Mike James back on the market after Barcelona talks break down

19/06/202608:47

Mike James Virtus Bologna - AS Monaco Euroleague 2025/26 Round 4 Bologna, 15/10/2025 Foto S.Ponticelli / Ciamillo-Castoria

According to BasketNews, negotiations between the Catalan club and the former Monaco guard have collapsed

Mike James is back on the market. According to BasketNews, talks between the American guard and Barcelona have broken down, making the Catalan club no longer expected to be his next destination.

James had been strongly linked with Barcelona in recent weeks, but the two sides will not move forward together. The EuroLeague all-time leading scorer is now evaluating other options.

His priority remains signing with a team capable of immediately competing for the EuroLeague title. James is set to leave Monaco after the expiration of his contract, closing a remarkable chapter with the French club.

This past EuroLeague season, James averaged 16.4 points, 6.5 assists and 19.1 PIR over 39 games. From 2021 to 2026, he led the competition in total points, assists, minutes played and PIR.