Mike James aiming for NBA return, agency says
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James is still under contract with CSKA
BDA Sports, the agency for EuroLeague star Mike James, confirmed the news that James has returned to the United States after being suspended indefinitely by CSKA Moscow.
The agency also adds that James – who is still under contract with CSKA – is aiming for an opportunity to make his return to the NBA this season. This was confirmed also by CSKA president Andrey Vatutin.
“James has the chance to be in an NBA team this season, or find a team in the NBA next year,” Vatutin said (h/t Dionysis Aravantinos). “With this scenario, it will be easier for us to come to a mutually beneficial agreement.”
James averaged 19.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game in the EuroLeague this season before the suspension.
He played in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans in 2017-18.