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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.

 

28/05/202621:08

ASVEL’s Strong Offer for Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Revealed

According to Encestando, ASVEL has reportedly made an extremely strong financial offer to Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, worth around €7 million over two years.

Backed by new investors, the French club has begun targeting high-profile players and is aiming to significantly strengthen its core, with a particular focus on increasing the number of French talents in the roster.

ASVEL has already secured the signing of Armoni Brooks, who has agreed to a two-year deal worth €4.6 million in total.

28/05/202607:57

Barcelona line up Xevi Pujol as Juan Carlos Navarro’s replacement

Barcelona have reportedly chosen Xevi Pujol as the replacement for Juan Carlos Navarro in the club’s basketball front office.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Blaugrana have already reached an agreement with the current Baskonia technical secretary, who still has two years left on his contract.

Pujol, 36, made his name at Baxi Manresa, helping build a team that reached the Basketball Champions League final and discovering players such as Sylvain Francisco and Chima Moneke. He then moved to Baskonia, where the team won the Copa del Rey under Paolo Galbiati.

His expected arrival would be part of a major restructuring at Barcelona following Xavi Pascual’s decision to leave at the end of the season and the club’s move to end Navarro’s spell in the front office.

27/05/202620:03

Olympiacos and New York Knicks could meet in historic friendly game

Olympiacos B.C. continued celebrating its EuroLeague triumph off the court as the trophy was brought to the offices of the Tsakos family, partners of the club since the beginning of the 2025-26 season. General manager Nikos Lepeniotis delivered the trophy, while Nikos and Panagiotis Tsakos congratulated Giorgos Bartzokas and club owners Giorgos and Panagiotis Angelopoulos for the historic achievement.

During the meeting, Panagiotis Tsakos revealed that the “ArrenA” water brand will become the naming sponsor of the new SEF arena. He also discussed the possibility of a future friendly game between Olympiacos and the New York Knicks, either at Madison Square Garden or in the new home of the Greek giants.

27/05/202615:49

Aris pushing for Vassilis Spanoulis with ambitious European project

Aris Betsson are planning their next step with a major target in mind: Vassilis Spanoulis. According to Spyros Kavalieratos on SPORT24, the Thessaloniki club are putting strong pressure on the Greek national team coach.

The project presented to Spanoulis is described as ambitious, with Aris aiming to return to the European spotlight and build a team able to compete in EuroCup and in the Greek league. SPORT24 reports that the budget could increase significantly, with an initial target around €5 million.

Kavalieratos said Spanoulis is seriously considering the proposal, also because of his relationship with Nikos Zisis and the Aris environment. EuroLeague options remain in the background, including Crvena Zvezda and Barcelona. If Spanoulis does not accept, Aris are still expected to target a major foreign coach.

27/05/202615:06

Jonas Valanciunas drawing EuroLeague interest from Panathinaikos, Zalgiris and Fenerbahce

Jonas Valanciunas is becoming one of the most intriguing names between the NBA and EuroLeague. According to SPORT24, Panathinaikos, Zalgiris Kaunas and Fenerbahce are monitoring the Lithuanian center’s status after his 2025/26 season with the Denver Nuggets.

Valanciunas’ contract for 2026/27 is not guaranteed, with the Nuggets’ deadline moved from June 29 to July 8. If Denver keeps him, he will earn $10 million next season; if he is released, he will become free without entering the waiver list.

SPORT24 notes that a release appears logical, as Denver needs to reduce its payroll. Valanciunas, however, does not seem eager to leave the NBA without financial guarantees, meaning the three EuroLeague clubs can only wait for now.

27/05/202611:18

Armoni Brooks to ASVEL: deal done after turning down Olimpia Milano, Partizan and Fenerbahce

Armoni Brooks will play for ASVEL next season. More precisely, for the next two seasons. Olimpia Milano are now coming to terms with the outcome of a long and exhausting negotiation that never truly reached the decisive stage.

The key moment came between autumn and winter, when Brooks had already raised his value with strong performances in both LBA and EuroLeague. His negotiating power increased, the demands became much higher, and Partizan pushed hard with a major two-year offer while Milano remained limited by budget constraints.

In the final stretch, ASVEL emerged with a two-year proposal worth €4.6 million. In recent hours, Fenerbahce also entered the race, an actor never previously mentioned, but Brooks made his choice: no to Milano, no to Partizan, no to the Turkish club. Yes to ASVEL, for the contract and a family-friendly environment.

Source: RealOlimpiaMilano

27/05/202611:09

Trey Lyles drawing major interest as Real Madrid fear losing him

Trey Lyles is becoming one of the biggest names on the European market. The Canadian forward, who helped Real Madrid reach the EuroLeague final, is out of contract this summer and has drawn interest from several major clubs.

According to Sport5, Real Madrid fear that rival offers could be far higher than theirs. Fenerbahce and Hapoel Tel Aviv have reportedly submitted official proposals, with the Israeli club offering close to $4 million per season.

Lyles is still expected to give priority to an NBA return. He averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in EuroLeague this season, shooting 45.9% from three-point range.

26/05/202620:00

Brooks heading to ASVEL Villeurbanne, Partizan deal collapses

Armoni Brooks appeared set to sign with Partizan, but ASVEL reportedly entered the race at the last moment and changed the outcome. According to Mozzart Sport, the current Olimpia Milano guard is expected to continue his career in Villeurbanne next season.

Partizan pushed hard to finalize the agreement and even held additional meetings, yet Brooks ultimately informed the Serbian club through his agents that he would accept ASVEL’s offer instead.

The American shooter is coming off an excellent EuroLeague campaign, averaging 13.1 points per game. His arrival would mark the beginning of a new ambitious era for ASVEL and president Tony Parker.

26/05/202617:24

Aris pushing hard to land Vassilis Spanoulis as head coach

Aris Betsson are determined to take a major step forward following the arrival of Richard Siāo, and Vassilis Spanoulis has emerged as their main coaching target for next season.

According to SPORT24, the Thessaloniki club have presented Spanoulis with a very attractive package, enough to make the Greek coach seriously consider taking over Aris.

Spanoulis, who led Monaco to its first-ever EuroLeague final, is also being monitored by several high-level clubs. If he accepts, he would be handed the keys to the project and work closely with GM Nikos Zisis.

26/05/202616:46

Zalgiris breakout star Azuolas Tubelis nearing record extension

Zalgiris Kaunas are close to securing Azuolas Tubelis on a new contract through 2029. According to BasketNews, the three-year agreement would prevent him from moving to another EuroLeague club at least until 2028, while still including NBA exit opportunities in the summers.

Tubelis is coming off a strong debut EuroLeague season, averaging 12.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 12.7 PIR per game. Several EuroLeague powerhouses reportedly showed major interest and were prepared to pay a €1 million buyout.

The new deal is expected to make Tubelis the highest-paid player in Zalgiris history. The Lithuanian club are also working on Sylvain Francisco’s extension, continue to pursue Jonas Valanciunas, and are nearing agreements with Marius Grigonis and Marek Blazevic.

26/05/202616:17

Mike James threatens to boycott Game 2 against Bourg-en-Bresse

More tension around AS Monaco. According to L’Équipe, Mike James has planned not to travel with the team for Game 2 of the quarterfinal series against Bourg-en-Bresse, scheduled for Wednesday.

The American guard, who had served his suspension and was expected to return, has reportedly decided not to play for financial reasons, following a similar situation involving Élie Okobo late in the regular season.

According to the French newspaper, Monaco were still trying on Tuesday at midday to persuade James to change his stance and travel with the group to Bourg-en-Bresse for the second game of the series.

26/05/202615:22

Dainius Adomaitis emerges as main candidate for Rytas Vilnius job

Dainius Adomaitis has emerged as the main candidate to take over Rytas Vilnius. According to 15min, the Lithuanian club is considering bringing him back as head coach.

Adomaitis has coached Alvark Tokyo since 2022 and already has previous experience with Rytas. He coached the Vilnius club in 2014 and again from 2018 to 2020.

For Rytas, it would be an experienced and familiar option, with a coach who already knows the club, the environment and Lithuanian basketball.

26/05/202615:01

Milos Teodosic reportedly set to return to Crvena Zvezda in front-office role

Milos Teodosic is reportedly set to return to Crvena Zvezda. According to Meridian Sport, the former guard will not come back as a player, but is expected to join the club’s front office.

After talks with president Zeljko Drcelic, both sides reportedly aligned quickly on a shared vision. His official title has not yet been finalized, but Teodosic is expected to take on an important role in the sporting sector.

Teodosic, 39, ended a 21-year playing career and previously played for Crvena Zvezda from 2023 to 2025. His resume includes the 2010 EuroLeague MVP award, the 2016 EuroLeague title and six All-EuroLeague selections.

26/05/202612:28

Panathinaikos in talks with Brancou Badio

Panathinaikos are reportedly in talks with Brancou Badio. The Senegalese guard has emerged as a target for the Greek club as they look to strengthen their backcourt.

Badio averaged 11.2 points during the EuroLeague season, establishing himself as one of the most intriguing guards on the market.

He also made a strong impression against Panathinaikos in EuroLeague Playoff Game 5, scoring 20 points against the Greens.

26/05/202611:01

Jonas Valanciunas confirms EuroLeague talks, but Denver holds the key

Jonas Valanciunas has confirmed talks with EuroLeague clubs ahead of next season. The Lithuanian center said there had been discussions with “one team, another team, and the Lithuanian club,” but stressed that the final decision belongs to Denver.

Valanciunas explained that everything depends on the Nuggets’ plans for his contract, with clarity expected in the first week of July. “I want to play, I want to enjoy the game, and I want to win. My heart is in basketball, not in a specific city or team,” he said.

He also ruled out forcing a move or announcing an NBA retirement in order to return to Europe. “I signed the contract myself, so I have to fulfill it,” Valanciunas added. According to the report, Zalgiris Kaunas have made a strong two-year offer.

26/05/202610:49

Barcelona consider Zeljko Obradovic as coaching option

Barcelona are considering Zeljko Obradovic as a coaching option. According to El Punt Avui, the Catalan club have put the name of the most successful coach in EuroLeague history on the table.

Obradovic, a nine-time EuroLeague champion as head coach, is expected to decide in the coming days whether he wants to return to coaching after resigning from Partizan on November 25. In recent weeks, he has reportedly drawn interest from EuroLeague clubs.

For Barcelona, a potential Obradovic appointment would be a major response after Xavi Pascual’s departure to Dubai, giving strength and credibility to the club’s new basketball project.

26/05/202610:40

Galatasaray reportedly to sign Dyshawn Pierre

According to Turkish media reports, Dyshawn Pierre’s future lies in Turkey, where he will once again team up with Gianmarco Pozzecco, just as they did during their time at Dinamo Sassari.

The 1993-born forward, after five seasons with Fenerbahce, moved to Russia, where he is averaging 10.5 points and 4.7 rebounds with UNICS. The player is reportedly now in talks with Galatasaray for next season.

26/05/202608:36

ASVEL set to land Frank Ntilikina and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot

ASVEL is planning an ambitious offseason ahead of the upcoming season. According to Shot Vetakis, the French club has finalized the signings of Frank Ntilikina and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot.

Luwawu-Cabarrot is coming off a standout season in the EuroLeague with Baskonia: 18.3 points per game, 3.4 rebounds, and 41.2% from three-point range in 36 games. Ntilikina, on the other hand, finished the season with Olympiacos averaging 4.5 points in 16.9 minutes and did not see any playing time during the Final Four.

According to Donatas Urbonas, ASVEL has also reportedly put a very significant offer on the table for Sylvain Francisco, another high-profile French player for the club’s new project, as well as for Armoni Brooks of Olimpia Milano.

25/05/202616:01

Dante Maddox shines in Belgium with 37 points as Milano-Derthona future takes shape

Dante Maddox keeps sending strong signals. Aalst defeated the more highly rated Filou Oostende 101-97 in Game 2 of the semifinals, tying the series, with the future Olimpia Milano player taking center stage.

Maddox delivered a dominant all-around performance: 37 points in 41 minutes, shooting 4/8 from two, 5/8 from three and 9/16 from the free-throw line, while adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. It was a major display in a high-stakes game, confirming the value of a player Milano have long targeted.

According to RealOlimpiaMilano, Maddox’s future is already outlined: he has reached a multi-year agreement with Olimpia Milano and will play next season on loan at Bertram Derthona Tortona. The official announcement is expected after the end of the season.

25/05/202615:16

Valencia Basket face a hot market after Final Four as Olympiacos target Braxton Key

The EuroLeague market is already heating up around the Final Four, and Valencia Basket are facing a new situation. Juan Carlos Villena notes that this is the first time the club comes off a major EuroLeague season while having a lower budget than several rivals.

Several key players are attracting richer offers: Jean Montero, Brancou Badio, Sergio De Larrea, Kameron Taylor and Braxton Key. De Larrea’s case is more complex, as his future is also tied to the upcoming NBA Draft process.

According to the report, Gonzalo Corbalán will play for Valencia Basket next season, with an agreement already closed. Meanwhile, Olympiacos, after securing Montero, are also very interested in Braxton Key, whose market value has risen after his strong playoff performances.

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