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02/07/202213:16

ACB says 22 players have been added to “derecho de tanteo”

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.

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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 signs Panagiotis Kalaitzakis

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

London Lions hire Ryan Schmidt as head coach

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.

02/07/202208:43

Georgios Papagiannis reportedly on Milwaukee Bucks shortlist

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

01/07/202221:15

Levi Randolph joining Hapoel Jerusalem

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.

01/07/202218:02

Valerio Mazzola signs 2-year deal with Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro

Valerio Mazzola is a new player of Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro, the italian team announced.

The power forward spent the last 4 seasons with Reyer Venezia.

Last year Mazzola averaged 4.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per game in Eurocup.

01/07/202215:49

Marcus Keene joins SIG Strasbourg

SIG Strasbourg has announced the arrival of Marcus Keene.

The player finished last season in Varese, where he led the team with 18.7 points and 4.4 assists per game.

 

01/07/202215:31

Lenovo Tenerife inks Elgin Cook

Lenovo Tenerife has made official the signing of Elgin Cook for the upcoming season.

The Oregon product spent last year in Turkey with Tofas Bursa, producing 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists between BSL and BCL.

 

01/07/202215:05

Arnas Butkevicius signs deal with Zalgiris

After announcing the signing of Laurynas Birutis earlier in the month, Zalgiris brings forward its second newcomer for the upcoming season, as Lithuanian international Arnas Butkevicius joins the team.

Butkevicius spent the last five years in the capital of Lithuania, as he recently captained Rytas Vilnius. Last season he led his former team to the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) title, earning Finals MVP honors in the meanwhile.

The forward averaged 8.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 13 efficiency per game, and improved his contribution to 11 points and 15.6 efficiency in the league finals

Butkevicius‘ numbers in the Basketball Champions League were similar, as the 29-year-old averaged 7.4 points and 5 rebounds.

“First of all, I would like to thank Zalgiris organization for believing in me and for the chance to compete in the highest level. I can promise I will give my all to the team. The decision to join Zalgiris wasn’t difficult, as the club and coach Kazys have shown big interest. I know how ambitious this team is, so I’m looking forward to join forces”, – said Butkevicius.

Butkevicius has represented Zalgiris’ youth team in the EuroLeague youth tournament. During his career, he has also worn the jerseys of Neringa, Sakalai, Lietkabelis and Neptunas. With the latter club, under the guidance of current Zalgiris coach Kazys Maksvytis, Butkevicius also made his EuroLeague debut.

“Arnas’ stability and abilities in recent years have not left any doubts, so we wanted to see him in Kaunas. We know each other well, we worked together in the EuroLeague, which I think is very important for a basketball player returning to the top level”, – said coach Maksvytis.

The 196 cm tall player signed a two-year contract with Zalgiris Kaunas.

30/06/202221:53

Milano, Jerian Grant to part ways

AX Armani Exchange Milan and Jerian Grant went separate ways on a mutual decision, according to BasketNews sources. News was anticipated yesterday by RealOlimpiaMilano

Grant had one more year left on his contract and played a crucial role in Milano’s LBA Finals win over Virtus Bologna

30/06/202215:12

Andorra, David Jelinek part ways

MoraBanc Andorra and David Jelinek have parted ways.
The Czech leaves the team after six seasons.

29/06/202221:56

Rokas Jokubaitis to miss NBA Summer League with Knicks

New York Knicks draftee Rokas Jokubaitis will miss the upcoming NBA Summer League, as reported by Basketnews: Barcelona guard underwent ear surgery after the Spanish league finals and is expected to fully recover for Eurobasket 2022

According to Basketnews Jokubaitis is expected to remain in Europe one more year unless his draft rights are traded or the Knicks will call him to the NBA for the next season

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