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19/07/202214:43

Devyn Marble joins Legia Warszawa

Devyn Marble is a new player of Legia Warszawa.
The former Orlando Magic player spent the season in Poland with MKS Debrowa Gornicza averaging almost 19ppg and with Zielona Gora scoring 10.6ppg.

19/07/202213:24

Giordano Bortolani signs in Spain with BAXI Manresa on loan

Giordano Bortolani signs in Spain with BAXI Manresa as reported by eventipress.com, basketnews and Oscar Herreros.

Last BCL Rising star averaged 14.4 points last season with Treviso and has a contract until 2025 with Olimpia Milano.

18/07/202221:27

Legia Kosz inks Jonathan Stark

Jonathan Stark is a new player of Legia Kosz, as announced by the Polish team.

The pointguard spent last year in Hungary with Alba Fehervar (12.7 PPG, 4.8 APG, 45% FG, 36% 3P, 85% FT).

18/07/202219:50

Sydney Kings sign Justin Simon for NBL23

One of the NBL’s best defenders is back and this time he’s a Sydney King. 

The NBL21 Defensive Player of the Year and former Illawarra Hawks star Justin Simon will bring his talents to the Sydney Kings in NBL23. 

The 26-year-old, 196 cm wing is the Kings second import signing, joining import point guard Derrick Walton Jr on the Kings roster. It leaves just the final import spot open. 

Speaking from his home in California, Simon said he was excited to return to Australia and join the Kings as we defend our NBL22 Championship. 

“I feel amazing,” he said. 

“I can’t really describe it. I’m pumped and hyped.  It’s an unreal feeling and I can’t wait to get there.  

“The Kings are an unbelievable organisation. I love that brand of basketball they are playing, it’s obvious coach (Chase Buford) knows what he’s doing and I know I can fit into that system. It’s something I wanted to be a part of.” 

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Simon was a defensive force in his debut NBL season with the Hawks, winning the 2020-21 Damian Martin Award as the NBL’s Best Defensive Player, and regularly putting the clamps on the league’s best guards such as Bryce Cotton and our own Casper Ware. 

Last season he signed with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in Germany’s top-level Bundesliga and while again winning the league’s defensive player of the year award, demonstrated his offensive abilities in Europe’s Champions League. 

He took the club to third place in the Champions League and scored 27 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals against Hapoel Holon, becoming the first player in league history to score more than 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. He also set a new record for points in a Champion’s League final four game.
“The year I had in NBL21 as far as winning defensive player of the year was great and then going into the German league and winning it again … I wanted to show I could be ‘that guy’ every night,” he said. 

“But offensively in Germany was able to showcase that side of my game and show I could contribute at that end a lot more than I did last time around.  

“I think I’m growing as a professional and that’s something more that attracted me to Sydney, the people they have on the coaching staff and the skill development they can give me.” 

Having played in Freeway Series games for the Hawks, Simon fully understands the rivalry between the Kings and Hawks and the frosty reception he is likely to receive from the fans in Wollongong. 

“You can feel that energy between the fans and both clubs, but that’s an environment I want to be in and I’m excited to experience that first game between the two clubs,” he said. 

Coach Chase Buford said Justin was “the perfect fit” for a Kings team in pursuit of back-to-back championships. 

“He is someone that can guard multiple positions and can really disrupt any ball handler. The combination of X (Xavier Cooks) and Justin is as intimidating of defensive pairing as there is in the league, and one that will propel us to be an elite unit on that end once again this season,” Buford said.  

“On the other end he is also a great compliment for our group. His ability to get out in the open floor and put pressure on the rim will be a great match for Kings basketball.”  

Kings CEO Chris Pongrass said Kings fans should be rightfully excited by the signing. 

“We’ve already seen what Justin is capable of doing defensively in this league. He prides himself on locking up the best player on the opposing team night in and night out. He is exactly the piece we were after,” Pongrass said. 

“We believe we can take Justin’s game to the next level and showing what he can really do in the NBL on both sides of the ball. Kings fans will love his energy, passion and desire to win.” 

Simon joins Walton Jr, Xavier Cooks, Shaun Bruce, Dejan Vasiljevic, Angus Glover, Biwali Bayles, Jaylin Galloway, Jordan Hunter, Kouat Noi and Jackson Makoi on the Kings’ list for upcoming season.    

The NBL23 schedule is expected to be released soon. 

18/07/202219:42

Javontae Hawkins joins Limoges CSP

Javontae Hawkins has signed a one-year contract with Limoges CSP, the French team announced.

The versatile swingman last year defended the colors of Telekom Baskets Bonn (15.5 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 44% FG, 37% 3p, 74% FT).

 

18/07/202219:20

Medi Bayreuth lands Sasha Grant

Medi Bayreuth has announced the arrival of Sasha Grant on loan from Bayern Munich for the 2022/23 season.

Grant played for Scaligera Verona in the Italian Serie A2 last year, producing 5.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 18 minutes per game.

18/07/202219:09

Ed Daniel to join San Severo

San Severo has finalized the signing of Ed Daniel for next season, sources tell Sportando.

The big man last year helped Givova Scafati moving up to LBA with 10.6 points (57 % FG, 73 % FT), 8.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23 minutes per game.

 

18/07/202216:44

Hapoel Tel Aviv lands Xavier Munford

Gearing up for its 7DAYS EuroCup debut, Hapoel Tel Aviv has put scoring power in its backcourt by signing guard Xavier Munford for the 2022-23 season, the club announced on Monday. Munford (1.93 meters, 30 years old) last played with South East Melbourne in Australia where he averaged 16.6 points, 4.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in the NBL. Munford now returns to the EuroCup after making his debut in the 2020-21 campaign, playing 10 regular season appearances with Frutti Extra Bursaspor and posting 13.4 points, 3.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds.

18/07/202216:39

Valencia signs Jonah Radebaugh to two-year contract

Valencia Basket has reached an agreement to incorporate American point guard Jonah Radebaugh (1.91, United States, 17/06/1997, 25 years old) to its men’s team for the next two seasons. The player competed the last two seasons with German MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, where he averaged 14.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 17.2 efficiency per game in the easy credit BBL last season. He is a versatile player, capable of providing offensive talent and physicality on defense at any of the outside positions.

18/07/202209:01

Vic Law agreed to terms with Chiba Jets

Future in Japan for Vic Law.
The player agreed to terms with Chiba Jets, according to Australian sources.

Law spent the season with Perth Wildcats averaging more than 20 points, 8 rebounds and almost 2 assists per game in NBL.

17/07/202222:37

Besiktas to sign Bryce Brown

Bryce Brown has reached an agreement with Besiktas, BjkBasket reports.

The Auburn product spent last year in G League with the Long Island Nets (12.9 PPG, 1.8 APG).

17/07/202222:02

ESSM Le Portel inks Terry Allen

ESSM Le Portel has announced the signing of Terry Allen.

The power forward spent the last 3 seasons in Germany, most recently with Medi Bayreuth (12.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.9 APG).

 

17/07/202220:16

C.J. Williams signs with Ironi Ness Ziona

C.J. Williams is a new player for Ironi Ness Ziona, as announced by the Israeli team.

The guard spent last year in Turkey, scoring 12.9 points per game with Yalova Spor.

17/07/202219:11

Obradoiro inks Marcus Paige

Marcus Paige is the new playmaker of Obradoiro, the Spanish team announced.

The UNC product signed a deal for the 2022/23 season.

Paige spent last year in France with Orleans, where he averaged 9.9 points (45% FG, 42% from long range, 86% FT), 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

17/07/202219:02

Simone Fontecchio reportedly joining Utah Jazz

Simone Fontecchio is signing a 2-year deal with the Utah Jazz, Eurodevotion reports.

The Italian small forward spent last year with Cazoo Baskonia, averaging 11.8 points (45% FG, 41% 3P, 86% FT), 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game between ACB and Euroleague.

The Jazz have begun a rebuilding process with the trade of Rudy Gobert, so Fontecchio could get minutes in the rotation as early as his rookie season.

17/07/202208:44

Crvena Zvezda president Covic says Teodosic and Raduljica are main targets of the team

In an interview with weekly outlet Express, Crvena Zvezda president Nebojsa Covic said that the team’s current targets on the transfer market are the signings of Milos Teodosic and Miroslav Raduljica after the unsuccessful pursuit of Nemanja Bjelica and Boban Marjanovic

While Teodosic comes off three seasons with Virtus Bologna, Raduljica last played in South Korea for Goyang Orions

17/07/202208:30

Virtus Bologna reportedly targeting William Howard

Virtus Bologna is targeting French forward William Howard, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, and the two sides may be close to a deal. Howard would be Virtus’ third French player on the roster after Jaiteh and Cordinier and would reach Italy after two Euroleague seasons with ASVEL

Virtus, however, has to weigh the case of Kevin Hervey, under contract for next season but not in Scariolo’s plans. The player has drawn interest from Joventut Badalona, according to Corriere di Bologna, but his departure may be the condition for a further signing by the Eurocup champions

16/07/202222:51

Ruben Guerrero signs 2-year deal with Obradoiro

Monbus Obradoiro announced the signing of Ruben Guerrero for the next two seasons.

The 26-year-old center spent 3 years with Unicaja Malaga, the last one averaging 3.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game between ABC and BCL.

 

16/07/202221:14

Turk Telekom signs Boran Güler, Axel Bouteille

Turk Telekom Ankara has announced the arrivals of Boran Güler and Axel Bouteille.

The 20-year old guard spent last year with Socar Petkimspor, while Bouteille  arrives from Unicaja Malaga, where he averaged 10 points on 41.1% three-point shooting in ACB.

16/07/202220:53

Happy Casa Brindisi in talks with Jason Burnell

According to Superbasket, Happy Casa Brindisi is interested in Jason Burnell and has started negotiations to sign him.

Brindisi would be the third Italian stop for the forward, after his rookie season with Cantù and the two-year stint in Sassari.

Burnell last year averaged 9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in LBA.

16/07/202220:32

Juan Vaulet signs 2-year extension with Baxi Manresa

Juan Vaulet has extended until 2024 his contract with Baxi Manresa, the Spanish team announced.

The Argentinian last year averaged 6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in ACB.

16/07/202219:42

Jonah Radebaugh reportedly joining Valencia

Valencia will pay a 75,000-euro buyout to Lenovo Tenerife to sign Jonah Radebaugh, Donatas Urbonas reports.

The guard had reached an agreement with Tenerife right after the end of last season, with an exit clause valid until July 25.

Radebaugh last year defended the colors of MHP Riesen, producing 14.3 points (45% FG, 39% 3P, 74% FT), 5.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game between BBL and BCL.

 

16/07/202219:05

Tofas Bursa keeps Tyler Ennis

Tyler Ennis has signed a new one-year contract with Tofas Bursa, the Turkish team announced.

The canadian pointguard last year averaged 12.7 points and 4.4 assists per game in BSL.

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