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Mike James Achilles rupture confirmed, season likely over

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2026-10-01 22:24 UTC → 2026-10-02 07:38 UTC · added removed

Mike James injury update during Anadolu Efes tenure Achilles rupture confirmed, season likely over

Mike James, the EuroLeague’s all-time leading scorer and 2024 MVP, transferred from AS Monaco to the Turkish club Anadolu Efes. During media day events in Istanbul, James explained that his decision was motivated by the vision of head coach Pablo Laso and the club’s management, expressing a desire Efes to join a rebuilding project where he felt he had a genuine chance to win titles. The move is part of a significant roster rebuild for Anadolu Efes following a season in which the team finished 19th in the EuroLeague standings. Alongside James, the club has added players such as Dario Sarić and Matthew Strazel to strengthen the squad. However, James’s led by head coach Pablo Laso. His tenure has faced been severely impacted by a major setback following a severe Achilles tendon injury sustained during a EuroLeague match against Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade. The incident occurred in the third quarter as James attempted to initiate a counterattack and fell while competing for a rebound. He was subsequently After being carried off the court on a stretcher. Anadolu Efes confirmed the seriousness of stretcher during the injury, though third quarter, medical examinations have now confirmed a full rupture has not been immediately confirmed. Coach Pablo Laso noted that the situation ‘does not look good’ and stated that of the team is awaiting further medical analysis. Achilles tendon. The injury is widely expected to end James’s season, representing season. Prior to the injury, James had been in excellent form, recently scoring 22 points against Barcelona. Following the diagnosis, James expressed his frustration on social media, stating, “Well, c…o… What a disgusting situation!” The injury represents a significant blow to Anadolu Efes’s efforts to improve upon their previous 19th-place EuroLeague finish. During the club’s rebuilding efforts. incident in Belgrade, players from both teams and the crowd at the Belgrade Arena showed respect by applauding the veteran as he was removed from the court.

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  1. 2026-10-02 07:38 UTC Mike James Achilles rupture confirmed, season likely over
  2. 2026-10-01 22:24 UTC Mike James injury update during Anadolu Efes tenure
  3. 2026-09-29 19:41 UTC Mike James transfer to Anadolu Efes
  4. 2026-09-29 08:45 UTC Mike James transfer to Anadolu Efes
  5. 2026-09-17 20:36 UTC Mike James transfer to Anadolu Efes

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