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23/07/202622:34

Partizan Reportedly In Advanced Talks With Wendell Moore Jr.  

After a first part of the offseason marked by several failed negotiations, Partizan has changed pace and is now close to bringing Wendell Moore Jr. to Europe for the first time.

The 24-year-old former Duke standout, who was also targeted by Hapoel Tel Aviv, is coming off four NBA seasons in which he was unable to establish himself with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets, and Detroit Pistons.

A two-way player for the Pistons during the 2025–26 season, Moore Jr. spent most of his time in the G League with the Motor City Cruise, where he averaged 19.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

 

23/07/202620:21

Valencia Basket adds Mo Gueye to its frontcourt

Valencia Basket has reached an agreement with American power forward with a Senegalese passport Mo Gueye (2.06 m, Staten Island, New York (U.S.), July 8, 1998, age 28) to join our men’s first team for the upcoming season, through June 30, 2027. The player is coming from the United States, where he has been competing in both the NBA and the G League over the past few seasons.

Last season, the power forward played for the Chicago Bulls’ affiliate team, averaging 15 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 47 games. With the franchise, he played in two NBA games, averaging 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and one steal. He now arrives in Spain with Valencia Basket to embark on his first European experience, competing at the highest level in the Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague.

 

23/07/202619:31

Report: Lonnie Walker IV Could Part Ways with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Lonnie Walker IV could be on his way out of Maccabi Tel Aviv, according to a report by Arel Ginsber.

The American guard remains under contract with the Israeli club, but the two sides are reportedly working toward a mutual agreement to terminate their partnership.

Several EuroLeague teams are already said to be monitoring Walker IV’s situation as they look to strengthen their backcourts ahead of the new season.

Walker IV averaged 15.2 points and 2.2 assists per game last season, making him one of Maccabi’s primary offensive weapons.

 

23/07/202611:51

Anadolu Efes completes Collin Malcolm signing

Anadolu Efes has reportedly completed the signing of Collin Malcolm. According to Zafer Çağrı Karataş, the Turkish club has finalized the move for the American forward, who is set to wear the blue-and-white jersey next season.

To complete the transfer, Anadolu Efes will pay what is described as a reasonable buyout. Malcolm is coming off a season with Hapoel Tel Aviv, where he played both in the Israeli league and in EuroLeague.

In the 2025/26 season, Malcolm averaged 7.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12 Winner League games, shooting 65.7% from the field. In EuroLeague, he appeared in 40 games and posted 6.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while shooting 56.7% from the field and 41.7% from three.

23/07/202608:45

Alessandro Pajola set to restart with Partizan Belgrade

Alessandro Pajola is set to restart his career with Partizan Belgrade. According to Walter Fuochi of Repubblica Bologna, the former Virtus Bologna captain has reached an agreement with the Serbian club on a two-year deal worth close to €1 million per season.

Pajola leaves Bologna after eleven years and chooses the first experience abroad of his career. The Italian guard had also been linked to Milano, a move that never really materialized, before Partizan made its push and brought him into one of Europe’s most historic and intense basketball environments.

In the new black-and-white project, Pajola is expected to be the second point guard behind Carlik Jones, while also being able to play next to him and free his offensive game. In Belgrade, Pajola will bring playmaking, defense and reliability: not the ace, Repubblica writes, but “one who helps you get the aces.”

22/07/202621:18

Hezonja Exit Hits Complication as Real Madrid Holds Strong Position

Mario Hezonja’s future remains one of the biggest storylines of the European basketball offseason. According to Marca, the Croatian forward’s departure from Real Madrid may not be as straightforward as initially expected. Although Hezonja informed the club before the contractual deadline of his intention to activate his NBA exit clause, he has reportedly neither presented an official NBA offer nor paid the required $1 million buyout.

Marca reports that ACB regulations require the notification and payment of the buyout to be completed simultaneously. To resolve the situation, Hezonja’s representatives have reportedly offered to increase the amount paid to secure his release. As a result, Real Madrid is now believed to be in a strong negotiating position and could either demand higher compensation or even retain the player. Despite that, the club has already signed Mikael Jantunen as a replacement.

Meanwhile, NBA interest remains alive, although Marc Stein has reported that the offers received so far have been non-guaranteed deals. Should an NBA move fail, EuroLeague clubs such as Dubai Basketball and Olympiacos are expected to monitor the situation closely.

22/07/202620:35

Partizan Belgrade President Ostoja Mijailović Sparks Transfer Rumors with Cryptic Post

A short but intriguing social media post from Partizan Belgrade president Ostoja Mijailović has sparked fresh transfer speculation. The club’s president wrote, “Sometimes the most important work is done far from the spotlight,” a message that many fans have interpreted as a hint that a significant signing could soon be announced.

While there has been no official confirmation from the club, the post quickly generated excitement among supporters and fueled rumors surrounding Partizan’s next move in the transfer market. Whether it truly signals a major deal or simply reflects the club’s behind-the-scenes work remains to be seen.

 

22/07/202617:50

Nanjing Monkey Kings Sign Taze Moore

Taze Moore is a new player of the Nanjing Monkey Kings, as officially announced by the Chinese club.

The versatile wing spent the 2025–26 season with Varese in Italy, where he was one of the team’s key contributors.

Moore averaged 11.3 points, 5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2 steals per game in the LBA, finishing second in the league in steals.

The American guard/forward now begins a new chapter of his career in the Chinese Basketball Association with Nanjing.

22/07/202617:38

Besiktas, Matt Thomas Part Ways

Besiktas has officially announced the departure of Matt Thomas.

The sharpshooting guard joined the Turkish club midway through last season after a strong start in Spain with Granada, where he averaged 14.6 points per game while shooting 46% from three-point range.

With Besiktas, Thomas averaged 7.1 points in 14 minutes per game in the Turkish Basketball Super League, shooting an impressive 48% from beyond the arc. In the EuroCup, he recorded 4.8 points in 12 minutes per game, with a three-point percentage of 32%.

The former NBA player now becomes a free agent after a short stint in Turkey.

22/07/202616:46

Tofas Signs Tre’Shawn Thurman

Tre’Shawn Thurman is a new player of Tofas, as officially announced by the Turkish club.

The 30-year-old forward made his Turkish Basketball Super League debut last season, playing for Esenler Erokspor.

Thurman averaged 8.1 points per game in 19 minutes of action, providing solid production in his first BSL campaign.

The experienced forward now joins Tofas as the club continues to build its roster ahead of the upcoming season.

 

22/07/202614:37

Wes Iwundu joins MoraBanc Andorra

MoraBanc Andorra bolsters their wing rotation with the signing of Wes Iwundu.

The 30-year-old American forward, who holds a Nigerian passport, signed a contract for the 2026–27 season.

Iwundu is coming off a season split between South East Melbourne Phoenix (11.7 points, 3.3 rebounds in the NBL) and Elitzur Kiryat Ata (15.6 points, 4.7 rebounds in the Winner League).

 

22/07/202614:32

Virtus Bologna Officially Signs Trent Frazier to One-Year Contract

Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna has officially announced the signing of American guard Trent Frazier on a one-year deal.

The 1.88-meter left-handed point guard arrives from Zenit St. Petersburg, where he had played since 2023. During his time with the Russian club, Frazier helped Zenit win the Russian Cup and the VTB United League SuperCup.

A native of Boynton Beach, Florida, Frazier began his European career with Serbia’s FMP Belgrade in 2022 after completing a standout collegiate career with the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Last season with Zenit, Frazier posted impressive numbers in the VTB United League, averaging 13.8 points, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game.

Virtus Bologna officially welcomed Frazier to the club, as the American guard prepares to make his EuroLeague debut in black and white.

22/07/202614:17

Caleb Agada signs with Monbus Obradoiro

Monbus Obradoiro announced the arrival of Caleb Agada.

The Canadian guard spent last season in ACB with Lleida, where he produced 7.8 points, 2 assist and 1 steal in 16 minutes per game.

 

22/07/202614:12

Jordan Gainey joins Cedevita

Jordan Gainey is a new player of Cedevita, as announced by the Slovenian club.

The guard arrives in Ljubljana after an excellent season with Cedevita Junior in Zagreb (14.4 points, 2.1 assists, 1.4 steals across the Croatian league and the FIBA Europe Cup).

Gainey signed a two-year contract.

22/07/202608:59

Mario Hezonja expected to return to the NBA

Mario Hezonja is expected to rejoin the NBA for the first time since the 2019/20 season. According to Marc Stein, the Real Madrid forward has drawn interest from multiple NBA teams.

Hezonja, a former No. 5 overall pick in the NBA Draft, has spent recent seasons in Europe with Real Madrid, establishing himself as one of the key players on the roster. His name had already been linked to a possible exit from the Spanish club through an NBA clause.

Stein adds that the list of interested teams is said to include franchises also pursuing LeBron James. The NBA market could therefore connect two major storylines, with Hezonja ready to reopen the American chapter of his career.

22/07/202607:28

Partizan reaches two-year agreement with Alessandro Pajola

Alessandro Pajola has reportedly reached a two-year agreement with Partizan Belgrade. According to Telesport, the Italian guard is set to leave Virtus Bologna after ten years and begin the first experience of his career outside Italy.

The deal, according to the Serbian outlet, will be worth €1.8 million overall, or €900,000 per season. Pajola had also been linked to Olimpia Milano, PAOK and Crvena Zvezda, but Partizan ultimately convinced him to move to Humska.

Last season in EuroLeague, Pajola averaged 4 points, 4.2 assists and 2.7 rebounds, while in the Italian league he posted 6.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. With Karlik Jones staying and Kyle Allman and Pajola expected to join, Partizan would complete its point guard rotation.

21/07/202621:40

Christian Vital Joins Zhejiang Golden Bulls

 Christian Vital is a new player of the Zhejiang Golden Bulls.

The American guard moves to the Chinese Basketball Association after a successful two-year stint with Bertram Derthona in Italy.

Last season, Vital averaged 17.1 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the LBA, finishing second only to Jahmi’us Ramsey in the league’s scoring charts.

The former UConn standout now begins a new chapter of his career in the CBA, bringing his scoring ability to Zhejiang.

21/07/202621:17

MoraBanc Andorra Signs Point Guard James Akinjo

MoraBanc Andorra has officially announced the arrival of American point guard James Akinjo.

Akinjo has signed a one-year contract with the Spanish club.

The 25-year-old spent last season with Ironi Ness Ziona in Israel, his first professional experience outside the United States. He averaged 8.1 points, 7.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, showcasing his playmaking ability and defensive impact.

Akinjo will now look to make the next step in his European career as he joins MoraBanc Andorra ahead of the upcoming campaign.

21/07/202620:11

Hapoel Jerusalem Brings Former NBA First-Round Pick David Roddy to Europe

Hapoel Jerusalem has completed the signing of David Roddy, bringing the 25-year-old forward to Europe for the first time after four NBA seasons.

According to Sport5, the two sides have agreed to a 1+1 contract worth $1.5 million per season.

Roddy was selected with the 23rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and appeared in a total of 173 NBA games during his four-year stint in the league.

Last season, the versatile forward spent most of his time in the G League with Raptors 905 and the Grand Rapids Gold, where he averaged 12.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

 

21/07/202619:45

ALBA Berlin Signs Joe Wieskamp to Three-Year Deal

ALBA Berlin has officially announced the signing of Joe Wieskamp on a three-year contract.

The forward, who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, spent the 2025–26 season in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga with Science City Jena. He averaged 15.6 points and 7.6 rebounds in 27 minutes per game, while shooting an efficient 51% from the field, 40% from beyond the arc, and 77% from the free-throw line.

Before joining Jena, Wieskamp played in Australia’s NBL with the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

The 26-year-old now takes the next step in his European career by joining ALBA Berlin, where he is expected to be an important addition over the next three seasons.

21/07/202619:13

Trent Frazier Agrees to One-Year Deal with Virtus Bologna

Trent Frazier and Virtus Bologna have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, according to a report from Superbasket.

The Illinois product spent the last three and a half seasons in the VTB United League with Zenit St. Petersburg, establishing himself as one of the competition’s most reliable guards.

Last season, Frazier averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 37% from three-point range.

The move to Virtus Bologna will give Frazier the opportunity to compete in the EuroLeague, where he faces the difficult challenge of filling the void left by Carsen Edwards.

21/07/202618:35

Dwane Casey emerges as coaching candidate for BC Roma SPQR

Dwane Casey has emerged as a head coaching candidate for BC Roma SPQR. According to Marc Stein, the current Detroit Pistons adviser is among the names being considered by the Rome-based club for its debut Serie A season.

BC Roma SPQR was recently co-founded by former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson alongside Luka Dončić. Casey’s possible candidacy underlines the international profile of the project and the ambition to build a high-level technical structure.

Stein adds that the club is also weighing European candidates. The head coaching decision is one of the key steps in shaping BC Roma SPQR’s first season in Italy’s top basketball league.

21/07/202614:20

Olympiacos reject Dubai bid as Thomas Walkup set to stay

Thomas Walkup is expected to remain with Olympiacos after the Greek club rejected an official approach from Dubai Basketball. According to Sport24, the Emirati side submitted an offer worth a total of €600,000, split between this summer and next, in an attempt to secure the experienced guard.

Olympiacos quickly declined the proposal, reaffirming that Walkup is not available for transfer. The Greek international reportedly explored the possibility of the move and even contacted the EuroLeague Players Association to better understand his contractual situation. However, with no buyout clause included in his deal, Olympiacos has complete control over any potential transfer.

Dubai was prepared to offer Walkup a contract worth around €3 million, while his current deal with Olympiacos expires in 2027.

21/07/202611:09

Manresa closing in on Colby Jones

Kids&Us Manresa are close to signing Colby Jones. According to Óscar Herreros, the Catalan club is working to complete the addition of the American guard with NBA experience.

Jones finished the season with the Memphis Hustle in the G League, averaging 14 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists. In recent weeks, he also played in the NBA Summer League.

For Manresa, Jones would be an important perimeter addition, bringing physicality, versatility and offensive feel. The Catalan club is looking to add a player with NBA-system experience to its Liga Endesa roster.

21/07/202611:01

Real Madrid finalizing deal with Mikael Jantunen

Real Madrid is finalizing an agreement with Mikael Jantunen. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, the Spanish club is close to adding the 26-year-old, 2.04-meter Finnish forward after his season with Fenerbahce.

Jantunen is regarded as one of Europe’s most efficient stretch bigs and is expected to help Real Madrid replace the floor spacing lost after Trey Lyles’ departure. Last season in EuroLeague with Fenerbahce, he averaged 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 19 minutes per game, while also posting strong impact numbers according to BasketNews Advanced Stats.

Before joining Fenerbahce, Jantunen had a breakout EuroLeague season with Paris Basketball and helped the club win the 2024 EuroCup. He would become another key addition to Pedro Martinez’s roster, alongside Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Jaime Pradilla.

20/07/202623:00

Josh Nebo was close to Maccabi return before Barcelona sealed the deal

Josh Nebo came much closer to rejoining Maccabi Tel Aviv than previously believed. According to Sport5, the former Maccabi center had already reached a preliminary agreement with Barcelona, but the uncertainty surrounding the Spanish club—the same issues that led Moses Wright to walk away before signing with Olimpia Milano—reopened the race for his signature.

Maccabi then entered advanced negotiations in an attempt to bring Nebo back to Israel. The club was prepared to pay the $900,000 buyout owed to Milano and offered the center around $2.2 million per season.

Nebo lowered his salary demands from $2.9 million to $2.7 million annually, but the financial gap remained. Meanwhile, Barcelona, determined not to miss out on another target, returned with an improved proposal matching the player’s expectations and finalized the signing. Maccabi is now left searching for two experienced EuroLeague centers after missing out on one of its top priorities.

20/07/202621:48

Mario Hezonja leaves Real Madrid, set for NBA return

Mario Hezonja is set to return to the NBA. According to Chema De Lucas, the Croatian forward has informed Real Madrid of his decision to leave the club and pursue an NBA opportunity.

Although Hezonja was under contract through 2029, his deal included an NBA escape clause that could be exercised before July 20. His buyout is expected to be around the standard $850,000.

Several NBA teams have shown interest in the 30-year-old forward, impressed by his talent, positional versatility and the positive feedback regarding his maturity and professionalism developed during his successful spell in Europe.

20/07/202621:10

Thomas Walkup and Olympiacos at odds as ELPA gets involved

Tensions between Thomas Walkup and Olympiacos continue to rise. According to SDNA‘s Unknown Matters show, the veteran guard and his representatives have contacted the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) to seek clarification regarding the buyout requested by the Greek club. Walkup, who still has one year remaining on his contract, has reportedly received a three-year, $9 million offer from Dubai Basketball.

Olympiacos, however, is unwilling to release him without receiving substantial compensation, with reports suggesting a €3 million buyout request. Many around European basketball consider that figure excessive for a player earning approximately €1 million per season.

20/07/202619:15

One More Year: Sergio Llull is set to extend his contract with Real Madrid

Sergio Llull is expected to continue his legendary career with Real Madrid. According to MARCA, the veteran guard reached an agreement last month to extend his contract for one more season.

The deal was reportedly finalized before the coaching change, meaning new head coach Pedro Martínez will have the club captain available for the 2026-27 campaign.

Llull, who will turn 39 in November, appeared in 40 EuroLeague games last season, averaging 3.1 points and 1.5 assists in just over 11 minutes per game. The extension would mark his 21st season with Real Madrid and his 22nd overall in Spain’s ACB League.

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