Fortitudo Bologna has opted out of Adrian Banks’ contract for next season.
The guard has played one season with Fortitudo Bologna.
Fortitudo opted out of Banks’ contract after the player turned down a new proposal made by the Italian club to cut the salary but extend the deal.
Panathinaikos BC president, Takis Triantopoulos, said exclusively at SDNA about Obradovic rumours: “Who wouldn’t want Obradovic at Panathinaikos bench? But, with the way the team was built and will be built, I don’t think that Obradovic would either talk about it”.
On any kind of talks with Zeljko: «No talks».
Triantopoulos also mentioned that things will be more clear about Panathinaikos future on Wednesday. The Greens will host a press conference to talk about the future and other important issues.
Panathinaikos BC president, Takis Triantopoulos, said exclusively at @SdnaGr that there are no talks between the Greens and legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic. More: https://t.co/Yo8veN008I. #paobc
— George Zakkas (@ZakkasGeorge) June 14, 2021
Italian prospect Davide Casarin is expected to be loan next season by Reyer Venezia.
De’ Longhi Treviso are the front runners to sign him, a source tells Sportando.
Vanoli Cremona was interested in the player as well but De’ Longhi will offer him the chance to play in Europe (Still unknown if EuroCup and BCL) and is close to getting him.
Scott Eatherton signs in Japan with Nagoya Dolphins.
Former Northeastern played in ACB this season averaging 14.1 points and 5.8 rebounds with Manresa.
Another move from Acb to Japan! Scott Eatherton is the new player of Nagoya Dolphins!#BeoBasket
— Misko4Raznatovic (@MiskoRaznatovic) June 14, 2021
Reyer Venezia is expected to add Jeff Brooks and Michele Vitali for next seasons.
Brooks has spent the past few years with Olimpia Milano while Vitali was with Brose Bamberg in the 2020-2021 season.
Champagne Basket extended the contract of coach Cedric Heitz for the next two seasons.
The coach will stay till 2023.
Fonte: Champagne Basket.
Sasha Djordjevic will start today negotiating a new deal with Virtus Bologna, as reported by La Repubblica.
But the chance for him to remain are highly unlikely (30%/70%).
The new coach of Virtus Bologna is expected to be Sergio Scariolo.
Crvena Zvezda star Jordan Loyd is expected to sign with VTB team Zenit St Petersburg, reports Eurohoops. News of Zenit’s approach towards former Raptors and Valencia guard was first reported by MozzartSport.
Loyd, who has just won ABA Liga and Serbian title with Crvena Zvezda, averaged 17.3 ppg in 29 Euroleague games this season.
Fonte: Eurohoops.
The agreement between Italian side De’ Longhi Treviso and Polish forward Michal Sokolowski is confirmed, a source told Sportando.
The deal was denied a few days ago by the player’s agent, Tarek Khrais, but an agreement is now in place between the parts
Italian side Umana Reyer Venezia has agreed to a deal with Lithuanian center Martynas Echodas, as reported by Donatas Urbonas.
Echodas comes off a strong season for Rytas Vilnius, averaging 18.5 ppg and 5.8 rpg in BCL and 11.7 ppg with 6.6 rpg in LKL.
Fonte: Donatas Urbonas.
Hamady N’Diaye hopes to remain in Pau and finish his career with the French team.
“I want to stay. I would love to finish my career in Pau. I feel great, I love the organization, the city. I love everything here” N’Diaye said.
Fonte: BeBasket.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing Keenan Evans.
The guard had a breakout season with Hapoel Haifa averaging 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.
Keenan Evans who had a breakout season in Israeli Winner league playing for Hapoel Haifa is nearing a deal with Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv
Candidacy first reported @Orshkedy— Moses (@MosesB1) June 12, 2021
Umana Reyer Venezia targets Martynas Echodas for the next season as reported by Corriere del Veneto.
Lithuania forward averaged 11.7 points and 6.6 rebounds this season in LKL.
As reported Shams Charania these are top head coaching candidates for the Portland Trail Blazers bench: Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups, Spurs assistant Becky Hammon, Univ. of South Carolina/USA women’s coach Dawn Staley, Nets assistant Mike D’Antoni and Spurs executive Brent Barry
Sources: Among Portland Trail Blazers top head coaching candidates: Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups, Spurs assistant Becky Hammon, Univ. of South Carolina/USA women’s coach Dawn Staley, Nets assistant Mike D’Antoni and Spurs executive Brent Barry.https://t.co/BSXe6jt45J
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 12, 2021
Spurs assistant Becky Hammon — who this season became the first woman to serve as head coach in an NBA game — will soon interview for the Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic head coaching jobs, sources said. https://t.co/BSXe6jt45J https://t.co/q7HlrKr2Fd
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 12, 2021
KK Cedevita Olimpija has agreed to a 2-year deal with US forward Hayden Dalton, as announced by the player’s agency on Instagram
Dalton comes off a strong season in Nymburk in which he shined as one of the Basketball Champions League top rebounders
Former NBA Champion Timofey Mozgov is reportedly expected to play for Russia NT in Split OQT later this month, as reported by Eurohoops.
Mozgov recently returned after a long absence to injuries, playing 6 games for Khimki in VTB League this season.
Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion will play the upcoming FIBA OQT in Belgrade with the Italian NT, a source told Sportando. Mannion made his debut with Italy in July 2018, becoming one of the youngest players to ever appear in the Italian jersey.
The next hours will be decisive, however, to understand if Duke prospect Paolo Banchero will play in Serbia with Italy, making his debut with the National Team. Banchero received his Italian passport a few months ago and committed to play with Italian NT, but it is still unknown if the player will debut in a couple of weeks.
Elias Harris will play the next season in the Japanese B.League for the Sanen Neophoenix.
The german forward out of Gonzaga spent last season between Germany and Spain.
Harris averaged over 13 points and 4 rebounds in 22 minutes in 19 ACB games for Casademont Zaragoza.
It’s official – New chapter, New beginning! My journey will continue 🔜 🇯🇵
Hey 👋🏾 @NEO_PHOENIX fans, my family and I are really excited to come to Japan and the B.League for the first time and I am confident that we will bring back glory to the club as a team. See you soon! pic.twitter.com/rst6r0j0OU
— Elias Harris (@EliasJMHarris) June 11, 2021
Donte Ingram is a new player of Donar Groningen, the dutch team announced.
Ingram spent last season in the New Zealand NBL with the Nelson Giants (18.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.7 spg).
🚨𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚗𝚒𝚎𝚞𝚠𝚜🚨
𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎! ✍️
"Het lijkt gewoon heel goed te passen en een geweldige omgeving om deel van uit te maken.''
Lees meer op de website:https://t.co/Eyu05rFUqU pic.twitter.com/WkgkXKqQ7W
— Donar (@Donar_Official) June 12, 2021
Andrea Trinchieri will most likely continue to lead Bayern Munich next season.
The Italian coach spoke with Abendzeitung:
“We are very, very close. I think my contract signature is only a matter of days. This season gives you almost no room to sit down. Now we are very close to an agreement. After the talks with Mr. Hainer, I am convinced that there will be a different Bayern after SAP Garden. The arena will be one of the best and most modern in Europe and will give the club an enormous boost… That day will come soon. Then we will see the real potential of this club. I can hardly wait. “
KK FMP announced the arrival of Nenad Nerandžić.
The 24-year-old Serbian forward comes from a year with KK Borac Cacak. He averaged over 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the ABA Liga.
Nerandžić signed a two-year contract.
Nenad Nerandžić novi je član KK FMP-a. Potpisao je profesionalni ugovor na 2 godine.
Srećno Nenade! 🍀#kkfmp #panteri pic.twitter.com/MbvVGJcg86— KK FMP (@BCFMP) June 12, 2021
MKS Dabrowa Gornicza has officially announced the two-year agreement signed by Josip Sobin.
The Croatian big man comes from a season at BM Slam Stal Ostrow with averages of over 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists between the Polish league and the FIBA Europe Cup.
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Trzykrotny mistrz Polski w Dąbrowie Górniczej! 🥇🥇🥇
Josip Sobin podpisał z MKS-em dwuletni kontrakt 🖊
Więcej informacji ⬇https://t.co/RVQQo5hKvQ
Fot: FIBA Europe Cup oraz Andrzej Romański#plkpl #DębowaSiła #BudujemyMKS pic.twitter.com/4VKLwPFtJA
— MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza (@MKSDG_Kosz) June 12, 2021
Turk Telekom Ankara announced the signing of Berk Demir.
The power forward comes from 3 seasons with Darussafaka.
Last year Demir averaged 7.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 37 games between BSL and BCL.
Geçtiğimiz sezon Darüşşafaka Tekfen forması giyen Berk Demir’i renklerimize bağladık! Ailemize hoş geldin @berkkdemir 👏 pic.twitter.com/Af8nbsaWma
— Türk Telekom SK (@TurkTelekom_SK) June 12, 2021
Sergio Scariolo is a strong candidate for Virtus Bologna head coaching job, as reported by Il Corriere dello Sport and confirmed to Sportando.
Sasha Djordjevic’s departure from Virtus Bologna was almost certain when Serie A playoffs started, also considering the elimination in EuroCup semifinals against Unics Kazan and the missed chance to play in EuroLeague next season.
But Virtus Bologna dominated the Serie A playoffs and the finals against Olimpia Milano winning the title after twenty years.
After Scudetto, Virtus Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti said that he will see, talk and negotiate with Djordjevic whose future could be far from Bologna.
Scariolo recently extended the contract with Toronto Raptors but he is open to a return to Italy where he coached Olimpia Milano from 2011 to 2013.
Lithuanian forward Edgaras Ulanovas is parting ways with Fenerbahce Istanbul, as reported by Donatas Urbonas.
Ulanovas, who was under contract for next season, leaves Turkey after one season
Former Michigan State guard Brandon Wood has agreed to a deal with Serbian team Zlatibor of the ABA Liga 2, sources told Sportando.
Wood is a veteran guard who has played in several countries during his career, including Hungary, Italy, Lithuania and Switzerland.
Japanese side Alvark Tokyo is seriously interested in signing American guard Jordan Theodore, sources tell Sportando.
Theodore comes off a season spent with VTB side UNICS Kazan, with whom he has reached the finals in both VTB and Eurocup
Former San Diego State big man Deshawn Stephens has signed a contract with BC Igokea of the ABA Liga and Basketball Champions League, his agency, SLASH Sports, told Sportando.
Stephens has played for the Bakken Bears in Denmark this season, averaging around 15 points and seven rebounds per game in the Danish Basketligaen and Basketball Champions League.
ACB powerhouse FC Barcelona has agreed to a 2-year deal with Turkish center Sertac Sanli, as reported by beIN Sports and confirmed by Eurohoops.
Sanli, who will play outside Turkey for the first time in his career, comes off a strong Euroleague Final Four in which he contributed to Anadolu Efes’ maiden title with 15.5 ppg and 5.0 rpg.
A sudden plot twist in European Basketball landscape: SDNA reports that Jordi Bertomeu is out of the Euroleague board, as an effect of a unanimous vote from the 11 Euroleague shareholders.
Bertomeu will remain as CEO, for the time being, with less responsibilities. It’s an abrupt end of a 20-year leadership that shaped European basketball since 2000.
