The Liga Endesa season opens with a wave of roster updates and injury reports across Spain’s top-flight clubs, headlined by physical setbacks for reigning Supercopa Endesa champions Asisa Joventut and Barça.
Asisa Joventut Loses Kraag Ahead of Opening Tip
Entering the new campaign as the reigning Supercopa Endesa champions, Asisa Joventut faces a mounting injury list for their opening fixture. Alongside the known absence of Ante Tomic, the team will have to manage without Yannick Kraag. The Dutch player sustained a right adductor muscle injury, distinct from any physical issues detected during the preseason, and his recovery timeline will dictate when he returns to the hardwood.
Barça Navigates Multiple Roster Absences
Barça enters the opening round dealing with a heavy injury toll across multiple positions. Yoan Makoundou is sidelined for approximately a month after a flare-up of left patellar tendinopathy. Meanwhile, Tosan Evbuomwan remains unavailable as he deals with a shoulder subluxation. Speaking on the player’s status, Sekulic noted that the player is not yet ready and that the club monitors his day-to-day progression. Adding to the concerns, Josh Nebo suffered a right soleus muscle injury that will keep him out of action for two to three weeks.
Real Madrid and Valencia Face Limited Constraints
Real Madrid travels into the opening round with Usman Garuba remaining as their only confirmed long-term absentee due to an Achilles tendon injury. In European competition, Sergio Llull, Nick Smith Jr., Chuma Okeke, and Max Shulga were left out of the matchday squad. Over at Valencia Basket, Yankuba Sima, Gonzalo Corbalán, and Lucas Marí were designated as roster drops for their European fixture.
Basque Clubs Shape Squads for Tip-Off
Kosner Baskonia experienced a turbulent week following the departure of Alex Len, who officially parted ways with the club. During continental play, Tadas Sedekerkis provided a scare after suffering a muscle puncture, though he managed to return to the court just minutes later. Surne Bilbao enters the weekend in strong health, with Jaume Ponsarnau expressing satisfaction that his entire roster is available and working well in training.
Injury Updates Across the Rest of the League
Casademont Zaragoza reports a clean bill of health with the exception of Jilson Bango. FIATC Girona will be without Maxi Fjellerup—who has yet to resume training—and Isaac Vázquez, while Aljaz Kunc remains a game-time decision. iLERNA Lleida suffered a major blow as Atoumane Diagne ruptured his left anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo surgery, ending his season; the club also agreed to a contract termination with Aurimas Majauskas. KIDS&Us Manresa lists Pierre Oriola and Timmy Allen as doubts for their opener, while Leyma Coruña monitors Tomas Dimsa (muscle discomfort) and Paul Jorgensen (sprained ankle).
Monbus Obradoiro welcomes back Álex Galán after he missed their final preseason friendly, leaving Olle Lundqvist as their only multi-week absentee alongside Micheal Caicedo extending his club contract. MoraBanc Andorra anticipates a potential debut for new signing Rati Andronikashvili alongside a fully available squad despite minor physical niggles. Recoletas Salud SPB plays without Vlatko Cancar following meniscus surgery on Monday, alongside Retin Obasohan who continues his preseason recovery. Río Breogán adds Andersson García to a full roster after resolving visa paperwork. UCAM Murcia travels with Howard Sant-Roos as their sole confirmed absence due to a right adductor magnus tear, while Unicaja manages a triple absence consisting of Tyson Pérez, Tyler Kalinoski, and Yannick Nzosa. Finally, La Laguna Tenerife reports a fully fit squad outside of long-term absentee Rokas Giedraitis.
Teams will return to the floor as the Liga Endesa calendar tips off its official matchday schedule this weekend. Share your predictions in the comments below or join the discussion on our social channels.
