Basket rumors

ESSM Le Portel, Sheldon Mac part ways

ESSM Le Portel and Sheldon Mac have agreed to part ways, as announced by the French team.

The former Miami (FL) guard ended his first European experience with 9.3 points and 1.1 assists per game in 7 games.

 

Donar signs Jimmy Gavin

Donar signed Jimmy Gavin as an extra guard for the team. His last club was Akhisar Belediye in the Turkish 2nd divison. Stats in Turkey: 29.7 minutes, 14.0 points,3-pointers 35.5% and 4.3 assists.

Anthony Clemmons joins Turk Telekom

Anthony Clemmons is a new plauer of Turk Telekom, as announced by the Turkish team.
Clemmons started the season with Dinamo Sassari, where he averaged 10.9 points and 3 assist per game between LBA and BCL.

Vangelis Mantzaris signs with PAOK BC

Paok BC announced the arrival of Vangelis Mantzaris.

For the Greek guard Paok is the third team this season, after Hapoel Eilat and BM Slam Stal Ostrow.

 

Ratiopharm Ulm announces Sindarius Thornwell

Sindarius Thornwell is a new player of Ratiopharm Ulm, the German team announced.

The former South Carolina swingman last year played 21 games between Orlando and New Orleans.

Thornwell will replace the injured Christoph Philipps.

Terrance Ferguson reportedly joining Aek Athens

Aek Athens has reached an agreement with Terrance Ferguson, according to Christos Tsaltas of SDNA.

Ferguson, the No.21 pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, played just 13 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season.

Known for his defensive skills, Ferguson averaged 4.5 points in 4 NBA seasons.

Juan Carlos Navarro says Barcellona is in talks with Marc Gasol

Barcelona is working to persuade Marc Gasol to return to the club where his career began.

Juan Carlos Navarro revealed the news during meeting with the media.

(Via Mundo Deportivo)

“We are talking but there is no negotiation. He knows of our interest and has the last word. I won’t deny that we would like to have him with us again “.

Pau’s brother played with the Blaugrana until the 2005/2006 season.

In his long NBA career Gasol won a title with the Toronto Raptors.

Merkezefendi lands Kalin Lucas

Kalin Lucas is a new player of Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi, the turkish team announced.

The Michigan State product spent last year between Israel (21.3 ppg, 4 apg with Ironi Naharya) and Puerto Rico (17.9 ppg, 9.2 apg with Gigantes de Carolina).

Elston Turner to be leaving Iraklis

Elston Turner to be leaving Iraklis Basketball Club:

Due to family reasons and the birth of the players New Born Twin babies in the USA, Iraklis Basketball Club in Greece has granted the player his release to return home for the balance of the season as they realize the importance of this family situation. Elston is most appreciative that Iraklis has granted him his release to fulfill his obligation to his wife and newborn twins. Iraklis also wishes Elston and his family all the best of health.

Rayvonte Rice signs with AEK Athens

Rayvonte Rice has signed a deal with AEK Athens of the Greek A1 and FIBA Basketball Champions League, agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports told Sportando.

The 29-year-old guard played in Japan last season, averaging 19.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game for Kyoto Hannaryz.

Rice has also played in Italy, France, Iran, Mexico, Russia and Israel during his professional career. The last time he played in Europe, he averaged 13.4 points and three rebounds in 10 games for Ironi Ness Ziona in the Israeli Winner League.

Ismael Bako to remain with BAXI Manresa despite interest of 2 Euroleague teams

According to Oscar Herreros, two Euroleague teams have submitted offers to BAXI Manresa for Ismael Bako.

The Belgian big man, however, after evaluating the proposals, would have decided to close the season with the Spanish team.
Bako is producing averages of 10.9 points (55% FG, 80% FT) and 5.2 rebounds per game in ACB.

For Encestando, Zalgiris Kaunas is one of two teams interested in the former Asvel big man.

Baskonia announces Lamar Peters

Baskonia have announced the arrival of Lamar Peters.

The former Mississippi State point guard has signed a contract until the end of the season.

Peters spent last season in Turkey with Bursaspor, averaging 11 points, 6.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 21 games between BSL and Eurocup.