Basket rumors

30 May 2025

30/05/2025 13:41

Adelaide 36ers Re-Sign Montrezl Harrell on One-Year Deal

The Adelaide 36ers have announced the re-signing of Montrezl Harrell on a new one-year contract.

The 31-year-old big man out of Louisville made his NBL debut last season, averaging 20.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.

Harrell is currently playing in Puerto Rico’s BSN with the Gigantes de Carolina.

29 May 2025

29/05/2025 21:52

Zalgiris Kaunas Reportedly Close to Signing Dustin Sleva

Zalgiris Kaunas is close to finalizing the signing of Dustin Sleva, according to Donatas Urbonas.

The American forward is coming off an impressive season with Besiktas, where he led the EuroCup in steals (1.8 per game) while also averaging 10.1 points and 3.5 rebounds, shooting 51% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

In the Turkish BSL, Sleva posted averages of 12 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1 steal per game, with an outstanding 56% shooting from the field and 49% from beyond the arc.

29 May 2025

29/05/2025 20:27

Maccabi Tel Aviv close to sign former NBA first-round pick TJ Leaf

 

According to Noa Poplinger, Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv are engaged in a  ‘market derby’ for American-Israeli forward TJ Leaf, with both teams having submitted offers. At the moment, the former NBA first-round pick appears to be leaning toward the Maccabi option.

Leaf’s name has been linked to a potential move to Israel multiple times in recent years, but the transfer has never materialized. The former UCLA standout currently holds offers from teams in China and South Korea, but the opportunity to debut in the EuroLeague is reportedly pushing him toward finally landing in Israel.

Leaf has spent the last four seasons in the Chinese Basketball Association, most recently with the Nanjing Tongxi Monkey King, where he averaged 21.9 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game.

29 May 2025

29 May 2025

29/05/2025 12:20

Real Madrid targeting Alec Peters, who wants out of Olympiacos

Real Madrid are eyeing Alec Peters to add shooting and depth to their frontcourt. With limited playing time behind Sasha Vezenkov, Peters is open to leaving Olympiacos despite having one year left on his contract, Encestando reports.

Madrid see Peters as a potential fit alongside Mario Hezonja, who is evaluating NBA options. Jaylen Hoard also remains on their radar, according to journalist Andrea Calzoni.

Source Encestando

29 May 2025

29/05/2025 10:53

Zalgiris Kaunas, Nigel Williams-Goss done deal: details

Zalgiris Kaunas has signed Nigel Williams-Goss to a three-year deal worth €1.3 million net per year for the first two seasons, per BasketNews.

The contract includes a mutual opt-out after year two. The guard prioritized financial stability and a leading role, turning down a potential Olympiacos return. Zalgiris is positioning itself as a serious EuroLeague playoff team.

The move reflects Kaunas’ intent to no longer be seen as a second-tier destination.

29 May 2025

29/05/2025 09:59

Dubai Basketball reportedly to sign Mfiondu Kabengele

Mfiondu Kabengele’s future is with Dubai Basketball. According to Chema de Lucas, an agreement has been reached on a two-year basis.

The 207 centimetres, 1997 class centre finished a great season with Reyer Venezia. For him an average of 15.2 points with 9.9 rebounds in the LBA, 15.4 points and 9.7 rebounds in the EuroCup.

Today Dubai Basketball is expected to officially add him to the EuroLeague roster for the 2025-2026 season.

28 May 2025

28 May 2025

28/05/2025 15:33

Crvena Zvezda closing in on Semi Ojeleye signing

According to German outlet Buzz Sport, Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) is on the verge of signing Semi Ojeleye from Valencia. The Serbian club, led by coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos, is said to be offering a €1.5 million annual salary along with a €400,000 buyout to the Spanish side.

Ojeleye, a 6’6″ forward with NBA experience, joined European basketball in 2022 after four seasons in the NBA and has since played for Virtus Bologna and Valencia.

In the 2024–25 season, he averaged 11.4 points and 3.5 rebounds in the EuroCup and 11.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in the ACB, standing out in an otherwise disappointing year for Valencia.

28 May 2025

28/05/2025 09:26

Paris Basketball reportedly interested in Momo Faye

Paris Basketball is reportedly interested in Momo Faye. Chema de Lucas reports from Spain.

The Senegalese big man, registered for the next NBA draft, has produced 10.1 points and 7.8 rebounds on average this LBA season. In the BCL, on the other hand, it was 6.8 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15 games.

27 May 2025

27/05/2025 13:02

Also Real Madrid reportedly targeting Vasilije Micic for EuroLeague return

Real Madrid has reportedly entered the race to sign Vasilije Micic, according to Meridian Sport. The 31-year-old Serbian guard is considering a return to Europe after two underwhelming years in the NBA with the Thunder, Hornets, and Suns, where he averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 assists per game.

Micic was in Abu Dhabi for the All-25 EuroLeague Team ceremony, underscoring his legacy in the league. In Europe, he previously played for Mega, Bayern, Crvena Zvezda, Tofas, Zalgiris, and most notably Anadolu Efes, where he won back-to-back EuroLeague titles and earned EuroLeague MVP (2021) and Final Four MVP honors (2021, 2022).

Real Madrid, always looking to strengthen its backcourt, views Micic as a potential game-changing addition. However, they’re not alone: Olympiacos and Hapoel Tel Aviv are also reportedly in the mix.

Fonte Meridian Sport

27 May 2025

27/05/2025 12:29

Theo Maledon to sign a three-year deal with Real Madrid

Next season Theo Maledon will play for Real Madrid. As it is known, the French player has had a pre-agreement with Casablanca for some time, but now everything would be finalised.

Theo Maledon, also followed by Dubai Basketball, has signed a three-year deal with Real Madrid, according to Sportando.

Frenchman class of 2001, 192 centimetres, Maledon has produced an average of 17 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists in this EuroLeague season with ASVEL. He is Real Madrid’s first shot to return to the Final Four.

27 May 2025

27/05/2025 12:07

Barcelona reportedly limited by budget: exits needed before moving on the market

Barcelona is proceeding cautiously in the EuroLeague transfer market. After signing Tornike Shengelia in April, the Catalan club cannot compete financially for top-tier players like Shorts, Milutinov, Micic, or Maledon. Most of the top salaries are already allocated to Punter, Vesely, and Willy Hernangómez, who is no longer part of the club’s plans.

Barça hopes to negotiate an exit with Hernangómez, who has one year left on his contract, possibly using solutions like those adopted with Calathes, Mirotic, and Higgins. Álex Abrines is also in doubt: his performance has been underwhelming, and his salary is considered high. A salary cut could be the only way to keep him on the team.

The budget won’t increase, and injuries to Laprovittola, Metu, Núñez, and Vesely have complicated the season. The club believes that with better health and two more signings (a center and a wing), it can compete again at a high level.

The wing to be added will depend on what happens with Abrines and Anderson.

Source Encestando

27 May 2025

27/05/2025 10:53

Vassilis Spanoulis mystery. Is there or is there not a clause to return to Piraeus?

Vassilis Spanoulis mystery. Does the Greek coach, who took Monaco to the EuroLeague Final Four at the first attempt, have an exit in his contract?

Remember, in November Vassilis Spanoulis signed a 2+1 with the Monegasques, but after the end of the EuroLeague season there was talk of potential interest from Olympiacos to bring him home.

Basketnews, a site very close to Monaco, denied the existence of an exit clause in his contract for this summer. But in Greece, the press has another opinion.

Indeed, journalist Shot Vetakis confirms the existence of a clause that would allow Vassilis Spanoulis to return to Piraeus. But, at the moment, the position of Georgios Bartzokas is far from settled.

27 May 2025

27/05/2025 09:22

Scottie Wilbekin reportedly close to a new deal with Fenerbahce

Scottie Wilbekin’s future should still be at Fenerbahce. According to Moses, the signature on the renewal between the playmaker and the European champion club is just a step away.

A 1993-born outside player, Wilbekin played only 3 minutes this season before the serious injury that marred his progress. Last year he had produced an average of 13 points in the EuroLeague.

26 May 2025

26/05/2025 15:58

Olympiacos targets Tyrique Jones

Olympiacos is inevitably active in the market for next season after the failed EuroLeague assault.

The Greek team has long been negotiating the renewal of Nikola Milutinov, and Moses Wright is also reportedly on his way out.

A potential target could be Tyrique Jones, who still has one year left on his contract with Partizan.

The 1997-year-old centre has produced 11.6 points on average in the EuroLeague this season with six rebounds.

26 May 2025

26/05/2025 15:52

Fenerbahce targets Carlik Jones for next season

Fenerbahce is reportedly having second thoughts about Carlik Jones, according to Sportando.

The outfielder has a contract until 2026 with Partizan, where he is currently involved in the ABA playoffs. In the EuroLeague he averaged 14.1 points with 3.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

Partizan will start the semi-final series with Dubai this evening. Fenerbahce instead evaluates the insertion of a talented outside player to flank Wade Baldwin and Devon Hall.

26 May 2025

26/05/2025 14:38

Vasilije Micić sets €5M price tag for EuroLeague return

According to Sport24, Serbian star Micić is open to returning to EuroLeague, but his salary demand is €5 million net per season.

The two-time EuroLeague champion and former MVP has interest from Hapoel Tel Aviv and Crvena Zvezda, but only a few teams can match that figure.

The Phoenix Suns hold an option until June 29 to keep him in the NBA for $8.1 million next season. His European future depends on that decision.

Source: Sport24.gr

26 May 2025

26/05/2025 11:17

Georgios Bartzokas under pressure as Olympiacos enters uncertain future

Olympiacos’ loss to Monaco triggered a storm of criticism, and head coach Georgios Bartzokas is now in the spotlight. Despite recent success, this latest failure has cast doubt on his long-term position.

According to Sport24, the club is preaching calm, but key decisions loom. If the Greek championship slips away, a coaching change can’t be ruled out.

Bartzokas must either prove he can lead a fresh winning cycle, or make way for a new voice. The next few weeks will define his fate in Piraeus.

Source: Sport24.gr

26 May 2025

26/05/2025 10:14

Olympiacos reportedly needs Vasilije Micic to rebuild after Final Four failure

The elimination in the semi-finals against Monaco has raised alarm bells at Olympiacos. The current cycle has reached its limit, and a turning point is needed: the perfect name would be Vasilije Micic.

The Serbian, two-time European champion with Efes, is ready to return to the Old Continent and is looking for the right situation. The Piraeus club has already initiated contacts, but technical and financial guarantees are needed to close, given that we are talking about a team that already has the likes of Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier under contract. A contact would have already taken place.

Vasilije Micic in this context would be a more than luxury insertion: a game creator, a winner. After the only Fournier to save himself in Abu Dhabi, the club would like to touch up the roster, and the former Efes could be its new point of reference.

Source: Sportime.gr

26 May 2025

26/05/2025 09:51

Here are the details of the millionaire deal between TJ Shorts and Panathinaikos

TJ Shorts will play for Panathinaikos next season. This now seems certain. Details of his next contract are emerging in Greece.

The American point guard, after his great season at Paris, is preparing to become one of the highest paid players in Europe. After all, with an average of 19 points in the EuroLeague, and 7.3 assists, the leap in quality was expected.

Sports24 goes further, telling us about the details of his contract. There is talk of 2.5 million euros a year for at least two seasons.

26 May 2025

26/05/2025 08:13

Monaco reportedly always interested in Nick Weiler-Babb

Monaco remains active on the track leading to Nick Weiler-Babb, Bayern Munich’s point guard also in the sights of Olimpia Milano.

The player still has one year left on his contract with Bayern Munich, according to SDNA the buyout would be around $750,000.

Nick Weiler-Babb, the best defender of the last EuroLeague, produced 8.2 points last season with 4.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.5 stolen balls.

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 23:33

Olympiacos Fans Dream of Spanoulis Return, But Monaco Committed Through 2026

Olympiacos fans are dreaming of a comeback, but there are no contractual glimmers: Vassilis Spanoulis’ contract with Monaco, signed in November 2024, runs until 2026 with an option for 2027.

BasketNews sources deny the existence of buyouts or release clauses for this summer. Monaco is satisfied with the work of Vassilis Spanoulis, who was a key player on the bench in the run up to the EuroLeague final.

The Principality’s club considers him part of the long-term project, and does not expect any change of direction. The bond between Spanoulis and Olympiacos remains strong, but today there are no margins for an immediate return.

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 23:16

Panathinaikos reportedly to sign TJ Shorts

From Greece they strongly confirm: TJ Shorts will play for Panathinaikos next season. This is the gift from Dimitris Giannakopoulos after the bitter semifinal in the Final Four 2025 with Fenerbahce.

The playmaker, who has a Macedonian passport, produced an average of 19 points this season in his EuroLeague debut with Paris, with 7.3 assists.

According to George Zakkas of SDNA Shorts he will sign with Panathinaikos with no NBA exits.

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 23:10

Crvena Zvezda reportedly to make an offer to Lorenzo Brown

Crvena Zvezda is working to sign Lorenzo Brown. According to George Zakkas of SDNA, the Belgrade team is ready to offer a contract to the American point guard.

Lorenzo Brown this season produced 6.3 pointsd i average and 2.7 assists with Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague, finding less space than expected.

In his career he played with Crvena Zvezda already in the 2019-2020 season before experiences with Fenerbahce, Unics and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 22:33

Tarik Biberovic reportedly to sign with Memphis Grizzlies. Nigel Hayes-Davis also headed to NBA

Fenerbahce lifts the EuroLeague to the sky, but the future will bring with it some changes in the power forward post.

Tarik Biberovic is destined for the Memphis Grizzlies, and the mvp of these Final Four 2025 Nigel Hayes-Davis is also said to be leaving. Always in the direction of the United States.

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 22:16

Basketnews and Eurohoops: Nikola Mirotic to sign with Monaco

Basketnews and Eurohoops have no doubts: Nikola Mirotic will sign a two-year deal with Monaco in the summer. The Montenegrin forward will come off a three-year deal with Olimpia Milan and go to the Principality.

Donatas Urbonas: «Mirotic is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Roca Team, beginning with the 2025–26 season, sources tell BasketNews».

Aris Barkas: «Milan is also aware of the situation, as Mirotic’s contract with the Italian club has an opt-out clause in the summer of 2025, which he will use to move to Monaco.».

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 17:45

Tyson Ward reportedly joining Olympiacos

The Eternal Derby Between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos Continues On and Off the Court.

After recent reports on Panathinaikos’ latest moves, it’s now Olympiacos’ turn. According to Eurohoops, the Reds have reached a two-year agreement with Tyson Ward.

The 27-year-old swingman is part of the core group that followed coach Tuomas Iisalo first to Bonn and then to Paris Basketball.

In his EuroLeague debut season, Ward averaged 11 points and 4.9 rebounds in 26 minutes per game.

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 14:44

Massimo Cancellieri is the new coach of Aquila Trento

Dolomiti Energia Trentino announced that, starting from next season, Massimo Cancellieri will be the new head coach of the  team.

Aquila Basket Trento has signed a two-year deal with the Italian coach, bringing him back to Italy after several high-level seasons abroad.

This year Cancellieri led PAOK to the FIBA Europe Cup final.

25 May 2025

25/05/2025 14:15

Panathinaikos reportedly interested in Georgios Papagiannis

Panathinaikos is making waves on the market following owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos’ promise to “come back stronger next season.”

After securing Shorts, the club is reportedly determined to bring center Georgios Papagiannis back to Greece, according to BasketNews.

The 27-year-old big man — selected 13th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft — has spent the majority of his career with Panathinaikos, aside from a brief stint in the NBA early on and the last two seasons with Fenerbahce and AS Monaco.

In the EuroLeague, Papagiannis averaged 7.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 16 minutes per game, playing a key role with 17 points in 18 minutes during Game 5 of the series against Barcelona.