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07/06/202117:41

Philipp Hartwich signs with BG Goettingen

Philipp Hartwich is a new player of BG Goettingen, the german team announced.
Last year the big man, who signed a one-year contract, averaged 4.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in BBL for MBC.

07/06/202117:26

Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly in talks with Jordan Mickey

According to Yakov Meir, Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating with Jordan Mickey, and there is a good chance that the deal will go through.

Mickey comes from a positive year with Khimki (at least from an individual point of view), with averages of 15.6 points (51% FG, 77% FT), 5.7 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.5 blocks per game in Euroleague.

07/06/202117:08

Igor Jovovic named MBC head coach

Igor Jovovic is the new head coach of MBC, the German team announced.
Djordje Pantelic, who has decided to retire, will be one of Jovovic’s assistants.

07/06/202116:57

Onuralp Bitim joins Frutti Extra Bursaspor

Frutti Extra Bursaspor has made official the hiring of Onuralp Bitim with a two-year contract.

The swingman comes from a season with Pinar Karsiyaka, with 5.2 points and 2 rebounds per game in BSL.

07/06/202115:49

Anadolu Efes reportedly interested in Thomas Walkup

Thomas Walkup is among the most sought after players in the first phase of the Euroleague transfer market.
According to rumors of the last month, Olympiacos, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Olimpia Milano would be interested in the player.

According to Donatas Urbonas, Anadolu Efes must be added to the list of teams that would like to sign Walkup, with the Turkish team having a serious interest.

Last year Walkup averaged 8.2 points (42% FG, 37% 3p, 90% FT), 4.5 assist and 1 steals in Euroleague for Zalgiris Kaunas.

06/06/202116:40

Rumors: Olimpia Milan interested in Vassilis Spanoulis?

A rumors about Olimpia Milano’s plans bounce from Greece.

According to ‘Fostonsport’ the team led by Ettore Messina and Christos Stavropoulos would be monitoring with interest the evolution of the relationship between Vassilis Spanoulis and Olympiacos.

At nearly 39, ‘Kill Bill’ produced 11.3 points and 4.6 assists per game in Euroleague for the Reds.

His contract is about to expire, and Milan would be ready to bet on him in case of separation with Olympiacos.

The article specifies that the player’s priority remains a contract extension with Olympiacos.

06/06/202113:44

Shelvin Mack leaves Panathinaikos

According to SDNA.gr, Shelvin Mack left Panathinaikos due to personal reasons.

The guard played 12 minutes in the game 2 defeat of the Greek championship finals against Lavrio.

Mack averaged 6.3 points and 3.8 assist in 49 games between Euroleague and Greek League.

05/06/202114:20

Kyle Milling named Hiroshima Dragons head coach

Kyle Milling is the new head coach of Hiroshima Dragons.
The French-American coach is back in Japan where he has been at the helm of Yokohama B Corsairs.

04/06/202114:28

Jared Sullinger in talks with Shenzen

Jared Sullinger close to a deal with Shenzen Aviators.

American forward played in China with Shenzen for two seasons after he left NBA and G League in 2018.

Former Ohio State inked in March with Anyang KGC in KBL after he averaged 27 points and 12.3 rebounds.

04/06/202111:50

Kevin Pangos reportedly waiting for NBA offers

After an excellent year in Euroleague with Zenit, Kevin Pangos will try to get a contract in the NBA.
According to Aris Barkas, the former Gonzaga has decided to wait for offers from the NBA, and therefore for now he will not accept any proposals from Europe.

Pangos averaged 13.6 points (45% FG, 39% 3p, 84% FT) and 6.6 assists in 39 Euroleague games.

 

03/06/202118:15

Ex-Utah State Chris Smith signs with Japanese champs Chiba Jets

Former Utah State wing Chris Smith has signed a deal with the Japanese defending champion Chiba Jets, sources told Sportando. Karol Wasiek of Sportowefakty first reported about Smith moving to Japan for next season.

Smith spent this season in Poland and was an important contributor for BMSlam Stal Ostrow in their run to the FIBA Europe Cup final and the Polish national championship. He averaged 15.4 points on 45% from 3-point range in the FIBA Europe Cup and Polish league.

02/06/202122:23

Thomas Hieu-Courtois joins SIG Strasbourg

SIG Strasbourg has announced the arrival of Thomas Hieu-Courtois.

Hieu-Courtois comes from Lille, where he averaged over 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in Pro B.

The 25-year-old big man, who has signed an agreement until the end of the season, will replace the injured Yannis Morin.

02/06/202122:07

Fortitudo Bologna reportedly interested in Tyler Cain

According to Damiano Montanari, Fortitudo Bologna would be very interested in Tyler Cain, big man who had a positive year under new Fortitudo coach Jasmin Repesa with Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro.

In 26 LBA games, the 32-year-old center recorded averages of 11.2 points, 9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals, shooting 58% from the field and 57% from the from line.

02/06/202121:17

BM Slam Stal Ostrow re-sign Denzel Andersson

BM Slam Stal Ostrow announced that Denzel Andersson will remain with the team for the 2021-22 season.
This year the Swedish power forward averaged 8.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in the polish league.

02/06/202120:48

FMP appoint Nenad Stefanovic as new coach

FMP announced that they have appointed Nenad Stefanović as their new head coach.

Stefanović (36 years) is a very young coach who’s been making excellent results with youth selections of BC Žarkovo and BC Zemun in the past couple of years. He was also the head coach of BC Zemun senior team.

It is interesting to mention that Stefanović is actually returning to FMP as he played for the Panthers back in 2007.

FMP also announced that Stefanović will name his coaching staff in the next couple of days, while he will then start creating the 2021/22 first team roster.

02/06/202120:43

Hapoel Tel Aviv re-sign James Young, J.P. Tokoto

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced that James Young and JP Tokoto will remain with the team next season.

This year Young has averaged 16 points in 3 games, while Tokoto is producing over 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

02/06/202117:50

Michal Michalak reportedly signs with EWE Basket Oldenburg

Michal Michalak signs with EWE Basket Oldenburg for the next season.

Michalak averaged 20.5 points this season in BBL with MBC and 24.3 in BBL Cup.

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