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14/06/202213:55

Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly in talks with Oded Kattash. Also Sale Djordjevic in the mix

Maccabi Tel Aviv will be in talks with Oded Kattash as reported by Sport5.

Israelian powerhouse already interviewed Katash to replace Ioannis Sfairopoulos this season.

Kattash worked with Maccabi in 2007-2008 season until January 2008.

Also Sale Djordjevic is in the mix, a source told to Sportando.

13/06/202220:55

Otis Livingston II joins Crailsheim Merlins

The Crailsheim Merlins have announced the arrival of Otis Livingston II.

The point guard spent last season in Serbia with KK Mladost Admiral Zemun, scoring 18.5 points with 5.7 assists per game.

13/06/202220:38

Maurice Kemp signs extension with Bnei Herzliya

Maurice Kemp has signed a contract extension until 2024 with Bnei Herzliya, the Israeli team announced.

Last year the forward averaged 13.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game.

13/06/202220:32

Mike Tobey, Valencia part ways

Valencia Bakset part ways with Mike Tobey so the American center ends his time at the Club once his contract has ended after five seasons as a taronja player. Tobey arrived in Valencia for the first time with a temporary contract to join the team that won the 2016-17 Endesa League championship and after a season at Lenovo Tenerife, he returned to Valencia in the summer of 2018 to play the last four seasons defending the taronja jersey. A journey in which he expanded his achievements with the 2018-19 7DAYS EuroCup championship. Tobey is also the third American player with the most games played in the history of Valencia Basket, with 227 games.

The Club would like to thank the professionalism, dedication and impeccable work ethic shown by Mike Tobey during the time he has defended the taronja jersey and wishes him the best in his future, both professionally and personally.

13/06/202220:22

Coosur Real Bets keeps BJ Johnson

BJ Johnson will stay for another season with Coosur Real Betis, as announced by the Spanish team.

The swingman last year produced 10.9 points and 5.5 rebounds in 8 games (7 wins).

13/06/202220:11

Dinamo Sassari extends Ousmane Diop, Kaspar Treier

Dinamo Sassari has announced the contract extensions of Ousmane Diop and Kaspar Treier.

Both players signed contracts that will keep them in Sassari until June 30, 2024.

 

13/06/202218:24

Marvelle Harris signs with Fukuoka Rizing Zephyr

Veteran guard Marvelle Harris signed a contract for the upcoming season with Fukuoka Rizing Zephyr in Japan, his agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports told Sportando.

Harris played this season with the Bakken Bears in Denmark where he won the national championship and was named Finals MVP. He also played 15 games in the FIBA Europe Cup with the Bears, averaging 15.3 points and 2.5 assists.

Harris is not new to Japanese basketball as he previously played with the Kumamoto Volters in 2020-21.

12/06/202219:32

Xavi Pascual to Maccabi Tel Aviv is unlikely as of now

Zenit buyout request for highly appreciated coach Pascual keeps him far and away from Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Israelian powerhouse targets also Velimir Perasovic.

12/06/202215:32

Xavier Cooks signs 3-year extension with Sydney Kings

The Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings are pleased to announce star big man Xavier Cooks has re-signed with the reigning NBL champions for the next three years.ย 

The 26-year-old is coming off a breakout season where he was a dominant force in NBL22 including winning the finals NBL MVP, All NBL Second Team, Kings Defensive Player of the Year and joint winner of Kings members MVP award.ย 

Cooks ended the NBL22 with 15.5 points, 10 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2 blocks per game,

12/06/202215:23

Lucas Beaufort returns to SIG Strasbourg

SIG Strasbourg has announced the return of Lucas Beaufort.

The 20-year-old guard spent last season on loan in ProB with Aix-Maurienne, where he produced averages of 7.9 points, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 24 minutes.

12/06/202214:31

KK Crvena Zvedza reportedly interested in Filip Petrusev, Kaleb Tarczewski

According to Telesport, KK Crvena Zvedza is on the market to add a center to the roster for the upcoming season.

The two main targets are reportedly Filip Petrusev and Kaleb Tarczewski.

The Serbian big man, whose NBA rights belong to the 76ers, will leave Anadolu Efes after a season where he played less than expected.

Tarczewski does not seem to be part of Olimpia Milano’s future plans.

The former Arizona center played in 24 games in the Italian league this year, producing 6.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 16 minutes.

 

12/06/202208:53

Virtus Bologna, Toko Shengelia expected to sign 2-year contract extension after LBA Finals

Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Eurocup champion Virtus Bologna and Georgian star Toko Shengelia have an agreement in place for a 2-year contract extension that will be likely signed after the best-of-7 (currently 1-1) LBA Finals between Virtus and Milano.

Contract will include a option for a third season, with Shengelia choosing to remain in Italy over a return to Spain or to the NBA

11/06/202219:36

Peristeri reportedly in talks with Vassilis Spanoulis for head coach job

Greek side Peristeri has reportedly start talks with Vassilis Spanoulis in order to appoint the former legendary guard as the team’s next head coach, as reported by Sport24.gr

Eurohoops reports that key points of the talks are the team’s budget – Spanoulis reportedly requests โ‚ฌ1.5M for players salaries – and that Peristeri plays in a European competition next season, either BCL or Eurocup

11/06/202217:22

Adelaide 36ers secure the signature of Robert Franks

The Adelaide 36ers today announce the signing of power forward Robert Franks on a two-year deal.

The 25-year-old, 201cm, versatile forward signs with the Sixers after an impressive season with the Bullets where he averaged 18.9 points, 1.59 assists, 8.93 rebounds, and connected 50% of his field goals across NBL22.

11/06/202216:39

SLUC Nancy lands Donte Grantham

SLUC Nancy has announced the signing of Donte Grantham for next season.

The forward spent last season with Chalons-Reims, producing 11 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in BetClic Elite.

11/06/202216:15

Dominique Sutton signs with Guaiquerรญes de Margarita

Dominique Sutton is a new player of Guaiquerรญes de Margarita, as announced by the Venezuelan team.

The veteran forward spent last season between Mexico and the Philippines.

11/06/202214:31

Segafredo Virtus Bologna reportedly close to sign Jordan Mickey, Amedeo Della Valle

According to Orazio Cauchi of Basketnews, Segafredo Virtus Bologna is about to sign two important players for the upcoming season, Jordan Mickey and Amedeo Della Valle.

The italian side reportedly won competition from several Euroleague teams, including Fenerbahce, for the LSU product.

Della Valle, who paid to get out of his contract with Brescia after , was reportedly a specific request of coach Scariolo.

The club remains active in the market, especially for the frontcourt, with Achille Polonara and Serge Ibaka among the players under observation.

 

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