved (41:32); Mike James and Monaco disappointing performance vs Baskonia (42:52); Hard working Tadas Sedekers...2021-10-251h 18URBONUSURBONUSSergio Scariolo on improving NBA bridge, key in post-Gasol era & clear goal with VirtueSergio Scariolo talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about building a connection with Spain NT stars, Spain basketball future in the post-Gasol era, the missing piece in the bridge between NBA and Europe, why it would be a mistake to create a rivalry between him and Ettore Messina, and his expectations from a new chapter with Virtus. Topics: Intro, the reasons behind the discipline of Scariolo (00:00); The first speech at Spanish NT locker room (5:22); The turning point, when Scariolo went for his first title with Spain NT (8:29); Why it’s necessary to keep Pau Gasol in basketball (14:40); Rick...2021-10-2140 minURBONUSURBONUSAre Efes in trouble, the best EuroLeague team & coaches on the hot seatBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the hottest topics of the first four EuroLeague rounds. Topics: Intro about the long break between Urbonus episodes (00:00); What crossing the street between Monaco and France means (1:54); Are Anadolu Efes in trouble? (9:49) Rytis does his Ergin Ataman impersonation (16:11); The best EuroLeague team after four games (18:15); Our gift for Messina, jokes and unexpected atmosphere in Milan (22:23); Nikola Mirotic nemesis (30:05); Olympiacos statement, and massive room for their improvement (36:30); The next future Real Madrid player from ASVEL (41:59); The best announcer in the EuroLeague (46:42); Another headache for Itoudis; Faried, and Shved’s time (48:25); Why Crve...2021-10-201h 33BasketNews TalksBasketNews TalksThe Incredible Mr. Ricci - the most unexpected EuroLeague rookie storyAX Armani Exchange Milan newcomer Giampaolo Ricci talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about his unexpected journey to the EuroLeague from the lower Italian divisions, making Milos Teodosic smile as a captain, shocking the Italian basketball world with his summer decision and dreaming about the next crazy scenarios. Topics: Intro about maths in basketball (00:00); The unexpected story from the 3rd division to the EuroLeague (5:33); Handling haters, advice for underrated players (10:23); The coach who boosted his career (15:52); The captain speech for Teodosic and Belinelli (21:48); How the captain of a championship team moved to rivals (26:49); The next crazy chapter fo...2021-10-1537 minURBONUSURBONUSNikola Vujcic on debating the best EuroLeague team ever & provoking miracles in MaccabiNikola Vujcic talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about the championship formula in the EuroLeague, debating the best modern EuroLeague team ever, a tough transition from playing to working in a front office for former basketball stars, the core of Maccabi future and changes he would like to see in Israeli basketball. Topics: The plan of surviving in Tel Aviv before the miracle happened (00:00); Maccabi vs. Anadolu Efes & the best EuroLeague team ever (3:13); Provoking miracles in Maccabi & Twitter GMs (9:10); Talking basketball with Anthony Parker (16:49); The tough transition from playing to the front office for ex-stars (19:22); Building the dy...2021-10-1337 minURBONUSURBONUSMonaco GM Efimov on recruiting Mike James, building an arena on the sea & making a miracleMonaco GM Oleksiy Efimov joins BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas to talk about creating a miracle in Monaco, recruiting Mike James, going through an incredible basketball journey, and building a team where one-third of residents are millionaires. Topics: Intro about meeting Alex Albon, Caroline Wozniacki, Novak Djokovic, and NBA stars in Monaco (00:00); How AS Monaco signed Mike James (5:37); The biggest highlight of the first-ever EuroLeague game in Monaco (10:57); How AS Monaco went after Donatas Motiejunas and the next big star in Monaco (13:50); How to attract people to watch basketball in Monaco when one-third of Monaco residents are millionaires (16:20); Ho...2021-10-0646 minURBONUSURBONUSEuroLeague RS predictions: the main rival for Efes and bold takes on Olympiacos & ZenitBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas make the EuroLeague regular season predictions, listing all 18 teams from the 18th to 1st seed. Topics: Intro about playing poker with Marc Gasol in Vilnius and what Drew Nicholas picture is doing in our studio (00:00); Unprecedented hype around Wembanyama (11:18); The mysterious case of Luke Sikma (16:30); Why there’s not a lot of optimism about Zalgiris (19:39); Why it feels terrible to rank Crvena Zvezda that low (24:51); The potential game-changer for Panathinaikos (30:34); The main difference between UNICS and Monaco gamble (35:15); Trust the process, Andrea Trinchieri edition (47:35); Baskonia potential to become one of the most...2021-09-271h 38URBONUSURBONUSKevin Punter from making $40k a year to highest-paid & the fate changing shot for MilanKevin Punter joins BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas to talk about the roots of his scoring mentality, crucial shot in the Final 4 which could have changed a future, and his road from getting paid $5k per month to choosing between the elite clubs in Europe. Topics: Intro about comparisons with Kevin Durant and mastering his signature pull-up shot (00:00); The most challenging defender and facing Mike James or other elite scorers (4:58); The crucial shot in the EuroLeague Final 4 that still hurts to this day and how it could have changed his future (7:08); What changed his primary plan to stay in...2021-09-2127 minURBONUSURBONUSEmotional Zeljko, Mike James sensation & what happened to BarcaBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas pay their respects after the passing of legendary coach Dusan Ivkovic. When they discuss sensational Monaco move with Mike James, how Barca lost the Supercopa final, and emotional Zeljko’s return to Istanbul. Topics: Intro about Manu’s retro jerseys and Cibona in the second-hand shop (00:00); How we’ll remember Dusan Ivkovic (7:18); Great fit for Mike James and if he makes Monaco the playoff team (13:00); Another incredible story of Sergio Llull (27:02); Disappointing Nikola Mirotic (32:10); Barcelona downfall, perfect Poirier fit, underrated Oriola, questionable decision with Jokubaitis (36:12); Crucial referee’s mistake in the Supercopa...2021-09-171h 49URBONUSURBONUSMario Hezonja on why he left Panathinaikos & how the NBA challenges toughened him upMario Hezonja joins BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas to talk about a blessing offer going through a very tough period of his life, an enormous love story with Panathinaikos, a weird situation that forced him to leave Athens, NBA leadership examples for his new chapter in Europe, and feeling alive again. Topics: How the EuroLeague changed, and what Hezonja was missing in the NBA (00:00); Why Sarunas Jasikevicius would have cut Hezonja’s head, and how the NBA changed his game (5:19); “I felt like I’m done with playing” (11:27); The blessing opportunity in Athens and weird situation why he left Panat...2021-09-1446 minURBONUSURBONUSVasilije Micic on why he turned down the CSKA and NBA offers for EfesWe apologize for the sound in this episode, as we ran into some technical issues with Donatas' microphone during the recording & had Vasilije's microphone too close to his beard. Vasilije Micic talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about why he turned down the CSKA offer and the NBA opportunity, how he makes the most important decisions of his life, and the special qualities of this championship team. Topics: - Intro & the party with Nikola Jokic that didn’t happen (00:00); - From Mega to NBA MVP, how Nikola Jokic never changed (2:17); - The main thin...2021-09-1256 minURBONUSURBONUSErgin Ataman: How son and Spurs changed his mentality & would Efes make the NBA playoffs?Ergin Ataman talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about the vital thing of building championship Anadolu Efes roster, why it could make the NBA playoffs, his son making the impact on his basketball philosophy, and the biggest EuroLeague title challengers. Topics: Intro about two-time EuroLeague champion status and life as the EuroLeague champion (00:00); The biggest EuroLeague title challengers for the upcoming season (5:40); The key thing in building Anadolu Efes championship roster and significant budget change from 2018 (8:34); The speech after the final Efes game which could have impacted Micic decision to stay (13:38); How Ataman keeps Anadolu Efes players hu...2021-09-0944 minURBONUSURBONUS$2.5M hostage Mike James, Mudiay vs. Napier, new look Real & All-Time EuroLeague fiveBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the first preseason games of Real, Monaco, Baskonia and Zalgiris, Mike James situation, Emmanuel Mudiay, and Shabazz Napier potential. In the second part of the podcast, they named their All-Time best EuroLeague five and All-Time most underrated EuroLeague five. Topics: Intro (00:00); Unshaved Laso, Ivanovic’s baseball cap, basketball commentators talking about Mbappe, and new-look Real (1:40); If Baldwin and Ivanovic can survive the season in Baskonia together (13:38); The greatest Baskonia signing of NBA potential and the biggest challenge for Rokas Giedraitis (23:05); Motiejunas potential in the EuroLeague and exciting rookie to watch in M...2021-09-031h 53URBONUSURBONUSErrick McCollum on CJ McCollum joining him in Europe & lessons of his unexpected journeyErrick McCollum talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about his unexpected journey in basketball, him and CJ McCollum playing for the same EuroLeague team, learning from the best in Europe, and setting an example for his brother and future generations. Topics: - Intro (00:00); - CJ McCollum’s favorite EuroLeague team & McCollum brothers reunion scenario in Europe (01:00); - Why it’s personal every time Errick comes to Israel (6:54); - When ‘maybe basketball was over’ for Errick McCollum (11:37); - Unforgettable dad’s call & setting an example for CJ McCollum (15:00); - The next day after the 82-point...2021-09-0150 minURBONUSURBONUSFenerbahce GM Gherardini: Rebuild, Zeljko project & the NBA we never dreamed aboutThe general manager of Fenerbahce Istanbul, Maurizio Gherardini, talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about the Fener’s rebuild, interesting calls before Djordjevic’s hire, Zeljko Obradovic’s decision to join Partizan, the NBA we never dreamed of in Europe, and the EuroLeague’s situation. Topics: Intro and the speech which inspires Maurizio Gherardini (00:00); The main concerns after Kokoskov’s departure, and the first evaluation of Djordjevic (13:25); How Djordjevic surprised Gherardini in Treviso (21:40); NBA style coaching future in the EuroLeague, and calls from the NBA coaches before Djordjevic’s hire (28:50); The pains of Fenerbahce rebuild and how far this team...2021-08-261h 05URBONUSURBONUSHayes to Barcelona, a turnaround for Pangos, and the biggest EuroLeague teams needsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Orazio Cauchi discuss the biggest EuroLeague teams needs and what was behind the latest most exciting EuroLeague signings. Topics: Intro (00:00); Nigel Hayes to Barcelona and Gabriel Deck rumors (1:12); a possible turnaround for Kevin Pangos and CSKA patience on the reinforcement (4:12); what’s the latest on the market for Baskonia, Crvena Zvezda, and Greg Monroe (8:50); UNICS move for a point guard (12:17); Jaleen Smith and ALBA rumors (16:05); Olympiacos after the NBA player and Panathinaikos plan B (17:48); Donatas Motiejunas case for the best paid Monaco player ever (22:52); Anadolu Efes reasons to be happy about Filip Petrusev deal...2021-08-1937 minURBONUSURBONUSLessons for Doncic, the case for the Olympics GOAT, and an early look at Paris 2024 In the latest episode of URBONUS podcast BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the final games of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournament.   Topics: Intro (00:00); Very disappointing face of Slovenia (1:50); Patty Mills leadership lesson for Luka Doncic (11:20); Andrew Bogut’s role behind this Boomer success (16:05); Challenge for Luka Doncic and if he made the right decision against France (21:40); Well deserved credit for Vincent Collet (28:20); Kevin Durant’s case for the Olympics GOAT, and Team USA gold medal case without KD (34:10); Unpredictable Team USA roster for Paris 2024 (43:20); Very intriguing France potential for the upcoming Olympics (46:00); Different question marks over the future...2021-08-071h 09URBONUSURBONUSTop 10 EuroLeague players to land in the NBA & Top 10 most intriguing CBA players URBONUS Podcast is back with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Orazio Cauchi discussing the Top 10 EuroLeague market players to land in the NBA, 10 most intriguing players coming from the CBA with potential destinations in Europe, and uncertainty around the next CBA season.   Topics: Intro (00:00); The current information and feelings if foreigners will be allowed to play the CBA next season (1:07); Top 3 players coming from the CBA (4:54); Two intriguing veteran big men for the European market (14:10); The best EuroLeague fit for Jimmer Fredette (21:04) Huge CSKA offer for Pangos and the front-runners to sign him in the NBA (28:30); Mysterious case of Mike James and h...2021-08-0650 minURBONUSURBONUSVulnerable Luka Doncic, advocating Team USA and not so crazy Tokyo predictionsBasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vyšniauskas discuss the group stages of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournament.   Topics: intro and the level of Olympics Group phase (00:00); why Spain played a better game than Slovenia and how they stopped Luka Doncic (06:09); terrible call on Doncic and Spain getting under Luka’s skin (11:57); incredible stat of Doncic and why Tobey is a better fit than Randolph (19:57); how Germany can surprise Slovenia (24:24); why France will reach the gold medal game (30:36); the main difference of Italy NT this year and reasons to love them (38:12); advocating Team USA and why they’re still the favorites to win the...2021-08-011h 28URBONUSURBONUSNBA Draft 2021: Garuba, Sengun, Jokubaitis and the biggest unanswered basketball questionsBasketNews' Donatas Urbonas talks to Buducnost Podgorica coach Aleksandar Dzikic. Topics: intro and no time to feel sorry about Serbia and Lithuania (0:00); NBA Draft today and 15 years ago (4:35); the change of Vlatko Cancar and credit to Aleksander Sekulic (7:43); the gamble of the NBA Draft and enormous difference in numbers between the EuroLeague and the NCAA (12:30); Usman Garuba quality and a weird hype of the NBA Draft (21:25); the magic of private work-outs before the draft (27:17); what else do you want to see about Rokas Jokubaitis?! (34:14); Jokubaitis position in the NBA and his move to Barcelona (41:32); a great...2021-07-271h 34URBONUSURBONUSWhat’s next for Kokoskov & Fener, surprising reunion in Moscow and painful changes in Milan URBONUS podcast is back with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Orazio Cauchi debating topics, including Igor Kokoskov and Fenerbahce on track to part ways, Alexey Shved returning to CSKA Moscow, and Milano Armani making big roster changes.   Topics: introduction (0:00); Igor Kokoskov on track to become a part of the Dallas Mavericks coaching staff (2:03); would Sasha Djordjevic be the right leader of Fenerbahce? (13:20); Alexey Shved’s return to CSKA Moscow (17:12); CSKA on the market for another player (23:45); Milano Armani being active this offseason (25:50); Nicolo Melli replacing Zach LeDay (33:20); Have Armani gotten better with the new changes? (36:15). 2021-07-1943 minURBONUSURBONUSEarly EuroLeague Free Agency winners, losers, and main question marksBasketNews’ insider Donatas Urbonas and sports commentator Rytis Vyšniauskas debate the biggest winners and losers of the EuroLeague offseason. The guys also discuss the biggest question marks for EuroLeague clubs going into next season.   Topics: EuroLeague free agency winners (5:50); Anadolu Efes keeping their championship core together (6:05); are Fenerbahce ready to make a comeback? (18:30); controversial moves by Real Madrid (28:17); borderline winners of the offseason (37:40); Maccabi Tel Aviv on track for redemption after last season’s disappointment (37:43); can Itoudis manage all the new personalities for CSKA Moscow? (44:00); Barcelona will run it back with a similar squad (58:12); losers of the EuroLeague offseason (1:02:32); UNICS...2021-07-171h 29URBONUSURBONUSWhat’s behind Obradovic project and the offer which saved Micic in EfesBasketNews' Donatas Urbonas and Orazio Cauchi discuss two of the biggest stories in European basketball this offseason: Partizan Belgrade big moves with Zeljko Obradovic and Vasilije Micic signing a new deal in Istanbul. Topics: Zeljko Obradovic’s return to Partizan (5:00); is politics behind Partizan’s cash flow? (10:37); possible Ekpe Udoh and Obradovic reunion? (20:21); what about Serbians in Partizan (25:30); a dangerous new format of EuroCup (30:00); how Vasilije Micic turned down CSKA’s offer and stayed with Anadolu Efes (33:59); Micic’s NBA options (41:34); surprising Sanli move and possible newcomer (46:45). 2021-07-1355 minURBONUSURBONUSDomantas Sabonis talks about family behind his success and exciting Pacers hireIn an opening Urbonus podcast episode Donatas Urbonas talks to two-time NBA All star, Indiana Pacers and Lithuania National team center Domantas Sabonis. Topics: Intro and the most important game for The Big Boy Sabas (00:00); Sabonis family behind Domas success (3:50); How Gonzaga had to keep Domas out of the gym (7:43); Crazy series of events on the NBA Draft day (10:25); Westbrook vs. Durant and the loudest game of his career (12:45); Uncertainty over the NBA career and crucial summer decision (13:50); Excitement over Rick Carlisle hire in all Sabonis family (17:30); What it takes to stop Luka Doncic (19:35). Find...2021-06-2921 minPralaužk vieną šaltąPralaužk vieną šaltąPVS #114 Donatas Urbonas (nepatikau Valančiūnui)Donatas Urbonas - vienas geriausių Lietuvos sporto bei krepšinio žurnalistų. Kelionės kartu su Kauno “Žalgiriu”, Lietuvos rinktine, Olimpinės Žaidynės bei net iš pačių sudėtingiausių krepšinio asmenybių užsitarnauta pagarba - visa tai jau įrašyta į Donato CV. Kaip viską pavyko padaryti dar tokiame jauname amžiuje, išgirsite šiame podkaste. P.S. Kai Donatas paminėjo, kad mėgsta Kisliaką, negalėjom nepaimti ir trečiojo kolegos į pokalbį.Svečias:https://www.facebook.com/donatas.urbonas.5Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/pralauzksaltaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mantasg...2021-03-101h 27Šiuolaikiniai vyraiŠiuolaikiniai vyraiKą išgyvena XXI a. tėčiai, auginantys vaikus?Šiuolaikinių tėčių patirtys, nusiėmus rožinius akinius: nuo galimybės atrasti gyvenimą iš naujo iki noro nugriūti ir pagulėti. Laidoje savo patirtimi dalinosi trijų vaikų tėvas, kūrybininkas Simonas Urbonas ir festivalio „Nepatogus kinas“ direktorius, du vaikus auginantis Gediminas Andriukaitis. Kitų laidų anonsus sekite Instagram ir Facebook.2019-03-2250 minSports and Stouts - ClipsSports and Stouts - ClipsLaVar Ball is at it againLaVar ball is back at it “I want all three boys to play for the Lakers,” LaVar told Lithuanian journalist Donatas Urbonas. “But if that does not happen, I’m telling you the story [of] what’s gonna happen first. If they don’t take Gelo this year, I bring back Gelo here [in Lithuania], to play with Melo for two years. Lonzo will be on his third year, and I [will] let every NBA team know that Lonzo is not going to re-sign with the Lakers, but will go to any team that will take all of my three boys. That’s...2018-02-2302 minTaking The ChargeTaking The ChargeTaking The Charge Episode 274: Donatas Urbonas about the Ball brothers coming to LithuaniaDonatas Urbonas of 15min.lt comes Taking The Charge to talk about LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball signing with Lithuanian club Prienai Vytautas Taking The Charge Podcast Episode 274: We jump right into the podcast interview with Donatas Urbonas from 15min.lt and our talk about the Ball brother LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball coming to Lithuania. To subscribe to the show, insert this feed into your podcast aggregator (such as iTunes): http://heinnews.com/feed/taking-the-charge/ Please pledge your support to Taking The Charge by going to Patreon Episode 274: The circus is coming … LiA...2017-12-1351 min