Tomas Masiulis’ team finished its preseason campaign with four wins in five games
Lithuania
11/09/202614:45
Mindaugas Balciunas suspends duties as Lithuanian Basketball Federation president
The decision comes amid growing tensions over the men’s national team’s poor results and the scandal involving former women’s national team coach Rimantas Grigas.
08/09/202617:45
Saben Lee sidelined by injury at Zalgiris Kaunas
Saben Lee is set to miss the London Invitational after suffering a hamstring strain.
06/09/202620:34
Zalgiris, Masiulis provides update on Valanciunas injury
The Lithuanian center left the game against Baku Sabah as a precaution. Masiulis: “He could have continued playing, but we didn’t want to take any risks.”
06/09/202619:10
Zalgiris concerned about Valanciunas after leg injury in preseason game
The Lithuanian center was forced to leave the court in the first quarter against Baku Sabah and did not return.
30/08/202610:27
Zalgiris, Valančiūnas on his debut: “It’s great to be back, we’re heading in the right di
The Lithuanian center spoke after his Žalgiris Kaunas debut, finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds in 19 minutes.
30/08/202609:57
Jonas Valančiūnas, an immediate impact: 20 points and 9 rebounds in Žalgiris debut
The Lithuanian center impressed in Žalgiris Kaunas’ first preseason game, a 97-85 win over Riga Zelli.
30/08/202609:40
Žalgiris Kaunas open preseason with a win, defeat Riga Zelli 97-85
Žalgiris Kaunas opened their preseason schedule with a victory in their first preparation game ahead of the new season.
29/08/202609:05
Žalgiris Kaunas begin preseason with matchup against Riga Zelli
The Lithuanian side plays its first preseason game ahead of the 2026-27 season against the Latvian team coached by Rokas Kondratavičius.
28/08/202620:30
Carsen Edwards: “I’m lucky to have Nigel Hayes-Davis by my side”
The Zalgiris Kaunas guard discussed his strong friendship with his former Fenerbahce teammate.
27/08/202614:20
Rytas Vilnius set record budget for 2026-27 season
The Lithuanian club is significantly increasing its budget after winning the Basketball Champions League, with €5.32 million allocated to player and coaching salaries.
27/08/202613:54
NBA Europe qualifying process revealed: 8 teams to compete for two spots
Rytas Vilnius CEO Martynas Giga has provided new details on how the qualifying tournament for the inaugural NBA Europe season is expected to work, with eight teams set to compete for two spots.
27/08/202608:58
Mike Caffey signs with Šiauliai on a one-year deal
The 33-year-old American point guard brings extensive European experience to the Lithuanian club after spending the last two seasons with Voluntari CSO in Romania.
25/08/202609:43
Jonas Valančiūnas calls for changes in Lithuanian basketball: “Responsibility starts from the top”
The Lithuanian center spoke to BasketNews about the national team’s crisis in the World Cup qualifiers, calling for unity and changes within the country’s basketball leadership
24/08/202621:40
Zalgiris Kaunas nearing extension with Nigel Williams-Goss
Zalgiris Kaunas is nearing a new agreement with Nigel Williams-Goss.
17/08/202621:30
Carsen Edwards arrives in Lithuania: “I want to help Žalgiris in every possible way”
The new Kaunas signing has landed in Vilnius and shared his first impressions after joining the club
14/08/202613:06
Rytas Vilnius Extends Captain Artūras Gudaitis Through 2028
The Lithuanian center had the option to leave for a foreign club this summer but chose to stay after helping Rytas win its historic FIBA Champions League title.
13/08/202622:04
Jersey Numbers for Zalgiris Kaunas for the 2026/27 Season
Zalgiris Kaunas players’ jersey numbers.
13/08/202620:40
Zalgiris, Johs Andersen joins the coaching staff
The Danish specialist arrives from Germany, where he worked with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg last season.
07/08/202616:57
Zalgiris brings back Keenan Evans, loans him to London Lions
The guard has signed a one-plus-one-year deal with the Lithuanian club and will spend the 2026-27 season in the EuroCup
06/08/202621:49
Siauliai signs center Efton Reid III
The 6-foot-10 center joins Siauliai after a rookie year between Finland and Poland
02/08/202614:31
Zalgiris Kaunas signs Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu
The Lithuanian champions strengthen their frontcourt with the Nigerian-born center.
29/07/202620:00
Zalgiris owner shuts down Panathinaikos interest in Nigel Williams-Goss
Tomas Okmanas insists the Lithuanian champions have no intention of letting their star guard leave despite strong interest from Athens.
27/07/202621:39
Zalgiris Kaunas reportedly targeting Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu
The Nigerian big man could make the move to EuroLeague after the Lithuanian club activates his exit clause.
21/07/202612:13
Martynas Echodas signs with Neptūnas Klaipėda
The Lithuanian center joins on a one-year deal after playing for ALBA Berlin and Rytas Vilnius
15/07/202621:32
Official: Jonas Valanciunas Signs Two-Year Deal with Zalgiris Kaunas
The veteran center finishes his NBA career with averages of 12.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 24 minutes per game,
13/07/202612:09
Jonas Valanciunas returns to Europe with Zalgiris Kaunas
The Lithuanian center leaves the NBA and joins his country’s powerhouse on a two-year deal
09/07/202608:00
Denver Nuggets waive Jonas Valanciunas
The veteran center returns to the market before his $10 million salary became fully guaranteed
07/07/202609:40
Zalgiris Kaunas officially sign Sterling Brown
The Lithuanian club has added the American guard on a 1+1 deal through the end of the 2027-28 season