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CSKA Moscow, Anadolu Efes ‘strongly intersted’ in Milos Teodosic?

According to MozzartSport, both Anadolu Efes and CSKA Moscow would be strongly interested in Milos Teodosic.

The Serbian star has an exit clause for the Euroleague  in his contract with Virtus Bologna.

CSKA Moscow had already tried to bring Teodosic back to Russia before he signed the three-year deal with Virtus. In the Russian team Teodosic could replace Mike James.

Anadolu Efes is working to define next season’s backcourt as both Micic and Larkin could sign on to the NBA.

Teodosic ended last season with 14.4 points and 6.6 assists per game.

 

Joventut Badalona, Conor Morgan part ways

Joventut Badalona and Conor Morgan have agreed to part ways, the spanish team announced.

The Canadian big man comes from a season with over 7 points and 3 rebounds per game between ACB and Eurocup.

Tai Odiase inks with EWE Baskets Oldenburg

Tai Odiase is a new player of EWE Baskets Oldenburg, the german team announced.
Last year the big man averaged 13.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for BG Gottingen.

Zenit reportedly extending Arturas Gudaitis’ contract

Arturas Gudaitis is finalizing the details to extend his contract with Zenit, Donatas Urbonas reports.

The Lithuanian big man will stay in Russia for at least another season.

This year Gudaitis recorded averages of 9.7 points (60% FG, 76% FT) and 4 rebounds in Euroleague.

Simone Fontecchio to join Fenerbahce?

According to BIG, Simone Fontecchio is about to leave Alba Berlin after just one season to sign with Fenerbahce.

This year the small forward has produced averages of 11.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 72 games between BBL and Euroleague, shooting with excellent percentages: 51% from the field, 41% from three and 86% from free throws.

Panathinaikos president Takis Triantopoulos: No talks with Zeljko Obradovic

Panathinaikos BC president, Takis Triantopoulos, said exclusively at SDNA about Obradovic rumours: “Who wouldn’t want Obradovic at Panathinaikos bench? But, with the way the team was built and will be built, I don’t think that Obradovic would either talk about it”.

On any kind of talks with Zeljko: «No talks».

Triantopoulos also mentioned that things will be more clear about Panathinaikos future on Wednesday. The Greens will host a press conference to talk about the future and other important issues.

De’ Longhi Treviso front runners to get Davide Casarin on loan

Italian prospect Davide Casarin is expected to be loan next season by Reyer Venezia.
De’ Longhi Treviso are the front runners to sign him, a source tells Sportando.

Vanoli Cremona was interested in the player as well but De’ Longhi will offer him the chance to play in Europe (Still unknown if EuroCup and BCL) and is close to getting him.

Portland Trail Blazers to talk with these five top head coaching candidates for the bench

As reported Shams Charania these are top head coaching candidates for the Portland Trail Blazers bench: Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups, Spurs assistant Becky Hammon, Univ. of South Carolina/USA women’s coach Dawn Staley, Nets assistant Mike D’Antoni and Spurs executive Brent Barry

Warriors guard Nico Mannion to play OQT with Italy; Paolo Banchero’s status still unclear

Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion will play the upcoming FIBA OQT in Belgrade with the Italian NT, a source told Sportando. Mannion made his debut with Italy in July 2018, becoming one of the youngest players to ever appear in the Italian jersey.

The next hours will be decisive, however, to understand if Duke prospect Paolo Banchero will play in Serbia with Italy, making his debut with the National Team. Banchero received his Italian passport a few months ago and committed to play with Italian NT, but it is still unknown if the player will debut in a couple of weeks.

Elias Harris joins Sanen Neophoenix

Elias Harris will play the next season in the Japanese B.League for the Sanen Neophoenix.
The german forward out of Gonzaga spent last season between Germany and Spain.
Harris averaged over 13 points and 4 rebounds in 22 minutes in 19 ACB games for Casademont Zaragoza.

Donar Groningen signs Donte Ingram

Donte Ingram is a new player of Donar Groningen, the dutch team announced.

Ingram spent last season in the New Zealand NBL with the Nelson Giants (18.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.7 spg).

Trinchieri says ‘is only a matter of days’ for his new agreement with Bayern Munich

Andrea Trinchieri will most likely continue to lead Bayern Munich next season.

The Italian coach spoke with Abendzeitung:

“We are very, very close. I think my contract signature is only a matter of days. This season gives you almost no room to sit down. Now we are very close to an agreement. After the talks with Mr. Hainer, I am convinced that there will be a different Bayern after SAP Garden. The arena will be one of the best and most modern in Europe and will give the club an enormous boost… That day will come soon. Then we will see the real potential of this club. I can hardly wait. “

Josip Sobin inks two-year deal with MKS Dabrowa Gornicza

MKS Dabrowa Gornicza has officially announced the two-year agreement signed by Josip Sobin.

The Croatian big man comes from a season at BM Slam Stal Ostrow with averages of over 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists between the Polish league and the FIBA Europe Cup.
 

Sergio Scariolo a name to keep an eye on if Virtus Bologna decides to change coach

Sergio Scariolo is a strong candidate for Virtus Bologna head coaching job, as reported by Il Corriere dello Sport and confirmed to Sportando.

Sasha Djordjevic’s departure from Virtus Bologna was almost certain when Serie A playoffs started, also considering the elimination in EuroCup semifinals against Unics Kazan and the missed chance to play in EuroLeague next season.

But Virtus Bologna dominated the Serie A playoffs and the finals against Olimpia Milano winning the title after twenty years.

After Scudetto, Virtus Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti said that he will see, talk and negotiate with Djordjevic whose future could be far from Bologna.

Scariolo recently extended the contract with Toronto Raptors but he is open to a return to Italy where he coached Olimpia Milano from 2011 to 2013.

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