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19/07/202612:19

Barcelona, transfer interest for Shengelia: Dubai, Fenerbahçe and Olympiacos target the Georgian

The EuroLeague summer market continues to deliver surprises, and Barcelona could be one of the teams most affected. After the departure of Moses Wright, who is set to join Olimpia Milano following the payment of his €900,000 buyout clause, the Catalan club now has to deal with growing interest in Toko Shengelia.

The Georgian forward has attracted the attention of several EuroLeague contenders, including Dubai Basketball, Fenerbahçe and Olympiacos, all of whom would have the financial resources to trigger the €1 million release clause included in the player’s contract. The report comes from Encestando.

Shengelia, who will turn 35 in October, has already won multiple domestic championships with CSKA Moscow, Virtus Bologna and Baskonia, but he has never managed to lift the EuroLeague trophy. The opportunity to make another run at the continental title could therefore play an important role in his decision.

Barcelona, which entered the summer with major ambitions and the goal of building a Final Four-caliber roster, has seen its plans change quickly. The departure of head coach Xavi Pascual, the decision to pass on Mike James and the downsizing of some market moves have altered the club’s original project.

19/07/202611:21

Barcelona in advanced talks with Balcerowski

Barcelona are close to reaching an agreement for Olek Balcerowski. According to Diario SUR, negotiations to release the player from his contract with Unicaja Malaga are at an advanced stage and could be completed in the coming days.

The Andalusian club is expected to receive financial compensation for the transfer, especially since Balcerowski recently signed a contract extension keeping him tied to Unicaja until 2028. It remains unclear whether Barcelona will choose to pay the full amount of the buyout clause or whether the two clubs will reach an alternative agreement.

Following Moses Wright’s departure, Barça are looking for a new big man to add to their rotation and have identified the Polish center as the right profile to complete the frontcourt. Another factor that makes Balcerowski an attractive target is his basketball development in Spain, a status that allows him to fit within the regulations of the Liga Endesa.

19/07/202611:10

Virtus Bologna battling Valencia for Trent Frazier

Virtus Bologna continues to work on the market to complete its roster, with the backcourt remaining the main priority. Among the players monitored by the Italian club is Trent Frazier, a 1998-born American point guard coming off three seasons with Zenit Saint Petersburg.

After his experience with FMP Belgrade, the former Illinois player had an impressive campaign in the latest VTB League season, averaging 13.8 points and 5.8 assists per game.

According to Resto del Carlino, Valencia is also interested in Frazier, but Virtus Bologna continues to evaluate his profile as a potential addition to strengthen its guard rotation.

18/07/202622:56

UCAM Murcia Takes Legal Action After David DeJulius Requests to Leave Contract

UCAM Murcia have released an official statement regarding the situation with David DeJulius, responding to recent reports from local media.

The Spanish club revealed that on March 6, they reached an agreement with the player to extend his contract through the end of the 2027-28 season.

However, DeJulius later informed the club of his desire not to honor the agreement he had signed. According to Murcia, such a request is not in line with the terms of the contract between the two parties.

Due to the player’s unilateral decision and the potential damage it could cause to the club’s sporting project, UCAM Murcia announced that it has initiated legal proceedings before FIBA and the relevant authorities in order to protect its rights and interests.

The 26-year-old guard from Cincinnati was one of the biggest revelations of the latest ACB season, earning a spot in the All-ACB First Team alongside players such as Jean Montero and Mario Hezonja.

DeJulius averaged 17.7 points and 4.3 assists in 25 minutes per game, shooting 46% from the field, 37% from three-point range and 77% from the free-throw line.

His outstanding season has naturally attracted interest from several important clubs, but any potential suitors will now have to negotiate with UCAM Murcia first.

 

18/07/202619:55

Partizan Reportedly Interested in Tornike Shengelia 

Partizan continue to pursue high-profile reinforcements, with Tornike Shengelia reportedly at the top of the club’s wishlist. Although rumors linking the experienced Georgian forward to Belgrade have intensified, completing the deal is expected to be far from straightforward.

According to MozzartSport, Shengelia remains under contract with Barcelona until 2028, with a €900,000 buyout clause included in his deal. That is the amount the Catalan club is demanding to release the veteran forward, and the same asking price has reportedly been communicated not only to Partizan but to every EuroLeague team interested in signing him.

Shengelia completed his first season with the Blaugrana averaging 12.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 24 minutes per game across EuroLeague competition.

18/07/202617:47

Virtus Bologna reportedly pursuing Trent Frazier in advanced talks

Virtus Bologna is targeting Trent Frazier. According to Noelia Gómez Mira, the Zenit Saint Petersburg guard has drawn interest from several EuroLeague teams, with Valencia also previously linked to the player.

Talks between Frazier and Virtus are reportedly advanced. The 1998-born guard is coming off several seasons in the VTB League with Zenit, where he has developed into a scoring and playmaking backcourt option.

In the 2025-26 season, Frazier played 52 games for Zenit, averaging 12.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals, while shooting 36.7% from three-point range and 82.2% at the free-throw line.

18/07/202606:58

Maxima Roma targets Sergio Scariolo for head coaching job

Maxima Roma is targeting Sergio Scariolo for its head coaching position. According to Fabrizio Fabbri of Corriere dello Sport, the club linked to the Brescia relocation is working to define its technical staff after receiving approval from the FIP Federal Council.

Ettore Messina was reportedly the first choice, but that option has faded. The focus has now shifted to Scariolo, who was recently released by Real Madrid and would represent a high-profile international name for the new Rome project.

The newspaper notes that the two clubs set to represent Rome in Serie A are still under construction. On the other side, Roma SPQR is waiting to officially appoint Igor Milicic as head coach, while Nico Mannion has been announced as the first signing.

17/07/202610:04

Dolomiti Energia Trentino targets Darius Brown

Dolomiti Energia Trentino has identified Darius Brown as a target at point guard. According to Corriere del Trentino, sports director Rudy Gaddo is tracking the 1999-born playmaker, coming off two strong G League seasons and a brief NBA appearance with Cleveland.

Brown, currently playing Summer League with the Phoenix Suns, finished last season with the Cleveland Charge as the G League assists leader: 12.4 points, 4 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 10.3 assists per game, while shooting 39% from three. In Las Vegas, he is averaging 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists.

Trento appears to have moved ahead of the competition, also using the EuroCup stage to convince the player to make his European debut. If no late NBA opportunity emerges, Brown could sign after the weekend.

16/07/202622:04

Official: Aris BC Signs Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to Two-Year Deal

Aris BC announced the signing of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl on a two-year contract.

The 25-year-old big man from Villanova is heading to Europe for the first time after spending five seasons in the NBA. Last season, he split time between the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks, averaging 4.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Robinson-Earl also played 29 games in the G League with the Texas Legends, where he posted impressive numbers: 16.8 points (53% FG, 85% FT) and 11.7 rebounds per game.

Several Greek media outlets report that the agreement is worth approximately $4 million total over the two seasons.

 

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16/07/202619:46

Paris Basketball Signs Former Nets Point Guard Tyson Etienne

The capital now knows the name of its new point guard ! Straight from the NBA, Tyson Etienne (26 years old, 1.84m) will make his EuroLeague debut playing for Paris Basketball.

A first taste of Europe for the former Brooklyn Nets player ! A star at his high school alongside current Milwaukee Bucks player Cole Anthony, Tyson Etienne excels wherever he goes. Recruited by several universities across the United States, the Englewood native ultimately signed with the Wichita State Shockers. In the heart of Kansas, he racked up game after game with more than 20 points over three seasons. A formidable offensive threat, the point guard also stood out for his ability to steal the ball. This remarkable run was rewarded with a selection to the All-AAC Third Team.

Unselected in the 2022 NBA Draft, Tyson Etienne began his professional career in the G-League with the College Park Skyhawks. His strong team and individual performances over two years earned him an NBA contract in early March 2025. Off to the Brooklyn Nets! In the Big Apple, he seized his opportunity. And despite a stint with the Long Island Nets, the combo guard finished the NBA season with 24 games, capped by two standout performances against the Bucks (23 points) and the Raptors (20 points).

Deadly from beyond the arc, Tyson Etienne is a natural scorer! But beyond his ability to create his own shot at any moment, the American also possesses the playmaking skills typical of a point guard. Not to mention his physicality, which allows him to be constantly active off the ball.

Along with Nadir, he’ll be the backbone of the Parisian backcourt this season. A major signing – a significant addition to the team !

Welcome to Paris Basketball, Tyson !

16/07/202619:12

Jeremiah Martin joins BetCity Parma

Jeremiah Martin signed a 1+1 deal with BetCity Parma.

After a four-year college career at Memphis, Martin pursued an NBA opportunity, making 18 appearances with the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers.

He changed teams in each of his three VTB League seasons before joining Lokomotiv Kuban, where he averaged 13.1 points, 3.6 assists, and 1.5 steals (1.3 turnovers) in 23 minutes per game.

 

 

16/07/202609:15

Garrison Mathews-Olimpia Milano done deal: wait over, roster complete

The wait is over: Garrison Mathews is an Olimpia Milano player. The 9 a.m. Italian deadline passed without NBA offers, meaning the early termination clause included in the contract in case of a call from the United States will not be exercised.

The American wing’s 1+1 deal with the club is now officially active. Mathews completes Peppe Poeta’s roster for the 2026-27 season, bringing shooting, size, NBA experience and a clear specialty: spacing the floor and punishing defenses from beyond the arc.

Olimpia Milano also protected the agreement from late European attempts, with Crvena Zvezda trying to enter the race in the final hours. The picture is now clear: after days of countdown, Milano’s market can be considered complete with the final perimeter piece in place.

15/07/202622:16

Nico Laprovittola Returns to Joventut Badalona on Three-Year Deal

Nico Laprovittola is returning to Joventut Badalona after agreeing to a three-year contract with the club.

The Argentine point guard previously wore the Joventut jersey from 2017 to 2019, earning ACB MVP honors during his second season.

Following that spell, Laprovittola spent two years with Real Madrid before joining Barcelona in the 2021-22 season. With the Blaugrana, he averaged 9.7 points and 3.7 assists per game across the ACB and EuroLeague in the latest campaign.

Now, Laprovittola is set for a highly anticipated return to Badalona, described by the club as a “historic” move and “one of the best pieces of news in the recent history of Joventut.”

He will form a high-level backcourt partnership with another elite point guard, Ricky Rubio, giving Joventut one of the most experienced guard duos in European basketball.

 

15/07/202621:32

Official: Jonas Valanciunas Signs Two-Year Deal with Zalgiris Kaunas

Jonas Valanciunas is leaving the NBA after 14 seasons to return to his homeland, signing a two-year contract with Zalgiris Kaunas.

The veteran center finishes his NBA career with averages of 12.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 24 minutes per game, while shooting 56% from the field and 79% from the free-throw line.

Valanciunas was waived by the Denver Nuggets, who opted not to guarantee $8 million of the $10 million remaining on his contract.

According to BasketNews, the 34-year-old big man will earn approximately €5 million over the two-year deal.

His arrival is expected to complete Zalgiris Kaunas’ roster for the 2026-27 season.

 

15/07/202621:13

James Palmer Jr. Officially Signs with Osaka Evessa

 Osaka Evessa officially announced the signing of James Palmer Jr. for the upcoming season.

The veteran guard heads to Japan after spending the last two years with Galatasaray, where he ended the 2025/26 season with 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game across the Turkish BSL and the Basketball Champions League.

15/07/202619:44

Crvena Zvezda Signs Sharpshooter David Kramer to Two-Year Deal

Crvena Zvezda strengthened the backcourt with the signing of David Kramer.

The 29-year-old sharpshooter leaves Real Madrid after just one season to join the Serbian club on a two-year contract.

Kramer struggled to carve out a consistent role in the EuroLeague, logging just 158 total minutes with Los Blancos. However, he was more productive in the ACB, averaging 6.7 points in 13 minutes per game while shooting 41% from three-point range.

 

15/07/202619:14

AS Monaco Reportedly Set to Sign EuroCup Scoring Leader Daron ‘Fatts’ Russell

Daron ‘Fatts’ Russell, the leading scorer of last season’s EuroCup, is reportedly set to become AS Monaco’s first signing ahead of the new campaign.

The news was reported by Donatas Urbonas.

The dynamic point guard led U-BT Cluj-Napoca to an impressive EuroCup season, averaging 19.8 points and 6.2 assists per game.

Russell also holds Romanian citizenship and recently played a key role in Romania’s surprising victory over Greece, finishing the game with 20 points and 3 assists.

15/07/202617:11

Panathinaikos ready to go all in for a guard, with Campazzo on the radar

Panathinaikos is looking for a high-level move to complete its backcourt. According to SPORT24’s BIG 4 by Betsson show, the Greek club is ready to go all in for Facundo Campazzo.

The Argentine point guard, born in 1991 and listed at 1.78 meters, is under contract with Real Madrid, which makes the operation extremely difficult. Still, Panathinaikos is reportedly willing to put a major amount on the table for a top-level guard, leader and true floor general.

Campazzo is not the only name being evaluated by the Greens, but he is considered an ideal fit for what Zeljko Obradovic wants. Panathinaikos had already made a major offer for the Argentine in the summer of 2023, when he chose to return to Real Madrid.

15/07/202612:17

Crvena Zvezda close to Jonathan Motley

Crvena Zvezda is close to signing Jonathan Motley. According to SPORT24, the Serbian club is in advanced negotiations with the American big man, who is on his way out of Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Motley, born in 1995 and listed at 2.06 meters, would bring experience and frontcourt presence to Crvena Zvezda ahead of the next EuroLeague season. In Europe, he also played for Fenerbahce between 2022 and 2024.

Last season with Hapoel Tel Aviv, Motley averaged 11.3 points, 4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in EuroLeague. According to Serbian and Israeli reports, an agreement between the sides is now close.

14/07/202622:52

Juancho Hernangomez Extends Contract With Panathinaikos Through 2030

Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos first announced his intentions during an Instagram live session and, a few hours later, according to SDNA, turned his words into reality.

Juancho Hernangomez will not only remain with the Greek club for the final year of his current contract, but has also reached an agreement on a contract extension that will keep him with the Greens until 2030.

The 31-year-old Spanish forward will have completed seven consecutive seasons with Panathinaikos once his new deal expires.

Head coach Zeljko Obradovic will now have the challenge of keeping everyone satisfied in a crowded frontcourt that also features key players such as Isaac Bonga, Nigel Hayes-Davis, Dinos Mitoglou, Mathias Lessort and Guerschon Yabusele.

14/07/202621:31

Ignas Brazdeikis joins Unicaja Malaga

Unicaja Malaga has reached an agreement to sign Lithuanian-Canadian forward Ignas Brazdeikis for next season.

The player comes from Zalgiris Kaunas, where he has played for the last two years.

Brazdeikis ended last season with 4.9 points in 14 minutes per game in Euroleague, and 8 points with 1.5 assists in 16 minutes in LKL.

14/07/202621:19

Will Clyburn Reportedly in Advanced Talks with Fenerbahce

 Veteran forward Will Clyburn, who parted ways with Barcelona after just one season, is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Fenerbahce.

The report comes from Encestando.

Clyburn averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game in the latest EuroLeague season, while shooting 46% from the field and 38% from three-point range.

Barcelona won 17 of the 19 games—across the ACB and EuroLeague—in which Clyburn scored at least 17 points.

The experienced forward is no stranger to Turkish basketball, having previously played for both Darussafaka and Anadolu Efes.

14/07/202620:58

Aaron Doornekamp signs new deal with Tenerife

 Tenerife have reached an agreement with veteran forward Aaron Doornekamp on a new one-year deal.

The Canadian power forward, who turned 40 last December, will now complete his eighth season with the club across two different stints.

Doornekamp averaged 7.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in the 2025-26 ACB season while shooting 42% from three-point range. In the Basketball Champions League, he posted averages of 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

 

14/07/202619:42

Olympiacos Expected to Keep Tyler Dorsey and Thomas Walkup

According to Gazzetta.gr, both Tyler Dorsey and Thomas Walkup are expected to remain with reigning EuroLeague champions Olympiacos in the upcoming season.

Both guards are under contract through 2027 and are reportedly seeking new deals following the Reds’ outstanding campaign.

Walkup is expected to meet with the club’s management during the preseason to discuss his future, while Dorsey has already held an initial round of talks with Olympiacos in Las Vegas. Negotiations are set to continue in Greece next week.

As for the backcourt, which will be strengthened by the arrivals of  Codi Miller-McIntyre and Jean Montero, the future of veteran guard Cory Joseph has yet to be determined.

14/07/202619:25

Real Madrid Reportedly in Advanced Talks with former NBA Center Damian Jones

Real Madrid is in advanced negotiations to sign veteran center Damian Jones, according to a report by Donatas Urbonas.

The 31-year-old big man spent eight seasons in the NBA, winning two championships during his career. His last NBA campaign came in 2023-24 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Over the past two years, Jones has played in the Chinese Basketball Association with Zhejiang Chouzhou, before a brief stint in Puerto Rico’s BSN with Vaqueros de Bayamón.

If the deal is finalized, Jones would bring significant experience and frontcourt depth to Real Madrid ahead of the new season.

14/07/202619:13

Xavi Pascual named Dubai Basketball’s head coach Through 2029

The experienced tactician will serve as Dubai Basketball’s head coach for the next three seasons, through 2029. The Catalan native arrives from FC Barcelona, where he spent the 2025/26 season, leading the team to the ACB Finals.

The new Dubai Basketball head coach is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaching minds in European basketball. Pascual’s teams have always had a clear identity and a style of play that reflects his philosophy, discipline, and attention to detail.

Extensive experience

Pascual spent eight and a half years at FC Barcelona, from 2008 to 2016, becoming one of the most successful coaches in the club’s history. After his first spell with the Catalan side, he coached Panathinaikos Athens for two seasons, from 2016 to 2018.

From 2020 to 2025, he served as head coach of Zenit Saint Petersburg, leading the Russian club to its first-ever EuroLeague Playoff appearance. In November 2025, he returned to FC Barcelona until the end of the season.

Pascual has coached 385 EuroLeague games and owns the third-highest winning percentage in the competition’s history among coaches with at least 100 games, at 66.5%. He won 175 of his 241 EuroLeague games with FC Barcelona (73%), while recording 37 wins in 66 games with Zenit and 44 wins in 78 games with Panathinaikos.

In the Spanish League, he has coached more than 406 games, winning 312 of them for a 77% winning percentage.

Big trophies

Xavi Pascual led FC Barcelona to the EuroLeague title in 2010 in Paris. He has also won seven domestic league titles: four in Spain (2009, 2011, 2012, 2014), two in Greece (2017 and 2018) and one in Russia (2022).

In addition, he has won three Spanish Cups, four Spanish Super Cups, seven Catalan League titles, two VTB Super Cups, one Greek Cup and one Russian Cup.

Pascual has been named EuroLeague Coach of the Year once (2010), Spanish League Coach of the Year four times (2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014), Greek League Coach of the Year twice (2017 and 2018) and Russian League Coach of the Year once (2021).

14/07/202615:40

Real Madrid close to signing Max Shulga

Real Madrid are closing in on another backcourt addition. According to journalist Oscar Herreros, the Spanish giants are close to reaching an agreement with 24-year-old Ukrainian guard Max Shulga.

Shulga spent the 2025-26 season in the Boston Celtics organization, playing for the Maine Celtics in the NBA G League, where he impressed with several strong performances. He is currently showcasing his talent with the Golden State Warriors during the NBA Summer League.

The guard became a free agent at the end of June after the Celtics declined to extend him a qualifying offer, paving the way for a return to Europe, with Real Madrid now appearing to be his most likely destination.

14/07/202611:15

Barcelona close to signing former NBA wing Tyrese Martin

Barcelona is close to signing Tyrese Martin. According to Encestando, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, the American wing is expected to become a new blaugrana player in the coming days.

Martin, 27 and 1.98 meters tall, comes from the NBA path and played 46 games last season between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. His profile had drawn interest from several EuroLeague clubs and had also been linked to Real Madrid.

Selected with the No. 51 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Martin had his best NBA season in 2024-25 under Jordi Fernandez with the Nets, averaging 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2 assists. Barcelona would add physicality, athleticism, defense and shooting to strengthen its perimeter.

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