Basket rumors

Gallinari says he plans on playing in the NBA for 4-5 more years before re-joining Olimpia Milano

Danilo Gallinari, interviewed by La Repubblica, said that he plans on playing in the NBA for 4/5 more years before returning in Italy.
Gallo’s goal is to finish his career in Olimpia Milano.

“I follow Armani as a fan. They are a good team and they had a good start this season. They are full of players that won a lot. They have to have high goals because they can reach all of them” Gallinari said. “I don’t know if Milano in 4-5 yers, when I will end my NBA career, will have the same level and same goals as of now. But playing with Olimpia, in a team as strong and ambitious as this season, is a dream for me”.

E.J. Montgomery signs with Nevezis

Rookie forward E.J. Montgomery has signed a contract with Nevezis in the Lithuanian LKL, the team announced.

Montgomery went undrafted after playing two years at Kentucky. He signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Milwaukee Bucks and was waived before the start of the regular season.

Fonte: Nevezis.

Frank Gaines returns to Cantù

Frank Gaines is officially back in Cantù after two seasons. The American scorer comes from Bnei Herzliya where he was averaging 20ppg.
Gaines has played in Cantù in 2018-2019 averaging 20.3ppg.

Slask Wroclaw extend Aleksander Dziewa until 2023

Slask Wroclaw has extended Aleksander Dziewa’s contract until 2023.
The twenty-three year old power forward is producing 14 points (56% FG, 37% 3p, 71% FT), 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in the top polish division.

Jovan Novak to join Urban Fuenlabrada

Jovan Novak reached an agreement with Urban Fuenlabrada, Chema de Lucas and Ignacio Ojeda report.

The serbian pointguard started the season for KK Mega Bemax, with averages of 6.4 points, 5.5 assist and 1 steals in ABA Liga.

 

Germani Brescia reportedly interested in Justin Tillman, Johnny Hamilton

According to Giornale di Brescia, Germani Brescia is on the market to improve the frontcourt and is interested in Justin Tillman (Dinamo Sassari) and Johnny Hamilton (Fenerbahce).

Tillman, a power forward out of VCU, in 4 BCL games averaged 14.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 18 minutes.

Hamilton is averaging 7.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in BSL.

Frank Gaines leaving Bnei Herzliya to return to Cantù

Frank Gaines is leaving Bnei Herzliya after today’s game to re-join Pallacanestro Cantù, a source told Sportando.
The American guard has played in Cantù in 2018-2019 averaging 20.3ppg.
Last season Gaines moved to Virtus Bologna where he had averages of 9.7 points in Serie A and 11.3 points in BCL.
In the summer he moved to Israel where he is scoring 19.9ppg in Winner League.

Sidney Kings name Tom Vodanovich as injury replacement player

The Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings have today announced the signing of New Zealand forward Tom Vodanovich as a nominated injury replacement player for Xavier Cooks.

Vodanovich joins the Kings after two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, and coming off an impressive off-season in the NZNBL where he took out the league’s MVP award as well as All-Star Five honours earlier this year.

The Tall Black had most recently signed with BBC Telstar Hesper of the Total League in Luxembourg, before their season was cut short due to COVID-19.

In his most recent NZNBL MVP season he averaged 22.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the Manawatu Jets, including leading them to a Grand Final appearance.

Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass believes Vodanovich is the perfect fit for the Kings group as the team continues their pre-season preparations ahead of their first game in mid-January.

“Albeit under difficult circumstances, we are excited to be welcoming Tom to the Kings” Pongrass said.

“A unique offensive talent, Tom can really stroke the ball and has shown that with his recent performances in the NZNBL. He is a gritty, tough player, that fits exactly what we were after. I was surprised he had not already been snapped up on an NBL roster” Pongrass added.

Vodanovich comes in to replace Kings star Xavier Cooks who has been sidelined with an ankle injury for up to three months. He has already travelled from New Zealand and is currently with the team in Albury as they prepare for NBL21 season.

 

Elias Harris leaves Ludwigsburg, will sign with Casademont Zaragoza

Elias Harris has exercised the clause to get out of his contract with the Ludwigsburg, the German team announced.
The former Gonzaga, 15.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in BBL, will sign with Zaragoza.

MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg ink Austin Wiley

Austin Wiley is a new player of MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg, as announced by the German team.
The rookie big man out of Auburn ended his senior year with 10.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks.

Josh Sharma joins Urbas Fuenlabrada

Josh Sharma signed with Urbas Fuenlabrada, his agency announced.
The big man out of Stanford started the season with Start Lublin, where he produced averages of 9.9 points, 6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 15 games between BCL and the top polish division.

Chris Horton returns to Cholet

Chris Horton signed a contract until the end of the season with Cholet, the french team announced.
The big man out of Austin Peay spent last year with the french team, where he produced 17.1 points (63% FG, 78% FT), 9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.

Osasumwen Osaghae signs with Karhu Basket

Undrafted rookie forward/center Osasumwen Osaghae signed a contract with Karhu Basket in Finland, the team announced.

Osaghae played college basketball at Florida International. He won the Conference USA’s Defensive Player of the Year award after averaging 13 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game last season.

Fonte: Karhu Basket.