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23/04/202316:13

Dylan Osetkowski reportedly agreed to two-year extension with Unicaja Malaga

Unicaja Malaga continues to lock up the key players of this season, which has already seen the Andalusian team win the Copa del Rey and qualify for the BCL Final Four.

According to Emilio Fernandez, the club has finalized the two-year contract extension of Dylan Osetkowski.

The big man is producing 9.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 18 minutes per game between ACB and BCL.

23/04/202312:17

Facundo Campazzo reportedly to join Real Madrid next season

Facundo Campazzo to join Real Madrid next season

The long-anticipated news that Facundo Campazzo will be playing for Real Madrid in the upcoming season has been confirmed.

Relevo reveal that a pivotal meeting took place on March 17th in Barcelona, when Crvena Zvezda faced Sarunas Jasikevicius’ team in the EuroLeague.

Present at the event were Juan Carlos Sanchez and Alberto Herreros, the two key figures of the Madrid basketball section.

23/04/202311:21

Reyer Venezia targets Kenneth Faried for the Italian playoffs

Breaking news for Reyer Venezia: Coach Neven Spahija’s team is on the hunt for a big man to bolster their presence under the basket ahead of the Italian playoffs. According to reports from Sportando, a profile that might pique their interest is that of Kenneth Faried, who has spent this season playing in Mexico with Soles de Mexicali.

“Manimal” is a heavy-hitting name with a significant NBA history, primarily with the Denver Nuggets where he played from 2011-2018, followed by stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets. A brief appearance with CSKA Moscow in 2021, before returning to the States in the development league with Grand Rapids Gold and Austin Spurs.

22/04/202311:57

ASVEL reportedly interested in Sylvain Francisco

According to SDNA, Sylvain Francisco’s performance with Peristeri has reportedly attracted the interest of several Euroleague teams, including ASVEL.

The French national team’s point guard could be one of the new additions to Tony Parker’s club for the next season.

Francisco stood out both in the BCL and in the Greek league with several excellent performances for the team led by coach Spanoulis. In 30 games between the two competitions he has put together averages of 12.8 points, 5.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 28 minutes.

21/04/202315:04

FC Barcelona basketball director: The hope is that Saras will continue

FC Barcelona basketball director Josep Cubells openly discussed head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius’ future: «The hope is that Saras will continue – Cubells told Jijantes – We believe he is a coach who could make an era at the club».

 

20/04/202315:34

Segafredo Virtus Bologna reportedly in talks with Akil Mitchell

From Greece, several news about the negotiations between Segafredo Virtus Bologna and Aek Athens big man Akil Mitchell.

Christos Tsaltas reports on the negotiations, while according to Christos Harpidis, the parties are close to an agreement.

Virtus Bologna would like to sign the player immediately, while the Greek team hopes to convince him to stay for the championship playoffs.

This year Mitchell recorded averages of 13.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists, shooting 54% from the field and 60% from the free-throw line in 36 games between Greece and the BCL.

19/04/202317:14

Misko Raznatovic on Ataman’s future: He wants a real basketball challenge

Ergin Ataman, Anadolu Efes Istanbul’s head coach, may join Panathinaikos Athens. Misko Raznatovic, specialist’s agent, stated.

The most important European basketball agent spoke to SDNA’s Georgios Zakkas on the Greek team’s potential deal with the Turkish coach.

«As you know, the administration of Panathinaikos is full of emotions, it has passion, just like Ataman. I think the two sides are a good match, and if it happens, it will bring excitement to Greek and European basketball. I don’t know whether it will happen but we’ll find out soon».

«[He’s looking for] a challenge. Of course, jumping from the 10th floor is also a challenge. I don’t mean that. He wants a real basketball challenge that gives him ground to try and achieve what he did in Efes again. This means taking a team from the bottom to the top of the Euroleague».

«I’ve heard many rumors but I’ll be honest with you. I don’t want to talk to any owner about players if I don’t know who the head coach is going to be».

«If Ataman is the coach, I will recommend 7-8 players from my list, which I know Ataman will like and suit him. If the coach is [Sarunas] Jasikevicius, the players will be different. If it is [Pablo] Laso, it will probably be different. Some of them may be in all three debates,” Raznatovic said. “I haven’t mentioned a single name to him».

The translation in English is reported by Basketnews.

 

19/04/202316:36

Panathinaikos reportedly in talks with Ataman’s agent soon. Mitrou-Long is a target

Panathinaikos is in talks with Ergin Ataman as two-times EuroLeague champion head coach confirmed today to Greek newspaper Live Sports.

In this context, the trip of his agent, Misko Raznatovic, to Athens at the end of the week can hardly be considered random as reported Sport24.

At this point, things seem quite clear regarding Panathinaikos and Ergin Ataman. A proven contact point exists. What remains is to find the framework that will lead both sides to the “marriage” and collaboration with a long-term contract in the background.

At the same time, some of the names dominating Raznatovic’s client list will be put on the table. Among them is Naz Mitrou-Long, who is expected to secure a Greek passport in the coming weeks (as Thomas Walkup). A development that simplifies any interest from Panathinaikos’ side, given that from the next season, Canadian point guard can be considered as a native player in the Greek Basket League.

Naz Mitrou-Long signed a two-year contract last summer with Olimpia Milano, but has had a difficult season and, as reported by the website realolimpiamilano.com, is not part of Armani’s rotation for the Italian championship playoffs.

19/04/202314:18

Ergin Ataman on Panathinaikos: It is true that we are talking

Ergin Ataman of Anadolu Efes Istanbul says he’s in talks with Panathinaikos Athens.

Previously confirming talks with Panathinaikos, the 57-year-old will become a free agent this summer. Ataman told Live Sports that talks are going well (source basketnews).

“It is true that we are talking, and all I can tell you is that I have a good feeling,” Ataman told Sotiris Vetakis from Live Sport. “From our frank discussions, I dare say the feeling is positive.”

“If I leave Efes, Panathinaikos is my first choice. “I’ll respond to the proposal soon,” Ataman said.

“The president told me he wants to return Panathinaikos where it belongs, and that suits me,” Ataman said. I want us to win titles and succeed. I want to be Panathinaikos’ Zeljko if I join.”

18/04/202320:46

Luke Travers signs multi-year deal with Melbourne United

Melbourne United have struck another massive deal in NBL Free Agency, and have signed emerging talent Luke Travers to a three-year contract.

The signing of Travers follows the announcement of the re-signing of former NBL MVP candidate Jo Lual-Acuil Jr last week.

Travers – who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2022 NBA Draft and was a finalist for the NBL’s inaugural Next Generation Award last season – will arrive at United after four seasons and 100 games at his hometown Perth Wildcats.

After initially joining Perth as a development player the 21-year-old became a crucial part of the Wildcats’ rotation under former head coach Scott Morrison in NBL22, which lead to him being drafted by the Cavaliers.

After playing the NBA Summer League with Cleveland ahead of NBL23, Travers experienced a massive jump in both responsibility and statistics under John Rillie.

Last season he averaged 9.8 points on 50 per cent shooting (40.5 per cent from three), 5.6 rebounds and three assists across 27 regular season appearances.

 

15/04/202320:38

Bonzie Colson reportedly agreed to two-year extension with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Bonzie Colson has extended his agreement with Maccabi Tel Aviv until the end of the 24/25 season.

The only exit clause will be for the NBA next summer, according to Omri Manhime.

The Notre Dame product is one of the key players for the Israeli team, which will compete in the Euroleague playoffs against AS Monaco for a spot in the Final Four.

Colson ended the regular season with averages of 10.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals, shooting 51% from the field, 38% from three and 77% from the free throw line.

 

15/04/202316:13

Danilo Nikolic joins UCAM Murcia

Danilo Nikolic is a new UCAM Murcia player, as announced by the Spanish team.

The Montenegrin forward comes from Avtodor Saratov, where he averaged 12.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in the VTB League.

 

 

15/04/202309:00

Virtus Bologna reportedly targets Akil Mitchell

Virtus Bologna targets Akil Mitchell. Corriere dello Sport reports this in today’s edition.

The 1992-born center, who played in Italy in the 2019-2020 season averaging 9.5 points and 7 rebounds in 21 games with Trieste, is currently in Greece, where he has produced an average of 15.1 points and 8.6 rebounds in the BCL.

14/04/202316:57

Facundo Campazzo: I’m not thinking about my future at the moment

Facundo Campazzo, Crvena Zvezda pointguard, will inevitably be one of the big protagonists of the European market this summer. Interviewed by the Greek website Sdna, the player focuses on the present.

“I’m not thinking about my future at the moment. This requires a lot of energy and adds pressure. I want to concentrate my forces on individual and team growth. I want to help my team win everything it’s competing for. The Aba League, the Serbian championship, everything we have ahead of us. Nothing else. I want to put my energy there without thinking about the future. I will have time to think about the future sooner or later.”

13/04/202319:22

Unicaja Malaga signs David Kravish to contract extension

Unicaja Malaga announced that David Kravish  has signed an agreement for the next 2 seasons plus an option for another year.

The American center with a Bulgarian passport this year is averaging 9.4 points (62.5% on 2-point shots), 5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game between ACB and BCL.

Kravish joins Tyler Kalinoski, Kendrick Perry, Nihad Djedovic and Melvin Ejim among the players who have already re-signed with Unicaja.

12/04/202320:20

Jo Lual-Acuil Jr returns to Melbourne United

Melbourne United are bringing big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr back to the NBL on a one-year deal with an option for a second season.

The Baylor product comes from an excellent year in CBA with the Nanjing Tongxi Monkey Kings, where he put together averages of 18.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

Acuil Jr will team up under the basket with Ariel Hukporti, a promising German prospect who has been confirmed for next year.

 

11/04/202316:55

Panathinaikos to add Dimitris Moraitis for next season

Panathinaikos has an agreement in place with Dimitris Moraitis for next season.
The Greek player is wearing the jersey of Peristeri and averaging 7.3 points in domestic league and 5.5 points in BCL.

11/04/202316:46

Pablo Laso reportedly drawing interest from Panathinaikos, Bayern Munich and Anadolu Efes

Pablo Laso is drawing interest from Panathinaikos, Bayern Munich and Anadolu Efes for next season, according to Marca.

The Spanish coach recently said that next season he will return to bench after sitting out a season.

Laso has won 22 titles with Real Madrid.

Panathinaikos has been the first team to contact Laso for next season.

Anadolu Efes too is looking for a head coach after the disappointing season in Euroleague.
The back to back EuroLeague champions missed the qualification to the playoffs.

Bayern Munich, that next season will move to the new arena, SAP Garden with 12.000 seats, is also interested in Laso in order to improve, at least in Europe, the results of the basketball team.

08/04/202317:26

Reggie Perry joins LG Sakers

Reggie Perry is a new player of the LG Sakers, as announced by the Korean club.

The Mississipi State product played 41 G league games this year between Raptors 905 and Motor City Cruise, averaging 21 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

08/04/202314:10

Sergio Scariolo reportedly the frontrunner for Real Madrid bench

From Greece a news on the future of Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Segafredo Virtus Bologna.

According to George Zakkas, Scariolo is the frontrunner for the Real Madrid bench, and is reportedly already in advanced negotiations with the club he previously coached from 1999 to 2002.

 

Two days ago, Virtus Bologna CEO Baraldi instead speculated about Scariolo remaining beyond the expiration of his current contract (2024).

06/04/202319:31

Marco Ramondino signs multi-year extension with Bertram Derthona

Bertram Derthona has announced a contract extension through 2026 for coach Marco Ramondino.

Ramondino has spent the last five seasons on the Italian team’s bench.

Bertram Derthona is currently second in the LBA standings along with Olimpia Milano, with a record of 17 wins in 24 games.

05/04/202322:18

Keenan Evans expected to stay with Zalgiris Kaunas

According to Tomer Givati of israelyahom, Keenan Evans is expected to remain with Zalgiris Kaunas next season.

The 26-year-old guard from Texas Tech suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in early 2023, and is expected to recover with next season already underway.

Before the injury Evans was scoring 15.9 points (50% FG, 46% from three on 5.6 attempts x game, 81% FT) with 3.7 assists and one steal per game in Euroleague.

05/04/202320:35

Shabazz Muhammad joins Guangdong Southern Tigers

Shabazz Muhammad is a new player of Guangdong Southern Tigers.

The former NBA first round pick signed a deal until the end of the CBA season.

Muhammad this year averaged over 25 points and 10 rebounds per game in the Lebanese league with the Beirut Club.

05/04/202309:42

Virtus Bologna reportedly targets Christian Mekowulu

Virtus Bologna is on the market, and according to Corriere dello Sport, a possible name is Christian Mekowulu.

The former Sassari and Treviso player is averaging 10.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in the ACB with Zaragoza. The newspaper specifies: “He may not be the main target, it will be understood in the next few hours, and in any case, the club remains cautious waiting to understand if the right opportunity for a convincing addition will arrive.”

03/04/202316:27

Houston Rockets reportedly target Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown recently made a noncommittal comment about his future with the Celtics, sparking speculation about his stay in Boston. The 26-year-old two-time NBA All-Star is entering the final year of his contract.

John Granato suggests the Rockets may pursue Brown in the summer and potentially add his former coach Ime Udoka to the team.

Brown is currently averaging 26.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Houston is at the bottom of the Western Conference with the second-worst record in the NBA.

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