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Anadolu Efes, Isaiah Taylor part Ways

Anadolu Efes and Isaiah Taylor have agreed to part ways, the Turkish team announced.

The pointguard averaged 2.9 points in 11 minutes per game in Euroleague.

 

Anwil Włoclawek lands Malik Williams

Malik Williams is a new player of Anwil Włoclawek, as announced by the Polish team.

Williams is a rookie center out of Louisville (9.2 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.2 SPG last year).

 

Luke Fischer leaves SLUC Nancy to join Real Betis

SLUC Nancy has announced the departure of Luke Fischer.

The big man is headed to Spain, where – according to Theo Quintard– he will sign with Real Betis.

Fischer was producing 9.2 points and 3.5 rebounds with 43% from long range in BetClic Elite.

 

Nick Young to play in 2023 Dubai International Championship with Philippine team Strong Group

Nick Young, 37-year-old guard with 11 NBA seasons under his belt, will play in the 2023 Dubai International Championship with Philippine team Strong Group.

Swaggy P confirmed the news on Twitter.

His new coach, Charles Tiu, commented on the deal (via Spin.ph): “I got a chance to speak with Nick a few weeks ago just to see how serious he was to play for our team. It was a nice chance to get to know him a bit. He said he wants to prove he can still play and has been staying in shape,”

For the tournament, scheduled for Jan. 27 to Feb. 5, Strong Group also signed Renaldo Balkman and Sedrick Barefield.

Anadolu Efes signs on loan Furkan Haltali

Anadolu Efes signs on loan Furkan Haltali until the end of the season.

Besiktas, former Furkan Haltali’s team, officially signs two Anadolu Efes player in the same deal: big man Egemen Guven and point guard Omer Can Ilyasoglu.

Anadolu Efes reportedly acquiring Furkan Haltalı

According to Caglar Torun, Anadolu Efes has agreed with Besiktas on a trade that will bring big man Furkan Haltalı to Coach Ataman’s team in exchange for Egemen Guven and Omercan İlyasoğlu.

Haltalı is a 20-year-old center who was producing 6.2 points and 4 rebounds in 15 minutes per game with Besiktas.

Frutti Extra Bursaspor, Sindarius Thornwell part ways

Frutti Extra Bursaspor and Sindarius Thornwell have agreed to part ways, the turkish team announced.

Thornwell (5 points, 3.5 rebounds in 4 games) was the No.48 pick of the 2017 NBA Draft.

Ian Clark joins Adelaide 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers have announced the signing of import guard Ian Clark for the remainder of the NBL23 season.

Clark joins the 36ers after being instrumental in the Sydney Kings’ championship win last season, the 190cm combo guard averaged 12.91 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game during NBL22 and will become a vital piece to Adelaide’s championship tilt.

The 330-game NBA veteran with Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans earnt a reputation of being a major spark off the bench. Someone who could come into the game and get his team going at both ends of the court.

Clark was also a crucial part of the Golden State Warriors’ 2017 NBA championship win. Adelaide 36ers head coach CJ Bruton said what Clark has done in the NBL and for what he will bring to the 36ers, the decision was a perfect fit.

“To bring someone like Ian in is great for our group”, Bruton said.

“He’s a winner, he knows what it takes to get it done in this league but most importantly, he’s a great teammate.

“We are excited to add Ian to our squad, now it’s all about getting him here and getting him up to speed with our gameplan.”

Clark will likely make his NBL23 debut when the 36ers host South East Melbourne Phoenix on Christmas Eve at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Virtus Bologna reportedly close to sign Achille Polonara

According to Fabrizio Lorenzi of La Repubblica, LBA and Euroleague side Virtus Segafredo Bologna is really close to sign Italian forward Achille Polonara, who has seen limited minutes (11.7 mpg in Euroleague and just 3 Turkish League games played) in his first months with Anadolu Efes.

Rodions Kurucs joins SIG Strasbourg

SIG Strasbourg announced the arrival of Rodions Kurucs with a contract until the end of the season.

The forward started the year in Spain with Real Betis (4.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG).

SLUC Nancy keeps Mike Scott until the end of the season

Mike Scott, a forward with over 550 career NBA games, has extended his contract with SLUC Nancy until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Scott in the French league is scoring 13.2 points (52% FG, 85% FT) with 6.7 rebounds in 27 minutes per game.

Malachi Richardson joins Tauron GTK Gliwice

Malachi Richardson is a new player of Tauron GTK Gliwice, as announced by the Polish team.

The 26-year-old swingman returns to Poland, where he produced 15.8 points per game last year with King Szczecin.

 

Justin James joins Metropolitans 92

Metropolitans 92 announced the arrival of Justin James.

The Wyoming product is coming to Europe for the first time after a two-year stint with the Sacramento Kings, and the last year in G League (19.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.5 APG).

James will replace Aaron Henry, sidelined with a serious muscle injury.

Nanterre 92 in talks to keep J.J. O’Brien

J.J. O’Brien’s short term contract in Nanterre 92 will expire towards the end of the month.

The French Club would like to keep the forward, but he is considering all his options, a source told Sportando.

O’Brien has averaged 10.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2 steals in 4 Betclic Elite games.

Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce and Maccabi reportedly target Kostas Antetokounmpo

Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce and Maccabi Tel Aviv target Kostas Antetokounmpo as reported Eurohoops.

Greek forward averaged 11.8 points, 6.4 rebounds in 11 G League games with Windy City.

Dell’Orco says Ettore Messina will continue as head coach of Olimpia Milano next season too

Olimpia Milano president Leo Dell’Orco said that Ettore Messina will be remaining as head coach of the Italian reigning champions next season too.

“Olimpia Milano will continue with Ettore Messina. Without if and but. We have an agreement for next season too. He has support from the ownership” Dell’Orco told Luca Guazzoni of Ansa.

Dustin Ware returns to MZT Skopje

MZT Skopje has announced the return of Dustin Ware.

The point guard played with the Macedonian team in the first half of last season.

Ware will replace Billy Ray Ivey.

 

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