Justin Dentmon and DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell will become free agents after tonight’s Basketball Champions League qualifier game between the Bakken Bears and Belfius Mons-Hainaut (7.00 PM CEST).
Dentmon and Akoon-Purcell both signed short-term contracts to help the Bears qualify for the Basketball Champions League regular season.
Tre Demps and MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg are expected to part ways, a source tells Sportando.
The American guard did not convince the coaching staff during the preseason and the two sides are negotiating to break the contract.
Demps spent last season in Serie A2 with San Severo.
Andrew Nicholson announced his return to Fujian where he has played in 2018-2019.
The former NBA spent last season with Guangzhou averaging 26.2ppg and 10.4rpg.
2002-born British guard Cameron Hildreth has committed to Wake Forest, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
Hildreth had a breakout showing at the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas in February as he averaged 25.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 4 steals in four games for Barking Abbey London.
Fonte: ESPN.
Mehmet Yagmur reached an agreement with Besiktas, Levent Yavuz reports.
Last year the pointguard averaged 6.7 points, 4.4 assist and 1.6 steals in BSL for Sigortam.net ITU Bakiroy.
ÖZEL: Ligimizin en tecrübeli isimlerinden Mehmet Yağmur Beşiktaş'ta! pic.twitter.com/oqn8qX0SN4
— Levent Yavuz (@Levent_yavuzz) September 24, 2020
Toarlyn Fitzpatrick signed a one-year contract with Ionikos, the greek team announced.
Last year Fitzpatrick played 13 games in the top greek division for Aris BC, with averages of 6.1 points and 3.3 rebounds.
Josh Sharma is a new player of Start Lublin, the polish team announced.
Last year the big man out of Stanford averaged over 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block per game for Spirou Charleroi.
Ionikos BC Hellenic Coin announced the arrival of Jimbo Lull.
The rookie big man ended his senior year at San Francisco with 11.9 points and 7.6 points per game.
Cedevita Olimpija have reinforced their ranks at the small forward position with the young gun Luka Ščuka, that will remain in Ljubljana for the next four seasons.
Youngster Luka Ščuka, who turned 18 on 23 May, spent his entire career by now at Nova Gorica, where he used to play for all youth categories of the Nova Gorica squad. Now, Ščuka will get the opportunity to present himself at the big scene as well. This week Luka has already joined the senior squad under the helm of Jurica Golemac.
Ščuka, talented 208 cm tall player, has spent the last two seasons in the jersey of Gorica and has been averaging 15.8 points per game in 15 games played in the third division of the Slovenian club competitions. In the Slovenian National Cup he has appeared in six games with an average of 12 points per game. He has been playing at the forward position in the senior basketball competition by now.
In 2018, Ščuka has played for Slovenia U16 National Team in Novi Sad and has recorded an average of 3.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per clash. In 2019 he also played at the U18 European Championship.
As he agreed on cooperation with the Ljubljana side, Ščuka did not try to hide his delight: “I am extremely happy to have become a part of the Ljubljana club. I am looking forward to playing at the highest level. I cannot wait to present myself to the Ljubljana fans.”
Pridružil se nam je še en Zmaj prihodnje generacije. 🔥
Dres Cedevite Olimpije bo prihodnje štiri sezone nosil mladi in nadarjeni Luka Ščuka.
Luka, dobrodošel v Ljubljani! 💚🧡 #ZmajevoSrce
🔗: https://t.co/Mq8v4RFk4j pic.twitter.com/XrNjZXjMPk
— Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) September 24, 2020
Fonte: ABA Liga.
Elias Harris signed with MHP Reisen Ludwigsburg, the german team announced.
The big man out of Gonzaga played the previous seven seasons with Brose Bamberg.
Last year he averaged 9.8 points on 56.6% shooting and grabbed 3.2 rebounds.
Na wen haben wir denn da? Grüß Dich, @EliasJMHarris! 💛-lich willkommen beim Vizemeister ▶️ https://t.co/wZcURtrM91#ihrundwir #AllesfürGelb #PreSeason | Foto: Tilo #Wiedensohler. pic.twitter.com/LTDHJBcjNR
— MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (@MHP_RIESEN) September 23, 2020
Georgi Joseph signed with ESSM Le Portel, the french team announced.
Joseph will replace the injured Wesley Gordon.
Last year the veteran big man played 5 games for Levallois.
🚨 𝙂𝙀𝙊𝙍𝙂𝙄 𝙅𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙋𝙃 𝘿𝙀𝘽𝘼𝙍𝙌𝙐𝙀 𝘼 𝙇'𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙈 𝙇𝙀 𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙇 ❗️
Le franco-haïtien @Georgi_King a signé ce matin un contrat en qualité de pigiste médical de Wesley #Gordon, touché au genou.
Bienvenu Georgi ! 🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/doy2qU1b20
— ESSM Le Portel (@ESSMbasket) September 23, 2020
Due to the rise in COVID cases in Israel which resulted in the government to call for an extended three weeks lockdown through mid-October, cancel all D1 and D2 preparation games, and delay the start of the 2020-2021 National League season, Maccabi Ramat Gan honored the request of center Gani Lawal to break the contract. The former Euroleague center played one preseason game and recorded 16 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. He is now a free agent.
Dimitris Stamatis is a new player of Aris Thessaloniki.
The player comes from Ifaistous Limnou where he averaged 4.6ppg.
Ο Δημήτρης Σταμάτης είναι παίκτης του ΑΡΗ για τη νέα σεζόν! Δημήτρη, καλωσήρθες στην οικογένεια του ΑΡΗ! 💪🏀👏#arisbc #arisbc20_21 #stamatis #newseason pic.twitter.com/0NDA4EudHs
— ARIS B.C. (@ARISBCgr) September 24, 2020
KK Crvena Zvezda offered Keifer Sykes a contract for the season but the guard turned it down, a source told Sportando.
Sykes was Red Star’s main target to strengthen the backcourt for the EuroLeague and ABA Liga campaigns.
The American, who has played in China and Olimpia Milano in 2019-2020, will be playing Basketball Champions League Final Eight with Turk Telekom Ankara and then he will be free agent again.
Rasta Vechta made official the signing of Jean Salumu.
The Belgian guard moves to Germany after a season in Italian Serie A with Pistoia where he averaged more than 13ppg.
Fonte: Rasta Vechta.
Justin Hamilton is re-signing with Beijing Ducks, a source tells Sportando.
The big man spent the past three seasons with the Chinese team averaging 21.5 points and 10.3 rebounds in 2020-2021.
Dimitris Kalaitzidis penned a deal with Aris Thessaloniki.
The player comes from Iraklis where he averaged 1ppg last season.
Ο Δημήτρης Καλαϊτζίδης είναι παίκτης του ΑΡΗ για τη νέα σεζόν! Δημήτρη, καλωσήρθες στην οικογένεια του ΑΡΗ! 💪🏀👏#arisbc #arisbc20_21 #kalaitzidis #newseason pic.twitter.com/T8ygYnKUXe
— ARIS B.C. (@ARISBCgr) September 23, 2020
Dragan Bender is returning to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The Croatian big spent the past three seasons in the NBA with Suns, Warriors and Bucks appearing in 187 games.
Bender has played with Maccabi Tel Aviv before moving to the NBA.
The Croatian will sign a deal for three months with an option for the season.
Can confirm https://t.co/WHguZ1dvBf
— Moses (@MosesB1) September 23, 2020
Marko Lukovic is joining KK Split to replace Marko Arapovic, waived by the Croatian team, a source tells Sportando.
Lukovic spent last season with Koper Primorska, averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Olympiacos made official the contract extension of Kostas Papanikolaou.
The Greek forward penned a deal for the next three seasons.
Fonte: Olympiacos.
Max Heidegger is officially a new player of Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The rookie comes from UC Santa Barbara where he averaged 16ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.2apg as a senior in NCAA.
מקס היידגר (23, 1.91 מ'), גארד יהודי אמריקאי בוגר אוניברסיטת סנטה ברברה, חתם לשלוש שנים במכבי "Playtika" ת"א pic.twitter.com/xq15QMLzx3
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) September 22, 2020
Rasta Vechta is close to signing Jean Salumu to a contract for the season, a source tells Sportando.
The Belgian spent last season with Pistoia in Italian Serie A averaging 13.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
Aris Thessaloniki announced the signing of Quenton DeCosey.
The guard comes from Lavrio where he averaged 12.8ppg, 4.3rpg and 2.2apg last season.
Ο Quenton DeCosey είναι παίκτης του ΑΡΗ για τη νέα σεζόν! Quenton, welcome to ARIS family! Quenton, καλωσήρθες στην οικογένεια του ΑΡΗ! 💪🏀👏#arisbc #arisbc20_21 #decosey #newseason pic.twitter.com/PbOI6OMhfr
— ARIS B.C. (@ARISBCgr) September 22, 2020
Dez Wells and Devin Williams have reached an agreement with Jiangsu Dragons, Zhang Duo reports.
Last year the swingman out of Maryland averaged 31 points, 7.6 boards, 5 assist and 3.2 steals per game with Zhejiang Guangsha.
Williams, a strong rebounder out of West Virginia, last year averaged over 15 points and 7 rebounds per game for Tofas between BSL and Eurocup.
Source: Dezmine Wells and Devin Williams joins Jiangsu Dragons.
— Zhang Duo (@ZhangDuo15) September 21, 2020
Rashun Davis signed a contract for the upcoming season with Siroki.
The guard out of Ratford spent the last season with Kaposvari in Hungary, where he appeared in 22 games, averaging 16.8 points, 4.7 assists and 3 rebounds.
IT'S OFFICIAL: Rashun Davis reinforces, Mateo Vidović leaves @hkk_siroki!
More at: https://t.co/8SCXLG5uaF #ABALiga2 pic.twitter.com/l4eq9RXsBp
— ABA Liga 2 (@ABA_League2) September 21, 2020
Tyrique Jones has signed in Korea with DB Promy, a source told Sportando.
The player, who is elegible for the 2020 NBA Draft, ended his senior year at Xavier with 13.9 points, 11 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, shooting 55% from the field and 59% from the foul line.
Maccabi Rishon announced that Sean Armand has been released from the team at his request.
“The Maccabi Rishon Lezion Basketball Club would like to announce that following Sean Armand’s request for his release, the club has decided to accede to his request. We wish Sean success in his future endeavor”
Fonte: Maccabi Rishon.
Amar’e Stoudemire is nearing an agreement to re-sign with Maccabi Tel Aviv, WallaSport reports.
Last year the six-time NBA All Star averaged 8.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in Winner League.
Fonte: Walla.
Christ Koumadje is a new player of Movistar Estudiantes.
The 224cm big man penned a deal for three months.
Koumadje averaged 11.3ppg, 10.9rpg and 4bpg last season in G League.
OFICIAL
Christ Koumadje (pívot, 2.24 metros, 1996, 🇹🇩) se incorpora a @movistar_es Estudiantes.⬅️ Procede de @blue_coats :Mejor Defensor de la @nbagleague y promedios de 11.3 puntos, 10.9 rebotes y 4 tapones
📏 Será el techo de la @ACBCOM
📰 https://t.co/RT6zC0lqFL pic.twitter.com/m0laIMSmMi
— Movistar Estudiantes (@MovistarEstu) September 21, 2020
Boulougne Metropolitans 92 bolstered its frontline by signing center Assem Marei to a two-month deal, the club announced Monday. Marei (2.06 meters, 28 years old) steps in for Miralem Halilovic, who is currently injured. He arrives from Brose Bamberg, where Marei averaged 10.1 points and 6.0 rebounds in 27 German League games last season. He started his career with Al Zamalek of his native Egypt and has also played for Minnesota State University Mankato in the United States, Siauliai of Lithuania, medi Bayreuth of Germany, and Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir of Turkey. He helped Siauliai win the Baltic League title in 2016. Marei has also been a member of the Egyptian national team. He helped Egypt win a silver medal at AfroBasket 2013, when he led the tournament in rebounds (11.6 rpg.) and averaged 14.6 points over seven games.
Fonte: EuroCup.