05/11/202621:40
Chris Boucher is leaving the NBA after nine seasons to sign a deal with the Shanghai Sharks, according to reports.
The 33-year-old Canadian big man is coming off his latest NBA campaign with the Boston Celtics.
Boucher will replace JaVale McGee, who was released after just eight games. McGee averaged 5.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 10 minutes per game.
05/11/202615:32
Daniel Theis’ future at Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly already under discussion. According to Walla Sport, the Israeli club is exploring a potential transfer if another team is willing to take on his contract.
Theis arrived during the summer as one of Maccabi’s marquee additions, reportedly signing a two-year deal worth around $4.5 million in total. His impact, however, has been limited so far, averaging 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists in 18.1 minutes over seven EuroLeague appearances.
Maccabi is now reportedly assessing whether there is a market for an exit. The main obstacle is financial, with some reports placing Theis’ salary at around $2.2 million net per season, making him the highest-paid player on the roster.
05/11/202614:46
Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly making a concrete push for Tyler Dorsey. According to a Greek report relayed by Sport5, owner Ofer Yannai has contacted Olympiacos owners, the Angelopoulos brothers, regarding a possible deal for the suspended guard.
Dorsey is currently suspended by Olympiacos following his recent critical comments about the coaching staff. According to the report, Yannai has already submitted a financial offer to the Greek club. The exact amount is unclear, although it could reportedly reach seven figures.
Two days earlier, Yannai said there was a “good chance” Dorsey could eventually join Hapoel Tel Aviv. Any move will first depend on Olympiacos’ intentions and the price it would demand to release the player. Dorsey averaged 15.9 points while shooting 38.6% from three last season. He is currently posting 12.6 points in 18:26 minutes per game, hitting 40.7% from beyond the arc.
04/11/202610:51
Hapoel Jerusalem has opened initial talks with Kenny Lofton Jr. over a contract extension beyond the current season. The American big man signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal without an option and is already drawing interest from other European clubs.
According to Israel Hayom, the club wants to move early in an attempt to secure one of the key players of its strong start to the season. Lofton, 24 and 2.01 meters tall, quickly became a major piece of the team, especially after Jared Harper’s preseason injury.
In his first season in Europe, Lofton is averaging 18.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in EuroCup. He ranks second in the competition in performance index rating, fourth in scoring and ninth in rebounding.
03/11/202621:26
Kids&Us Manresa have announced the signing of Isaiah Mobley.
Mobley split the 2025-26 season between Turkish side Korfez Mansia and Hapoel Jerusalem, gaining experience in both domestic and international competition.
The Spanish club also confirmed the addition of Luka Scuka on Monday. The 24-year-old Slovenian forward/center averaged 10.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game with Braunschweig during the 2025-26 season.
03/11/202615:38
Panathinaikos have reportedly targeted Aliou Diarra and contacted Virtus Bologna to explore the possibility of bringing the center to Athens. According to Backdoor Podcast, the Greek club submitted a buyout offer worth approximately €450,000, but the proposal was considered insufficient by the Italian side.
Virtus are unwilling to part ways with one of the EuroLeague’s top centers in November, and their current stance is clear: Diarra is not for sale. Any potential move during the season could reportedly require a buyout fee of more than €1 million.
02/11/202618:28
Baskonia is reportedly active on the market, with Zach Perrin and Ignas Brazdeikis emerging as targets. According to Cadena SER, the Spanish club could spend around €1.1 million combined on the two additions.
Perrin, a 22-year-old French big man standing at 2.08 meters and currently with Lleida, could cost around €500,000. His deal reportedly includes a €200,000 exit clause in January, but Baskonia would prefer to move immediately. Ignas Brazdeikis, a long-standing target for the club, could reportedly cost approximately €600,000.
After the win over Manresa, Velimir Perasovic hinted at possible moves: “I expect some new faces in the coming days.” The report adds that Markus Howard’s move to Zenit could help fund both deals. Baskonia reportedly received no transfer fee but is sharing his salary with the Russian club.
01/11/202615:42
Nikola Radicevic is a new player of ASISA Joventut, as announced by the spanish team.
The serbian guard, who signed a two-month deal, spent last season in Lithuania with 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys (8.4 points, 3.6 assists).
Radicevic has previously played for several Spanish teams, including Andorra, Bilbao and Gran Canaria.
31/10/202620:43
Cedevita Olimpija and David Skara have extended their cooperation. The 31-year-old Croatian winger has signed a contract extension that will see him wear the Dragons’ jersey until the end of the 2028/29 season.
Skara played in all four ABA Liga games, averaging 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 19 minutes of play. In EuroCup,he averaged 7.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in just under 22 minutes on the court.
30/10/202611:50
Trabzonspor Basketbol has officially announced the signing of Brandon Boston Jr. The American scoring guard joins the Turkish club for the new season.
“Welcome Brandon Boston Jr.,” Trabzonspor wrote on its official social media channels while confirming the move.
Former Fenerbahce now return to Turkey for the next chapter of his career.
30/10/202611:07
Fenerbahce is closing in on the signing of Dwight Powell. According to BasketNews, the Turkish club is finalizing a one-year deal with the Canadian center, a 13-year NBA veteran. The 35-year-old had also drawn strong interest from several other EuroLeague teams.
According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, Fenerbahce had been in talks with Powell for some time and negotiations have now reached the final stages. Powell recently became a free agent following the NBA’s final roster cuts in October and is now set for his first EuroLeague experience.
Powell spent more than a decade with the Dallas Mavericks, establishing himself as an energetic big man known for his pick-and-roll play and efficient finishing around the rim. Last season, he averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 14 minutes per game, shooting 64.4% from the field. Across 768 NBA appearances, Powell has averaged 6.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 17.5 minutes. He was also part of Dallas’ run to the 2024 NBA Finals.
30/10/202608:17
Olimpia Milano has reportedly reached a contract extension agreement with Leandro Bolmaro through 2029. La Gazzetta dello Sport announced the news today in its print edition.
According to the newspaper, the agreement was reached in recent days. This is a move that looks to the future, like other transactions involving Maddox, Calzavara, and Loro, as well as the return of Quinn Ellis this spring.
29/10/202608:08
Fabrizio Lorenzi, writing in *Repubblica-Milano*, analyzes Olimpia Milano’s current situation and also discusses the transfer market.
He writes: “Alongside its work on the court, the red-and-white club continues to closely monitor the transfer market, both for incoming and outgoing players. The goal is to evaluate all opportunities that could improve the team’s competitiveness and offer Poeta more options throughout the season.
Among the players reportedly scouted is Nicolas Laprovittola, an Argentine point guard fresh off his stint with Barcelona and currently with Joventut Badalona. Milan reportedly made an attempt to explore the possibility of bringing him to the red-and-white team, but the deal ultimately did not materialize.”
28/10/202620:06
U-BT Cluj-Napoca has signed American point guard Leland Walker on loan from PAOK Thessaloniki through the end of the season.
The 23-year-old made a strong impression in Finland with Salon Vilpas, averaging 27.7 points across 13 games before signing a multy-year deal with PAOK.
He also starred in the FIBA Basketball Champions League qualifying tournament, including a 42-point performance against CSM CSU Raiffeisen Oradea, a record for the most points scored in a single game in BCL qualifying history.
Walker played college basketball at Wyoming during the 2025-26 season, averaging 13.5 points and 3.8 assists per game.
27/10/202619:55
Cholet has bolstered its backcourt with the signing of JeQuan Lewis.
The former VCU point guard spent last season with Igokea, averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He will replace Jarrod West, who is sidelined with an injury.
Lewis previously played in France during the 2023-24 season, when he suited up for JL Bourg-en-Bresse.
26/10/202614:42
Mozzart Sport relays Sport5’s report on the French guard. The two potential moves would not rule each other out.
Maccabi Tel Aviv are reportedly interested in Killian Hayes. Mozzart Sport, citing Sport5 on October 26, reports that the French guard is being considered alongside Nemanja Nedovic.
Oded Kattash confirmed the club’s determination to add a player and the availability of funds. The reported targets remain unconfirmed, with no deal announced.
26/10/202614:40
Encestando reports talks over a temporary move for the Ukrainian. Madrid are also assessing options on the perimeter.
Real Madrid and Max Shulga are exploring a loan to secure more playing time for the Ukrainian, Encestando reported on October 26. ACB clubs are being considered first.
According to Javier Maestro, Madrid have also held discussions about a perimeter signing amid Nick Smith Jr.’s adjustment difficulties and Gabriel Deck’s absence. Neither move has been announced.
24/10/202622:15
Brandon Boston Jr. is set to return to Turkey, where he will suit up for Trabzonspor.
The news was first reported by Mert Balkan and subsequently picked up by other Turkish media outlets.
Boston became a free agent after being waived by the Chicago Bulls.
The former Kentucky guard made his European debut with Fenerbahce last season, averaging 4.8 points per game in the EuroLeague and 8.4 points in the Turkish BSL.
24/10/202621:14
Following his recent departure from the Dallas Mavericks, where he spent all 12 seasons of his professional career, Dwight Powell could continue playing in Europe.
According to Orazio Cauchi of Backdoor Podcast, several EuroLeague teams are monitoring the 35-year-old Canadian big man.
Barcelona, who is looking to add another player to the frontcourt, is among the clubs interested in Powell.
Across more than 750 regular-season games with Dallas, Powell averaged 6.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17 minutes.
24/10/202617:10
Maccabi Tel Aviv is looking for reinforcements on the market following Iffe Lundberg’s injury, which will keep him sidelined for an extended period. According to several Israeli media outlets, Nemanja Nedović, currently a free agent after his latest stint with Monaco, is among the candidates to strengthen the backcourt.
Oded Kattash also confirmed the interest, stating: “He is one of the players on our list. I won’t comment on his contractual situation. We’ll sit down with Claudio (Coldebella) and make some decisions.”
23/10/202619:56
Executives from some of Europe’s biggest football clubs are expected to meet with the NBA in London to discuss the launch of a new basketball league. According to Sky News, representatives from AC Milan, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are among those expected to take part in talks on Tuesday.
The club chiefs will be in the British capital for Monday evening’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. It remains unclear whether their discussions with NBA executives will take place in person or remotely.
The talks come as efforts continue to finalise the sale of 12 franchises for a new European basketball competition scheduled to launch by the end of next year. Four additional teams are expected to participate annually through a merit-based system. Negotiations with potential investors have been ongoing for more than six months, with franchise valuations potentially reaching hundreds of millions of dollars — and as much as $1 billion for a London team.
22/10/202620:45
Tezenis Verona announced the signing of French guard Milan Barbitch.
Barbitch began the 2025-26 season with Kolossos Rhodes in the Greek top flight before moving to Arka Gdynia in Poland. He averaged 12.9 points, 6.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game with the Polish club.
22/10/202619:06
Olympiacos announced the signing of John Konchar.
The 30-year-old guard heads to Europe after seven NBA seasons. Last season, he averaged 4.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 58 appearances between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz.
Konchar has recorded an impressive 323 steals against 188 turnovers over his NBA career, highlighting his ability to generate defensive plays while taking care of the ball.
He has signed a two-year contract with the Greek club.
22/10/202615:37
Olympiacos is reportedly pursuing veteran NBA wing John Konchar, according to RealGM. The Greek club is looking for perimeter reinforcements following recent roster issues.
Konchar had signed a training camp deal with the New York Knicks and was considered one of the favorites to earn an opening-night roster spot, but he was waived before the start of camp to attend to a personal matter.
Olympiacos lost Shaquielle McKissic during the offseason, while Evan Fournier is dealing with a sprained MCL in his right knee and a bruised shoulder. The situation has been further complicated by Tyler Dorsey’s suspension following his public complaints about his role and contract.
22/10/202613:18
Partizan has reached an agreement with Robert Franks, according to Mozzart Sport. The 29-year-old American has reportedly already signed with the Belgrade club and is expected to arrive in Serbia by the end of the week.
Franks is coming from Nanjing in China and will strengthen Joan Peñarroya’s frontcourt. Partizan had been searching for a player with his profile at power forward, a need that became even more significant following Derek Willis’ injury.
The 29-year-old has played in Japan with Nagoya and Ibaraki, in Australia with Brisbane and Adelaide, and in Israel with Hapoel Gilboa Galil. He also appeared in the NBA with the Orlando Magic and won the 2021 G League championship with Lakeland. According to Mozzart Sport, Partizan could also consider adding another player in the near future.
21/10/202610:42
Brice Dessert has officially been ruled eligible to play for LSU during the 2026-27 season. The 7-foot big man will therefore be available to Will Wade and adds another major piece to the Tigers’ frontcourt.
According to Jon Rothstein of 247Sports, Dessert is expected to be one of the top big men in college basketball this season.
LSU will now be able to rely on a frontline featuring Dessert, Michael Ruzic and Kentucky transfer Mouhamed Dioubate. The Tigers return to action Saturday against Florida State in an exhibition game.
20/10/202613:05
The die is cast for Saliou Niang. According to Sportando, the player became NCAA-eligible about ten days ago and will therefore be able to play regularly for LSU.
LSU’s official season opener will be on October 24 against Florida State University (by Elisèe Assui). This definitively brings to a close the long period of uncertainty surrounding Niang’s professional past; he is leaving Virtus Bologna to become one of the most promising talents on the new roster coached by Will Wade. The NCAA has declared Niang eligible for two athletic seasons through the standard procedures of the “eligibility center.”
According to a report by Quotidiano Sportivo, the deal will guarantee Virtus a $500,000 buyout, while Niang will sign a multi-million-dollar contract with LSU that makes him the international player with the highest NIL compensation in the entire NCAA this season. Following the green light also received by Quinn Ellis, another star of Italian basketball has officially entered the new and extremely lucrative world of the NCAA.
20/10/202611:54
Olympiacos are reportedly becoming more active in the transfer market following the Tyler Dorsey situation. According to Floor Generals, as relayed by BasketNews, the club has checked Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s contract status and remains in contact with John Poulakidas.
In Robinson-Earl’s case, Olympiacos reportedly only made an inquiry regarding his contract situation, with no offer or active negotiation at this stage. The 2.06-meter former NBA forward is under contract with Aris Thessaloniki through 2028. Olympiacos are said to prefer an experienced off-ball perimeter player, ideally with 3-and-D qualities.
The connection with Poulakidas appears more established. The 23-year-old guard, recently waived by Dallas, has reportedly been in contact with Olympiacos since the summer and has also spoken with Georgios Bartzokas. The main question is whether he wants to continue pursuing an NBA opportunity or consider Europe. Poulakidas is also in the process of obtaining a Greek passport.
20/10/202610:20
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to part ways with Kevin Porter Jr. ahead of the new NBA season. The 26-year-old guard, who previously played in Europe with PAOK, is now a free agent and could draw interest from several European clubs.
Porter Jr. returned to the NBA after his brief stint with PAOK, playing first for the Los Angeles Clippers and then for Milwaukee. Last season with the Bucks, he appeared in 38 games and averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 33.2 minutes.
His release immediately creates potential EuroLeague interest, given the offensive talent and NBA experience he would bring to the market.
18/10/202615:31
Unicaja Malaga is in talks with Kevin Knox, a 27-year-old forward with seven seasons of NBA experience, Eurohoops reports.
The former Kentucky standout was among the Orlando Magic’s final roster cuts and could now be heading to Europe for the first time in his career.
Knox spent the 2025-26 season in the G League with the Windy City Bulls, averaging 22.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 41% from three-point range on more than seven attempts per game.
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