After only two weeks: MBC parts ways with managing director
After only 13 days, it's over: Why did managing director Konstantin Krause have to leave the MBC so quickly? Background information on the turbulence at the club.
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Niners Chemnitz without a chance in Podgorica
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team misses a big step towards the playoffs in the Eurocup. After a promising start, they let up dramatically in Podgorica.
MBC Syntainics parts ways with coach Marco Ramondino
The Weißenfels basketball team suffers its seventh defeat in a row. The coach asked for his contract to be terminated. Now a well-known successful coach takes over for a short time in a dual role.
Niners Chemnitz collapse in the final quarter
The Chemnitz basketball team still has to wait for its first Bundesliga win in 2026. They had everything under control for a long time in Oldenburg before completely falling apart.
Washington leaves Jena and moves to Chemnitz
Science City Jena's captain of all people is leaving the team. There was no way to prevent him from moving to Chemnitz.
Niners Chemnitz dupe the leaders
Two days after the home debacle against Munich, the Chemnitz basketball team looks transformed. In the Eurocup, they beat the league leaders from France.
MBC squad continues to change: Harrison comes, Jelks goes
There is still movement in the line-up at the German Basketball League club Syntainics MBC. The club is now reacting to a long-term injury.
MBC also loses at the Seawolves
The MBC arrived in Rostock with five defeats under its belt. In addition to two injured professionals, John Bryant was also missing. Nevertheless, the game was open in the final period, but the MBC missed out on a win.
Niners Chemnitz remain without a chance
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team's hopes of springing a surprise against top FC Bayern Munich quickly faded. In the end, they suffered their heaviest defeat of the season.
Niners Chemnitz lose German duel in Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team is unable to extend its winning streak in the Eurocup. In Ulm, they even lost the head-to-head tie after a weak final quarter.
Weißenfels concedes fifth defeat in a row
The visitors only came to Oldenburg under protest and squandered a potential win in the opening spell of the third quarter.
Niners Chemnitz lose at the last second
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team falls behind after a strong start in Frankfurt, but fights back impressively. In the end, a spectacular shot decides the game.
Weather chaos: Syntainics MBC only plays under protest
The Weißenfels basketball team wanted to postpone a game due to the onset of winter. But the hosts and the BBL say no, so the German cup winners only travel to Oldenburg under protest.
Niners Chemnitz extend their winning streak
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team celebrates an important victory in the Eurocup against the London Lions. A strong defensive performance after the break is the deciding factor.
Niners Chemnitz concede home defeat
Chemnitz fails to get the new year off to a good start. Against Vechta, a weak defensive performance after the break proved to be their undoing.
Syntainics MBC loses East derby against Jena
The Weißenfels Bundesliga basketball team misses the turnaround at the start of the year. Things looked good for a long time in the home game against Jena, but they failed to score in the final quarter.
Syntainics MBC loses East derby against Jena
The Weißenfels Bundesliga basketball team misses the turnaround at the start of the year. Things looked good for a long time in the home game against Jena, but they failed to score in the final quarter.
Niners Chemnitz win at the end of the year
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team confirms its good form in the home game against Trier. Despite a weak spell in the second half, they won in commanding fashion in the end.
Chemnitz beats Mitteldeutscher BC in a thriller
The team from Weißenfels suffered a bitter defeat in the Quarterback Arena in Leipzig. Even Charles Callison's strong performance was not enough to secure their eighth win of the season.
Niners Chemnitz win after thriller in Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team put in a strong performance for a long time against Besiktas Istanbul, but almost let a big lead slip away in the final quarter.
Niners Chemnitz stop losing streak
The Chemnitz basketball team manages to break free at home against Rostock. With a lot of energy and a strong three-point percentage, they turn a deficit into victory.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate away win in Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team fights its way out of the crisis in the Eurocup. In Panevezys, they had a clear lead for a long time, but their victory was jeopardized in the final phase.
Niners Chemnitz continue negative series
The crisis of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team is deepening. After a disappointing performance against Würzburg, they concede a clear home defeat.
Niners Chemnitz win after catching up in the Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team manages a turnaround in the Eurocup. They overcame a 13-point deficit against Panionios Athens in the final quarter.
Niners Chemnitz lose after overtime
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team cannot overcome its weakness on the road. In Bonn, they squandered a seven-point lead in the closing stages.
Niners Chemnitz without a chance against Ankara
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team returned from the international break with a poor performance. In the Eurocup duel with Ankara, the offense was particularly disappointing.
Niners Chemnitz concede first home defeat
The home streak of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team is broken. A disastrous start to the final quarter against Alba Berlin was their undoing.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate first away win in the Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team put in an impressive performance for a long time in Trento, but had to tremble briefly at the end after taking a 22-point lead.
Niners Chemnitz concede home defeat in Eurocup
The form crisis of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team continues in the Eurocup. They at least put up a good fight against Podgorica. In the end, however, nothing worked out.
Niners Chemnitz lose after taking a clear lead in the Eurocup
The decimated Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team suffers another narrow away defeat in the Eurocup. After a self-sacrificing fight, they ran out of steam in the end.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate next home win
The Chemnitz basketball team remains undefeated at home in the Bundesliga. After some initial difficulties, they gave the team from Braunschweig, who were second last in the table, no chance.
Niners Chemnitz down Ulm
Chemnitz's Bundesliga basketball team put on a thrilling duel with the runners-up in the Eurocup. After squandering the lead, a furious final phase brings home victory.
Niners Chemnitz collapse after the break
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team overcomes a weak start in Bamberg, but then completely loses the thread. The defense in particular disappoints.
Chemnitz basketball team suffers first home defeat
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team compensates for its shortcomings against London with a strong fighting spirit. In a close game, however, it was the visitors who won in the end.
Niners Chemnitz let victory slip from their grasp
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team was on course for a long time in the cup round of 16 at Rasta Vechta. They then squandered an 18-point lead in the second half.
Niners Chemnitz suffer narrow defeat in Istanbul
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team, which has been spoiled by success recently, has suffered a setback in the Eurocup. After a strong comeback, Besiktas Istanbul lacked the strength in the end.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate third win in a row
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team confirms its strong early form against Ludwigsburg. After a furious first half, they are only briefly in trouble.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate premiere victory
The Chemnitz basketball team had a rousing home debut in the Eurocup. They took an early lead against the traditional Lithuanian club Panevezys in the first half.
New assistant coach for MBC head coach Ramondino
The Weißenfels basketball team has a change in its coaching staff. MBC head coach Ramondino is getting a new assistant coach and will himself become one in a dual role.
Niners Chemnitz win in Heidelberg
With an energetic performance, the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team secures its first away win in the fourth game in seven days. They had to tremble briefly in the final quarter.
Niners Chemnitz win in Heidelberg
With an energetic performance, the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team secures its first away win in the fourth game in seven days. They had to tremble briefly in the final quarter.
Niners Chemnitz win their home opener
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team struggles for a half against Hamburg, but then the knot bursts. In the end, they even crack the 100-point mark.
Syntainics MBC celebrates start-to-finish victory
The Weißenfels Bundesliga basketball team had everything under control for a long time in the home opener against Bonn, but then had to tremble. The captain takes over in the end.
Niners Chemnitz lose Eurocup thriller in Greece
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in Athens. After a desolate start and a clear lead in the second half, they lost in overtime.
Niners Chemnitz lose at runners-up
The start to the Bundesliga season fails for the Chemnitz basketball team. In Ulm, the newly formed team kept up well for a long time, but had to let up in the final quarter.
Mental problems: Niners captain Richter ends his career
Jonas Richter played basketball for 20 years. Now mental problems have led to the Chemnitz native retiring at the age of just 28. He talks about his decision in a long video.
Syntainics MBC adds 17-year-old to its squad
He is not yet 18, and yet the Mitteldeutsche BC has secured the services of the young player. The cup winners are now complete in terms of personnel.
Mitteldeutscher BC completes squad with Khyri Thomas
Mitteldeutsche BC has finalized its Bundesliga squad with an experienced ex-professional from the NBA. The cup winners have brought in an American who has already been signed by the Niners.
Planinic replaces Breunig at Mitteldeutscher BC
The Croatian center player comes from the Bulgarian champions. In return, a long-time Wolves player has to leave.
Crowd favorite Yebo stays with Chemnitz basketball team
Kevin Yebo is staying with the Niners Chemnitz. The crowd favorite extends his contract and starts a season with the team with a EuroCup premiere.
Niners Chemnitz get US-American Robbie Beran
The Niners' squad is taking shape. The new man occupies the seventh foreigner position for the Saxons.
Charles Callison stays with the Weißenfels basketball team
Charles Callison will continue to play for the basketball team from Weißenfels. The cup winners have extended their contract with the top performer.
MBC signs Würzburg basketball player Koné
The German-Ivorian Bazoumana Koné brings a wealth of experience to Weißenfels. He has already played for five other Bundesliga basketball teams.
Kovacevic leaves Mitteldeutscher BC
He was an absolute regular for the cup winners. Now, however, the build-up player is looking for a new challenge in the second division.
Niners Chemnitz compete in the BKT EuroCup
The Niners Chemnitz will be competing internationally again in the coming season. This marks the next milestone in the club's development.
Poropat returns to Syntainic's MBC as sports director
The German cup winners welcome an old acquaintance. The new sports director is set to take over the MBC's business completely by the end of the year.
Landsdowne also leaves Niners Chemnitz
DeAndre Landsdowne is the last foreign professional to leave the Niners Chemnitz. Three new additions are coming to the European Capital of Culture.
Second new signing for cup winners MBC
The MBC Syntainics have their second new signing on board. A winger will get his first taste of professional action in the coming season.
Not just Devoe: Quintet leaves Mitteldeutscher BC
A new head coach sets new premises. At least five players will no longer play for the MBC.
Era ends: Geissler steps down as MBC managing director
Martin Geissler has held the reins at Weißenfels for 17 years. By the end of the year at the latest.
Oldenburg hires carpenter from Chemnitz
The national player previously played for the Niners Chemnitz. The 24-year-old has now decided to move to a league rival.
Chemnitz eliminated from BBL quarter-finals
The Niners Chemnitz can only keep up with Heidelberg in the early stages. In the end, they are eliminated from the playoffs.
Ramondino succeeds Head Coach Gailitis at the MBC
After an extraordinarily successful year, the head coach is leaving the Weißenfels basketball team. His successor comes from Italy.
Niners on the brink of elimination
Chemnitz kept things completely open in the second playoff game in Heidelberg until shortly before the end, but still came away as losers for the second time.
Weißenfels faces elimination from the quarter-finals
The home side can only keep up with Munich in the opening spell. After that, the cup winners were thwarted by the champions' strong defense and weak shooting percentage.
Göttingen basketball players have a new coach
The rebuilding process at BG Göttingen begins. The most important personnel issue has been resolved.
Chemnitz loses guest game in Oldenburg
Despite their 14th defeat of the season, the Saxons finish the main round of the Bundesliga in fourth place. A sleepy start cost the visitors a potential success despite a better scoring rate.
Chemnitz on the brink of direct entry into the play-offs
After trailing by 22 points, Rodrigo Pastore's players staged a furious comeback and turned the tables in the final quarter.
Chemnitz wins thrilling East derby
The Niners squandered a 16-point lead against Rostock in the final quarter and forced overtime on the last shot.
17 points caught up: Niners Chemnitz beat Ludwigsburg
Rodrigo Pastore's players overcame a 17-point deficit against Ludwigsburg. Jacob Gilyard converts the two decisive free throws in overtime.
Chemnitz with an embarrassing performance against Alba
The Saxons only managed one successful shot from the field in the second quarter. Coach Rodrigo Pastore's charges must tremble for a direct place in the playoffs.
Niners Chemnitz lose in Heidelberg
The Saxons lose in Heidelberg and thus their third place. After a strong 24 minutes, the visitors collapse. They did not manage a successful shot for almost six minutes in the final quarter.
Chemnitz comes under the wheels in Ulm
The Saxons were already trailing by 4:33 after nine minutes in the summit clash at second-placed Ulm. Seven of the home side's players scored in double figures.
Chemnitz celebrates 14th win of the season
The Saxons narrowly retain the upper hand in a close game at penultimate-placed Frankfurt Skyliners. The better scoring rate was the decisive factor in the visitors' success.
Chemnitz consolidates fifth place
The Saxons celebrate their 13th win of the season in Würzburg. A strong three-point percentage is the key to success.
Returning Kevin Yebo leads Chemnitz to victory
The Saxons retain their good starting position in the battle for a direct place in the play-offs thanks to their success at bottom-placed Göttingen. Chemnitz only turned up the heat in the final quarter.
Quick neighborhood help: Syntainics sign Edigin
Cup winners MBC have found a quick replacement for the injured Martin Breunig. Eddy Edigin comes from Chemnitz until the end of the season.
Yebo immediately transfers from FC Bayern back to Chemnitz
The move to Bavaria did not pay off for the forward. Now he is hoping for a successful comeback in Saxony.
Shock for cup winners MBC: Center Breunig out for the season
For the first time, the MBC goes into a league game as cup winners. However, the team has to put up with a bitter loss.
Chemnitz collapses in the third quarter
The Saxons conceded a clear defeat against leaders Bayern Munich and suffered a setback in the battle for direct qualification for the play-offs.
Niners swap personnel: Jefferson comes in for Christmas
An injury forces the Chemnitz basketball team to take action. They quickly find what they are looking for.
MBC Syntainics gains self-confidence
The Weißenfels basketball team defeated Vechta, who are currently fourth in the table, and have gained a tailwind ahead of the upcoming final four clash against Bayern Munich.
Niners Chemnitz remain on course for the playoffs
After a false start, the Saxons managed to get their act together and did not let a brief period of weakness in the third quarter against Heidelberg throw them off their stride.
Chemnitz concedes third home defeat
After a good start, the Saxons lost their way in the first quarter. In the end, the home side came away empty-handed, partly due to its weak defense.
Gilyard replaces Thomas at Chemnitz Niners
Khyri Thomas has returned to the USA without having played a game for the Niners. Another American has taken his place.
Chemnitz remains on course for the playoffs
Olivier Nkamhoua holds his nerve in the final phase and secures the Saxons their tenth win of the season. The visitors got themselves into unnecessary trouble with a poor free throw percentage.
Niners from Chemnitz sign American Khyri Thomas
The Niners have once again become active on the transfer market. A US professional is set to bring stability to the Saxon basketball club for the rest of the season. But he still has to wait.
Chemnitz' winning streak snaps in Vechta
The Niners suffer a setback in their battle to reach the play-offs. Only 33 percent of the visitors' shots landed in the opposing basket. They also conceded 18 turnovers.
MBC signs US-American Hysier Miller
A young US-American is to give the Mitteldeutscher BC even more impact. He is starting his professional career in Weißenfels.
Chemnitz basketball players celebrate third BBL win in a row
Thanks to a strong defense, the Niners Chemnitz were able to win their home game in the Bundesliga against Hamburg and consolidate their sixth place.
Chemnitz basketball team eliminated from Champions League
The Niners Chemnitz are out of the Champions League. The Saxons also lose their second duel with the Turkish team Manisa Basket. Ball losses made the difference.
Chemnitz Niners lose internationally
Niners suffer bitter defeat in Turkey. Weak field goal percentage prevents possible success.
Chemnitz celebrates second win in a row against Frankfurt
After their success in the derby, Chemnitz also got the year off to a winning start. The Saxons had an easy game against the second-to-last team in the table, who were heavily short of substitutes.
Niners crisis: Resignation not an option for coach Pastore
Things are not going well for the Niners Chemnitz at the moment, and a derby win won't change that. Successful coach Pastore wants to fight through the crisis.
Chemnitz wins the East derby against Weißenfels
After three defeats in a row, the Saxons were able to halt their sporting slide against their favorite opponent. Weißenfels are still waiting for their first win in the Bundesliga against their eastern rivals.
Chemnitz lets victory slip from its grasp
Rodrigo Pastore's charges concede their third defeat in a row in Bamberg. Why the Saxons left the court as losers.
"Embarrassing": Pastore's plain language after Niners bankruptcy
The Niners Chemnitz let Bonn show them up in their own arena and concede their next defeat. The coach is really annoyed.
Niners Chemnitz lose clearly against Bonn
Chemnitz trails from the start. Darius McGhee leads Bonn to victory. The visitors shine with an outstanding three-point field goal percentage
Chemnitz loses in Lisbon
The Bundesliga club lost its final preliminary round game at Benfica Lisbon 68:79, but advances to the next round of the Champions League thanks to the direct comparison
Setback for Chemnitz: Narrow defeat in Ludwigsburg
After a tight 40 minutes, the Niners leave the court in Ludwigsburg as losers. Their defense dominated and 21 turnovers cost them a potential victory.