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Ron Curry joins Le Portel

Le Portel announced the signing of guard Ron Curry for the 2022/23 season.

The player won the Latvian title this year with VEF Riga (10.7 PPG, 3.9 APG).

SDNA | A seismic shift in European basketball in talks between ECA, FIBA and the NBA

Greek media SDNA reports details of a potential seismic shift in European basketball set to happen in the continent and revolving around a more involved activism of the NBA in Europe.

The “fight” between Euroleague and FIBA could end after the departure as CEO of Jordi Bertomeu – in the upcoming weeks – and his likely replacement with Dejan Bodiroga, with NBA Europe VP Jesus Bueno noted as a possible key member of the new Euroleague management. Such moves could be official as soon as tomorrow, as there will be a meeting between Euroleague shareholders. A key figure in NBA involvement in shaping the future of European basketball is deputy commissioner Mark Tatum, who has reportedly conducted several talks in recent months on the subject.

SDNA also reports of a hypotetical new structure of European club competitions, with an expanded Euroleague – up to a maximum of 24 clubs with 46 regular season games – and the merge between Eurocup and BCL in a new competition run by FIBA and slated to “qualify” up to 6 teams to the top-tier competition. Such plans could happen soon, although there is also the possibility of a “transition year”.

SDNA also foresees the potential involvement of new European competitions, alongside BAL and G-League, into a new Netflix-type streaming platform which would offer all the games worldwide.

Barcelona reportedly targets Vesely, Satoransky and Shengelia

Barcelona targets three players for next season according to Mundo Deportivo. 

Jan Vesely is the first choice to replace Brandon Davies, who refused the second renewal offer of blaugrana team.

Tomas Satoransky might come back if he not finds a new contract in NBA, as Toko Shengelia.

Georgian forward is playing in Italy with Virtus Bologna, but an NBA contract is his first thought for next season.

Levanga Hokkaido keeps Shawn Long

Shawn Long has signed a new one-year contract with Levanga Hokkaido, as announced by the Japanese team.

The big man this season has averaged 25 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and one block per game in the B.League.

 

De’Mon Brooks signs two-year extension with Levanga Hokkaido

De’Mon Brooks has extended his contract with Levanga Hokkaido until 2024.

The Davidson product this year averaged 17.7 points, 7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in B.League.

 

Anadolu Efes reportedly in talks to retain Shane Larkin, interested in Tomas Satoransky

Anadolu Efes starts working on next season’s roster right after the second consecutive success in Euroleague.

According to Eurohoops, the Turkish team is already well advanced in talks to retain Shane Larkin, while Vasilije Micic seems set to choose the NBA option.

In addition, Efes has reportedly identified Tomas Satoransky as a good profile to replace the Serbian point guard.

Satoransky, who from July 1 will be free to sign with any team, could return to Europe after 6 years in NBA.

Paris Lee reportedly joining Panathinaikos

Panathinaikos has reached an agreement with Paris Lee, reports George Zakkas.

The point guard, who will sign a two-year contract, has produced averages of 8.7 points, 3.3 assists and 1.2 rebounds per game this year between Euroleague and BetClic Elite with the AS Monaco jersey.

 

Joan Penarroya reportedly close to join Baskonia

According to Donatas Urbonas of Basketnews, Baskonia and Joan Penarroya are close to finalizing a two-year deal.

The Spanish coach, currently leading Valencia, has won the Basketball Champions League twice with San Pablo Burgos.

 

Melbourne United Sign Makuach Maluach

Melbourne United is thrilled to announce the signing of athletic forward Makuach Maluach for the NBL23 season.

Coming off four years at New Mexico University and a successful first year of professional basketball in Finland, where he averaged 13.6 points and five rebounds while shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc, Maluach will look to add to United’s strong returning core.

Openjobmetis Varese targeting Riccardo Moraschini

According to La Prealpina, Openjobmetis is reportedly considering Riccardo Moraschini to strengthen the group of Italian players for next season.

The 31-year-old guard was Luis Scola’s teammate at Olimpia Milano, and has a very good relationship with the Argentine legend, who is the CEO of the Italian team.

Moraschini spent the last 3 years with Olimpia Milano.

Olimpia Milano reportedly interested in Amedeo Tessitori, Arturs Strautins

According to La Prealpina, Segafredo Virtus Bologna would like to extend Amedeo Tessitori’s contract, but Olimpia Milano is among the teams interested in the big man.

Tessitori ended the LBA regular season with 4.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 11 minutes per game.

The team led by coach Messina would  have ‘on the list’ also Arturs Strautins.

The Latvian forward spent last year with Unahotels Reggio Emilia, where he averaged 10.2 points and 5 rebounds per game between LBA and FIBA Europe Cup.

Anadolu Efes reportedly reaches an agreement with Will Clyburn

Anadolu Efes reached an agreement in principle with Will Clyburn as reported by Ugur Ozan Sulak,.

Clyburn will be free agent in summer after the end of the contract with Cska Moscow.

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