Basket rumors

25 November 2020

25/11/2020 18:37

Archie Goodwin joins Metropolitans 92

Archie Goodwin signed a contract until the end of the season with Metropolitans 92.

The guard out of Kentucky (No.29 pick of the 2013 NBA Draft) spent last season between Turkey and Germany.

🚨[OFFICIEL] #Recrutement #Metropolitans92
L'arrière Américain Archie Goodwin (1,96m, 26 ans) vient renforcer les Metropolitans 92 pour la saison ! 🇺🇸🏀
➕d'infos➡️https://t.co/jr1QL6Cd7E

Welcome Archie !🤝#GoMets92
📸 ©Samuel Tschaffon pic.twitter.com/DGnZWTK5Zk

— Metropolitans 92 (@Metropolitans92) November 25, 2020

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25 November 2020

25/11/2020 10:42

Unics Kazan signs Egor Koulechov

Unics Kazan announced the signing of Egor Koulechov.
The Russian-Israeli player comes from Ironi Nahariya and will play as a Russian in VTB League.

Fonte: Unics Kazan.

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Unics Kazan

24 November 2020

24/11/2020 16:37

Le Mans Sarthe extend coach Elric Delord and assistant Antoine Mathieu until 2023

Le Mans Sarthe Basket announced the extension of coach Elric Delord and his assistant Antoine Mathieu until June 2023.
Delord took over the helm of the French team on 1 December 2019.

🖊️ Le Mans Sarthe Basket est très heureux d’annoncer la prolongation de 𝗘𝗹𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱 et 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘂 jusqu’en juin 2023 ! 😀

🔗 Plus d'infos : https://t.co/xfUVTcdIMO pic.twitter.com/dW0aOTpOpT

— MSB_Officiel (@MSB_Officiel) November 24, 2020

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24 November 2020

24/11/2020 15:10

Joel Berry II joins Besiktas

Joel Berry II signed a contract with Besiktas until the end of the season, the turkish team announced.
Last year the point guard out of UNC played in G League with the Greensboro Swarm (8ppg,2 apg).

Joel Berry II Beşiktaş'ta

Erkek Basketbol Takımımız, Joel Berry II’yi kadrosuna kattı.

🔗 https://t.co/k5Non0400y pic.twitter.com/HauJOupje1

— Beşiktaş Basketbol (@BJK_Basketbol) November 24, 2020

24 November 2020

24/11/2020 14:11

Coosur Real Betis parts ways with head coach Curro Segura

Coosur Real Betis has parted ways with head coach Curro Segura.
The assistant coaches, Javier Carrasco and Antonio Pérez, will take over the team on a provisional basis.
The spanish team won just 2 of the 11 games played in ACB.

📣 OFICIAL | Curro Segura deja de ser el técnico del Coosur Real Betis

➡ https://t.co/g07rk5q0XP #CoosurBetis #LigaEndesa pic.twitter.com/WZQLykr2yw

— Coosur Real Betis (@RealBetisBasket) November 24, 2020

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Real Betis Energia Plus Sevilla

24 November 2020

24/11/2020 13:34

Dusan Alimpijevic named Bursaspor head coach

Frutti Extra Bursaspor has appointed Dusan Alimpijevic as head coach for the remaining of the season.
The Turkish team is winless in EuroCup and with only 3 wins in BSL so far.

AİLEMİZE HOŞ GELDİN DUSAN ALIMPIJEVIC💪🐊🏀

Frutti Extra Bursaspor’umuzda A Takım baş antrenörlük görevine Dusan Alimpijevic getrildi.

Sayın Alimpijevic'e “BURSASPOR” ailesine hoş geldin” diyor, basketbol takımımızın başında kendisine başarılar diliyoruz. pic.twitter.com/QjjotDnGEi

— Frutti Extra Bursaspor (@BsBasketbol) November 24, 2020

23 November 2020

23/11/2020 20:20

Cliff Alexander signs with KT Sonic Boom

Cliff Alexander signs with KT Sonic Boom.

The former NBA averaged 9.9 points and 4.6 rebounds last season with Le Mans in Jeep Elite.

Cliff Alexander has signed in South Korea with KT Sonic Boom, agent @PriorityBkball tells @Sportando.
The former NBA forward spent last season in France with Le Mans

— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) November 23, 2020

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23 November 2020

23/11/2020 13:55

Hapoel Holon lands Maxime De Zeeuw

Hapoel Holon announced the signing of Maxime De Zeeuw.
The Belgian forward will temporarily replace the injured Howell.

בעקבות פציעתו של ריצ'י האוול וחוסר הוודאות באשר לזמן החלמתו, הוחלט במועדון להחתים על חוזה זמני את הפאוור פורוורד הבלגי, מקסים דה זיאווה, 33, 2.06 מ'. השחקן מגיע לחולון מאוברדוריו הספרדית בשורותיה שיחק משנת 2018 והעמיד ממוצעים של 4.5 נק' ו- 2.1 רב' ב-11 דק' למשחק. בהצלחה 🙏 pic.twitter.com/j5gNzN0KWb

— Hapoel Holon (@HapoelHolonBC) November 22, 2020

23 November 2020

23/11/2020 13:32

Hapoel Tel Aviv are on the market to unload Walter Lemon Jr with a new signee

Walter Lemon jr is close to leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv, a source tells Sportando.
The Israeli team is on the market to replace him.
Lemon is averaging 15.5ppg in Balkan League.

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Sportando Scoop

22 November 2020

22/11/2020 16:10

Terell Parks signs with Bnei Herzliya

Forward/center Terell Parks has signed a contract with Bnei Herzliya in the Israeli Winner League, the team announced.

Parks played six games in France with Cholet Basket earlier this season.

Fonte: Bnei Herzliya.

22 November 2020

22/11/2020 15:37

Jerome Meyinsse signs with Ironi Ness Ziona

Former Virginia center Jerome Meyinsse signed a contract with Ironi Ness Ziona in the Israeli Winner League, the team announced.

Meyinsse is coming off a season in Mexico where he averaged 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for Aguacateros.

Fonte: Ironi Ness Ziona.

22 November 2020

22/11/2020 15:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s John Dibartolomeo expected to make long-awaited return tomorrow

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s captain John Dibartolomeo is expected to make his long-awaited return to action tomorrow in the Winner League game against Hapoel Haifa, according to ONE’s Roi Cohen.

Dibartolomeo has been sidelined for almost an entire year.

Fonte: Roi Cohen.

22 November 2020

22/11/2020 14:10

Scott Machado re-signs with Cairns Taipans

Free agent point guard Scott Machado has signed a new two-year deal to return to the Cairns Taipans in the Australian NBL, the team announced.

Machado had a stellar season in 2019-20 with an average of 16.6 points, 7.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds across 31 games, earning All-NBL First Team honors.

Fonte: Cairns Taipans.

21 November 2020

21/11/2020 21:26

Armani Moore to join Stal Ostrow

Armani Moore is leaving Start Lublin to sign with Stal Ostrow, a source told Sportando.

The former Tennessee forward played 12 games in the polish league, with averages of 7.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.

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BM Slam Stal Ostrow

21 November 2020

21/11/2020 00:15

Facundo Campazzo to sign two-year guaranteed deal with Nuggets

Facundo Campazzo has played today in EuroLeague his final game with Real Madrid.
The Argentinean point guard is leaving the Spanish powerhouse to join the Denver Nuggets on a two-year guaranteed deal.

Two-year guaranteed deal from the Nuggets, I'm told, to take Argentinean playmaker Facundo Campazzo from Real Madrid to Denver https://t.co/9alTHfUGh7

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 20, 2020

20 November 2020

20/11/2020 21:29

Prometey parts ways with Marcquise Reed

Ukrainian side Prometey announced that the team has parted ways with Marcquise Reed because ‘his performances didn’t live up to the club’s expectations’.

Reed, who was coming off a strong rookie season in France, averaged 13.8 points and 3.2 assists in the Ukrainian league.

Fonte: Prometey.

20 November 2020

20/11/2020 18:55

Shannon Bogues signs with GTK Gliwice

Former Stephen F. Austin point guard Shannon Bogues signed a contract with GTK Gliwice of the Polish EBL, the team announced.

Bogues spent the preseason in Germany with the Niners Chemnitz, but the two sides ultimately parted ways and the Bundesliga team signed Wes Clark.

Fonte: GTK Gliwice.

19 November 2020

19/11/2020 21:58

Saša Borovnjak to play for Portugal

Portugal’s national team got a new addition. Bigman Saša Borovnjak will take a spot on their roster as a naturalized player.

Borovnjak, 31, played in Portugal for five years before moving to Palencia. He joined S.C. Lusitania in the 2015/16 season and later spent four seasons playing for FC Porto.

Borovnjak has now obtained a Portuguese passport and will be available for coach Mario Gomes in the upcoming qualifying window for the 2023 World Cup.

Fonte: FPB.

19 November 2020

19/11/2020 16:41

Ante Tomic’s NBA rights traded to Knicks

The NBA rights of Ante Tomic has been traded to the New York Knicks.
Last night the Knicks have acquired from the Jazz the 23rd pick (Leandro Bolmaro) and Ante Tomic’s rights in exchange of the 27th (Udoka Azubuike) and 38th pick (Saben Lee).

18 November 2020

18/11/2020 22:28

Dorell Wright retires from basketball at age 34

Veteran guard Dorell Wright announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 34.

Wright has spent 12 seasons in the NBA. He played six years for the Miami Heat, winning a championship in 2006, then he had stints with Golden State, Philadelphia, Portland and again Miami in the 2016 playoffs. He then moved overseas, playing one season in China, with the Beijing Royal Fighters, and three in Europe with Igokea, Brose Bamberg and Lokomotiv Kuban.

Fonte: Dorell Wright Instagram.

18 November 2020

18/11/2020 19:36

Paolo Banchero to make Italy NT debut in Tallinn bubble

Five-star prospect and Duke commit Paolo Banchero is expected to make his debut with Italy’s National Team in Tallinn, Estonia, in the upcoming window of the Eurobasket Qualifiers, sources told Sportando.

Banchero will land in Italy on November 22 to join the National Team. The team will then head to Tallinn, Estonia where they’ll play North Macedonia and Russia on November 28 and 30.

18 November 2020

18/11/2020 19:16

Hapoel Jerusalem, Tarik Phillip part ways

Hapoel Jerusalem has parted ways with British point guard Tarik Phillip, the Israeli team announced.

Phillip averaged 13 points, two rebounds and one assist in the first two Basketball Champions League games of the season.

Fonte: Hapoel Jerusalem.

18 November 2020

18/11/2020 18:04

Braian Angola terminates contract with Partizan

Braian Angola has terminated his contract with Partizan Belgrade and is now a free agent, a source told Sportando.

Angola is engaging in talks with multiple European teams.

18 November 2020

18/11/2020 11:49

Besiktas agreed to terms with Troy Williams

Beşiktaş has reached an agreement with Troy Williams.
The former NBA player spent last season with VL Pesaro averaging 16ppg in 8 contests.

💥🦅 Transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren Erkek Basketbol Takımımız, NBA kariyerinde 77 maça çıkan 26 yaşındaki 2.01'lik ABD'li forvet Troy Williams ile prensip anlaşmasına vardı. #PotanınKartalları pic.twitter.com/p3F2vtaSqn

— BjkBasket (@BjkBasket) November 18, 2020

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 21:45

Tyler Cheese, Salon Vilpas part ways

Tyler Cheese and Salon Vilpas have parted ways.
The American rookie asked to leave after only four games for personal reasons.
Cheese was averaging 7ppg in Finnish league.

Fonte: Vilpas Vikings.

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17 November 2020

17/11/2020 14:20

Rigoberto Mendoza joins Maccabi Haifa

Rigoberto Mendoza is a new player of Maccabi Haifa, the Israeli team announced.
The guard started the season in the top Mexican division, averaging over 12 points and 4 assist per game for Dorados de Chihuahua.

Welcome @vkingo06 ! pic.twitter.com/KuKy7COcK6

— Maccabi Haifa Basketball (@MaccabiHaifaBC) November 17, 2020

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17 November 2020

17/11/2020 14:09

Deividas Sirvydis leaves Hapoel Jerusalem, will join the Detroit Pistons

Hapoel Jerusalem has announced the departure of Deividas Sirvydis.
The Lithuanian forward will sign with the Detroit Pistons, the team that selected him at No.37 in the 2019 NBA Draft.

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הפועל "בנק יהב" ירושלים מאחלת המון הצלחה לדייוידאס סירווידס בדרכו החדשה. הכישרון הליטאי, שחתם בסוף העונה שעברה על חוזה ארוך טווח במועדון עם סעיף יציאה ל NBA, עוזב את הקבוצה pic.twitter.com/BR7988uysS

— Hapoel Jerusalem B.C (@JerusalemBasket) November 17, 2020

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 21:34

Davion Berry, Ironi Ness Ziona parting ways

Davion Berry and Ironi Ness Ziona are parting ways, sources told Sportando. The guard played his last game with the Israeli team today against Hapoel Haifa.

Berry averaged 15.3 points in the Balkan League and 9.3 points in the Israeli Winner League.

Ironi Ness Ziona is 1-3 in the Winner League.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 19:24

Chris Paul traded to Phoenix Suns

Per multiple NBA insiders, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a big trade. The deal will send Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to the Suns, while Kelly Oubre, Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick are heading the other way.

As Shams Charania reported, Suns‘s future first to the Thunder is protected 1-12 in 2022, 1-10 in 2023, 1-8 in 2024 and unprotected in 2025.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 16:13

Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opts out of $8.4 million deal

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has decided to opt out of his deal to test free agency.
The guard had a contract worth $8.4 million next season.
The NBA champion with Lakers is expected to have suitors in the free agency.

Lakers starter Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will decline his 2020-21 player option and enter free agency, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. He’s expected to have several suitors at start of free agency — and teams are under impression he’s open to offers.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 16, 2020