04/07/202219:27
PAOK BC has announced the arrival of Jaylen Hands on a one-year contract.
Hands spent last season with the Antwerp Telenet Giants, where he produced averages of 11.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in the BNXT.
It's official! Jaylen Hands 🤝 #PAOK mateco
➡️https://t.co/hnELdaLGbo pic.twitter.com/eSQUoSwdnQ— PAOK BC (@PAOKbasketball) July 4, 2022
04/07/202215:50
Turk Telekom is targeting Jerian Grant as reported by SDNA.
Grant won the Italian championship with Olimpia Milano last season.
04/07/202215:00
Real Madrid informed Pablo Laso that he will not continue next season as head coach. Source Marca.
Chus Mateo will be the substitute.
Es un día histórico este 4 de julio de 2022.
El día en que el que la sección de baloncesto del Real Madrid ha decidido prescindir de PABLO LASO BIURRUN.
Ha sido esta mañana tras una reunión entre Juan Carlos Sánchez (jefe de la sección) y José Ortiz (representante de Laso).
— Carlos Sánchez Blas (@blasradio) July 4, 2022
The decision would come this morning after a meeting between Juan Carlos Sanchez (head of Real Madrid Baloncesto section) and Jose Ortiz (Pablo Laso agent).
04/07/202212:22
Fenerbahce is targeting Jaleen Smith as reported by George Zakkas. Also Virtus Bologna and Partizan are in the mix.
American point guard averaged 8.3 points, 2.3 assists in EuroLeague with Alba last season, 10.9 points and 3.5 assists in BBL.
Smith inked a three-year deal with Alba last summer and has a buy-out in his contract.
Jaleen Smith is under contract w/ ALBA but at least three EL teams are interested in him. Actually, there is a buy out in his contract w/ the German Champions. According to @SdnaGr sources, Fenerbahce are following him closely, while Partizan & Virtus Bologna are also in the mix.
— George Zakkas (@ZakkasGeorge) July 4, 2022
Dalla Grecia: Jaleen Smith dell’Alba Berlino accostato in primo luogo al Fenerbahce, ma anche a Partizan e Virtus (@ZakkasGeorge ).
Il play USA, altalenante in EuroLeague ma decisivo nella conquista della BBL, era già stato seguito dalla Vu Nera la passata estate.
— 𝔸𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕣𝕠 𝕄𝕒𝕘𝕘𝕚 (@AlessandroMagg4) July 4, 2022
04/07/202211:02
Pablo Laso wants to go back to working full time as Real Madrid head coach but the Spanish club has serious doubts as reported by elespanol.com.
Real Madrid would have offered the coach a gap year with full salary guaranteed. Pablo Laso may also decide to terminate the contract and leave the club.
Other rumors on Marca.
04/07/202210:19
Vuelle Pesaro is targeting Zachary Hankins as reported by Italian newspaper Corriere Adriatico.
American big man played this season with Birmingham in G League (13.4p, 8.2r), and Guaynabo in Puerto Rico (13.5p, 5.2r).
04/07/202210:15
Former Baylor forward Mario Kegler is signing a deal with Limburg United in the BNXT League, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports told Sportando.
The 25-year-old Kegler has played in Mexico, German ProA and USA’s TBL during his career.
04/07/202209:11
Tyler Nelson is signing back with German BBL newcomer Rostock Seawolves, sources told Sportando.
Nelson played a big role for the Seawolves last season as he helped them move up from the ProA to the top division. He averaged 16.8 points in limited playing time and shot the ball with tremendous efficiency (49.8% FG / 46.4% 3P / 89.5% FT).
Nelson has also played in the NBA G League during his career.
03/07/202216:46
According to Encestando, Joventut is close to reaching an agreement with Henry Ellenson.
The power forward made his European debut last year, producing 11 points and 4.9 rebounds in 24 minutes per game in ACB with Monbus Obradoiro.
03/07/202216:26
According to Il Corriere del Trentino the next few days will be key for the future of Diego Flaccadori.
The player, who has a multi-year offer from Aquila Trento on the table, has reportedly attracted interest abroad from Valencia and Gran Canaria.
Flaccadori last year produced 15.3 points and 3.7 assists per game in LBA, and 10.4 with 2.9 assists in Eurocup.
03/07/202216:16
Zalgiris Kaunas’ frontline will be strengthened by Latvian big man Rolands Smits. The 207 cm tall player, who celebrated his 27th birthday last week, has signed a two-year contract.
Smits has been playing for FC Barcelona for the last four years, and reached the EuroLeague Final Four for two consecutive seasons.
The versatile Latvian, who can play at the power forward and center positions, has come off the bench under Sarunas Jasikevicius and has been the understudy of Nikola Mirotic, the EuroLeague MVP, occasionally playing as a center.
In the Spanish championship, Smits averaged 5.2 points and 2.9 rebounds, shooting at a 35.3% clip from long range. In the EuroLeague, his stats were similar: 4.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in an average of 15 minutes on the court.
Born in Valmiera, Smits moved to Spain at the age of 16 and started his professional career with Fuenlabrada. During his time there, Smits was named the best young player in the EuroCup during the 2016-2017 season, which brought him to the attention of Barcelona.
Smits has played for the Latvian youth national teams of all ages and made his men’s team debut in 2014 at the age of 19.
From Barcelona, to Kaunas. Welcome to Zalgiris, Rolands Smits! 🤝
📰: https://t.co/HEjoGUs9Zg pic.twitter.com/CkaiMuT8lK
— BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) July 3, 2022
03/07/202215:11
Demonte Harper is a new player of Bertram Derthona, the Italian team announced.
Harper spent last season in Limoges, averaging 15.5 points and 3.6 assists per game in Jeep Elite.
03/07/202209:37
Former CSKA Moscow big man Joel Bolomboy has turned down an offer from Olympiacos, according to Eurohoops. Talks between the sides are now paused
Greek champions are looking to bolster their frontline after the departure of both Martin and Jean-Charles and the retirement of Giorgos Printezis
02/07/202221:12
James Dickey III is a new player of JL Bourg Basket, the French team announced.
Last year the big man produced 8.4 points, 7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in Israel with Hapoel Haifa.
Et oui 🔥
Elle est là !! La dernière pièce du puzzle de cet effectif 2022.23. Il s’appelle James Dickey III, un pivot en provenance d’Israël, qui fait son arrivée à Bourg pour la prochaine saison 🔴⚪️Lire le communiqué 🔗 https://t.co/g6FSF3Mn7U pic.twitter.com/IxEcc1NUky
— JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) July 2, 2022
02/07/202219:27
Nanterre 92 has reached an agreement with Hans Vanwijn, a source told Sportando’s Emiliano Carchia.
The Belgian forward spent last year with Casademont Zaragoza, producing 6.4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
Hans Vanwijn agreed to terms with Nanterre, sources tell @Sportando.
The Belgian comes from Casademont Zaragoza where he averaged 6.4 points in ACB— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) July 2, 2022
02/07/202215:23
Marek Blazevic is headed to Obradoiro to a two-year deal, Basketnews reports.
Blazevic comes from Zalgiris Kaunas where he averaged 5.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in EuroLeague.
02/07/202215:04
Unics Kazan announced the contract extension of Artem Zabelin.
The big man penned a single-season deal.
⚡️ Артем Забелин – новичок УНИКСа
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Баскетбольный клуб УНИКС и 34-летний российский центровой Артем ЗАБЕЛИН (215 см, 117 кг) заключили однолетнее соглашение. pic.twitter.com/KJascUQFyF— BC UNICS Kazan (@unicsbasket) July 2, 2022
02/07/202214:56
Fabien Causeur is expected to remain with Real Madrid for two more seasons.
The Belgian guard has an agreement with Real through 2024, AS reports.
02/07/202213:24
Unicaja Malaga announced the signing of Dylan Osetkowski to a 1+1 deal.
The big man comes from Asvel.
02/07/202213:16
Liga Endesa announced that 22 players have been added to “derecho de tanteo” by their former teams.
The players become restricted free agents in ACB and if they want to change teams, their previous Spanish club has three days to match the offer sheet they sign.
| Jugador | Club |
| Wade Baldwin IV | Saski Baskonia SAD |
| Dairis Bertans | Real Betis Baloncesto SAD |
| Laurynas Birutis | Obradoiro CAB SAD |
| Vladimir Brodziansky | C Joventut Badalona SAD |
| Kwan Cheatham | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada SAD |
| Shannon Evans | Real Betis Baloncesto SAD |
| Damien Inglis | C.D. Basket Bilbao Berri SAD |
| Juan Núñez | Real Madrid C de F |
| Anzejs Pasecniks | Real Betis Baloncesto SAD |
| Filip Petrusev (R) | Saski Baskonia SAD |
| Dusan Ristic | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada SAD |
| Kassius Robertson | Obradoiro CAB SAD |
| Philip Scrubb | Obradoiro CAB SAD |
| Thomas Scrubb | Obradoiro CAB SAD |
| Yankuba Sima | Bàsquet Manresa SAD |
| Leo Meindl | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada SAD |
| Isaiah Taylor | UCAM Murcia Club Baloncesto SAD |
| Jacob Wiley | Real Betis Baloncesto SAD |
| Juan Pablo Vaulet | Bàsquet Manresa SAD |
| James Webb III | UCAM Murcia Club Baloncesto SAD |
| Derek Willis | C Joventut Badalona SAD |
| Arturs Zagars | C Joventut Badalona SAD |
02/07/202213:08
Panathinaikos OPAP Athens has signed small forward Panagiotis Kalaitzakis on a two-year deal with an option for a third season, the club announced Saturday. Kalaitzakis (2.00 meters, 23 years old) arrives from Lietkabelis Panevezys of Lithuania, where last season he had a breakout campaign in the 7DAYS EuroCup. In 19 EuroCup games with Lietkabelis, Kalaitzakis averaged 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in almost 28 minutes on court to help the team reach the playoffs.
“I feel very happy and blessed for the opportunity given to me to play for one of the biggest teams in Europe”, Kalaitzakis said. “What I have to do now is to work hard with my teammates and coaches to succeed. A big dream of mine has come true, I am part of the big Panathinaikos family and I can’t wait to compete in the green shirt”.
02/07/202212:39
The London Lions are pleased to announce Ryan Schmidt will be taking over as Head Coach ahead of the upcoming season.
“IT’S A GREAT HONOUR TO BE NAMED HEAD COACH OF THE LONDON LIONS. I WANT TO THANK THE 777 OWNERSHIP AND THE ENTIRE LIONS ORGANISATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BRING THEIR VISION FORWARD.”
Coach Schmidt has a breadth of top-flight coaching experience, having spent four seasons as working an assistant coach with Toronto Raptors NBA G-League affiliate, Raptors 905, before spending 3-years as Head Coach for the Hamilton Honey Badger of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Reflecting on his previous experience, Schmidt said,
“I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO WORK AND LEARN UNDER SOME GREAT COACHES IN MY PROFESSIONAL CAREER THUS FAR AND WILL BRING THAT EXPERIENCE WITH ME AS WE CONTINUE TO BUILD THIS CLUB.”
He went on to add,
“I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING OUR ROSTER BUILT AND BEGINNING THE WORK THAT IT WILL TAKE TO WIN DOMESTICALLY IN THE BBL AS WELL AS IN THE EUROCUP THIS UPCOMING SEASON”
Rounding out the coaching staff this season will be Robert Youngblood, Nikhil Lawry, and Polat Kaya.
Season tickets will be going on sale soon as we look forward to welcoming fans back to the Copper Box ahead of the upcoming year.
02/07/202210:01
According to Italian newspaper La Prealpina, German big Johannes Voigtmann is moving closer to an agreement with Olimpia Milano as his release from CSKA Moscow is on its way. Italian champions are also expected to sign Kevin Pangos from CSKA and are said to be still on the market for a small forward.
02/07/202208:43
Former Draft lottery pick Georgios Papagiannis could return to the NBA: according to Eurohoops, Panathinaikos’ center is on the Milwaukee Bucks shortlist.
Papagiannis’ game developed in Athens after an uneventful first stint in the NBA: he averaged 10.3 ppg, 8.2 rpg and 1.7 bpg in the 2021/22 Euroleague, being the league’s best rebounder and recognized in the All-Euroleague Second Team
02/07/202208:41
According to a report from Eurohoops, the future of Tyler Dorsey is split between a new contract with Olympiacos and a move to Fenerbahce, now coached by Greece NT coach Dimitris Itoudis
02/07/202208:38
Olympiacos is close to an agreement with forward Alec Peters, according to SDNA and Gazzetta.gr
Former NBA forward comes off two seasons with Baskonia and has previously played with Anadolu Efes too in Euroleague
01/07/202221:15
Levi Randolph has signed a contract with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Winner League and Basketball Champions League, his agency, SLASH Sports, told Sportando.
Randolph, a veteran swingman from Alabama, was recently named the MVP of the inaugural BNXT League (Belgium/Netherlands) season, as he averaged 15.8 points on 51% from the field and 47% from 3-point range for Belgian team Filou Oostende.
Randolph has also played in the NBA G League, Italy, France and the Australian NBL during his career.
01/07/202221:02
Turkish champions Fenerbahce and Serbian forward Nemanja Bjelica have reportedly agreed to a 2-year deal according to Turkish journalist Ugur Ozan Sulak
Bjelica, who won the NBA title with Golden State this season, would return to Fenerbahce after previously playing there between 2013 and 2015, before leaving Europe for the NBA
01/07/202220:34
Former NBA guard Jerian Grant could stay in Italy after parting ways with Olimpia Milano: website Bresciacanestro.com indicates that Germani Brescia is in talks with Grant, who could swing between guard and small forward roles in this eventual adventure
01/07/202219:58
Lithuanian side Lietkabelis will sign Serbian guard Stefan Peno, reports Basketnews.
Former ALBA Berlin and Barcelona player comes off a season with limited minutes in Bilbao
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