Mike James suffers serious injury during Euroleague match in Belgrade

During the third round of the Euroleague on October 1, 2026, a significant match took place in Belgrade between Crvena Zvezda and Anadolu Efes. The game, which ended in a 77-72 victory for the home team, was overshadowed by a serious injury sustained by Anadolu Efes star player Mike James. The American guard collapsed on the court without any physical contact during the final moments of the third quarter, showing signs of severe pain in his lower leg.

Following the incident, medical staff arrived immediately, and James was transported off the court on a stretcher in tears. Initial reports indicate concerns regarding a potential rupture of his Achilles tendon. On the court, Moneke led Crvena Zvezda to their first win of the season with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Loyd and Saric recorded 17 and 13 points respectively for Anadolu Efes. The team is now waiting for the final results of medical examinations to determine the extent of the damage and his recovery timeline. Anadolu Efes currently holds a record of 1-2 in the competition.