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24/06/202107:02

Allerik Freeman coming back to Bursaspor, agent says

Former NC State guard Allerik Freeman has signed a contract to come back to Bursaspor in the EuroCup and Turkish BSL, agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports told Sportando.

Freeman averaged 18.5 points on 43% from three for the Turkish club in the 2019-20 season.

This past season, he played 18 games in the EuroLeague for ASVEL Villeurbanne before moving to Qingdao in the CBA in January.

24/06/202100:23

Maccabi Tel Aviv moving towards a deal with Jalen Reynolds

Jalen Reynolds is close to returning to Maccabi Tel Aviv, sources tell Sportando.

The Israeli powerhouse are moving towards a deal with the American big man that wore the jersey of the club in 2019-2020 averaging more than 5 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Reynolds comes off a strong season in Germany with Bayern Munich with whom he has a deal for next season but he can be freed by paying a buyout.

Reynolds averaged 12.3ppg and 4.5rpg in Bundesliga and 13.6ppg and 5.8rpg in EuroLeague with the Bavarian team.

23/06/202117:14

Michael Roll officially leaves Olimpia Milano

Olimpia Milano would like to thank Michael Roll for the two years spent together, the results achieved, the great moments spent on the court and, even more, for his contribution in building a positive environment and promoting the values ​​that must accompany the Olimpia team also in the future. Michael Roll was an exemplary professional, with his words, his attitude and above all with his daily example which also benefited his teammates. As our paths diverge, Olimpia wishes Michael and his family the best possible future.

23/06/202109:38

Achille Polonara headed to Fenerbahce: It was very difficult to leave Baskonia

Achille Polonara headed to Fenerbahce: It was very difficult to leave Baskonia

Achille Polonara confirmed that he is leaving Baskonia to join “higher level club” which is Fenerbahce.

The Italian forward spoke with Italian newspaper Tuttosport.

“It was very difficult to leave Baskonia, it was the first club that gave me the opportunity to play in EuroLeague. I was very sorry to leave. But when a higher level team calls you, it is hard to say no”.

23/06/202108:54

Milos Teodosic’s EuroLeague escape expires on July 10, Scariolo says

Sergio Scariolo said that Milos Teodosic has an EuroLeague escape to use till July 10.
The new Virtus Bologna head coach counts on him.
The escape contains a buyout.

Sergio Scariolo hopes to keep the six Italians and three foreigners for next season.
The targets on the market are point guard that could help Teodosic and two bigs.

Vince Hunter may stay while Gamble is out of Scariolo’s plans.

22/06/202122:01

International Standout Dyson Daniels Signs With NBA G League Ignite

International standout Dyson Daniels, a highly touted guard out of NBA Global Academy in Australia, has signed with NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today.

“I’m so blessed to be joining Ignite and I’m ready to take my game to the next level,” Daniels said.

Daniels joined NBA Global Academy, an elite basketball training center at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia, in 2019. The Bendigo, Australia native emerged as one of the country’s top young prospects, participating in the NBA Academy Games 2019, exhibition games as the 2019 NBA G League Winter Showcase and the 2020 Torneo Junior Ciutat de L’Hospitalet in Barcelona, Spain.

He previously represented Australia at the FIBA U15 Oceania Championships before receiving an invitation to join Australia’s senior national team in FIBA competition this February, pouring in 23 points alongside four assists, three rebounds and six steals against New Zealand. Daniels is currently training with the Australian national team for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2021, set for July 3-11.

Daniels becomes the second NBA Academy graduate to sign with Ignite, following India’s Princepal Singh (NBA Academy India; NBA Global Academy). Daniels joins Michael Foster Jr., Jaden Hardy and Scoot Henderson among Ignite’s incoming top young standouts looking to continue the team’s success from its inaugural year. With five-time NBA champion Brian Shaw serving as head coach, Ignite’s first season featured strong professional debuts from elite prospects Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Daishen Nix, Isaiah Todd and Singh.

22/06/202121:17

Kyle Adnam Re-signs with South East Melbourne Phoenix

One of the hottest free agents in the NBL market is off the table, with South East Melbourne fan favourite Kyle Adnam re-signing with the Phoenix for another two years.

Adnam put together a career-best season in NBL21, averaging 12.6 points and 3.6 assists as co-captain of the semi-finalist Phoenix.

Adnam put together a career-best season in NBL21, averaging 12.6 points and 3.6 assists

22/06/202121:08

Telekom Bonn ink Michael Kessens, Tim Hasbargen

Telekom Baskets Bonn has announced the arrivals of Michael Kessens and Tim Hasbargen.
Kessens comes from a year with the Fraport Skyliners averaging over 8 points and 5 rebounds in BBL, while Hasbargen last year made his debut in the German top division with Rasta Vechta (5.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg).

22/06/202120:25

Raymond Cowels III joins Legia Warszawa

Raymond Cowels III is a new player of Legia Warszawa, the polish team announced.

Last year the guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in the polish league for Spojnia Stargard Szczecinski.

22/06/202119:11

Zalgiris Kaunas reportedly interested in Jayson Granger

According to Donatas Urbonas, Zalgiris Kaunas is interested in Jayson Granger.

The Uruguayan playmaker last year averaged  8-1 points and 4.9 assists per game in Euroleague for Alba Berlin.

Urbonas adds that Granger is on the notebooks of several Euroleague teams.

22/06/202118:05

Besiktas to sign Josh Reaves

Besiktas reached an agreement with Josh Reaves, sources tell Sportando.
The player spent the season in G League with Rio Grande Valley Vipers averaging 12ppg and 4.3rpg.
Reaves will be at his first experience overseas.

22/06/202117:56

Bayern Munich close to signing Darrun Hilliard

Bayern Munich is in advanced discussions on a deal with Bayern Munich, sources tell Sportando.
The American spent the past two seasons in Russia with CSKA Moscow.
Hilliard was targeted also by Zalgiris Kaunas but he accepted the proposal of the German powerhouse.

Fabrizio Lorenzi was first to report the news.

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