Mike James has been officially suspended by CSKA Moscow. Club’s clarification On January 22nd, after the end of the game with Fenerbahce, there was an incident in the team’s locker room with the participation of Mike James. As a result, the club decided to suspend the player from practices and games.
The final decision on James’ future at CSKA will be taken in the coming days, and explanations will also be given regarding the situation with Mike’s departure for his grandfather’s funeral.
Filip Kraljevic is a new player of KK Zadar, the croatian team announced.
The big man is returning to Zadar after two and a half years.
Kraljevic spent last season with Siroki, where he averaged over 10 points and 5 rebounds in the bosnian league.
Dobrodošao, Filip Kraljević #IgrajZadre 🔵⚪️
Više ➤➤ https://t.co/TIsXxe5JnY pic.twitter.com/mRbgrscbFD
— KK Zadar (@kkzadar) January 27, 2021
Roanne and Nijal Pearson have agreed to part ways, the french team announced.
The rookie out of Texas State averaged 6.3 points and 1.7 assist in 7 games.
Nijal Pearson n'est plus un joueur de la @ChoraleRoanne
Le club et le joueur ont trouvé un accord pour la rupture de son contrat
Les dirigeants lui souhaitent le meilleur pour la suite de sa carrière
➡ https://t.co/pkMmPYvX65#JeepELITE #ChoraleNation pic.twitter.com/9TP5jcydQZ— Chorale Roanne Basket (@ChoraleRoanne) January 27, 2021
JL Bourg is in talks with Scottie Reynolds, Gabriel Pantel-Jouve reports.
The former Villanova pointguard is under contract with KK Cibona, where he has played 4 games (13p, 5.2 a) this season.
#JeepELITE Afin de remplacer Kadeem Allen, la JL Bourg tente actuellement de faire venir le meneur vétéran Scottie Reynolds, vu à Strasbourg en 2019-2020.
— Gabriel Pantel-Jouve (@GabrielPJ_) January 27, 2021
Pau Orthez announced the arrival of Emmanuel Lecomte.
The former Baylor pointguard will replace the injured Justin Bibbins.
📣 Recrutement
🆕 Justin Bibbins out plusieurs semaines (cheville) est remplacé par le meneur de jeu 🇧🇪 Emmanuel Lecomte (1.80m, 25 ans)
Toutes les infos👉 https://t.co/KwS1DPJ1U9
📸 ©FIBA#ELANation #JeepELITE pic.twitter.com/p5xotRPdZD— EBPLO (@EBPLO) January 25, 2021
Jeremiah Wilson is a new player of Germani Brescia. The American will be at his third experience in Italy after Imola and Cantù last season.
Wilson has played in Middle East the first part of the season.
Serbian center Dusan Ristic will part ways with Germani Brescia and join VTB side Avtodor Saratov, as reported by Giornale di Brescia.
Ristic averaged 10.5 ppg and 5.5 rpg in 26 games between LBA and Eurocup this season.
Fonte: Giornale di Brescia.
Byron Wesley signed a contract until the end of the season with Antibes Sharks, the french team announced.
The swingman out of Gonzaga spent last season for KTP Basket in the Finnish league, where he averaged over 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assist per game.
Les Sharks sont heureux d’annoncer la signature de @byron_wesley ! L’arrière vient renforcer l’équipe pour le reste de la saison 🔥🏀
Toutes les informations ➡️ https://t.co/fTM9K3fNcU pic.twitter.com/rfvboWQd9a
— Antibes Sharks (@AntibesSharks) January 26, 2021
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Lorenzi of La Repubblica, who was also the manager that brought Mike James in Italy at Omegna a few years ago, the American is leaving CSKA Moscow.
The story is over. Mike leaves moscow @Eurohoopsnet @AlessandroMagg4 @SportandoIT @Carchia
— Fabrizio Lorenzi (@fabry23lorenzi) January 26, 2021
Mike James unfollowed everyone on his Instagram account, as reported by Gazzetta.gr, and had some discussions with coach Itoudis and some of his teammates.
Piero Bucchi is officially the new head coach of Pallacanestro Cantù.
Bucchi replaces Cesare Pancotto, fired on Monday.
Bucchi started the season with Virtus Roma before the team withdrew from Serie A.
Will Rayman has officially left BG Goettingen in German Bundesliga.
Wir sind dem Wunsch von @willrayman20 nachgekommen, den Vertrag mit ihm aufzulösen. Der US-Forward hat ein Angebot von einem Klub, in dem er eine deutlich größere Rolle bekommt, als bei uns.
🗣 "Wir wünschen Will nur das Beste", sagt 🌸-GF @meinertshagen.#veilchenimblut pic.twitter.com/zFBIYWXeSN
— BG Göttingen (@BGGoettingen) January 26, 2021
The American is now headed to BK Ventspils, sources told Sportando.
Rayman averaged 4.2 points in German Bundesliga. He started the season with Tartu Rock in Estonia scoring 23.4ppg in ELBL.
American center Devin Booker’s future with Khimki Moscow is uncertain, according to Lithuanian journalist Donatas Urbonas.
Financial issues which Khimki are dealing with at the moment plays a factor. Booker is averaging 13.5 ppg and 5.7 rpg this season between VTB and Euroleague.
Veteran forward Jeremiah Wilson and Al-Ittihad have mutually agreed to terminate the contract, a source told Sportando.
Wilson is set to become a free agent after averaging 23.2 points, 15.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in his short stint in Saudi Arabia.
Wilson has the Portuguese passport and has played in Europe for eight years, most recently in the Italian Serie A with Pallacanestro Cantù.
Lokomotiv Kuban announced the signing of Drew Gordon.
The American comes from Avtodor Saratov where he was averaging 8.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
⚡️Американский тяжелый форвард/центровой Дрю Гордон присоединился к «Локо»!
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Больше подробностей на нашем сайте: https://t.co/GuLSSRcs1G
———@xtraGORDONary32 joins Loko!More information on our website: https://t.co/GuLSSRcs1G pic.twitter.com/3SGurPIP0g
— LOKO ЛокомотивКубань (@lokobasket) January 26, 2021
Diante Garrett is joining Giessen 46ers, sources tell Sportando.
The former NBA guard started the season with Giessen 46ers averaging 4.7ppg in Greek League and 8.2ppg in EuroCup.
The Los Angeles Clippers will start their six-game road trip without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Per ESPN, The two stars did not join the team on its flight to Atlanta on Monday, sources told ESPN.
The Clippers will be without their two best players and starting point guard Patrick Beverley (right knee soreness) as they carry a seven-game winning streak into Atlanta for the start of a six-game road trip.
Depending on the extent of the NBA protocols, Leonard or George could potentially join the team on this trip, sources said.
Pallacanestro Cantù announced the firing of coach Cesare Pancotto.
Pancotto joined Cantù in the summer of 2019.
Cantù has 4-12 record in Serie A this season.
Kirk Goldsberry made an awesome video on Kobe Bryant.
Every bucket he scored during his NBA career.
Kobe. Every Bucket pic.twitter.com/mEZhOuhOHH
— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) January 25, 2021
Spirou Charleroi announced the signing of Sergio Llorente.
The Spanish experienced player comes from Melilla in Spanish Leb Gold where he was averaging 11ppg.
Fonte: Spirou Charleroi.
Drew Gordon will continue the season in another Russian team.
The American forward has an agreement with Lokomotiv Kuban, sources told Sportando and Chema De Lucas.
Gordon comes from Avtodor Saratov.
Treviso Basket is interested in Trent Lockett.
Lockett has already played in Italy with Trento back in 2015-2016.
Former Marquette averaged 5.4 points and 4.7 rebounds last season in BCL with Hapoel Jerusalem.
Treviso Basket is interested in Trent Lockett, sources tell @Sportando.
Lockett has already played in Italy with Trento back in 2015-2016— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) January 25, 2021
Panathinaikos is showing interest in Gabriel „Iffe” Lundberg and has already approached Enea Zastal BC Zielona Gora.
A few weeks ago Lokomotiv Kuban made an offer to buyout Lundber’s contract but Polish team did not let him leave.
Lundberg is averaging 19.8 points in VTB with 5.3 assists.
Panathinaikos is showing interest in Gabriel „Iffe” Lundberg and has already approached Enea Zastal BC Zielona Gora, sources tell @Sportando.
A few weeks ago Lokomotiv Kuban made an offer to buyout Lundber’s contract but Polish team did not let him leave.— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) January 25, 2021
Done deal between Jeffrey Carroll and Edilnol Biella.
Carroll is leaving Treviso Basket to return in A2 after the last good season with Bergamo Basket.
Jeffrey Carroll to Edilnol Biella is a done deal, I am told.
The player is leaving Treviso to sign in Serie A2— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) January 25, 2021
Former NBA G League guard Sekou Wiggs has signed a contract with Zalakeramia ZTE in Hungary, a source told Sportando.
Wiggs played in Italy’s Serie A2 last season, averaging 18.2 points, four rebounds and 2.5 assists per game for Kleb Basket Ferrara.
Wiggs will play for the Italian head coach Luca Bechi who was hired by the Hungarian team in early January.
J.J. Barea’s deal with Estudiantes includes an NBA out as reported by Tim MacMahon.
Puerto Rican point guard is determined to play in NBA this season.
J.J. Barea’s contract with the Spanish team Estudiantes includes an NBA out, sources told ESPN. Barea remains determined to play in NBA this season. Playing in Spain’s top division will give the longtime Mavericks PG a chance to play against good competition and showcase himself.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) January 24, 2021
Johnny Hamilton is leaving Fenerbahce to join Mornar Bar.
Hamilton will go in Montenegro on loan until the end of the season.
Feromer Darussafaka averaged 6.5’ in EuroLeague with 1 points, 2 rebounds with Fenerbahce.
Johnny Hamilton is leaving Fenerbahce to join Mornar Bar on loan for the remainder of the season, sources tell @Sportando
— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) January 24, 2021
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has signed TJ Cline (26 years old, 2.06 meters high) until the end of the current season with an option for next year. The Israeli forward, a member of the National team roster, has played with Brescia in Eurocup and the top level Italian league since the start of the season. He will now join Giannis Sfairopouloss as another option for positions 3, 4 and 5.
TJ Cline took part in 13 league games this season in the Brescia uniform in which he scored 11.6 points, picked up 4.4 rebounds and delivered 2.4 assists (12 PIR) in an average of 22 minutes per evening. In the EuroCup he contributed 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Cline is a tall player who knows how to handle the ball and also poses a threat from downtown.
“I want to thank the owners and the management for the signing of TJ Cline”, coach Giannis Sfairopoulos told maccabi.co.il. “He is a player that with his energy and his efforts is coming to help the team to compete harder and trying to succeed in our goals. TJ knows the Israeli league and he is in his best age to make the next step to his career”.
“I’m excited to join such historic club”, said TJ Cline after signing the contract. “I am aware of the rich tradition and can’t wait to help add to that, hopefully in front of the great maccabi Fan base”.
Maccabi signed @tjcline6👉https://t.co/z3xXQ9k8Re pic.twitter.com/PqI844RW3o
— Maccabi Tel Aviv BC (@MaccabitlvBC) January 24, 2021
Fonte: Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Devon Scott is signing a deal with Incheon ET Land Elephants in South Korea, sources tell Sportando.
The former Dayton center recently parted ways with Israeli team Ironi Nahariya. He averaged 12.7 points and 5.4 rebounds in seven games in Israel.
Former Bowling Green big man Demajeo Wiggins signed a contract with Phoenix Hagen in Germany’s second division, the team announced.
Wiggins played 20 games in the NBA G League with Greensboro last season.
Fonte: Phoenix Hagen.
A|X Armani Exchange Milan forward Vladimir Micov is available to make his return to the court tomorrow as the team plays Treviso in the Italian Serie A.
Micov has been sidelined for one month due to a back injury.
