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Erie BayHawks acquire Jacob Evans, Omari Spellman

ERIE, PA – The Erie BayHawks have acquired two new players, guard Jacob Evans and forward Omari Spellman, as they prepare to head to Orlando for the start of the NBA G League season.

Erie added Evans (6-4, 210) to replace Jordan Bell who received a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards as part of an NBA Call-Up. Bell was originally slated to play for Erie via a flex-affiliate agreement with the Wizards G League team, the Capital City Go-Go.

Erie acquired Spellman (6-8, 245) after waiving Rawle Alkins.

CSKA Moscow suspends Mike James

Mike James has been officially suspended by CSKA Moscow. Club’s clarification On January 22nd, after the end of the game with Fenerbahce, there was an incident in the team’s locker room with the participation of Mike James. As a result, the club decided to suspend the player from practices and games.

The final decision on James’ future at CSKA will be taken in the coming days, and explanations will also be given regarding the situation with Mike’s departure for his grandfather’s funeral.

Roanne, Nijal Pearson part ways

Roanne and Nijal Pearson have agreed to part ways, the french team announced.
The rookie out of Texas State averaged 6.3 points and 1.7 assist in 7 games.

JL Bourg reportedly interested in Scottie Reynolds

JL Bourg is in talks with Scottie Reynolds, Gabriel Pantel-Jouve reports.
The former Villanova pointguard is under contract with KK Cibona, where he has played 4 games (13p, 5.2 a) this season.

Byron Wesley joins Antibes Sharks

Byron Wesley signed a contract until the end of the season with Antibes Sharks, the french team announced.

The swingman out of Gonzaga spent last season for KTP Basket in the Finnish league, where he averaged over 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assist per game.

Mike James to leave CSKA Moscow?

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Lorenzi of La Repubblica, who was also the manager that brought Mike James in Italy at Omegna a few years ago, the American is leaving CSKA Moscow.

Mike James unfollowed everyone on his Instagram account, as reported by Gazzetta.gr, and had some discussions with coach Itoudis and some of his teammates.

Will Rayman leaves Goettingen, heads to BK Ventspils

Will Rayman has officially left BG Goettingen in German Bundesliga.

The American is now headed to BK Ventspils, sources told Sportando.

Rayman averaged 4.2 points in German Bundesliga. He started the season with Tartu Rock in Estonia scoring 23.4ppg in ELBL.

Jeremiah Wilson, Al-Ittihad parting ways

Veteran forward Jeremiah Wilson and Al-Ittihad have mutually agreed to terminate the contract, a source told Sportando.

Wilson is set to become a free agent after averaging 23.2 points, 15.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in his short stint in Saudi Arabia.

Wilson has the Portuguese passport and has played in Europe for eight years, most recently in the Italian Serie A with Pallacanestro Cantù.

Drew Gordon officially joins Lokomotiv Kuban

Lokomotiv Kuban announced the signing of Drew Gordon.
The American comes from Avtodor Saratov where he was averaging 8.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

Clippers’ Leonard and George out due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols

The Los Angeles Clippers will start their six-game road trip without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

Per ESPN, The two stars did not join the team on its flight to Atlanta on Monday, sources told ESPN.

The Clippers will be without their two best players and starting point guard Patrick Beverley (right knee soreness) as they carry a seven-game winning streak into Atlanta for the start of a six-game road trip.

Depending on the extent of the NBA protocols, Leonard or George could potentially join the team on this trip, sources said.

Treviso Basket interested in Trent Lockett

Treviso Basket is interested in Trent Lockett.

Lockett has already played in Italy with Trento back in 2015-2016.

Former Marquette averaged 5.4 points and 4.7 rebounds last season in BCL with Hapoel Jerusalem.

Panathinaikos interested in Gabriel „Iffe” Lundberg

Panathinaikos is showing interest in Gabriel „Iffe” Lundberg and has already approached Enea Zastal BC Zielona Gora.

A few weeks ago Lokomotiv Kuban made an offer to buyout Lundber’s contract but Polish team did not let him leave.

Lundberg is averaging 19.8 points in VTB with 5.3 assists.

Jeffrey Carroll to sign with Edilnol Biella

Done deal between Jeffrey Carroll and Edilnol Biella.

Carroll is leaving Treviso Basket to return in A2 after the last good season with Bergamo Basket.

Sekou Wiggs signs with Zalakeramia ZTE

Former NBA G League guard Sekou Wiggs has signed a contract with Zalakeramia ZTE in Hungary, a source told Sportando.

Wiggs played in Italy’s Serie A2 last season, averaging 18.2 points, four rebounds and 2.5 assists per game for Kleb Basket Ferrara.

Wiggs will play for the Italian head coach Luca Bechi who was hired by the Hungarian team in early January.

J.J. Barea has an NBA out in his deal with Estudiantes

J.J. Barea’s deal with Estudiantes includes an NBA out as reported by Tim MacMahon.

Puerto Rican point guard is determined to play in NBA this season.

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