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Tyree Griffin to join Lovcen

Tyree Griffin agreed to terms with Lovcen of ABA 2 Liga, sources tell Sportando.
Southern Mississippi alumn spent his rookie career as a pro in Serbia with KK Mladost averaging 13.2ppg, 2rpg and 5apg.
Griffin is the brother of Bo McCalleb.

James Gist expected to join Asvel

James Gist will play in EuroLeague again next season: is expected to join French team Asvel.

Maryland alumni played last season in Germany with Bayern averaging 5.6 points, 3 rebounds in EuroLeague.

Bazoumana Kone joining Liege Basket

Bazoumana Kone has reached an agreement with Liege Basket in Belgium, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports confirmed to Sportando. The rumor was first reported by the local website La Meuse Liège.

Kone spent last season in Germany, appearing in nine BBL games with Braunschweig. He averaged 7.7 points in 15.5 minutes per contest.

Asseco Arka Gdynia signs Nikola Miskovic

Asseco Arka Gdynia announced the signing of Nikola Miskovic.
The Serbian born in Poland comes from KK Mega Bemax where he averaged 5ppg in ABA Liga last season.

 

Caio Pacheco to leave VL Pesaro and return to Bahia?

The experience of Caio Pacheco with VL Pesaro could be already over, according to il Resto del Carlino. The Brazilian guard, that was described by coach Petrovic as potential surprise of 2021-2022 Serie A, may be back in Brazil with Bahia after his disappoint start of the season.

Omar Calhoun joining Okapi Aalst

Former UConn guard Omar Calhoun has agreed to a deal with Okapi Aalst in the BNXT League, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports told Sportando.

Calhoun spent last season in Ukraine, averaging 16.3 points per game for Ternopil-TNEU. He also played in Finland, Italy, Russia, Poland and Hungary during his career.

Brooklyn Nets reportedly declined to submit a tender offer to Isaia Cordinier

Brooklyn Nets declined to submit a tender offer to Isaia Cordinier.

French guard becomes a free agent after a season with 15.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in EuroCup with Nanterre.

Capitanes de Arecibo ink Gustavo Ayon

Capitanes de Arecibo have announced the arrival of Gustavo Ayon.

The Mexican big man, who replaces Davon Jefferson , will make his debut today.

Randy Haynes joining UBSC Graz

Former Old Dominion guard Randy Haynes has reached an agreement with UBSC Graz in Austria, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports told Sportando.

Haynes played most recently in Ukraine. He also holds experience in the NBA G League, Slovenia and Belgium.

Fortitudo Bologna coach Jasmin Repesa reportedly evaluating to resign

Fortitudo Bologna coach Jasmin Repesa is reportedly choosing whether to resign his position, according to Walter Fuochi of La Repubblica Bologna. Repesa has travelled to Zagreb after yesterday’s practice, officially for family reasons.

Repesa returned to Fortitudo this summer, signing a multi-year deal, after leading the team to its second Italian championship in 2005. The Italian side, however, has struggled in preseason, badly losing all its four SuperCup games and numerous sources have underlined some financial struggles. As of now, Fortitudo is the lone Serie A team that has yet to announce a main sponsor for the 2021/22 season.

Edgar Vicedo signs one-month deal with Unicaja Malaga

Edgar Vicedo has signed a one-month contract with Unicaja Malaga, the Spanish team announced.

The forward has been with Malaga since August, and has played in some friendly games.

Vicedo played 9 seasons with Movistar Estudiantes, the last with 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in ACB.

Orleans inks Marcus Paige

Orleans has announced the signing of Marcus Paige for next season.

The former UNC playmaker spent three seasons with KK Partizan Belgrade, the last with averages of 9.6 points (44% 3P) and 2.1 assists in Eurocup.

O.J. Mayo reportedly joining Unics Kazan

According to Sport-Business.ru, Unics Kazan has reached an agreement with O.J. Mayo.

The 33-year-old guard will play for the first time in his career for a European club.

Mayo, the third overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, was banned by the NBA in 2016 for violating the league’s drug program.

In 8 seasons in the league Mayo has played with Grizzlies, Mavericks and Bucks.

In the last two years the former USC  has played in CBA with Liaoning (19.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in 2020-21, over 28 points in the previous one).

Aris B.C. announces Anthony Cowan Jr, Olivier Hanlan

Aris B.C. announced that FIBA removed all eight bans imposed for debt to players.

The greek team added that an amount of 300,000 was allocated in order to reach the eight agreements.

Aris B.C. received the green light from FIBA to return to operate on the market, and took the opportunity to formalize the arrivals of Anthony Cowan Jr and Olivier Hanlan.

Cowan Jr, a former Maryland guard, as a rookie averaged 6.2 points and 2.2 assists per game with the Memphis Hustle, in G League.

Hanlan spent last season with Iraklis, averaging 15.1 points and 2.8 assists in 28 games between the FIBA Europe Cup and the Greek league.

Unics Kazan expected to add Jarrell Brantley

Unics Kazan is close to adding Jarrell Brantley.
The player has been waived by the Jazz.
He was selected with the 50th pick of the 2019 NBA draft.

Vanoli Cremona lands Ivica Radic

Vanoli Cremona announced the signing of Ivica Radic.
The big man that spent last season between Cantù, Zielona Gora and Forlì, penned a deal for the season with opt out clause for the club.

Marc Gasol future still unclear, getting in shape the main goal as of now

Catalan outlet TV3 reports that 2019 NBA Champion Marc Gasol hasn’t decided yet on his future after securing his release from the Memphis Grizzlies.

A return to “his” club of Girona in LEB Gold is still considered the most likely option, but the main goal now is to get in shape with his personal trainer. Another return option, to ACB champion Barcelona, isn’t yet ready to be ruled out, according to TV3

Noah Vonleh to join Shanghai Sharks

Former NBA lottery pick Noah Vonleh will join Shanghai Sharks, as told to Sportando

7-year NBA veteran Vonleh will play in China for the first time. His best run in the NBA was with the Knicks, averaging 8.4 ppg and 7.7 rpg in 2018-19

Marc Gasol waived by Grizzlies, expected to join Girona

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Marc Gasol.
The big man will return to his native Spain where he will join Leb Gold team Girona, a club Gasol owns, according to several reports.

 

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