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Nick Perkins reportedly expected to leave Happy Casa Brindisi

Nick Perkins is expected to leave Happy Casa Brindisi this offseason, as reported by Il Quotidiano di Puglia.
The big man has another year of contract but also an option to opt out of the deal.
After his great season (more than 17ppg and 6rpg in Serie A), Perkins is already targeted by several teams that will be playing European Cups.

Olimpia Milano’s Malcolm Delaney to miss remainder of season

After the scheduled evaluations following the abdominal wall injury that he reported during Game 2 of the EuroLeague playoffs, Malcolm Delaney will be required to go under another period of treatments, Olimpia Milano announced today. Therefore, he is to be considered not available for the duration of the playoffs.

“I just want to thank all the staff and teammates for doing everything possible to help me through two difficult years, mentally and physically because of the injuries – Malcolm Delaney said -. Unfortunately, the timing and situation this season took things out of our hands. These were a special two years with two of the best teams I’ve played on, with some of the worst luck, but I loved and appreciated my time here in Milan on and off the court. Thanks to the fans who supported us, even though I’m upset I can’t fight anymore with my brothers, when we still have a job to finish.”

Amare Stoudemire: If I’m the owner of the Sixers, I cannot commit to giving Harden a max deal

Nets coach Amar’e Stoudemire has a message for James Harden.
Harden has been traded to the 76ers after starting the season with the Nets.

Per ahnfiredigital.com, “I can’t commit to that,” he said of offering Harden a max deal. “If I’m the owner of the Sixers, I cannot commit to giving him a max deal. I just don’t see the dedication that I would need to see from my top 75 player. You have to be able to have a certain level of determination and focus on being the best player you can possibly be and also be there for your teammates when they need you the most. … If he’s not capable of doing that as a max player, I’m not going to be willing to now give you a max contract if you’re not showing me that you can handle the situation.”

Sources: Bryce Cotton to remain with Perth Wildcats

The Perth Wildcats have managed to retain their most important player, point guard Bryce Cotton.

The 3-time NBL MVP has agreed to a contract extension with the Australian team, sources tell Sportando.

This season Cotton is producing averages of 22.7 points, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals, shooting 41% from the field, 36% from long range and 91% from the free throw line.

Olimpia Milano to sign Kevin Pangos

Olimpia Milano has an agreement in place with Kevin Pangos for next season.

Both Sergio Rodriguez and Malcolm Delaney have their contracts set to expire at the end of the season, and Delaney said this could be his last European season.

Milos Popovic joins Chorale Roanne

Chorale Roanne has announced the signing of Milos Popovic with an agreement until the end of the season.

The center has already played in Ukraine (9 ppg, 6 rpg) and Montenegro (22 ppg, 10 rpg) this year.

Popovic will replace Boubacar Touré.

 

Alpha Diallo reportedly agreeing to a two-year, €1 million contract extension

According to OnSport, Alpha Diallo would have agreed to a two-year contract extension with Monaco, worth 500,000 euros per season.

The forward out of Providence has rapidly multiplied his earnings, going in less than 2 seasons from the $4,000 monthly he was earning at Lavrio to this new deal.

Last summer Diallo signed a three-year contract with Panathinaikos, worth 120,000 euros for the first season. After parting ways with the Greek team (Panathinaikos paid 50,000 euros to get out of the contract), Diallo joined Monaco on a $200,000 deal for this season. And now the rich extension…

The forward is producing 10.4 points (52% FG, 40% 3P, 72% FT), 5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game between Euroleague and BetClic Elite.

 

Yante Maten joins Hapoel Tel Aviv

Yante Maten is a new player of Hapoel Tel Aviv, as announced by the Israeli club.

The big man spent the last two seasons in Korea with Wonju Dongbu Promy (16.1 PPG, 5.8 RPG in 16 minutes this year)

Derthona Tortona to extend contract with JP Macura

Italian newcomer Derthona Tortona has an agreement in place to extend the contract of JP Macura for next season, sources tell Sportando

Macura is averaging 13.9ppg in Serie A for Tortona who is playing its first ever LBA season. The team has reached Italian Cup final and is currently 4th in the standings

Darussafaka extends coach Selcuk Ernak and Dogus Ozdemiroglu

Darussafaka announced that coach Selcuk Ernak and Dogus Ozdemiroglu have signed a two-year contract extension.

Ozdemiroglu is producing over 11 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals per game this season between BSL and BCL.

Ernak has been at the helm of the Turkish team since the 2018/19 season.

MoraBanc Andorra: David Eudal resigns, Oscar Quintana is the new coach

David Eudal is no longer the head coach BC MoraBanc Andorra after submitting his resignation. The new coach, who will make his debut tomorrow, is Óscar Quintana, a coach with ACB experience in Fuenlabrada, Murcia, Alicante, Sevilla and Manresa.

Zvezdan Mitrovic reportedly demands ASVEL €1.1M in damages

Montenegrin coach Zvezdan Mitrovic has filed a case in French court demanding aprox. €1.1M in damages from ASVEL Villeurbanne, as reported by Basket Actu

The total amount is split into 481,464 euros corresponding to his wages from the date he was fired until the conclusion of his contract for wrongful dismissal, 297,740 euros for damages to his personal image, 210,000 euros for deciding to leave his job at the Montenegro national team to focus on Villeurbanne, and 178,644 euros for lump-sum compensation of additional work in April 2020.

Deshawn Stephens terminates deal with Igokea

Deshawn Stephens has terminated his contract with Igokea due to a breach in payments, his agency Slash Sports informed Sportando.

The veteran big man averaged 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in the ABA Liga this season. He recently had a 21-point performance on a perfect 8-for-8 from the field in a win over Cibona.

CSKA Moscow lands Evgeny Kolesnikov

CSKA Moscow has announced the arrival of Evgeny Kolesnikov.

The veteran guard started the season with Avtodor Saratov (7.1 PPG, 42% 3P between VTB League and FIBA Europe Cup).

 

SIG Strasbourg announces Amine Noua

SIG Strasbourg announced the arrival of Amine Noua, on loan from MoraBanc Andorra until the end of the season.

The 25 years old forward was producing 6.6 points (41% 3P) and 2.3 rebounds per game in ACB.

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