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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.

Kostja Mushidi stays with Syntainics MBC

Kostja Mushidi has signed a new one-year contract with Syntainics MBC.

The 23-year-old guard this season scored 11.6 points (48% FG, 40% 3P, 71% FT) with 1.7 assists per game in BBL.

Mushidi was the fourth best scorer in BBL among German players, behind Christian Sengfelder (16.3 points), David Krämer (14.3) and Robin Amaize (13.7).

 

Panathinaikos: Paris Lee reportedly top target for point guard position

According to George Zakkas, Paris Lee is Panathinaikos’ top target for the starting point guard role next season.

The playmaker out of Illinois State this year has produced averages of 8.7 points, 3.3 assists and 1.2 rebounds per game between Euroleague and BetClic Elite.

 

Melbourne United extends Brad Newley

Melbourne United have announced veteran forward Brad Newley will return to the club for the NBL23 season.

Newley played a critical role for United in their top-of-the-table NBL22 campaign, providing a spark off the bench with his leadership and experience.

Speaking to Melbourne United Media, Newley said he believes Melbourne has the talent to make another run at a championship.

“I’ve loved every minute of my time in Melbourne on and off the court,” he said.

“(I’m coming back for) the opportunity to win that elusive championship. We had a crack this year and fell just short but I think we have the people around the club to achieve that goal.

“The opportunity to continue playing at the highest level is hard to say no to. I’m a basketball guy, it’s what I’ve done my entire life and I want to continue to do it at the highest level in Australia.

“To be able to do it at Melbourne United is exciting for me, I just want to bring what I brought this year into next season.”

Despite being asked to play a different role in his first season with Melbourne, the 37-year-old remained dangerous, shooting over 36% from beyond the arc, while maintaining his reputation as one of the league’s best finishers in transition.

Coach Dean Vickerman praised Newley’s ability on the court, as well as his value as a connector in the locker-room.

“Newls brings fantastic veteran leadership to our team,” Vickerman said.

“I thought one of the invaluable qualities he brought to our group this year was his ability to keep things light and keep our group enjoying their basketball.

“He’s a great connector of our group from the rookies to the veterans, a great facilitator of our culture.”

Newley joins the eight players already confirmed to be returning from last season as United heads into the free-agency period.

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Mitch Creek signs 3-year extension with South East Melbourne Phoenix

South East Melbourne Phoenix announced the three-year extension signed by Mitch Creek.

The guard ended the last NBL season with 20.4 points (47% FG, 32% 3P, 80% FT), 5.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Creek was the second-best scorer of the league behind Bryce Cotton.

The team also announced that coach Simon Mitchell will remain on the bench next season.

Michal Michalak signs with Metropolitans 92

Metropolitans 92 announced the arrival of Michal Michalak on a contract through the end of the season.

The Polish guard will replace the injured Jordan McRae.

Michalak started the season in Germany with Oldenburg (13.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG).

 

Conner Frankamp joins Limoges CSP

Limoges announced the arrival of Conner Frankamp to strengthen the backcourt before the BetClic Elite playoffs.

The former Wichita State started the season with Zenith (7.8 PPG with 44% from three in Euroleague). Frankamp then signed with Promitheas, where he played 13 games in the Greek league (13.4 PPG).

Gianmarco Pozzecco and Sasha Djordjevic reportedly front runners for Italy’s NT head coaching job

Gianmarco Pozzecco is the front runner to become head coach of Italy’s NT after Eurobasket, La Prealpina reports.

Pozzecco is Ettore Messina’s assistant coach in Olimpia Milano, a position he is unlikely to keep next season.

Sasha Djordjevic is another candidate for the position after his year in Turkey with Fenerbahce (where he will be replaced by Dimitris Itoudis).

Meo Sacchetti will not continue as head coach after Eurobasket 2022.

Pozzecco is also a candidate for Pallacanestro Reggiana’s head coaching job.

Sergio Scariolo reportedly expected to leave Spain’s NT after Eurobasket

Sergio Scariolo is expected to leave Spain’s NT after Eurobasket in September, Encestando reports.

The coach led Virtus Bologna to EuroLeague and next season it will be almost impossible for him to coach Spain during FIBA World Cup windows that are often played during EuroLeague games.

Scariolo has two years left on his contract with Virtus Bologna.

Joan Peñarroya, whose contract with Valencia expires at the end of the season and won’t be renewed, is one of the hottest names to replace him.

Toko Shengelia reportedly seeking NBA return

Toko Shengelia is seeking an NBA return according to Basketnews.
The Georgian has a contract with Virtus Bologna for the remainder of the season and the Italian team, which recently won EuroCup and qualified for next EuroLeague, will make its best to keep him.
Barcelona too is interested in Shengelia.

But his top priority is the NBA where he has played in the past (In 45 games with the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls from 2012 to 2014, Shengelia averaged 1.3 points and 0.9 rebounds in 5.5 minutes).

Josh Perkins joining Brujos de Guayama

Former Gonzaga point guard Josh Perkins signed a contract with Brujos de Guayama in Puerto Rico’s BSN, agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports told Sportando.

Perkins has played in Italy and Turkey this season. He played 17 games for Brindisi in the Italian Serie A, averaging 10.3 points and 5.7 assists, then he moved to the Turkish BSL where he averaged 10.9 points and 7.6 assists in nine appearances for Petkimspor.

The Puerto Rico BSN regular season runs until late June.

Sean Armand signs with Club Dynamo Lebanon

Former Iona guard Sean Armand signed a contract with Club Dynamo Lebanon, agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports confirmed to Sportando. The news was first reported by Lebanese Basketball.

Dynamo Lebanon is one of the four teams contending for the Lebanese Basketball League championship, with the playoffs starting next week.

Armand has played in Spain and Turkey this season. He played nine games for Fuenlabrada in the Liga ACB, averaging 11 points on 42% from three, then he moved to the Turkish BSL where he averaged 20.5 points per game for Petkimspor.

Demetrius Treadwell joins Piratas de Quebradillas

Demetrius Treadwell is a new player of Piratas de Quebradillas.

The forward spent the season in Israel with Hapoel Ramat (19.8 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 3.7 APG).

 

 

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Donta Hall, Monaco reportedly agreed on contract extension

Donta Hall and Monaco have agreed on a contract extension according to Chris Harpies.
Hall averaged 8.4ppg and 5.1rpg in EuroLeague this season.
The new contract would run through 2024 with an escape in 2023.

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