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04/07/202622:09

Aliaga Petkimspor Signs Chris Horton

Aliaga Petkimspor has officially announced the signing of Chris Horton for the 2026–27 season.

The veteran big man will team up with former Trieste forward Jarrod Uthoff, who also joined the Turkish club after playing in Italy last season.

Horton spent the 2025–26 campaign with Umana Reyer Venezia, averaging 7.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steal in 20 minutes per game across the EuroCup and LBA.

04/07/202621:07

Le Mans Retains TaShawn Thomas for 2026-27 Season

Le Mans has officially announced that TaShawn Thomas will remain with the club for the upcoming season.

The veteran forward has spent the last two years with the French team. During the 2025–26 campaign, he averaged 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22 minutes per game.

04/07/202616:11

Anadolu Efes reportedly set to pay Santi Yusta’s buyout clause

Santi Yusta is close to joining Anadolu Efes. According to Encestando, the Turkish club has decided to pay the Spanish forward’s buyout clause to Casademont Zaragoza.

The move would bring €400,000 to Zaragoza, while also saving the club a salary worth nearly €300,000 net. Yusta, 29, is now set to make the jump to EuroLeague with Pablo Laso’s team.

Casademont Zaragoza could now try to replace him with Joan Sastre, who has one more year on his deal with La Laguna Tenerife but could leave after the arrival of Xabi López-Arostegui.

04/07/202614:53

Real Madrid close to signing Isaac Bonga

Isaac Bonga is close to joining Real Madrid. According to Encestando, the Spanish club has reached an agreement with the German forward, who spent last season with Partizan Mozzart Bet.

Bonga is expected to sign a three-year contract worth around €7.5 million net overall. Real Madrid will pay the €700,000 exit clause included in his Partizan deal, beating competition from Barcelona and Panathinaikos.

Pedro Martínez had already tried to bring him to Valencia Basket last summer. Bonga, 26, averaged 10 points and 5.6 rebounds in the last EuroLeague season, proving he can play both small forward and power forward.

04/07/202613:59

Isaac Bonga leaves Partizan, set to pay €700,000 buyout

Isaac Bonga is leaving Partizan Mozzart Bet after two seasons. The Serbian club announced that the German international informed the team of his decision to exercise the exit clause in his contract.

Bonga will pay €700,000 to move to another EuroLeague club. In recent hours, he has been linked with Barcelona, Panathinaikos and Real Madrid, with the Spanish club mentioned as a possible destination.

According to Mozzart Sport, Real Madrid have offered Bonga a three-year deal worth €7.5 million. Last season in EuroLeague with Partizan, he averaged 9.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

03/07/202621:30

Trey Lyles returns to the NBA, signs one-year deal with Timberwolves

Trey Lyles is heading back to the NBA after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran forward returns to the league following a season with Real Madrid, where he continued to showcase his versatility and experience.

Lyles has previously played for the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings, averaging 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds throughout his NBA career.

Minnesota adds an experienced frontcourt option capable of contributing at both forward positions, strengthening its depth as the franchise prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season.

03/07/202621:00

Monaco denied entry to French leagues, club set to appeal

French champions AS Monaco have been denied entry to both the Betclic Elite and Elite 2 for the 2026-27 season after the French National Management Control Department (DNCCG) ruled that the club failed to provide sufficient financial guarantees and a viable ownership plan.

According to Eurohoops, Monaco is expected to appeal the decision before the French Basketball Federation, with a final ruling anticipated on July 20.

The club is also facing a major sporting rebuild, as most of its championship-winning roster has already departed, including Mike James, Elie Okobo, Alpha Diallo and Matthew Strazel, leaving its future surrounded by uncertainty.

03/07/202610:11

Treviso Basket Signs Valentin Chery for the 2026-27 Season

Nutribullet Treviso Basket has announced the signing of Valentin Chery for the 2026-27 season. The French big man completes the frontcourt rotation for the Italian club.

Born on September 24, 1997, in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France, Chery arrives from Gravelines-Dunkerque, where he had played since 2023. Last season, he enjoyed the best statistical campaign of his career, helping the team secure its place in the league with averages of 8.9 points, 7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

Developed in the youth system of Nancy, Chery later played a key role in Paris Basketball’s Pro B championship-winning season, earning promotion to the top division before receiving a call-up from Le Mans in the Betclic Elite.

A physical and hard-nosed player, Chery will bring strength, toughness, and energy in the paint for the Italian side.

03/07/202610:08

Josh Nebo opts out of Olimpia Milano contract

Josh Nebo has opted out of his contract with Armani Olimpia Milano. According to RealOlimpiaMilano, the American center exercised the exit option in his deal, which was set to run through 2027.

The player is no longer listed on the roster published on the club’s official website. Nebo is now free to sign with Barcelona, who are waiting to add him to their frontcourt.

His Milan experience comes to an end after a first season heavily affected by physical issues. In the year that ended with the Italian domestic treble, Nebo averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in EuroLeague.

02/07/202622:15

Maccabi Tel Aviv improve offer for Iffe Lundberg

Maccabi Tel Aviv have reportedly improved their contract extension offer to Iffe Lundberg, bringing the two sides closer to an agreement.

According to IsraelHayom, the financial gap between the club and the Danish guard has narrowed significantly in recent days, increasing optimism that a deal can be reached.

Negotiations are still ongoing, but Lundberg now appears closer to remaining with Maccabi for another season.

02/07/202621:51

Barcelona lead the race for Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot after reaching agreement

Barcelona have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot after reaching a full agreement with the French forward.

According to reports from Spain, the Catalan club is now waiting to see what position Baskonia will take, as the Vitoria-based side still holds the player’s rights. Real Madrid had also shown interest in the former NBA wing, but following the arrival of Pedro Martínez as head coach, the Spanish champions decided not to pursue the move.

As a result, Barcelona are currently in the strongest position to complete the signing ahead of the 2026-27 season.

02/07/202620:30

NBA Europe: London and Paris top $1 billion, while other franchises fall short

The bidding process for the 12 permanent franchises in the proposed NBA Europe league has generated strong investor interest, with London and Paris reportedly attracting offers exceeding $1 billion.

However, not every franchise reached the NBA’s expected $500 million entry price. League officials remain confident that the remaining teams will hit that valuation as unsuccessful bidders shift their focus to other markets. Meanwhile, negotiations with the EuroLeague continue over the competition’s future.

The NBA also projects more than €10 billion will be distributed to participating clubs during the league’s first decade.

02/07/202611:01

Virtus Bologna Sign Swedish Forward Bobi Klintman

Virtus Bologna officially signed Swedish forward Bobi Klintman to a multi-year contract with team options.

The 22-year-old, selected with the 37th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Pistons organization, appearing in 20 NBA games while playing extensively for the Motor City Cruise in the G League.

Klintman averaged 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in the G League, shooting 39% from three-point range. Before turning pro, he played at Wake Forest in the NCAA and for the Cairns Taipans in Australia’s NBL.

02/07/202610:20

“Grateful to be coming back in Milano”: here is Devon Hall

Olimpia Milano has reached a multi-year agreement with Devon Hall, a 1.96 guard born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 7, 1995, coming from Fenerbahçe Istanbul.

DEVON HALL – “I’m super happy to be coming back to a place I call home, in Milano. I can’t wait to get the season started in front of the Olimpia fans and meet my new teammates. I’m grateful for another opportunity to be here and really hope we can do special things in Milano.”

HIS CAREER – Devon Hall grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he attended Cape Henry Collegiate High School and eventually spent four seasons at Virginia University, where he broke out in his senior year, when he averaged 11.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, shooting 44.3 percent from three for a team nationally ranked at No. 1. On January 14, 2018, he scored a career-high 25 points against North Carolina State. In 2018, he was named to the All-ACC Second Team. After averaging 17.3 points at the Portsmouth Invitational, he was selected No. 53 overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He spent his first professional season in Australia with the Cairns Taipans. In the 2019-20 season, he played for Oklahoma City on a two-way contract that included two stints with the Oklahoma City Blues, in the G-League. In 2020-21, he played in Bamberg, Germany. In the BCL, he averaged 12.4 points per game; in Germany, he averaged 14.1 points per game on 39.9 percent three-point shooting, while also averaging 3.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game. In 2021, he arrived in Milan, where he remained for three years, winning the Italian title in all three seasons as well as the 2022 Italian Cup. In total, he played 111 Italian league games, scoring 910 points, 278 of which came in the playoffs. In the EuroLeague, he played 93 games, scoring 816 points. In 2024, he moved to Fenerbahce Istanbul, where he won the 2025 EuroLeague championship and played in the 2026 Final Four. At the 2025 Final Four, he scored 31 points in two games combined. He also helped the team win a Turkish Super Cup, two Turkish Cups, and the 2025 and 2026 Turkish league titles.

02/07/202609:23

Official: Neno Dimitrijevic joins ARIS Betsson BC

ARIS Betsson BC announces the signing of Neno Dimitrijevic for the next two years. The player joins the team on a transfer from Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg, with which he was under contract.

Dimitrijevic ended last season on loan to Bayern Munich, where he produced 11 points and 4.1 assists in 16 EuroLeague games.

02/07/202609:07

Mady Sissoko Reportedly Set to Join Besiktas

Mady Sissoko is expected to debut in the EuroLeague after reaching an agreement with Beşiktaş JK, according to Backdoor Podcast.

The move comes after the center’s brief stint with Real Madrid.

Sissoko enjoyed an impressive rookie season with Pallacanestro Trieste, averaging 13.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in the Basketball Champions League, while posting 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in Italy’s LBA.

The signing would add another athletic presence to Beşiktaş’ frontcourt as the Turkish club prepares for its return to the EuroLeague.

01/07/202621:47

Virtus Bologna Reportedly Interested in Bobi Klintman

Virtus Bologna are reportedly monitoring Swedish forward Bobi Klintman, a 23-year-old second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, according to BasketNews.

Klintman has spent the past two seasons within the Detroit Pistons organization, mainly playing for their G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise, while appearing sparingly in the NBA, totaling just over 100 minutes.

In the G League this season, he posted strong all-around numbers: 13 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in 26 minutes, shooting 47% from the field, 38% from three-point range, and 73% from the free-throw line.

Despite his youth, Klintman already has a little of international experience across NCAA, NBL, and G League, though he is still considered a developmental prospect who has yet to fully translate his potential at the highest level.

While he remains open to exploring NBA opportunities, his market there may be limited, making a move to Europe a realistic alternative. A potential role at Virtus Bologna could offer him a stable environment to complete the difficult leap from promising prospect to reliable player.

01/07/202620:48

Fenerbahce in talks with Sertaç Şanlı

Fenerbahce Beko is working to finalizing the return of center Sertaç Şanlı to strengthen their frontcourt rotation, according to Serkan Morova.

The 34-year-old Turkish big man spent the 2025–26 season splitting time between Dubai Basketball (13 games) and Beşiktaş JK, where he averaged 6.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in the BSL.

Şanlı previously played for Fenerbahce from 2023 to 2025, and is now set for a potential reunion with the Turkish powerhouse.

01/07/202620:11

T.J. Warren Reportedly Attracting EuroLeague Interest, James Wiseman Open To Play In Europe

T.J. Warren could be heading to the EuroLeague, with multiple teams reportedly interested in signing the 32-year-old forward after he expressed openness to moving to Europe, according to BasketNews.

A proven scorer over his 10-year NBA career, Warren has averaged 14.3 points per game while shooting around 50% from the field in roughly 26 minutes per contest. He spent the last two seasons in the G League with the affiliate of the New York Knicks.

In related news, former No. 2 NBA Draft pick James Wiseman is also reportedly considering a move to Europe, with his agent confirming his intention to play overseas.

Wiseman, who has dealt with significant injuries in recent years during his NBA career, is now said to be fully recovered and open to starting a new chapter in European basketball.

01/07/202619:42

Besiktas Parts Ways with Lemar, Mathews and Kamagate

Beşiktaş officially announced the departures of Brynton Lemar, Jonah Mathews, and Ismaël Kamagate.

Mathews leaves the Turkish club after three seasons, although his final campaign ended in disappointment due to a serious injury suffered during the BSL Finals.

Beşiktaş are now focused on reshaping their roster as they prepare for their long-awaited return to the EuroLeague.

01/07/202619:29

Paris Basketball Signs Brazilian Forward Maozinha Pereira

Paris Basketball officially announced the signing of Brazilian forward Maozinha Pereira on a one-year contract.

The 25-year-old spent the 2025–26 season with Manisa Basket in the Turkish BSL, where he averaged 11.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.

Pereira now joins the reigning French champions as they continue to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.

01/07/202619:20

Pallacanestro Varese Parts Ways with Nkamhoua, Freeman and Carlos Stewart

Pallacanestro Varese have officially announced the departures of Olivier Nkamhoua and Allerik Freeman, while also confirming the mutual termination of Carlos Stewart’s contract.

Nkamhoua is expected to continue his career with  Barcelona as one of the club’s new signings.

In an official statement, Varese confirmed that it had reached a mutual agreement with Stewart to terminate his contract, including the financial terms related to the buyout clause.

The club also thanked Stewart for his professionalism, commitment, and dedication during his time in Varese, wishing him all the best for the next chapter of his career.

01/07/202615:30

Bayern Munich closing in on Duane Washington

Duane Washington is on the verge of becoming a Bayern Munich player after two impressive seasons with Partizan Belgrade. The 26-year-old combo guard enjoyed a breakout 2025-26 EuroLeague campaign, averaging 14.9 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 rebounds while establishing himself as one of the competition’s top scorers.

Born in Frankfurt, Washington could also become eligible for a German passport, making him an even more valuable addition to Bayern’s roster. According to BasketNews, the two sides are finalizing the agreement.

His best performances included 28 points against Olympiacos and 25 in the Eternal Derby versus Crvena Zvezda.

01/07/202609:43

Nick Weiler-Babb’s future heats up as ASVEL open talks

Nick Weiler-Babb’s future is becoming a major EuroLeague storyline. According to Eurohoops, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, ASVEL Villeurbanne are exploring a move for the Anadolu Efes guard despite his contract with the Turkish club.

Weiler-Babb, an American player with a German passport, is reportedly already in negotiations with the French side. Barcelona are also in the background, having shown interest as they prepare for major changes in their backcourt.

The 1995-born guard was named EuroLeague Best Defender last season. He averaged 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 11 PIR per game.

01/07/202609:19

Shaquielle McKissic signs with Türk Telekom after six seasons at Olympiacos

Shaquielle McKissic is a new Türk Telekom player. The Turkish club announced the signing of the American swingman, who will wear the Ankara team’s jersey next season.

McKissic brings speed, energy and major international experience. He previously played in Italy with Pesaro before spending six seasons with Olympiacos.

With the Greek powerhouse, McKissic won the latest EuroLeague title while averaging 4.3 points per game in the competition. He will now begin a new chapter in Turkey.

30/06/202616:15

Galatasaray closing in on Sehmus Hazer after Anadolu Efes exit

Sehmus Hazer is expected to remain in Istanbul while changing clubs this summer. According to BasketNews, the Turkish international guard has exercised the exit clause in his contract with Anadolu Efes and is set to join Galatasaray.

The 27-year-old is reportedly close to signing a two-year contract that includes an opt-out clause after the first season, with terms that would make him one of the three highest-paid Turkish players in the domestic league.

Hazer has steadily established himself as one of the country’s top guards, impressing both at club level and with the Turkish national team thanks to his versatility and two-way impact.

30/06/202615:10

Barcelona close to signing EuroCup standout Umoja Gibson

Barcelona are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign Umoja Gibson following his impressive EuroCup campaign with Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana.

According to BasketNews, the 27-year-old guard is nearing an agreement with the Spanish powerhouse after establishing himself as one of the competition’s top performers. Although American-born, Gibson holds a Bulgarian passport, allowing him to count as an EU player under ACB regulations.

He narrowly missed a spot on the All-EuroCup Team after averaging 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 steals and a 17.2 PIR while shooting 38% from three-point range.

29/06/202622:53

Reyer Venezia close to signing Sir’Jabari Rice

Reyer Venezia are close to completing a double signing in their backcourt. According to Giuseppe Malaguti of Sportando, the Italian side has all but finalized deals for Glynn Watson and Sir’Jabari Rice.

Rice, a 1998-born guard, is coming off an impressive season split between Nymburk and Andorra, showcasing his scoring ability and playmaking skills.

By adding Watson and Rice, Venezia aim to build a dynamic and versatile perimeter rotation for the upcoming campaign. Both guards can handle the ball, create offense for themselves and teammates, and fit the up-tempo style the club wants to play next season.

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