Hapoel Jerusalem will strengthen the frontcourt with the signing of Derek Ogbeide, reports Superbasket.
The big man will leave Cedevita, where he was playing 12 minutes per game between ABA Liga and Eurocup.
Ogbeide last year averaged 11 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in LBA with Pistoia.
Givova Scafati announces that it has signed an agreement with U.S. athlete Jordan Tyler McRae, a forward with more than 100 NBA games.
Last season the Tennessee product played in Greece with AEK Athens, scoring 14.3 points with 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in Basketball Champions League.
Jordan McRae: “I am very excited to play in Italy for the first time. I can’t wait to help the team become successful, I am honored by the call and the interest that Scafati has shown in me.”
Manisa has announced the signing of Chris Chiozza.
The point guard arrives in Turkey after a season with Baskonia.
Chiozza will replace Saben Lee, who moved on to Maccabi Tel Aviv after an excellent run of games.
Lonnie Walker IV was left off the initial Maine Celtics training camp roster, despite his path back to the NBA potentially going through the G League.
The guard may be exploring other options, including reported interest from Real Madrid.
Ben Bentil’s future could be in Italy again. The former Olimpia Milano left Hapoel Tel Aviv today and the next destination should be Naples.
Bentil played two games in EuroCup with Hapoel: 4.5 points average for him.
Salvo clamorosi colpi di scena dell’ultimo minuto, il nuovo “4” del #NapoliBasket dovrebbe essere Ben #Bentil@SportandoIT #LBAMercato
— Andrea Esposito (@andrea_esp25) October 25, 2024
תודה בן!
הקבוצה סיכמה עם בן בנטיל על סיום דרכו במועדון.
אנו מודים לבן על תקופתו איתנו ומאחלים לו המון הצלחה בהמשך. pic.twitter.com/IxMi8Jb1wM
— Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) October 25, 2024
Rokas Jokubaitis acknowledged recent discussions with Zalgiris Kaunas following Jordan Loyd’s departure from Maccabi Tel Aviv but has chosen to stay with the Israeli club. The Lithuanian guard, recovering from a thumb injury, explained his decision: “We had some talks. We talked a bit through my agent. It was more because (Jordan) Loyd left the team, so he asked me if I had any plans. You know, I have no family, no children, and Loyd’s situation was a little bit different. He showed that family is above basketball and I respect that decision. And I don’t know, I don’t feel any danger, everything is fine, so it didn’t develop any further.”
Addressing the situation in Israel, Jokubaitis added: “It’s not as complicated as it is portrayed. It’s not fun, but for me, it doesn’t give rise to some kind of feelings. I came to play basketball, that’s the situation. There are a lot of distractions, but as the coach says, let’s not look for excuses, because we can find a lot. We all knew the situation we were getting into. Psychologically, somehow, everyone is strong.”
According to reporter Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Anadolu Efes has made an offer to bring Onuralp Bitim back to Turkey.
The 25-year-old swingman was released by the Chicago Bulls during Training Camp.
Bitim last year averaged 3.5 points in 23 games played with the Bulls’ jersey.
Openjobmetis Varese announced the return of Jaron Johnson with a deal until the end of the season.
The forward played in the 2022-23 for the italian team, producing 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
📣 ANNUNCIO
Nino is back 🧨
Biancorossi e biancorosse siamo felici di comunicare che Jaron Johnson è di nuovo un giocatore della Pallacanestro Varese‼️
Facciamogli sentire il nostro affetto per il suo ritorno a Masnago ❤️#NoiSiamoVarese pic.twitter.com/r2JIeBjt5y— Pallacanestro Varese (@PallVarese) October 23, 2024
Despite Nico Laprovittola’s season-ending injury, Barcelona is reportedly not considering bringing back Thomas Heurtel.
While the French guard, now playing in China, could be a good option both financially and athletically, the club has not forgotten the contentious exit in 2020.
Heurtel was left stranded in Istanbul after secretly negotiating with Real Madrid, a move that left a sour note on his previous stint with Barcelona.
Olympiacos and Red Star have reached an agreement to bring Filip Petrusev back to Serbia, according to MeridianSports.
The Reds reportedly agreed to the loan deal after centers Fall and Milutinov returned from their respective injuries.
Petrusev defended the colors of Crvena Zvedza in 2022-23, scoring 10.7 points with 5.2 rebounds in 22 minutes per game in Euroleague.
Paok has announced the signing of Alex Antetokounmpo.
After a two-year stint in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd, Giannis’ brother had started 2024/25 in Montenegro with KK Podgorica.
Ο Άλεξ Αντετοκούνμπο στον ΠΑΟΚ mateco!
Καλωσορίζουμε τον @alex_ante29 στη μεγάλη οικογένεια του #PAOK ⚪️⚫️https://t.co/kRKFDW7EYQ— PAOK BC (@PAOKbasketball) October 22, 2024
Barcelona is searching for a replacement for Nicolás Laprovittola, who is likely to undergo surgery and will miss the entire season due to a torn ACL in his right knee, sustained during the game against Baskonia.
With Jabari Parker and Justin Anderson filling the non-EU player spots, the team’s market options are limited. Names like Trae Bell-Haynes, TJ Shorts, and Sylvain Francisco have surfaced. The club is also considering ACB market solutions, but financial constraints may complicate finding a replacement for Laprovittola.
Lonnie Walker IV is officially an unrestricted free agent.
The player, who averaged 9.8 points in six NBA seasons, was approached by BasketNews to Real Madrid.
Lonnie Walker IV has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent, league sources told @hoopshype. The 25-year-old guard has averaged 9.8 points in 20.3 minutes per game in six NBA seasons. pic.twitter.com/OOhFpd9fBT
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) October 21, 2024
‘Right now we’ve said no and we haven’t seen another offer from Milan. Maybe in the future there will be other offers, but right now no,’ said Zach Sogolow, GM of Varese, on the programme l’Ultima contesa.
These are the words reported by varesenoi of the white and red manager: ‘We believed he could help us, and he also believed he could help us. That his career can continue in the NBA and Euroleague is something we sincerely wish for him, but we were very clear that we cannot make a move that harms our club, especially the way the season started, and to his credit, Nico doesn’t want it either.
Right now we have said no and we haven’t seen another offer from Milan. Maybe in the future there will be other offers, but at this moment no’.
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Willie Cauley-Stein plans to sign with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in China, continuing his career in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Willie Cauley-Stein plans to sign with the Nanjing Monkey Kings in China, per @hoopshype pic.twitter.com/g0OrVIvySz
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 21, 2024
At Virtus Bologna, following the postponement of the game against Derthona, the focus shifts to the EuroLeague and potential market moves. Ante Zizic’s future remains uncertain.
According to *Il Resto del Carlino*, “The ownership is not willing to grant an extra budget to the management, so the only way to bring in a new face is by creating salary space through a departure.
There are two main candidates: the first is Ante Zizic, who could attract interest in the EuroLeague due to his experience and physical presence, and the second is Andrejs Grazulis, a much more complex option as the Latvian forward is still recovering from a right knee injury.”
Zalgiris Kaunas has announced the departure of Tyrone Wallace for personal reasons.
The Lithuanian club is already on the market to replace the USA guard.
Wallace, who was affected by an injury during the preseason, averaged 12.7 points in the LKL and 4 in the Euroleague.
Tyrone Wallace leaves Zalgiris for personal reasons, while the club is actively looking for reinforcements. pic.twitter.com/Im160KdvJT
— BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) October 20, 2024
Tyrone Wallace is set to leave Zalgiris Kaunas. The American guard, who didn’t play against Virtus Bologna, was not included in the roster last night during the stunning comeback against Olimpia Milano.
The separation is reportedly due to unspecified “personal reasons” for now. The Lithuanian club is considering opportunities in the NBA.
Tyrone Wallace is leaving Zalgiris for personal reasons, I am told. Zalgiris is looking for a newcomer from the NBA environment.
— Jonas Lekšas (@JonasLeksas) October 18, 2024
Surprising statements for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to The Athletic about his future.
“If we don’t win this year, would you get fired?” Antetokounmpo asks with a wry smile to an assistant coach.
“Do you have it in the back of your mind, like, ‘(What) if this year doesn’t go well?’ Yeah, if we don’t win a championship, I might get traded. Yeah, this is the job we live. This is the world we’re living in. It’s everybody.”
Skylar Mays is working out the final details of a deal with Fenerbahce.
The news was reported by several European media.
The former LSU guard attended training camp with the Timberwolves but was not utilized in the first preseason games.
Mays will take Wilbekin’s spot in Fenerbahce’s rotation, as the veteran point guard will most likely return to the court next season after a serious knee injury.
Montrezl Harrell and the Adelaide 36ers are close to finalizing a deal through the end of the NBL season, reports ESPN.
The big man, who arrived at the 35ers on a short-term deal to replace the injured Jarell Martin, produced averages of 15.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and one block in his first six games played in Australia.
Harrell could still return to the NBA before the end of the regular season, in time to help a team in the playoffs.
Came out swinging 💥🥊#ALLin #WeAreSixers pic.twitter.com/4y4PgyMeUN
— Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) October 12, 2024
Zalgiris Kaunas is showing interest in Kruize Pinkins, the power forward/center currently in his third season with Scafati.
Born in 1993, Pinkins has been impressive in the opening three games of the LBA, averaging 21.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
The main obstacle in the potential deal is the contract between Pinkins and Scafati, as the Italian club is reluctant to part ways with one of its key players.
Manisa tries to make up for the unexpected departures of Saben Lee and Javon Freeman-Liberty by bringing Troy Brown Jr. to Europe for the first time.
The 25-year-old swingman comes from six NBA seasons between the Wizards, Bulls, Lakers, Pistons and Timberwolves, with career averages of 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
An all-around performer who has failed to explode in the NBA, Brown Jr could prove to be an excellent replacement for Lee.
The Turkish club will most likely sign another U.S. guard.
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Fenerbahce is reportedly interested in signing Jordan Loyd after Scottie Wilbekin’s injury, but the Turkish club is also exploring additional options.
One potential target, Dennis Smith Jr., who averaged 19.4 minutes per game with the Brooklyn Nets last season, is currently a free agent but remains hesitant about moving to Europe, a league he has never played in before.
Fenerbahce is also keeping an eye on Antonio Blakeney, a high-scoring guard who averaged 30.5 points per game in China last season and is also being monitored by Olimpia Milano.
With Jordan Loyd’s departure, Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively searching for a replacement. The club’s primary target is Saben Lee, who recently scored 43 points for FMP in the Basketball Champions League after a 36-point debut with Murcia. Reports indicate that Maccabi may have already reached an agreement with Manisa to finalize Lee’s transfer.
Maccabi also targets Malcolm Hill, a forward who averaged 22 points in the G League last season and has previous European experience with Bonn, Ludwigsburg, Astana, and Hapoel Jerusalem.
Jordan Loyd has officially left Maccabi Tel Aviv, and under the new EuroLeague regulations, he is eligible to join another team immediately. This could trigger a domino effect across the competition’s transfer market.
Loyd, a consistent performer in the EuroLeague since 2020, averaged double digits each season. Last year with Monaco, he averaged 10.5 points per game, his lowest output yet.
Monaco is the frotrunner as told Sportando. Fenerbahce is also in the mix.
According to Repubblica-Bologna (page 11), Virtus Bologna is preparing to face Asvel Villeurbanne, but questions remain over the status of forward Devontae Cacok. Reporter Walter Fuochi states: “Cacok is technically available, but he remains on the sidelines, and it’s unclear when he will return. His spot on the roster is increasingly uncertain, with the club already issuing a letter outlining his status. He might only be ready by December.”
In the meantime, the club’s executive, Virtus Bologna GM Paolo Ronci, continues exploring market options: “From NBA connections like Bruno Fernando of the Atlanta Hawks to Israeli-based Johnathan Motley, currently with Hapoel, none are viable options due to various constraints. Similar moves like the ones made in Russia for Toko Shengelia and Daniel Hackett seem unlikely now due to financial limits. Jordan Bell, however, remains a feasible option, having turned down offers from China and awaiting Virtus’ call.”
Sage Tolbert III is a new player of Arka Gdynia Kosz, the polish team announced.
The forward, who is about to start his second season in Europe, last year averaged over 16 points and 8 rebounds per game in Hungary with Egis Kormend.
Tolbert III had signed with Givova Scafati, but left the Italian team before the start of the season.
Buducnost strengthens the frontcourt with the signing of Alen Omic.
The 32-year-old center spent last season between Cedevita (12.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in ABA Liga) and Boulogne-Levallois (15.6 points, 10 rebounds and 2.6 assists in BetClic Elite).
Slovenački centar ponovo u plavo-bijelom dresu! 🔵⚪️
Nakon skoro šest godina slovenački centar se vraća u Podgoricu. Iskusni tridesetdvogodišnji košarkaš, Alen Omić, potpisao je ugovor sa našim klubom do kraja sezone! 👇
https://t.co/igqiuZjj8a#kkb #hukmorače pic.twitter.com/JPWofMPiUw— KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) October 6, 2024
According to La Prealpina, Napoli is active on the market and is targeting Serbian pivot Rade Zagorac, formerly of Partizan Belgrade and Samara, to replace forward Jordan Hall, who was deemed inconsistent after the first two games.
A 1995-born wing, Zagorac produced an average of 7.9 points last season with 3.9 rebounds in VTB.
