The French Basketball Federation has rejected Roca Team’s request to compete in NM1 following a negative assessment from its financial control commission. Monaco will now appeal to the CNOSF
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12/09/202615:30
AS Monaco denied NM1 registration as club faces uncertain future
The French Basketball Federation has rejected Monaco’s application for the third division following the financial problems that already cost the club its Betclic Élite status.
12/09/202614:04
Miller Kopp and Elan Chalon part ways by mutual agreement
The player and the French club have agreed to end their collaboration for personal reasons, with Chalon already bringing in Jeriah Horne on a trial basis.
12/09/202609:11
Paris Basketball fall to London Lions 84-75 in Invitational final
The French side fell short in a closely fought game, with London maintaining control after taking an early lead.
10/09/202613:19
AS Monaco still waiting for NM1 green light as roster construction takes shape
AS Monaco still waiting for NM1 green light as roster construction takes shape
06/09/202615:16
Jamal Mashburn breaks silence on failed Monaco investment
The former NBA All-Star explains why the takeover project collapsed: “It was not a matter of losing interest or being unable to finance it”.
05/09/202616:10
Nadir Hifi leads Paris Basketball with 20 points
The French guard starred in Paris Basketball’s second pre-season game, as the French side cruised to a 95-62 win over Bàsquet Menorca.
01/09/202614:46
Matthew Strazel: “I’m gutted for Monaco”
The former Roca Team guard, now set to join Anadolu Efes, reflects on Monaco’s exclusion from French professional basketball with a mixture of disappointment and irony.
01/09/202612:37
Monaco, From Paradise to the Brink: When Winning Is Not Enough
From the EuroLeague Final and a historic four-trophy season to the risk of dropping into the third tier of French basketball: Roca Team’s collapse shows that success on the court cannot compensate for fragile foundations off it.
01/09/202612:16
AS Monaco to apply for NM1 spot: “Our goal is to return”
Following its exclusion from professional competitions, the Roca Team will seek entry into France’s third division
31/08/202618:13
Jaylen Hands signs with SIG Strasbourg: former Varese star officially joins the club
Jaylen Hands is officially a SIG Strasbourg player for the 2026-27 season. The American guard joins after playing for Murcia and a standout campaign with Varese.
31/08/202616:42
Patrick Beverley Finally Arrives at Boulazac: Former NBA Guard Joins the Betclic ÉLITE Club
Patrick Beverley has arrived at Boulazac after signing with Boulazac Basket Dordogne. The former NBA guard is one of the biggest attractions of the 2026-27 Betclic ÉLITE season.
31/08/202616:40
Official: Saint-Quentin Remain in Betclic ÉLITE, Fos Provence Promoted to ELITE 2
LNB officially confirms Saint-Quentin in Betclic ÉLITE for 2026-27, while Fos Provence are promoted to ELITE 2. One Nationale 1 spot remains vacant.
30/08/202620:04
Wembanyama takes over late as France beats Sweden 84-69
The Spurs star finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and three blocks as France closed the game on a 20-4 run
30/08/202612:03
AS Monaco running out of options: Roca Team could drop to NM1 after professional exclusion
The French Federation has rejected the club’s request to reopen the case, leaving the Principality side with only one option
29/08/202610:03
Saint-Quentin set for Betclic ELITE return as Monaco situation triggers domino effect
Following the CNOSF’s unfavorable opinion on Monaco, the LNB is preparing to officially reinstate Saint-Quentin in the top division, just three months after its sporting relegation.
29/08/202608:26
France announce 12-player roster for Women’s World Cup
The French women’s national team has revealed its squad for the FIBA Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Berlin from September 4-13.
28/08/202617:12
AS Monaco requests urgent review of Betclic ELITE registration
The club says a new investor has committed €10 million and has submitted fresh financial guarantees to the French federation
28/08/202614:22
France releases Nadir Hifi, Yves Pons and Axel Bouteille from roster
The three players will not travel to Sweden for Sunday’s FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifier
26/08/202610:06
AS Monaco budget drops from €12 million to €6-7 million after CNOSF hearing
The French champions have reportedly revised their projected budget for the 2026-27 season significantly downward following Tuesday’s conciliation hearing before the CNOSF. Monaco also claims to have cleared its historical debt and already has €5 million in identified resources.
25/08/202623:10
ASVEL’s budget drops from €59M to €24M as Tony Parker takes an 80% pay cut (from €1.2M to €200k)
ASVEL’s new head coach has agreed to reduce his salary from more than €1 million to around €200,000 for the season, while the club has built a new project led by Patty Mills
24/08/202620:15
ASVEL Villeurbanne completes its roster: here are Tony Parker’s men
ASVEL Villeurbanne, here is the roster for the 2026-27 season. Tony Parker is relying on two former NBA veterans…
24/08/202615:26
ASVEL officially signs TyTy Washington
The American point guard moves to France after making 74 NBA appearances and is set to debut in the EuroLeague
24/08/202614:08
ASVEL officially signs Mathis Dossou-Yovo
The French center joins after averaging 17.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game with Nanterre
23/08/202617:25
LDLC ASVEL officially signs Tremont Waters
The explosive scoring guard joins the Villeurbanne team to strengthen its backcourt ahead of the 2026-27 season.
23/08/202617:10
AS Monaco handed another disciplinary fine: €1,000 plus €1,000 suspended
The sanction is linked to a court invasion during Game 3 of the Betclic ÉLITE Finals against Paris Basketball.
22/08/202615:48
ASVEL officially signs Hugo Besson
The French guard returns home following his experience in Turkey with Tofas and will wear jersey No. 25
21/08/202619:27
Hugo Besson reportedly joining ASVEL: Waters and Dossou-Yovo Also in Talks with French team
ASVEL continues to work on its roster for the upcoming season
21/08/202614:30
David Lighty renews with ASVEL Villeurbanne
David Lighty and ASVEL will continue their journey together into the 2026-27 season.
21/08/202608:28
Nikola Jokic on Wembanyama: “He could become the most unique player we have ever seen”
Jokic spoke about Wembanyama after the friendly between France and Serbia.