EA7 Emporio Armani Milan are turning a fresh page following the resignation of long-time head coach Ettore Messina. After announcing his decision, the club also released a letter from their now-former coach explaining the reasons behind his departure. Full letter:

Five minutes into his first EuroLeague game as Olimpia Milano's head coach, Giuseppe Poeta did something you rarely see at this level. He took off his Armani suit jacket, left it draped over his chair, and came back out in a crisp white shirt – calm, loose, completely unfazed.

Ettore Messina has decided to step down as head coach of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, sources have confirmed to BasketNews. Alessandra Bocci of Gazzetta dello Sport was the first to report on Messina's decision to resign from coaching duties.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan forward Nate Sestina is set to miss significant time. After Milan's 83-105 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday, head coach Ettore Messina confirmed that Sestina will undergo surgery on his arm next week and will be out for at least three months. Sestina has appeared in eight EuroLeague games this season, averaging 3.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in around 10 minutes per game.

Following another disappointing season, in which they failed to qualify for the EuroLeague playoffs and were unable to win the Italian championship, Olimpia Milan have decided to undertake another roster overhaul to bounce back from a difficult year.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will be without Josh Nebo for their upcoming EuroLeague game against Olympiacos Piraeus after the center suffered a concussion in a locker room accident following their clash with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. The center accidentally slipped, forcing him to sit out, club announced.

The EuroLeague season may be over, but the summer free agency period is just heating up, bringing plenty of off-court action. To provide a clearer picture of current rosters and potential moves, BasketNews presents the contractual situation of all EuroLeague teams, including complete rosters and contract statuses.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will be forced to play without a couple of their key players and their head coach in tonight's Round 10 matchup against ASVEL. The club has announced that, due to muscular overload reported in practice, Marko Guduric won’t be available tonight. He will be re-evaluated in the next few hours to determine the severity of the injury.

Last week, the European basketball world received huge news from George Aivazoglou, NBA Managing Director for Europe and the Middle East, that the American league is working increasingly hard to establish a league on the continent. The NBA Europe target launch date is October 2027, although it cannot be ruled out at this stage that the official launch of the project may be delayed until 2028.

Olimpia Milan will have to navigate the EuroLeague double-week without their leading scorer, forward Zach LeDay. The club officially confirmed that LeDay re-injured his left adductor last week in the game against Anadolu Efes and will be unavailable for this week’s fixtures. He is scheduled to be re-evaluated at the start of next week.

Olimpia Milan head coach Ettore Messina shared his thoughts on the recent NBA Europe update this week, following a domestic league win against Treviso. Messina said that the NBA's interest in including Milan in the project is a great sign of appreciation for Olimpia’s ownership and what they have accomplished over the years.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan just can't catch a break from injuries. Big man Zach LeDay went down again in his first game back after missing six contests with a thigh problem. LeDay was outstanding before the setback, logging just over 21 minutes and posting 25 points (3/4 two-pointers, 4/6 threes, 7/8 free throws) and a 28 PIR in Milan's 97-93 double-overtime win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Friday.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan confirmed via a club statement that forward Vlatko Cancar will no longer be part of the roster, citing a mutual agreement to end the contract. The club expressed gratitude for Cancar’s professionalism and commitment during his time in Milan and expressed the wish that the player returns to the court "as soon as possible, fully recovered."

After leaving Valencia Basket, the American power forward Nate Sestina (2.05m, 28) has officially switched EuroLeague teams. He is joining EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, per the team's announcement.

Despite being born in London and eligible to represent Great Britain in international competitions, NBA champion and current New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has yet to wear the national team’s jersey. There have been moments where Anunoby hinted at a possible debut for national team, but for now, that long-awaited boost remains only a dream for British basketball fans.

Shocking news has struck British basketball, as it was confirmed that Great Britain has been suspended from international competitions following FIBA’s intervention and for now is set to miss the upcoming games in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The decision follows the creation of a FIBA Taskforce established to oversee the ongoing situation within the British professional men’s league.

Olimpia Milan head coach Ettore Messina opened up about the emotional impact of Giorgio Armani’s passing, calling it a “very tough loss” for the entire organization. Speaking to reporters, Messina highlighted Armani’s influence and what his absence means to the club.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan is keeping a close eye on Vlatko Cancar, who is undergoing knee examinations ahead of the next EuroLeague games. Speaking after the game in Kaunas, Milan coach Ettore Messina addressed Vlatko Cancar’s knee issue.

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to early losses by some of the EuroLeague’s biggest teams, including Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, and Milan, and discuss whether they should be worried about their slow starts in the long run. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas list the EuroLeague teams feeling the most pressure to perform and deliver results in the 2025–26 season. Episode partner: — EuroLeague TV is the home of EuroLeague and EuroCup Games, with high quality production and commentary. Get your pass here.

Olimpia Milan keeps struggling with injuries in the 2025-26 campaign. Latest addition to the injury report is Zach LeDay, sidelined with a muscle injury. As Messina confirmed after Olimpia won in Lega A against Varese, LeDay will be out for next 2-3 weeks. "Muscle problem, he will be out for at least two to three weeks," Messina said.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan suffered their second straight defeat in the EuroLeague, falling at home to AS Monaco 79–82 in Round 3.

Olimpia Milan big man Josh Nebo will be sidelined for at least three weeks after suffering a biceps femoris injury to his right thigh during the game against Partizan Belgrade. The club confirmed that the center will be re-evaluated after that period to determine his recovery progress.

Italian powerhouse Olimpia Milan suffered its first loss of the EuroLeague season last night against Partizan Belgrade, but that wasn't the only bad news of the evening for the team.  After the game, in fact, coach Ettore Messina revealed that both Shavon Shields and Josh Nebo, two key players for Milan, remained out in the last few minutes of the game because of potential injuries. 

For the fifth year in a row, BasketNews is proud to bring you the EuroLeague General Managers Survey. Once again, GMs from across the league shared their thoughts on the offseason, the future of the EuroLeague, and their predictions for the 2025–26 season.

Giorgio Armani has left an enormous legacy, not only in the world of fashion but also in basketball, where he made substantial investments in the Italian powerhouse Olimpia Milan. Since 2008, when he officially became the club's owner, Giorgio Armani has certainly not skimped on investments in the club, with the intention of restoring Olimpia Milan to its former glory.

In the 2025-2026 season, which is about to begin, Olimpia Milan will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding in 1936. Fans also had the opportunity to choose a special logo that will be used on Olimpia's jerseys this year to celebrate the anniversary. Unfortunately, Giorgio Armani will not be there to enjoy such an important event in the club's history.

The EuroLeague will enter the 2025-26 season with two additional teams compared to previous years, expanding to 20 teams. However, this is reportedly only a temporary solution before a major expansion, as Olimpia Milan head coach Ettore Messina revealed that the EuroLeague plans to expand to 24 teams next year.

Olimpia Milan’s new guard Marko Guduric is facing injury concerns after returning from EuroBasket. Milan's head coach Ettore Messina revealed that Guduric came back with a rather serious case of tendinitis, and the team will take a cautious approach to get him back on the court.