Basket rumors

7 June 2020

07/06/2020 18:11

Rookie Nikola Popovic signs 4-year deal with KK Crvena-Zvedza

Nikola Popovic signed a four-year contract with KK Crvena Zvedza, the team announced.

The rookie big man ended his senior season at Boston College with 10.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Popovic will spend next season on loan with FMP Beograd.

Nikola Popović, nekadašnji junior crveno-belih, nakon četvorogodišnjeg iskustva u NCAA ligi i Boston Koledžu, vraća se među crveno-bele sa kojima je potpisao četvorogodišnji ugovor, ali će prvu sezonu provesti na pozajmici. Dobrodošao! 🙌🏻🏀#kkcz https://t.co/MEFdRRlVva

— KK Crvena zvezda (@kkcrvenazvezda) June 7, 2020

7 June 2020

07/06/2020 15:07

Sylvain Francisco signs with Chorale Roanne

Sylvain Francisco is a new player of Chorale Roanne, the french team announced.
This year Francisco averaged 13 points, 5.5 assist and 1.9 steals for Paris Basketball, in Pro B.

C'est officiel : Sylvain Francisco a activé sa clause de sortie auprès du @Paris_Basket afin de s'engager avec la @ChoraleRoanne en #JeepELITE ✍
Welcome #TheArrow 🏹#ChoraleNation pic.twitter.com/nTNOJMTR6P

— Chorale Roanne Basket (@ChoraleRoanne) June 5, 2020

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7 June 2020

07/06/2020 14:58

Alon Sapir to join Hapoel Jerusalem

Alon Sapir signed with Hapoel Jerusalem until the end of the season, Yakov Meir reports.
The swingman started the year for Elitzur Ashkelon (National League), where he averaged over 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assist per game.

אלון ספיר ששיחק העונה באליצור אשקלון מהליגה הלאומית חתם בהפועל ירושלים עד סיום העונה

— Yakov Meir (@yakovmeir1) June 7, 2020

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7 June 2020

07/06/2020 14:26

Joventut Badalona reportedly working on the return of Laprovittola

Joventut Badalona is working on the return of Nicolas Laprovittola, Encestando reports.

The Argentine guard has a guaranteed contract with Real Madrid for next season, but he wouldn’t be happy with his role in Pablo Laso’s rotation.

This year Laprovittola averaged 5.6 points and 3 assist over 50 games for the Blancos.

Fonte: Encestando.

7 June 2020

07/06/2020 14:16

Ian Miller joins Promitheas

Ian Miller announced on Twitter that he will play the next season with Promithes.

This year the guard out of Florida State averaged 17.2 points and 3.7 assist over 25 Jeep Elite games for Chorale Roanne.

Promitheas Greece https://t.co/suSNrvBTk7

— ian miller (@IanBMiller44) June 5, 2020

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7 June 2020

07/06/2020 13:20

KK Buducnost signs Rashad Vaughn

KK Buducnost signed Rashad Vaughn for next season.
The former NBA player spent his first season in Europe with Igokea averaging 16.5 points per game in ABA Liga and 12.9 points in Bosnian league.

Rashad Vaughn will continue his Aba league adventures! He s new player of Buducnost Voli! #BeoBasket

— Misko4Raznatovic (@MiskoRaznatovic) June 7, 2020

7 June 2020

07/06/2020 12:38

Galatasaray board member says that club signed a 3+2 contract with BCL

Galatasaray board member Omer Cansever has told Aydinlik that the Turkish club agreed on a 3+2 contract to play in Basketball Champions League.

Cansever added that the league will pay Galatasaray €350,000 for having joined the competition.

Fonte: Aydinlik.

7 June 2020

07/06/2020 09:11

Shanghai Sharks in advanced discussions for an extension with Ray McCallum

Ray McCallum is in advanced discussions on an extension with Shanghai Sharks, a source told Sportando.

The contract extension would cover the resume of the CBA season, that will go beyond June.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 23:01

Buducnost reportedly pursuing Erick Green

Buducnost VOLI is pursuing Erick Green for next season, according to local website Vijesti.

The former EuroLeague guard had brief stints in China and Spain this season.

Fonte: Vijesti.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 22:15

Aaron Doornekamp reportedly nearing agreement with Iberostar Tenerife

Aaron Doornekamp is closing in on a deal to return to Iberostar Tenerife, according to Chema de Lucas. He already played for Tenerife in 2016-17.

Doornekamp has spent the past three seasons with Valencia.

Fonte: Chema de Lucas.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 20:53

Brian Conklin returns to Nanterre

Brian Conklin has signed a deal to return to Nanterre, the team announced. He already played for Nanterre in the 2016-17 season.

Conklin spent this past season with Limoges, averaging 10.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Fonte: Nanterre 92.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 19:34

Conor Morgan, Joventut Badalona agree to 1+1 contract extension

Joventut Badalona big man Conor Morgan has signed a contract extension for next season with an option for 2021-22, the team announced.

Morgan has averaged 9.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game in the EuroCup and Liga ACB this season.

Fonte: Joventut Badalona.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 19:17

Buducnost to keep coach Petar Mijovic for 2020-21 season

Buducnost VOLI will retain head coach Petar Mijovic for the 2020-21 season, the team announced.

Under coach Mijovic, the team was 15-6 in the ABA Liga before the season was suspended, but didn’t reach the EuroCup Top 16.

Fonte: Buducnost VOLI.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 17:43

Zenit, Colton Iverson expected to part ways

Zenit St Petersburg will not re-sign American center Colton Iverson and is expected to part ways with former Tenerife player, according to Izvestia.

Iverson averaged 5.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 16 minutes in this Euroleague.

Fonte: Izvestia.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 14:48

CSP Limoges to switch to Basketball Champions League?

According to Christos Tsaltas, French side CSP Limoges is likely to switch to Basketball Champions League for next season.

Limoges, who has played in Eurocup for the last three season, would be the fifth team switching from Eurocup to BCL for 2020-21.

Fonte: Christos Tsaltas.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 14:36

Joventut Badalona to sign Ferran Bassas for next season

San Pablo Burgos guard Ferran Bassas will play for Joventut Badalona next season, as reported by Chema De Lucas.

Bassas will move to Badalona at the end of the ACB season.

Fonte: Chema De Lucas.

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 12:40

UCAM Murcia ink DJ Strawberry

DJ Strawberry signed with UCAM Murcia, as announced by the spanish team.
The veteran guard spent last season with Orleans in Jeep Elite, where he averaged over 13 points and 3 assist per game.

🎧🍓#CienPorCienCorazón pic.twitter.com/cW2WcBhGaE

— UCAM Murcia (@UCAMMurcia) June 6, 2020

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 12:30

Corey Davis jr signs with Gravelines-Dunkerque

Corey Davis jr is a new player of Gravelines-Dunkerque, the french team announced.
Last year the guard averaged 10.7 points and 2.2 assist for Afyonkarahisar Belediye over 23 BSL games.

✅ La dernière bonne nouvelle de la semaine : Corey Davis JR @CoreyDavisJr_ rejoint à son tour les Maritimes 😊

Star des @UHCougarMBK à l'Université, il jouait cette saison en Turquie
👉 https://t.co/Va0rAoBylK

Welcome Corey ! #TousBCM pic.twitter.com/hNf1JE532k

— BCM Basketball (@BCMBasket) June 6, 2020

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 12:22

Sources: Jason Burnell to sign with Dinamo Sassari

Jason Burnell agreed to terms with Dinamo Sassari, a source told Sportando.
The forward ended his rookie season for Pallacanestro Cantù with over 11 points and 5 rebounds per game, shooting 55% from the field, 34% from long range and 72% from the foul line.

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6 June 2020

06/06/2020 11:35

Rasheed Sulaimon reportedly joining Casademont Zaragoza

According to Chema de Lucas, Rasheed Sulaimon has agreed to sign with Casademont Zaragoza.

The guard out of Maryland spent the last season with JDA Dijon, where he averaged 13.1 points (51% FG, 47% 3P, 78% FT), 3.3 assist and 1.3 steals over 41 games between Jeep Elite and BCL.

ÚLTIMA HORA. El Casademont Zaragoza tiene atado el fichaje de Rasheed Sulaimon (1.93 m.; 26 años).

Escolta americano-nigeriano campeón y MVP de Leaders Cup con Dijon. Ha promediado 12,5 puntos (46,2 % T3), 3,2 rebotes y 3,5 asistencias en Liga y 13,4+2,1+3,3 en Champions. pic.twitter.com/liIANHF5ue

— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) June 6, 2020

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 11:27

Pallacanestro Cantù keeps Andrea Pecchia

Pallacanesto Cantù re-signed 22-year-old guard/forward Andrea Pecchia.

Last year Pecchia averaged 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in LBA, shooting 53% from the field and 68% from the foul line.

💣💥 Una conferma importante: Andrea Pecchia rinnova con Cantù. Il comunicato stampa ➡️ https://t.co/ijc2q4QdBP pic.twitter.com/ofkyWcdtYU

— Pallacanestro Cantù (@PallCantu) June 6, 2020

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6 June 2020

06/06/2020 10:43

BAXI Manresa ink Martynas Sajus

Martynas Sajus signed a one-year contract with BAXI Manresa, the spanish team announced.

The twenty-four-year-old big man played last season for Lietkabelis, with averages of 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1 block between LKL and BCL.

🔏 𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋
💪🏻 Martynas Sajus apuntala la pintura
🇱🇹 Pivot lituà de 24 anys i 2,08m
🖋️ Firma per una temporada

🏀 8,9p i 4,9r (Lituània i @BasketballCL)

🇱🇹 Pivot lituano de 24 años y 2,08m
🖋️ Firma por una temporada

🔗 https://t.co/mMB9jHY1fj pic.twitter.com/gMM8gQfbv6

— BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) June 6, 2020

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6 June 2020

06/06/2020 10:34

Lukas Uleckas joins Rytas Vilnius on three-year deal

Lukas Uleckas signed a three-year contract with Rytas Vilnius, the lithuanian team announced.
The twenty-year-old swingman ended last season with averages of 9.6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assist for Vytautas Prienu, in the top lithuanian division.

Lukas Uleckas joins our #RytasFamily! 👍 pic.twitter.com/vPmj5zDEqQ

— BC RYTAS Vilnius (@RytasVilnius) June 5, 2020

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6 June 2020

06/06/2020 10:20

Le Mans, Brandon Taylor part ways

Le Mans Sarthe and Brandon Taylor have parted ways, the french team announced.
Taylor declined the renewal offer proposed by the club.
This year the pointguard averaged 15.2 points and 7.1 assist over 14 Jeep Elite games.

Après plusieurs approches auprès de son agent et de conversations téléphoniques avec Elric Delord, le MSB est au regret d'annoncer que 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒐𝒓 a décliné l'offre de renouvellement proposée par le club.https://t.co/t5kA4DH85m

— MSB_Officiel (@MSB_Officiel) June 5, 2020

6 June 2020

06/06/2020 10:08

BAXI Manresa to keep Eulis Baez

Eulis Baez has agreed to reamin with BAXI Manresa for the next season, Chemma de Lucas reports.

The veteran forward this year averaged over 7 points and 3 rebounds in ACB.

ÚLTIMA HORA: El Baxi Manresa ha atado la renovación de Eulis Báez (2.01 m.; 38 años).

El ala-pívot dominicano ha promediado 7,1 puntos (57,9 % T2 y 42,3 % T3), 3,1 rebotes y 1,4 asistencias en Liga Endesa y 5,8+3,5+1,8.

— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) June 5, 2020

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6 June 2020

06/06/2020 09:47

Dylan Ennis to extend with Casademont Zaragoza

Dylan Ennis has agreed to extend his contract with Casademont Zaragoza for one season, Chema de Lucas Reports.
This year the guard averaged over 11 points and 3 assist in ACB, and 12 points plus 4 assist in BCL.

ÚLTIMA HORA: El Casademont Zaragoza ha sellado la continuidad de Dylan Ennis (1.88 m.; 28 años) para la próxima temporada.

El escolta natural de Canadá y con pasaporte serbio ha promediado 11,2 puntos (41,2 % T3), 3,5 rebotes y 3,1 asistencias en ACB y 12,1+3,4+4,3 en Champions.

— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) June 6, 2020

5 June 2020

05/06/2020 22:54

Tomislav Gabric signs with Enea Astoria Bydgoszcz

Croatian big man Tomislav Gabric signed with Enea Astoria Bydgoszcz of the Polish EBL.

He played for KK Split in Croatia this past season.

💣✍

Tomislav Gabrić (24 lata, 204 cm) dołącza do Enea Astorii Bydgoszcz❗

Pochodzący z Chorwacji 🇭🇷 silny skrzydłowy związał się z naszym klubem rocznym kontraktem.

🔗 https://t.co/JmpOrTMttW #Enea #Bydgoszcz #AstaToMy #plkpl pic.twitter.com/kbZQ2c8Ltg

— Enea Astoria Bydgoszcz (@EneaAstoria) June 5, 2020

5 June 2020

05/06/2020 22:48

Dominykas Domarkas signs with BC Prienai

Dominykas Domarkas has signed with BC Prienai of the LKL, the team announced.

Domarkas played for Pieno Zvaigzdes this past season.

First newcomer is here! 💪#WeFight pic.twitter.com/FwNzyaDlf3

— BC CBet Prienai (OFFICIAL) (@bcprienai) June 5, 2020

5 June 2020

05/06/2020 22:33

Wayne Martin signs with Helsinki Seagulls

Wayne Martin has signed a deal with the Helsinki Seagulls of the Finnish Korisliiga, the team announced.

Martin spent this past season in Sweden with Jamtland.

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5 June 2020

05/06/2020 21:23

Winner League to fine players 9,000 euro if they violate quarantine

The Israeli Winner League will fine players 9,000 euro if they are caught going outside anytime during the rest of the season, as reported by Israeli media.

Players are only allowed to go the gym. The season will resume on June 20.