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05/06/202614:18

Partizan Belgrade agree contract extension with Joan Penarroya

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade have reportedly decided to continue with Joan Peñarroya as head coach for the long term.

According to Mozzart Sport, the Serbian club have reached an agreement with the Spanish coach on a contract extension that will keep him in Belgrade through the end of the 2027-28 season.

The move signals the club’s confidence in Peñarroya and its desire to maintain stability on the bench in the coming years. While an official announcement has yet to be made, the report states that the agreement between the two sides has already been finalized.

05/06/202613:52

Bayern Munich close to bringing Johannes Thiemann back to EuroLeague

Johannes Thiemann is set to return to the EuroLeague. According to BasketNews, the German national team big man is finalizing a multi-year contract with Bayern Munich.

The 32-year-old is coming off a two-year stint in Japan with the Gunma Crane Thunders, where he averaged 11.4 points, 6 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Thiemann already has extensive EuroLeague experience from his time with ALBA Berlin. In his last EuroLeague season, in 2023-24, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and a 16.4 PIR in 25 minutes per game.

05/06/202608:55

PAOK signs Trevor Hudgins as new point guard for EuroCup project

PAOK has signed Trevor Hudgins, the American point guard coming from French side Le Mans.

The Greek club, set to compete in the BKT EuroCup, continues to build an ambitious roster for the 2026-27 season. Before Hudgins, PAOK had already added RaiQuan Gray, Kyle Alexander and Marcus Foster, while Cleveland Melvin has left Thessaloniki.

Hudgins, born in 1999 and standing 1.81 meters, spent the last three seasons with Le Mans. Last season, he averaged 15.6 points and 3.8 assists in the French league, along with 15 points and 5.3 assists in the Basketball Champions League.

04/06/202620:33

Sylvain Francisco to ASVEL Villeurbanne on record-breaking deal

ASVEL have completed one of the biggest moves of the European offseason. According to Eurohoops, Sylvain Francisco has agreed to join ASVEL Villeurbanne on a deal worth approximately €4 million per year, making it the richest contract in French basketball history.

Francisco is coming off an outstanding EuroLeague campaign with Zalgiris Kaunas and had attracted interest from several top European teams. The signing underlines ASVEL’s growing ambitions and major financial investment ahead of the 2026-27 season.

04/06/202616:10

Unicaja Malaga reportedly eyes Pablo Laso as Ibon Navarro replacement

Unicaja Malaga is looking at Pablo Laso as the potential replacement for Ibon Navarro, who is reportedly set to join Red Star.

According to Meridian Sport, Laso is close to an agreement with the Andalusian club and could take over after the end of the Turkish season, where he is still coaching Anadolu Efes in the playoff semifinal series against Fenerbahce.

Laso, a two-time EuroLeague champion with Real Madrid, has also won six Spanish league titles and six Copa del Rey trophies. In the background, the same report mentions a possible return of Luca Banchi to the Efes bench.

04/06/202615:58

Zeljko Obradovic shuts down Barcelona rumors: “Barca has not spoken to me”

Zeljko Obradovic has dismissed rumors linking him to FC Barcelona, which is looking for a new head coach after the confirmed departure of Xavi Pascual.

Speaking to Gigantes del Basket, the nine-time EuroLeague champion made his position clear: “Barca hasn’t spoken to me. Nobody, really, because I’m completely out of the loop. I don’t know what I’ll do yet.”

Obradovic, currently on a sabbatical, said he will not rush a decision before domestic seasons around Europe are completed: “I haven’t even said I want to return to coaching. I have to think things through and reflect on everything.”

04/06/202612:14

ASVEL close to landing Sylvain Francisco on multi-year deal

Sylvain Francisco is moving closer to ASVEL Villeurbanne. According to BasketNews, both sides are in advanced talks, with negotiations now entering the final stages over a multi-year deal.

The French guard is coming off a standout season with Zalgiris Kaunas, averaging 16.5 points, 6.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game in EuroLeague, with a 19.2 PIR.

Francisco finished second in the EuroLeague MVP voting and earned a spot on the All-EuroLeague First Team. His expected arrival would further underline ASVEL’s ambitions for next season.

04/06/202610:39

DeWayne Russell reached an agreement with Treviso Basket

Nutribullet Treviso is working on building its roster for next season following last year’s dramatic comeback to avoid relegation.

Following the official confirmation of JP Macura and efforts to retain Croswell, the club has reached an agreement with DeWayne Russell. Backdoor Podcast broke the news.

This season, he averaged 9.6 points and 5.2 assists in the ACB with Rio Breogan.

04/06/202608:39

Dubai Basketball to sign Kevin Kokila, loan him to Virtus Bologna

Dubai Basketball is reportedly finalizing a future-oriented move for Kevin Kokila, the 2001-born big man coming off an EuroCup title with JL Bourg.

According to BasketNews, the Middle East club is closing an agreement with Kokila, who is then expected to spend the 2026-27 season on loan with Virtus Bologna.

Kokila, a 203-centimeter center, averaged 8.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 0.7 blocks and 11.5 PIR in EuroCup. In the French league, he posted 10.1 points and 6 rebounds per game, also standing out against Monaco with 15.3 points and 8.7 rebounds on average over three meetings.

03/06/202616:09

Aris Betsson close to finalizing Vassilis Spanoulis deal

Vassilis Spanoulis is moving closer to becoming the new head coach of Aris Betsson. According to Sport24, the agreement between the sides is now in its final stage, with only procedural details left before it becomes official.

The Thessaloniki club has pushed hard to convince Spanoulis to accept the project, despite interest from EuroLeague teams. Key factors reportedly included the increased budget, expected to exceed €10 million, the presence of Richard Siáo in ownership and Nikos Zisis as general manager.

According to reports in Greece, the coach’s salary is expected to be €2 million.

03/06/202612:10

PAOK signs RaiQuan Gray to two-year deal after AEK stint

PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki has reportedly agreed to a multi-year deal with RaiQuan Gray, the American forward coming from AEK Athens.

According to reports from Greece and Eurobasket, Gray has signed a two-year contract with the reigning GBL champion.

Last season with AEK, he averaged 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 steals in the Greek league, while adding 12.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in the Basketball Champions League, where AEK reached the final.

03/06/202607:50

Aris reaches agreement with Vassilis Spanoulis, Malachi Flynn also targeted

Aris has reportedly reached an agreement with Vassilis Spanoulis to become the club’s head coach for next season.

According to Athletiko, the Greek coach will earn €1.2 million per year, making him the central figure of the club’s new technical project.

Aris’ first major market move is expected to be Malachi Flynn, coming from Bahçeşehir Koleji. The double move highlights the club’s ambitions ahead of the new season.

02/06/202620:45

Danko Brankovic Extends Stay at Rio Breogán with One-Year Deal

Danko Brankovic will remain at Rio Breogán after signing a new one-year contract.

The 25-year-old Croatian center, in his first season in Spain, averaged 11.3 points (63% FG), 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game in just 16 minutes per contest.

 

02/06/202620:03

Panathinaikos Reportedly Offers €10 Million to Bring Back Coach Zeljko Obradovic

Panathinaikos has reportedly made a blockbuster move in the coaching market, offering Zeljko Obradovic a staggering €10 million contract over the next two seasons in an attempt to bring the legendary Serbian coach back to Athens.

The report comes from Meridian Sport.

Obradovic enjoyed one of the most successful spells in European basketball history during his 13 seasons with Panathinaikos, leading the club to five EuroLeague titles, along with 11 Greek League championships and seven Greek Cups.

Should he decide to return, his arrival would likely be accompanied by an ambitious roster-building project, with Panathinaikos expected to invest heavily in the transfer market as the Greens aim to return to the top of European basketball as quickly as possible.

02/06/202609:13

Hapoel Jerusalem pushes for EuroLeague license, agrees deal with Sasa Obradovic

Hapoel Jerusalem is making a strong push toward the EuroLeague. According to BasketNews, the Israeli club has formally submitted a proposal for a two-year license in the competition.

The bid comes at a key moment, with EuroLeague shareholders expected to discuss the 2026-27 lineup on June 16. With JL Bourg set to remain outside despite winning the EuroCup and AS Monaco’s participation still tied to its financial situation, Hapoel is trying to position itself for any available spot.

The club is also planning ahead on the bench. Per BasketNews sources, Sasa Obradovic is set to join on a three-year deal. The Serbian coach, formerly of Red Star and Monaco, brings EuroLeague experience after leading Belgrade to the Play-In and Monaco to three straight playoff appearances, including the 2023 Final Four.

01/06/202617:45

Lucas Beaufort signs multi-year deal with BAXI Manresa

After closing the season with a victory against Real Madrid, BAXI Manresa begins to design the squad for next season. The first player to arrive in Manresa is Lucas Beaufort, a 24-year-old French guard who stands 1.93m tall and has signed a contract for the next 3 seasons.

Lucas Beaufort (born May 24, 2002 in Strasbourg) is the first addition to BAXI Manresa for the next season. He is a point guard with great physical and defensive ability. A tall and explosive point guard who is a bet for the present and future of the team.

 

01/06/202616:20

Zaragoza Set to Retain Trae Bell-Haynes and Marco Spissu

According to reports from Spain, Casademont Zaragoza is expected to keep its point guard tandem of Trae Bell-Haynes and Marco Spissu for the 2026-27 season.

The 30-year-old Canadian guard, who averaged 13.7 points and 4.5 assists in 25 minutes per game in the ACB this season, is still under contract for another year. His deal reportedly would only have been voided in the event of relegation.

As for Spissu, the Italian playmaker who played a key role in Zaragoza’s dramatic comeback victory over Rio Breogán that secured the club’s top-flight status, the organization has reportedly decided to exercise the option included in the 2+1 contract he signed two years ago.

In his second season with Zaragoza, Spissu averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals in 22 minutes per game across ACB and FIBA Europe Cup competition.

01/06/202612:46

Hapoel Jerusalem officially signs Ethan Burg through 2029

Hapoel Jerusalem has officially announced the signing of Ethan Burg to a long-term contract running through the end of the 2028-29 season.

Burg, a 23-year-old Israeli guard standing 1.91 meters, joins the club after one season at Tennessee. He came through Maccabi Rishon LeZion’s youth system and later played in Israel’s top division with Bnei Herzliya, averaging 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 2024-25.

“I am excited and proud to join Hapoel Jerusalem, the club I have supported for as long as I can remember,” Burg said. Coach Yonatan Alon described him as “an excellent offensive player, talented and creative.”

 

01/06/202612:18

ASVEL coach Pierric Poupet confirms exit, Tony Parker expected to take over

Pierric Poupet is leaving ASVEL Villeurbanne as head coach. He confirmed the end of his time with the club after five years, telling Le Progrès: “Every story has an end. There are cycles of varying lengths, and in the world of the EuroLeague, that’s a good thing. Perhaps it was the right time.”

ASVEL finished last in the EuroLeague with an 8-30 record before losing to Cholet in the French League quarterfinals. “I’ve known for a while that it was the end, and I wanted it to end well. It wasn’t the ending I’d hoped for,” Poupet added.

According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, Tony Parker is expected to take over next season and could earn around €1.2 million per year. ASVEL is also preparing a major payroll increase for 2026-27, with the budget projected to exceed €20 million and potentially reach €25 million.

01/06/202611:44

Codi Miller-McIntyre says goodbye to Red Star before Olympiacos move

Codi Miller-McIntyre has said goodbye to Red Star with a long social media message after completing his time in Serbia. According to Sport24, he is set to play in Greece next season with Olympiacos.

In his message, Miller-McIntyre thanked the club, Serbia and the fans: “Wherever life takes me, Serbia will always feel like home.” He described the bond he built with the environment, also mentioning Nikola Kalinic and his interest in Serbian history.

The guard also addressed Red Star fans with emotional words: “In every good and bad moment, we never turned our backs on each other. Love is not meant to be perfect — it is meant to be fought for.” He closed with a farewell that sounded more like a promise: “This is not goodbye. It is only… see you later.”

01/06/202610:27

Pablo Laso addresses Anadolu Efes future: I have a contract, I only think about winning the league

Pablo Laso has addressed growing speculation over his future with Anadolu Efes. The Spanish coach, who took over in December after Igor Kokoskov, said his focus is only on the Turkish League playoffs.

“There’s a lot of talk. I know my own reality, my own situation. I even read that a new coach might come in to replace me. Well, what can I do?” Laso told Gigantes.

“My situation is very simple. I have a contract for next season. The club has the option not to renew it, and I also have the option not to continue. That’s normal. But right now, the only thing that concerns me is winning the league,” he added.

Anadolu Efes finished 19th in the EuroLeague standings with a 12-26 record and will now face Fenerbahce in the Turkish League semifinals.

01/06/202610:21

Lokomotiv Kuban to keep Tomislav Tomovic as head coach

Tomislav Tomovic will remain the head coach of Lokomotiv Kuban. According to Sport-Express, the Krasnodar-based club is satisfied with the work done by the Serbian specialist.

Lokomotiv Kuban is reportedly counting on Tomovic for the long term, making him a key figure in the team’s technical project moving forward.

The decision points to continuity on the bench, with Tomovic set to continue leading the Russian club after earning the trust of the organization.

31/05/202620:03

Ibon Navarro leaves Unicaja, Crvena Zvezda emerging as possible next destination

Ibon Navarro is leaving Unicaja Malaga after four and a half years in charge of the Andalusian club. The Spanish coach closes a highly successful chapter, highlighted by 7 trophies.

According to Juan Calderón and Marina Rivas, Navarro’s next destination could be Crvena Zvezda. The Serbian club is reportedly ready to make a strong push for him.

A 3+1 contract could be on the table, with Crvena Zvezda also willing to pay compensation to Unicaja in order to release the coach.

31/05/202610:48

Nikola Ivanovic expected to sign one-year deal with Galatasaray

According to Eurohoops, Nikola Ivanovic is expected to leave Germani Brescia at the end of the season and sign a one-year contract with Galatasaray.

The 32-year-old point guard is enjoying a strong second season in Brescia, averaging 12.3 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 40% from three-point range.

Earlier this month, Ivanovic had also been linked with Olimpia Milano, Brescia’s current opponent in the LBA semifinals.

31/05/202609:42

Martinas Geben Signs One-Year Extension with Basquet Girona

Martinas Geben has signed a new one-year deal with Basquet Girona.

The Lithuanian center initially joined Girona on loan during the 2024/25 season from Cedevita Olimpija.

In his first stint with the club, Geben appeared in 21 games, averaging 9.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per contest while shooting 64% from the field, 42% from three-point range, and 70% from the free-throw line.

This past season, he further improved his production in Liga Endesa, posting averages of 11.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 34 appearances. He also shot an efficient 60% from the field, 39% from beyond the arc, and 77% from the charity stripe.

30/05/202622:20

JL Bourg Sign Tyson Walker for the 2026/27 Season

JL Bourg announced the signing of Tyson Walker for the 2026/27 season.

The 25-year-old point guard is coming off a strong campaign in Australia’s NBL with Melbourne United, where he averaged 14.2 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.

 

30/05/202621:11

Real Madrid Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Sign Mady Sissoko for ACB Playoffs

According to Backdoor Podcast, Mady Sissoko is in advanced negotiations to join Real Madrid for the ACB Playoffs.

Los Blancos were forced back onto the market following the serious injury suffered by Usman Garuba and have reportedly identified the big man who just completed his first professional season with Pallacanestro Trieste as their preferred target.

Sissoko impressed in both the Basketball Champions League and the Italian Serie A. He averaged 13.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in the BCL, while posting 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds in the LBA. He also displayed efficient scoring around the basket, shooting 64% from the field and 76% from the free-throw line.

30/05/202620:20

Paolo Ronci Confirms Alessandro Pajola’s Departure from Virtus Bologna

In an interview with La Repubblica Bologna, Virtus Bologna general manager Paolo Ronci confirmed that captain Alessandro Pajola will leave the club at the end of the season.

The announcement effectively marks the end of Pajola’s 11-year journey with Virtus, as the injury that ended his season will also keep him sidelined for the remainder of the playoffs. Rumors of his  departure had circulated for months, but Ronci’s comments provided the first official confirmation.

Several clubs are reportedly interested in the Italian guard, including Olimpia Milano.

“We have known for some time about his desire to seek new experiences, preferably abroad,” Ronci said, while stressing the importance of staying united through the end of the season despite the circumstances surrounding Pajola’s departure.

30/05/202619:57

Panathinaikos Reportedly Considering Jared Harper as Potential TJ Shorts Replacement

TJ Shorts is expected to leave Panathinaikos after just one season, and the Greek powerhouse is reportedly evaluating Jared Harper as a possible replacement.

Harper is coming off an outstanding two-year stint with Hapoel Jerusalem, earning back-to-back EuroCup MVP awards during his time with the club.

Shorts finished the EuroLeague season averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 assists in 16 minutes per game. Several EuroLeague teams are closely monitoring the situation between the pointguard and Panathinaikos, including Valencia Basket.

 

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