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20/06/202621:23

Fenerbahce Set to Sign Marcus Bingham After Strong Season in VTB League

According to Eurohoops, Fenerbahce have reached an agreement with Marcus Bingham.

The former Michigan State big man is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Turkish powerhouse.

Bingham arrives in Turkey after a strong season in the VTB League with UNICS Kazan, where he posted averages of 15.6 points (56% FG, 38% 3PT, 76% FT), 7.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game.

He is set to become Fenerbahce’s third reinforcement of the offseason, following reported agreements—still awaiting official confirmation—with Lithuanian guard/forward Ignas Sargiunas and former Baskonia guard Trent Forrest.

20/06/202621:00

Manisa Sign Former Lottery Pick Johnny Davis

 Turkish club Manisa, a team that has recently brought several interesting talents to Europe,  announced the signing of former NBA lottery pick Johnny Davis.

The guard, selected 10th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2022 NBA Draft, has been out of the league since February 2025, when he was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies shortly after arriving from Washington in the trade involving Marcus Smart.

Davis spent the 2025/26 season in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd, averaging 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.

Still only 24 years old, the former Wisconsin standout has time to rebuild a career that has so far fallen short of expectations.

 

20/06/202620:00

Olympiacos Part Ways with Long-Time Center Moustapha Fall

Olympiacos have officially announced the departure of Moustapha Fall.

The 34-year-old French center spent five seasons with the Reds, becoming a key figure in the club’s recent successes.

However, Fall’s final campaign in Piraeus was heavily impacted by injury, as he appeared in only two games during the 2025/26 season.

His departure brings an end to a memorable five-year stint with Olympiacos.

20/06/202617:20

Türk Telekom signs Ismael Bako and Tim Schneider

Türk Telekom confirmed the arrival of Ismael Bako, who finished last season with Zenit Saint Petersburg. The Belgian center joins the Turkish club as a new frontcourt addition.

Bako brings size, physicality and European experience to a roster that continues to take shape ahead of the new season. The club welcomed him with a simple message: “Welcome to the family, Ismael Bako.”

Türk Telekom had also announced the signing of Tim Schneider, who spent last season in Japan with the Ibaraki Robots. The German forward is another new piece for the Turkish side.

20/06/202616:45

Panathinaikos lead Isaac Bonga race if NBA move does not happen

Panathinaikos have reportedly moved into a strong position in the race for Isaac Bonga, provided the Partizan Belgrade forward does not return to the NBA this offseason.

According to Sotiris Vetakis of Scoriakas, Panathinaikos currently lead the case, but Bonga’s possible NBA return remains the key factor.

The German forward was already close to a mid-season NBA move after drawing strong interest from several teams. Partizan blocked the move because Bonga did not have an in-season exit clause in his contract, which runs until 2027.

This past EuroLeague season, Bonga averaged 9.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 14.3 PIR in 38 games with Partizan, including 28 starts.

Before returning to Europe, Bonga played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors. He is also the reigning World Cup and EuroBasket champion with Germany.

20/06/202616:18

Olympiacos target Bonzie Colson as top candidate to replace Alec Peters

Olympiacos have reportedly identified Bonzie Colson as the leading candidate to replace Alec Peters in Georgios Bartzokas’ rotation.

According to Sotiris Vetakis of Scoriakas, the Piraeus club are in advanced talks with the American forward, who is coming off the 2025 EuroLeague title with Fenerbahce.

Peters has already confirmed his departure from Olympiacos after four seasons and is expected to continue his career with Olimpia Milano. Colson would give the Reds an experienced, physical and versatile forward for the upcoming EuroLeague season.

Last EuroLeague season, Colson averaged 7.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 17 minutes per game with Fenerbahce. Earlier in his EuroLeague career, he was a double-digit scorer for Maccabi Tel Aviv, posting 10.7 points and 5.6 rebounds in 2022-23, then 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 2023-24.

20/06/202616:12

Boston Celtics show interest in Rudy Gobert

The Boston Celtics have explored a potential trade for Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves center.

According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Minnesota’s interest in Derrick White could create a possible salary-matching path for a larger deal. Boston had already inquired about Gobert before, most recently at the February trade deadline.

The Timberwolves are not actively shopping the four-time Defensive Player of the Year, but both Minnesota and Boston are reportedly open-minded about possible roster changes around their franchise cornerstones.

Gobert, 33, is entering the second season of a three-year, $109 million contract, with a player option in the final year. In 2025-26, he averaged 10.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 blocks in 76 games while shooting 68.2% from the field.

For Boston, adding Gobert would bring rim protection, rebounding and playoff experience. The key question would be the cost, with White viewed as one of the Celtics’ most reliable two-way players.

20/06/202614:44

Report: Zeljko Obradovic Agrees to Return to Panathinaikos on Three-Year Deal

According to Telesport, Zeljko Obradovic will be the new head coach of Panathinaikos after reaching an agreement on a three-year contract worth a total of €10.5 million.

The Serbian coaching legend reportedly received strong assurances regarding his role within the organization, with club management committing to give him full autonomy over basketball operations and no interference in his work.

In other words, Obradovic is expected to have a free hand in shaping the roster and implementing his vision as Panathinaikos looks to build a team capable of competing for the EuroLeague title.

While the club’s transfer plans remain unclear, one player who appears unlikely to leave is Mathias Lessort. The French center enjoyed a breakout period under Obradovic at Partizan, and his strong relationship with the coach could make him a cornerstone of the new project in Athens.

19/06/202615:45

EuroLeague 2026/27: Two options without Monaco – Besiktas or a 19-team format

The EuroLeague could look significantly different in the 2026/27 season. According to BasketNews, AS Monaco could choose to compete in the EuroCup next season, potentially opening up a spot in Europe’s premier club competition.

EuroLeague shareholders would currently be considering two different options. The first would be to award a wildcard to Besiktas Istanbul, widely viewed as the leading candidate to replace Monaco following its recent growth and strong performances.

The second, more unusual scenario would see the league operate with 19 teams instead of replacing the French club. Under this format, one team would have a bye each round and the regular season schedule would be reduced from 38 to 36 games. Supporters of the idea believe it could help ease the growing workload concerns that have become a major topic across European basketball.

19/06/202615:15

Barcelona target Justin Robinson after Mike James setback

Barcelona have reportedly identified Justin Robinson as one of their main targets to strengthen the point guard position ahead of the 2026/27 season. The American guard is coming off an outstanding campaign with Paris Basketball, averaging 14.6 points, 4.5 assists and a 14.4 performance index rating in the EuroLeague, making him one of the most sought-after players on the market.

The Catalan club’s interest appears to be a direct consequence of the failed pursuit of Mike James. After weeks of reports linking the former Monaco star with a move to Barcelona, the deal is no longer expected to materialize, forcing Barça to explore alternative options in the backcourt.

Robinson already has experience in Spain thanks to his previous stint with Breogán, and after establishing himself as a EuroLeague-level playmaker in Paris, he could now be ready for a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs.

19/06/202611:04

Besiktas expect Dusan Alimpijevic to stay, says Özkan Arseven

Dusan Alimpijevic’s future remains a key topic for Besiktas. Club basketball executive Özkan Arseven discussed the situation in an interview with HT Spor.

Arseven explained that the coach has an option-based contract for next season and a buyout clause in case of an offer from a EuroLeague team: “If he receives an offer from a EuroLeague club, he has the right to leave for a €150,000 buyout.”

The Besiktas official, however, said he does not expect the Serbian coach to leave: “I don’t think Dusan Alimpijevic will use that right. He loves Besiktas and Istanbul very much, so I believe our coach will stay.”

Besiktas want to continue with Alimpijevic: “We want our coach to remain in charge of the team. Our goal is to build a long-term partnership with him.”

19/06/202608:47

Mike James back on the market after Barcelona talks break down

Mike James is back on the market. According to BasketNews, talks between the American guard and Barcelona have broken down, making the Catalan club no longer expected to be his next destination.

James had been strongly linked with Barcelona in recent weeks, but the two sides will not move forward together. The EuroLeague all-time leading scorer is now evaluating other options.

His priority remains signing with a team capable of immediately competing for the EuroLeague title. James is set to leave Monaco after the expiration of his contract, closing a remarkable chapter with the French club.

This past EuroLeague season, James averaged 16.4 points, 6.5 assists and 19.1 PIR over 39 games. From 2021 to 2026, he led the competition in total points, assists, minutes played and PIR.

18/06/202622:39

Kolossos Rhodes Sign Ezra Manjon, Payton Willis

Kolossos Rhodes announced the signing of Ezra Manjon for the upcoming season.

The point guard finished the 2025/26 campaign with Bertram Derthona, averaging 6.3 points and 2.4 assists in 17 minutes per game.

Manjon will form a backcourt duo with Payton Willis, who joined the Greek club last week after 3 years in LBA.

Kolossos will take part in the qualifying rounds to secure a place in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) group stage.

18/06/202621:41

Olympiacos Reportedly Working to Extend Tyler Dorsey’s Deal

Olympiacos are working to extend the contract of Tyler Dorsey, one of the key players in the Reds’ standout season.

The U.S. guard with Greek passport averaged 14.9 points in 23 minutes per game across the Greek league and EuroLeague, shooting 40% from three-point range on more than six attempts per game.

According to Sport24, Dorsey is already under contract for next season, with an option allowing only the club to terminate the deal.

However, after his strong 2025/26 campaign, the player is reportedly looking to capitalize on his performances and is pushing for a new multi-year agreement with a salary increase from his current €1.8 million per year.

Olympiacos’ ownership is said to be open to meeting his demands, with the main task now being to find the right structure for a new long-term deal.

18/06/202620:03

Selom Mawugbe signs new deal with Dolomiti Energia Trentino

Dolomiti Energia Trentino and Selom Mawugbe will continue together through the 2026/27 season, with the center signing a contract extension until June 2027.

Mawugbe ended last season with 5.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game between LBA and Eurocup.

18/06/202619:51

Cholet Signs Former NBA Veteran Tony Snell, Retains Noah Locke

Tony Snell is officially a new player of Cholet, as announced by the French club.

The 34-year-old wing, who spent nine seasons in the NBA, has signed a contract for the 2026-27 season and will continue his career in the Betclic Elite.

Snell made his French league debut last season with Boulazac, where he averaged 8.1 points in 22 minutes per game while posting highly efficient shooting numbers: 55% from the field, 53% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line.

Cholet also confirmed the return of guard Noah Locke, who averaged 13 points in just 18 minutes per game across six appearances for the club last season.

18/06/202619:14

Sterling Brown Reportedly Expected to join Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris Kaunas has reached an agreement with Partizan Belgrade on the buyout needed to bring guard Sterling Brown to Lithuania.

The 31-year-old former SMU standout was still under contract with the Serbian club for another season, but the two teams have now reportedly finalized the terms of his departure. Brown is coming off a strong EuroLeague campaign in which he averaged 13.7 points, 2.3 assists, and shot 39% from three-point range.

According to Meridian Sport, the official announcement is expected in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Zalgiris has also confirmed several departures as the club continues to reshape its roster for the upcoming season. Center Moses Wright is set to join Barcelona, while forward Ignas Brazdeikis and big man Laurynas Birutis will also leave the Lithuanian powerhouse.

 

 

18/06/202607:59

Alex Mumbrù and Virtus Bologna Reach an Agreement: The Details

Alex Mumbrù is the new head coach of Virtus Bologna. According to *La Repubblica Bologna*, the coach signed a two-year contract worth 850,000 euros on Tuesday.

The coach will lead Virtus while also retaining his position with the world champion German national team. After a brief stop in Bologna, Mumbrù flew to Berlin to finalize the paperwork with the German Basketball Federation and clear the way for the announcement of his dual role.

Virtus’s roster will now be finalized with the new coach’s input, particularly regarding players for the guard and power forward positions. In the background, the ownership issue remains: Massimo Zanetti is seeking a partner, while the EuroLeague is reported to have asked Virtus to surrender its perpetual license.

17/06/202619:37

Partizan Belgrade finalizing agreement with Derek Willis

Partizan Belgrade is continuing to reshape its roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. According to BasketNews sources, the Serbian club is finalizing an agreement with Derek Willis, who spent last season with Paris Basketball. The 30-year-old forward averaged 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in EuroLeague play while seeing 16 minutes per game.

Willis also impressed with his efficiency, shooting 55% from two-point range and 37% from beyond the arc. His versatility and floor-spacing ability make him an intriguing addition as Partizan looks to remain competitive at the highest European level.

17/06/202615:59

BasketNews: ASVEL building Tony Parker’s “Dream Team”

ASVEL Villeurbanne is building one of the most ambitious rosters in club history ahead of the 2026-27 season and Tony Parker’s expected EuroLeague head-coaching debut.

According to BasketNews, the French club is working on several major additions, with Sylvain Francisco expected to be the centerpiece, alongside Nick Weiler-Babb, Armoni Brooks and Daniel Theis.

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Guerschon Yabusele remain ambitious targets, while Both Gach and Riley Minix are mentioned as depth and upside pieces. ASVEL’s budget is projected to rank among the top five in next season’s EuroLeague.

17/06/202614:33

Baskonia, Félix Fernández backs Galbiati: “There is no debate”

Paolo Galbiati remains at the heart of Baskonia’s project. Sporting director Félix Fernández confirmed the club’s confidence in the Italian coach ahead of next season.

“The assessment is very good. He is a passionate coach, with brutal energy 24 hours a day. He transmits that, trains extremely well and excites the players,” Fernández said, also pointing out that Galbiati has one more year left on his contract.

The Baskonia executive dismissed speculation about the bench: “We are working with him. There is no debate. The noise around it is just noise, sometimes even interested noise.”

16/06/202621:26

Bahcesehir Keeps EuroCup Semifinal Core Intact for Next Season

In addition to securing the return of star point guard Malachi Flynn, Bahcesehir has also finalized new agreements with three other key members of the roster that reached the EuroCup semifinals last season.

In the frontcourt, Bahcesehir will once again count on the tandem of Tyler Cavanaugh and Trevion Williams, while on the perimeter the club has already officially confirmed the return of Mateusz Ponitka.

 

16/06/202620:45

Darion Atkins returns to Chemnitz

The Chemnitz Niners have announced the signing of forward/center Darion Atkins to a two-year contract.

The 33-year-old player comes from Maccabi Urban Ramat Gan, an Israeli team where he averaged 9.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game last season.

For the Virginia product, this marks a return to Chemnitz, where he previously played during the 2021-22 season.

16/06/202620:24

Gabe Brown joins Tofas

Tofas bolsters its perimeter with the signing of Gabe Brown.
The forward has signed a one-year contract.

Last season, Brown played for Strasbourg, averaging 13.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in the BetClic Elite.

 

16/06/202617:18

Virtus Bologna close to appointing Alex Mumbru as new Head Coach

Virtus Bologna appear to have identified their next head coach for the 2026-27 season. According to Backdoor Podcast, Alex Mumbru has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the bench following the departures of Dusko Ivanovic and, subsequently, interim coach Nenad Jakovljevic.

The Spanish coach has reportedly moved ahead of the other candidates considered by the club’s management, including Aleksandar Sekulic. The two sides are believed to be close to reaching an agreement, with further developments expected in the coming days.

As Virtus prepare for a summer of significant changes, Mumbru could become the cornerstone of the club’s new technical project and lead the team into its next chapter.

16/06/202609:40

Virtus Bologna coaching search: Sekulic ahead of Mumbrù

Virtus Bologna are moving closer to choosing their new head coach, according to Il Resto del Carlino Imola.

After Sasha Djordjevic decided to move to Turkey, Virtus continued to explore foreign options. Jaka Lakovic and Pierric Poupet are still mentioned, but the race now appears to be mainly between Aleksander Sekulic and Alex Mumbrù.

According to the report, Sekulic is currently ahead of the Spanish coach. Virtus are looking for an experienced coach with strong personality, able to develop a group that will once again include several bets next season.

16/06/202609:21

Gazzetta.gr: Panathinaikos go all-in for Zeljko Obradovic return

After officially parting ways with Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos AKTOR have reportedly turned their full attention to bringing back Zeljko Obradovic.

According to Gazzetta.gr, the Greek club sees the Serbian coach as its top target and is ready to go “all-in” to bring him back to Athens after 14 years.

Obradovic led Panathinaikos to five European titles in 13 years and remains one of the most beloved figures in club history. Ataman’s exit now opens the door for direct talks over a possible reunion.

16/06/202609:12

SDNA: TJ Shorts to leave Panathinaikos for Valencia

TJ Shorts has reportedly decided to leave Panathinaikos AKTOR to continue his career in Spain with Valencia Basket. The Greek website thus confirms the report published over the weekend by Sportando.

According to the SDNA program “Magic Euroleague,” the American guard had long since decided to seek a new challenge following his stint with the Greek club.

The reported destination is Valencia, which is set to add one of the most dynamic players on the European market to its roster.

15/06/202622:31

La Laguna Tenerife reach agreement with Jaka Lakovic

La Laguna Tenerife has reportedly chosen Jaka Lakovic as its new head coach. According to Noelia Gómez Mira, the club has reached an agreement with the Slovenian coach.

The decision comes after evaluating several candidates for the head coaching position. In the end, Tenerife has reportedly settled on Lakovic to lead the next phase of the project.

The initial interest in Lakovic was first reported by Aurinegro Basket, while the news of the agreement was reported by Noelia Gómez Mira alongside Olga Lorente.

At Tenerife, Jaka Lakovic would take the place of Txus Vidorreta.

15/06/202612:51

Bogdan Bogdanovic on Real Madrid’s list, Panathinaikos also interested

Bogdan Bogdanovic is reportedly on Real Madrid’s radar. According to Encestando, as reported by SDNA, the Spanish powerhouse has included the Serbian guard among its top market targets.

The 33-year-old’s contract with the Los Angeles Clippers is set to expire in the coming days, although the NBA franchise holds an option to extend the deal for one more season.

Panathinaikos are also said to be interested, especially if Zeljko Obradovic takes over the Greek club. Obradovic previously coached Bogdanovic at Fenerbahce, where they won the 2017 EuroLeague title together.

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