Basket rumors

29 June 2020

29/06/2020 11:23

Reyer Venezia re-signs Jeremy Chappell

Umana Reyer Venezia announced that they have re-signed Jeremy Chappell to a one-year deal.
Chappell will he at his second season with Venezia.

29 June 2020

29/06/2020 10:53

Malik Newman inks with Bursaspor

Bursaspor announced the signing of Malik Newman.
The guard has played with Canton Charge this season averaging 16 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Malik Newman Frutti Extra Bursaspor'da!

Potanın Timsahları, NBA’de Cleveland forması giyen 23 yaşındaki ABD’li şutör guard Malik Newman’ı kadrosuna kattı. U17 Dünya Şampiyonasında,ABD Milli takımıyla turnuvanın MVP'si olan Newman, 2018 yılında Kansas’la NCAA şampiyonluğu yaşadı. pic.twitter.com/I9fVuyHNA0

— Frutti Extra Bursaspor (@BsBasketbol) June 29, 2020

29 June 2020

29/06/2020 10:24

Giordan Watson re-signs with CSM CSU Orea

CSM CSU Oradea has re-signed Giordan Watson.
The player with Romanian passport too averaged 11.3 points and 3.7 assists this season.

Fonte: CSM Oradea.

29 June 2020

29/06/2020 08:46

Olimpia Milano pursuing Zach Leday

Olimpia Milano is pursuing Zach Leday to close the roster for the next season, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The American forward has one year left on his contract with Zalgiris Kaunas and the Lithuanian powerhouse would like to retain the player as he is a part of their core.

Leday is drawing serious interest also from Japanese and South Korean teams and from Lokomotiv Kuban and other EuroLeague clubs.

The teams interested are monitoring situation with Zalgiris to see if the player could possibly become available.

29 June 2020

29/06/2020 08:41

Shinshu Brave Warriors close to signing Josh Hawkinson

Shinshu Brave Warriors are in advanced talks with Josh Hawkinson, a source told Sportando.
The product of Washington State spent the season in another Japanese team, Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya, averaging 20.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

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28 June 2020

28/06/2020 22:34

Mijailovic: “We are making great efforts to keep Trinchieri”

Partizan’s president Ostoja Mijailović talked to Mozzart Sport about the possibility of keeping Andrea Trinchieri for the upcoming season.

“We have clearly defined the strategy and budget for the players. We are still making great efforts to keep Trinchieri in the head coach position. Unfortunately, Partizan is not so generous financially.”

Fonte: Mozzart Sport.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 21:30

Jamal Jones officially re-signs with Bahcesehir

Bahcesehir announced that Jamal Jones has re-signed with the team and will be back in Turkey next season.

Jones joined Bahcesehir halfway through the 2019-20 season and played a total 12 games in the Turkish BSL and FIBA Europe Cup.

Fonte: Bahcesehir.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 20:41

Justinas Jogminas signs with Prienai

Lithuanian LKL club Prienai announced the signing of Justinas Jogminas to a three-year deal.

Jogminas, a 22-year-old forward, spent the past two seasons in the NKL, the Lithuanian second division.

Fonte: Prienai.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 19:58

Troy Barnies signs with Lietkabelis

Former Maine forward Troy Barnies has signed with EuroCup team Lietkabelis (Lithuania).

Barnies spent last season in the Estonian/Latvian league and in Russia.

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28 June 2020

28/06/2020 19:18

Real Madrid to part ways with Jordan Mickey?

Despite Jordan Mickey having a contract with Real Madrid, there’s no guarantee that he will return next season, according to Chema de Lucas. Both sides are considering parting ways.

In the event Mickey and the Spanish powerhouse do part ways, two names emerge as potential replacements: Arturas Gudaitis and Ante Zizic, Chema de Lucas reports.

Fonte: Chema de Lucas.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 16:31

Ziga Fifolt signs with Leuven Bears

Ziga Fifolt is a new player of Leuven Bears, the belgian team announced.
Last year the big man averaged 4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for Krka Novo Mesto.

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28 June 2020

28/06/2020 15:11

Olympiacos reportedly in advanced talks with Livio Jean-Charles

Olympiacos is finalizing the arrival of Livio Jean-Charles on a two-year contract, Nikos Varlas reports.
Jean-Charles, the No.28 pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, this year debuted in Euroleague with 9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for Asvel Villeurbanne.

Olympiacos finalizing a 2-year deal with the 27 years old French PF Livio Jean-Charles

— Varlas Nikos (@nikosvarlas) June 28, 2020

Fonte: Nikos Varlas.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 15:00

Sources: Still different things to be sorted out about departure of Gigi Datome from Fenerbahce

The latest on the possible agreement between Gigi Datome and Olimpia Milano.

A source told Sportando that there would be several details to be fixed both to end Datome’s relationship with Fenerbahce, and to define his transfer to Milan with a multi-year contract.

Datome played the last 5 seasons for the turkish powerhouse.

This year he averaged 8.5 points and 3.3 rebounds between BSL and Euroleague, shooting 48% from the field, 46% from beyond the arc and 94% from the foul line.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 14:40

Bahcesehir keeps Thomas Akyazılı

Thomas Akyazılı will remain another season with Bahcesehir, the turkish team announced.
This year the guard averaged 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds over 18 games between BSL and Eurocup.

Bu sezon da ING Basketbol Süper Ligi ve EuroCup’ta Thomas Akyazılı ile yola devam 👊🏻🔥🐉 #BizBahçeşehiriz #RedDragons #GoFire @AkyaziliThomas pic.twitter.com/dYv3bO3l1i

— BahcesehirBasketbol (@BKBasketbol) June 27, 2020

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28 June 2020

28/06/2020 11:47

Jurij Macura to be loaned to Krka Novo Mesto?

Slovenian National Team player Jurij Macura has been practicing with Krka Novo Mesto the past few weeks and could play there on loan next season, a source told Sportando.

Macura spent the season with Mega Bemax (2.4ppg in Aba Liga) on loan from Baskonia.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 10:32

Nicolas Laprovittola to reportedly await Euroleague offers before commit to Badalona

Argentinian guard Nicolas Laprovittola and Real Madrid are most likely to part ways, according to Eurohoops’ Nikos Varlas.

Laprovittola’s future could be with Badalona, who has offered a “lucrative” 3-year deal, but the guard could explore other Euroleague options before committing to Joventut.

Fonte: Nikos Varlas.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 10:16

Panathinaikos reportedly interested in Maodo Lo

Panathinaikos has expressed a strong interest in German guard Maodo Lo, as first reported by SDNA.

Lo comes off a Euroleague season with Bayern Munich in which he averaged 9.0 points and 3.3 assists per game.

Fonte: SDNA.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 09:17

Nymburk offers Hayden Dalton contract extension

ERA Nymburk offered forward Hayden Dalton a contract extension and he is seriously considering it, a source told Sportando.

Dalton averaged 9 points and 5.7 rebounds in 21.6 minutes in the Basketball Champions League and Czech NBL this past season.

28 June 2020

28/06/2020 09:17

Gigi Datome’s future to be decided early next week

The future of Italian forward Gigi Datome will be decided between tomorrow and Tuesday, a source told Sportando. Datome will talk with Fenerbahce’s management early next week to discuss future plans.

If Datome leaves the Turkish powerhouse, he will return to Italy to join Olimpia Milano on a 3-year deal.

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 22:47

Loukas Mavrokefalidis close to join Peristeri

According to greek reporter Christos Tsaltas, Loukas Mavrokefalidis is very close to join Peristeri on a one-year contract.
The greek big man spent the last season in Greece between Ionikos Nikaias BC and ASP Promitheas Patras.
Mavrokefalidis averaged 14 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 assist over 6 Eurocup games, shooting 48% from the field, 35% from beyond the arc and 80% from the foul line.

Greek veteran center Loukas Mavrokefalidis is very close to sign a 1-year contract with Peristeri BC. #PeristeriBC
Mavrokefalidis averaged 14 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game with Promitheas Patras in Eurocup.

— Christos Tsaltas (@Tsaltas46) June 27, 2020

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 22:39

KK Partizan reportedly interested in Codi Miller-McIntyre

According to Christos Tsaltas, Codi Miller-McIntyre is he is one of the main players that KK Partizan is considering to replace Corey Walden.
This year the former Wake Forest point guard played for KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, with 14 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5 assist and 1.3 steals over 36 games between ABA Liga and Eurocup.

Codi Miller McIntyre is one of Partizan's main targets to replace Corey Walden. #PartizanBC

— Christos Tsaltas (@Tsaltas46) June 27, 2020

Fonte: Christos Tsaltas.

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 21:55

KK Zadar keeps Dominik Mavra

KK Zadar announced that Dominik Mavra will remain with the team next season.
This year the guard averaged over 11 points and 5 assist per game in ABA Liga, shooting 41% from the field, 35% from long range, 73% from the foul line.

💙 | MVP, MVP, MVP | @KKZadar

Dominik Mavra will defend @KKZadar colours next year as well!

Congrats to our player on his new contract and wish him even more success in the Zadar jersey.

BALL CITY! #WeAreZADAR ⚪🔵@CbfHks @ABA_League @LikeZadar #WhiteBLUE

📸: | @SimeZelic pic.twitter.com/HPD2McG2Rr

— KK Zadar (@kkzadar) June 25, 2020

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27 June 2020

27/06/2020 20:58

Sources: Johan Roijakkers expected to become head coach of Brose Bamberg

Johan Roijakkers is expected to become the new head coach of Brose Bamberg, a source told Sportando’s Emiliano Carchia.

Roijakkers is currently coach of BG Göttingen, the team he has worked with since 2012.

Bamberg just parted ways with Roel Moors.

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 19:48

Unicaja Malaga reportedly extending Luis Casimiro’s contract

Luis Casimiro will remain the head coach of Unicaja Malaga, Diariosur reports.
Casimiro has the support of the club’s top managers, the sponsor and the property.
The coach is at the helm of the Andalusian team since summer 2018.

Fonte: Diariosur.

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 19:37

KK Zadar, Veljko Mrsic is the new coach

Veljko Mrsic is the new coach of KK Zadar, the croatian side announced.
Mrsic is also coach of the Croatian national team.
KK Zadar announced also the arrival of Ivan Perinčić as the new assistant coach.

💙 | WELCOME TO BALL CITY

National basketball team coach of Croatia Veljko Mršić is the new coach of @KKZadar.

WE ARE ZADAR! #igrajZADRE ⚪🔵@CbfHks @ABA_League @LikeZadar #WhiteBLUE pic.twitter.com/b1B9E1fC1U

— KK Zadar (@kkzadar) June 25, 2020

💙 | NEW ASSISTANT COACH

Ivan Perinčić is the new assistant coach of @KKZadar team.

WELCOME TO ZADAR!#igrajZADRE ⚪🔵#WhiteBLUE #WeAreZADAR #BallCITY @CbfHks @ABA_League pic.twitter.com/gvb3yuisjl

— KK Zadar (@kkzadar) June 25, 2020

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 19:36

Marvelle Harris signs with Kumamoto Volters

Marvelle Harris has signed a deal with the Kumamoto Volters of the Japanese B2 League (second division), a source told Sportando.

Harris, Fresno State’s all-time leading scorer, spent this past season in Lebanon and Egypt.

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 19:19

Marcus Derrickson signs with KT Sonic Boom

Marcus Derrickson is a new player of KT Sonic Boom, the team announced.
This year the former Georgetown big man averaged over 13 points and 5 rebounds for the College Park Skyhawks, in G League

27 June 2020

27/06/2020 19:09

Sources: Dererk Pardon to join Bayreuth

Dererk Pardon agreed to terms with Bayreuth, a source told Sportando.
The big man played his rookie season in LBA for Reggio Emilia, with averages of 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds over 21 games.