Dinamo Sassari is working to complete the backcourt, and, according to Unione Sarda, is interested in Tyler Kalinoski.
Last year the guard out of Davidson produced 10.5 points and 3.3 assist per game for Germani Brescia.
Basket rumors
10 July 2021
10 July 2021
Lenovo Tenerife lands Sean Smith
Lenovo Tenerife has formalized the arrival of Sean Smith.
The forward signed a one-year contract, with an option for the next two.
Smith played last season for Palencia in Leb Oro, averaging 6.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.
OFICIAL | El #LenovoTenerife ficha a @Sean15sg ➡️https://t.co/lXFgg8C25T
💛🖤 #VamosCanarias pic.twitter.com/I7K1HDftNH
— Lenovo Tenerife (@CB1939Canarias) July 9, 2021
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10 July 2021
Gaziantep officially signs QJ Peterson
QJ Peterson is a new player of Gaziantep Basketbol, the turkish team announced.
Peterson spent last season in the danish Basketligaen with the Bakken Bears, where he averaged over 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assist per game.
Welcome to Gaziantep Basketbol QJ Peterson 🔥🔥🔥
✍🏼 Takımımız Birleşik Amerikalı oyun kurucu QJ Peterson (1.83, 1994) ile bir yıllık anlaşmaya vardı. @qj_peterson #BirlikteGüçlüyüz
🌐 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗿: https://t.co/QaWFkQ30kX pic.twitter.com/mZ6tJEkoij
— Empera Halı Gaziantep Basketbol (@gantepbasketbol) July 9, 2021
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10 July 2021
Jack Salt, Deng Deng sign with Brisbane Bullets
The Brisbane Bullets have announced the signing of two big men, Jack Salt and Deng Deng.
Salt, a New Zealand center, last season produced over 13 points and 8 rebounds per game for the Canterbury Rams.
Deng Deng averaged over 6 points and 3 rebounds on average with the Illawarra Hawks.
Welcome, Jack Salt!
The 25-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the club for NBL22.
📰▶ https://t.co/sSFwy1z9lk pic.twitter.com/81tvs0FIkK
— Brisbane Bullets (@BrisbaneBullets) July 7, 2021
Welcome, Deng Deng! 🙌#BRISBANEBULLETS pic.twitter.com/jmh3q6gOT7
— Brisbane Bullets (@BrisbaneBullets) July 10, 2021
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10 July 2021
Tyler Harvey signs 3-year contract with Illawarra Hawks
The Illawarra Hawks are pleased to announce the re-signing of star guard Tyler Harvey for the next three seasons.
Harvey enjoyed an outstanding debut NBL campaign, with the American native averaging 20.4ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.2apg and 1.4spg while shooting 38% from beyond the three-point line.
Harvey also broke the league record for most three’s made during a season (114) and was a finalist in the league MVP award. He capped the year off by being named in the All-NBL First Team.
We are thrilled to announce @YoungTRaaw has signed a three-year deal to remain an Illawarra Hawk.
The three-point specialist averaged 20.4ppg in 2020/21 and was runner-up in the league’s MVP race.
Read the full story here – https://t.co/rqvcKGkabp#IllawarraProud #FlyAsOne pic.twitter.com/HIHtH3cqKu
— Illawarra Hawks Basketball (@illawarrahawks) July 9, 2021
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10 July 2021
Elie Okobo joins ASVEL
ASVEL has announced the signing of Elie Okobo.
The point guard returns to Europe after two years with the Phoenix Suns and one in the G League under the control of the Brooklyn Nets.
Okobo has averaged over 8 points and 5 assists in 13 games for the Long Island Nets this season.
❗ Effectif 2021-2022 👉 Elie OKOBO rejoint LDLC ASVEL !
Le meneur de jeu International (23 ans, 1m91) a choisi LDLC ASVEL pour faire son retour en France et sera l’un des cadres de l’effectif villeurbannais à la rentrée.
✍ https://t.co/QavWuzo059#LDLCASVEL— LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) July 9, 2021
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10 July 2021
Herbalife Gran Canaria ink Ilimane Diop
Herbalife Gran Canaria announced the signing of Ilimane Diop.
The big man signed a two-year contract.
Last year Diop averaged 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in ACB for Baskonia.
🖊 OFICIAL | El Gran Canaria se hace con Ilimane Diop.
El jugador, que procede de Baskonia, firma por los dos próximos años.
👀 https://t.co/jBGP0jH6oI pic.twitter.com/WCj2reCOd3
— CB Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) July 10, 2021
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10 July 2021
Kevin Hervey signs 2-year deal with Segafredo Virtus Bologna
Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna S.p.A. announces that it has reached a two-year agreement with Kevin Hervey.
The comment of Kevin Hervey:”I’m very happy to come to this Club and be part of a great team. I will see you soon in Bologna to take our victories.”
The words of General Manager Paolo Ronci: “We wanted to add physicality and athletic qualities in a key position such as number 4, while trying to maintain the ability to open up the court with dangerous shooting, even from three points. Hervey has these characteristics and he has the age, he is a 1996, to be able to improve his full potential. From the talks we had with him, we have perceived great knowledge of the Virtus Segafredo world and desire to choose us. We welcome Kevin, who has signed a contract until June 30, 2023″.
A 207cm strong wing, Kevin Hervey was born in Arlington, Texas, on July 9, 1996.
He played for four years in the NCAA with the University of Texas jersey; during his time at the College, Hervey became the best rebounder in the history of the university, the second best scorer ever and the fifth best in three-point shots scored, in addition to racking up 36 double-doubles, the highest number ever recorded so far in the history of the College.
In 2018 he was selected in the NBA draft by Oklahoma: with the Thunder’s jersey he played for two seasons between the first team and the G-League.
In the season just ended he wore the Lokomotiv Kuban’s jersey, ending his year in the Russian league with a 10.4 point average in the regular season and 16 in the playoffs.
Opponent of Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the EuroCup, in the 2020/2021 season he closed his European experience with an average of 12.4 points, 7 rebounds and 2 saves per game.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna officially welcomes Kevin Hervey to the big Virtus family.
Fonte: Virtus.
10 July 2021
Osvaldas Olisevicius joins Pallacanestro Reggiana
Osvaldas Olisevicius is a new player of Pallacanestro Reggiana.
The Lithuanian forward spent last season with Medi Bayreuth averaging 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3 assists.
10 July 2021
Justin Bibbs inks with Slask Wroclaw
Slask Wroclaw announced the signing of Justin Bibbs.
Bibbs recently played in New Zealand with Auckland Huskies where he averaged 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
Fonte: PLK.
10 July 2021
Slask Wroclaw lands Luka Asceric
Slask Wroclaw announced the signing of Luka Asceric.
The player comes from JL Bourg where he averaged 5.6 points in 47 games.
Asceric penned a two-year deal.
Fonte: Slask Wroclaw.
10 July 2021
Patrick Heckmann is back in Bamberg
Brose Bamberg announced the return of Patrick Heckmann.
The German player is back in Bamberg after two seasons in Ulm.
Na den kennen wir doch! 👀 Willkommen zurück in Bamberg, @pheck33 🤩
Nach zwei Jahre Abwesenheit holen wir uns mit Patrick eine Menge Erfahrung zurück nach #FreakCity! Alle Infos: https://t.co/JKZ2JHeDHB ⬅️ pic.twitter.com/VJmn0IQxU8
— Brose Bamberg (@BroseBamberg) July 1, 2021
10 July 2021
Justin Robinson joins Brose Bamberg
Brose Bamberg announced the signing of Justin Robinson.
The guard spent the season in Serie A with Brose Bamberg.
Welcome to #FreakCity, @callmescoop12 👋🏽😍
Als unsere erste ausländische Neuverpflichtung für diese Saison begrüßen wir Justin im wunderschönen Oberfranken. Der Amerikaner wechselt zu uns von @vlpesaro 💪🏽. Die ganze News👉https://t.co/M1NV1bIRQB pic.twitter.com/BqeZFzya9i— Brose Bamberg (@BroseBamberg) July 7, 2021
10 July 2021
JDA Dijon re-signs Charles Galliou
JDA Dijon announced the re-signing of Charles Galliou.
The player penned a deal for one more season.
Fonte: JDA Dijon.
10 July 2021
Pau-Orthez signs Gregor Hrovat
Pau-Orthez announced the signing of Gregor Hrovat.
The guard/forward comes from Cholet where he averaged 12.9ppg, 3.6rpg and 3.2apg.
✍️ | L'international slovène Gregor Hrovat (1.96m, 26 ans) a signé
Pour tout savoir 👉 https://t.co/byOuI2alWx
📸 ©Eric Traversié#ELANation #BetclicELITE pic.twitter.com/CYc4A7GkPW— EBPLO (@EBPLO) July 9, 2021
10 July 2021
Obradoiro re-signs Albert Oliver
Obradoiro announced that Albert Oliver has re-signed for one more season.
The 43-year old player averaged 3.7ppg and 2apg in ACB.
The Spanish club has also announced the departure of the captain Pepe Pozas.
Fonte: Obradoiro.
10 July 2021
Zalgiris Kaunas officially signs Edgaras Ulanovas
Zalgiris Kaunas announced the signing of Edgaras Ulanovas.
The Lithuanian forward is back in the Lithuanian team after a season in Turkey with Fenerbahce.
Ulanovas penned a single-season deal.
Edgaras Ulanovas is coming back to Kaunas, as Zalgiris signs forward to 1 year deal! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/MJzR6v9GC9
— BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) July 10, 2021
10 July 2021
Edgaras Ulanovas reportedly close to return to Zalgiris Kaunas
Edgaras Ulanovas is close to return to Zalgiris Kaunas.
Lithuanian forward played last season with Fenerbahce averaging 4.5 points in EuroLeague.
Ulanovas started playing in 2014 with Zalgiris Kaunas.
Edgaras Ulanovas returns to Zalgiris, per sources.
— Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) July 10, 2021
10 July 2021
Justin Briggs re-signs with Kapfenberg Bulls
Justin Briggs is signing back with the Kapfenberg Bulls in Austria, sources told Sportando.
Briggs, a 23-year-old forward out of D2 school Chico State, averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per game in the Austrian league last season.
Kapfenberg will participate in the Basketball Champions League qualification round next season.
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9 July 2021
BAXI Manresa set to confirm 39-years-old Rafa Martinez
ACB and BCL side BAXI Manresa is expected to confirm veteran Spanish guard Rafa Martinez for the upcoming season, as reported by Eurohoops.
Next would be Martinez’s 23rd season as a Pro, after a career started in 1998.
9 July 2021
Real Madrid reportedly considering holding basketball events in Santiago Bernabeu from 2022
According to radio RAC1, Real Madrid is considering moving to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium from 2022, once the works on the football icon will be completed (works that will include a retractable roof and the capability to place hardwood floor on the lawn.
Newspaper AS, however, pointed out that Real could not move its basketball section definitely to the 81,000 seats stadium, but candidate the Bernabeu to host events like Euroleague Final Fours, Copa del Rey Final Eights, Eurobaskets editions or friendly matches against NBA teams.
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9 July 2021
Stefan Jankovic, Partizan terminate contract, PAOK offers him a deal
Stefan Jankovic and Partizan have terminated the contract and the player is now a free agent.
Jankovic has been offered a deal by Greek club PAOK, Sportando has learned.
The former Hawaii big man played seven games in the EuroCup and two ABA Liga games with Partizan before moving on loan to Bahcesehir in Turkey for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.
9 July 2021
Paderborn, Ágúst Goði Kjartansson finalizing a deal
Icelandic top talent, 17 yo, Ágúst Goði Kjartansson, finalizes a deal with Pro A side Uni Baskets Paderborn, sources tell Sportando
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9 July 2021
Jalen Lewis reportedly to sign a $1 million-plus contract with Overtime Elite
Jalen Lewis is signing a $1 million-plus contract with the new Overtime Elite league.
Kentucky, Duke and UCLA were among the top schools recruiting Jalen Lewis.
Kentucky, Duke and UCLA were among the top schools recruiting Jalen Lewis, a five-star center out of Oakland, Calif. https://t.co/3TXkUVUbHr
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 9, 2021
9 July 2021
Olimpia Milano officially signs Nicolò Melli to three-year deal
Olimpia Milano has reached an agreement for three years with Nicolò Melli, born in Reggio Emilia on January 26, 1991, 2.05 mt tall, power forward, coming from the Dallas Mavericks, but already an Olimpia player from the 2010/11 season to the 2014/15 season. “Nicolò has always been at the center of our thoughts, he is the right player, in his prime, a player we were looking for as the emblem of the team player on top of having unquestionable skills. To be able to bring him back, after six years and a great career abroad, is reason for us to be extremely proud. This is a happy day for all of us,” says general manager Christos Stavropoulos.
NICOLO’ MELLI – “I told you it was an “Arrivederci”, Milano. There’s obviously a lot of happiness coming back six years later to a club that represents so much in my development: here I came as a kid, here I played the first high-level games, here I won an unforgettable championship. I return a different player, because of the many beautiful experiences I had abroad and because of the titles that I won with other teams. Milano is different from the one I left: different players, different coaching staff, the management has changed too, and I’m thankful to them and to the ownership group for how strongly they tried to get me back. But one thing will never change, and that is the winning mentality of a club that is always looking to the top and the passion of a fan base who can’t wait to be again together with its team. For those reasons, coming back, six years later, is very motivating.”
HIS CAREER – Nicolò Melli began playing basketball in his native Reggio Emilia, debuting in Serie A with the same team and remaining there until the 2009/10 season. In the summer of 2010, he moved to Olimpia Milan: the first season was partly spent in Pesaro on loan. He returned to Milan in 2011 and remained there until 2015. He won the 2014 championship with Olimpia with whom he appeared in 81 EuroLeague games, with 390 points scored. In the Italian league, he has played 177 games with Olimpia, scoring 928 points, and grabbing 698 rebounds. During the summer of 2015, he moved to Bamberg and after two years went to Fenerbahce. He won the German title twice and once the Turkish championship, he won the national cup with both Bamberg and Fenerbahce. He played the EuroLeague Final Four in 2018 and 2019: in the first one, he reached the final game, and he scored a team-high 28 points against Real Madrid in Belgrade. During the summer of 2019, he joined the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans and was traded eventually to the Dallas Mavericks during the 2020/21 season. In two years, he has played 105 NBA games with 529 points scored
NOTES – Melli won the Under 20 silver medal at the 2011 European Championships and played four editions of the European Championships. His mom Julie was a silver medalist with the US volleyball national team at the 1984 Olympics.
Fonte: Olimpia Milano.
9 July 2021
JaKeenan Gant agrees to deal with Chorale Roanne
Forward JaKeenan Gant has agreed to a deal for the 2021-22 season with Chorale Roanne of the French Betclic Elite, sources told Sportando.
Gant, a former Indiana Pacers training camp invitee, has spent the first two seasons of his professional career in the NBA G League and South Korea. He is currently spending the summer in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
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9 July 2021
Peyton Siva reportedly signs with New Zealand Breakers
Peyton Siva signs with New Zealand Breakers as reported by ESPN.
American point guard averaged last season 10.1 points, 5.2 assists with Alba Berlin in EuroLeague.
Peyton Siva has signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the upcoming NBL season, sources told ESPN.
— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) July 8, 2021
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9 July 2021
Hugo Besson reportedly signs with New Zealand Breakers
Hugo Besson signs with New Zealand Breakers as reported by Gabriel Pantel-Jouve.
French point guard inks a three-year deal.
Besson played last season with St-Quentin in ProB averaging 19.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
Besson also withdrew from the 2021 NBA Draft.
Eh bien ce sera la Nouvelle-Zélande pour Hugo Besson, qui s’engage 3 ans aux New Zealand Breakers et se retire dans le même temps de la Draft #NBA 2021. Blessé à la cheville, il n’a pas pu participer à des workouts. Il espère accrocher le premier tour dans les années à venir.
— Gabriel Pantel-Jouve (@GabrielPJ_) July 8, 2021
8 July 2021
Matthew Dellavedova to join Melbourne United
Matthew Dellavedova is back in Australia. The former NBA champion is joining the Melbourne United.
Dellavedova has played more than 440 games in the NBA in seven seasons.
Matthew Dellavedova has agreed to a deal with Melbourne United, multiple sources told ESPN.
— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) July 8, 2021
8 July 2021
Panathinaikos expected to sign Daryl Macon
Panathinaikos has a “done deal” with former Mavs and Heat guard Daryl Macon, as reported by Eurohoops.
Macon spent the 2020-21 season with AEK and Galatasaray, averaging 15.9 ppg and 2.8 apg in Basketball Champions League
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