Veteran Spanish center Fran Vazquez is reportedly expected to announce his retirement from basketball on the upcoming days, as reported by Encestando.
Vazquez has played the last two seasons with Casademont Zaragoza and while he has contract for next season is expected to call it a career also for the frequent injuries suffered in the recent years.
Fonte: Encestando.
Limoges CSP wants to keep Nicolas Lang and Hugo Invernizzi on the roster for next season, Le Populaire reports.
Last year Lang averaged 9 points and 1.5 assist between Jeep Elite and Eurocup, while Invernizzi recorded 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 assist.
Fonte: Le Populaire.
According to BeBasket, Léopold Cavalière agreed to terms with SIG Strasbourg.
The forward played the last 9 seasons for Pau Orthez,this year he averaged over 4 points and 4 rebounds between Jeep Elite and BCL.
Fonte: BeBasket.
Sun Belt player of the year Nijal Pearson agreed to terms with Chorale Roanne, a source told @Sportando.
The rookie forward became the all-time leading scorer at Texas State this year and finished the regular season as the conference scoring leader with 19.3 points per game.
Pearson added also 5.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game as a senior.
Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson signed with Donar. The point guard played last season for Kataja Basket and he had in Finland an average of 32.6 minutes, 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists and threepointers 43.0%
Veteran guard Darius Washington has signed a contract with Brussels Basketball of the Belgian EuroMillions League, the team announced.
Washington is coming off a stint with Ostioneros de Guaymas in Mexico.
He played in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs in 2007-08.
Fonte: Brussels Basketball.
Real Madrid and Zenit St. Petersburg are showing interest in AX Armani Exchange Milano center Arturas Gudaitis, according to Lithuanian reporter Donatas Urbonas.
Gudaitis is under contract with Milano until 2021 but he has a buyout clause that he can exercise this offseason.
Fonte: Donatas Urbonas.
Adrian Banks, who’s coming off an MVP-caliber season in the Italian Serie A, has turned down a contract extension with Happy Casa Brindisi, a source told Sportando. A return to Brindisi is highly unlikely.
Next season could be the last one for the 34-year-old Banks, who will try to monetize the terrific season he had, averaging 21.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.
Metropolitans 92 extended the contract of David Michineau till 2023.
The player averaged 11 points, 2.9 assists and 2 rebounds per game in Jeep Elite.
Fonte: Metropolitans 92.
SIG Strasbourg announced the signing of Yannis Morin till 2023.
The big man comes from his best career in Jeep Elite.
He averaged 13.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game with Chalons-Reims.
Fonte: SIG Strasbourg.
Two-time championship-winning forward Nicholas Kay has exercised his right under the NBL and the Australian Basketball Players’ Association’s collective bargaining agreement to opt out of his contract with the Perth Wildcats.
The agreement saw players taking pay cuts of up to 50 per cent for the 2020/21 season, but allowed them until 4 May to opt out of their existing contracts.
Kay joined the Wildcats in 2018 and experienced immediate success, winning championships in both 2019 and 2020.
He became one of the NBL’s top players, named in the All-NBL First Team in both seasons, and represented Australia at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
The 27-year-old said it was a difficult decision.
“What a journey the last two years has been. The pressure and expectation that comes with playing for the Wildcats and performing in front of Red Army is one that has enabled me to thrive and grow more than I could have hoped,” he said.
“Winning two championships has been the icing on top and I’m glad I could be a part of something so special with you all.
“Your support and passion is unquestionable and I truly hope that I get to do it again in the future.”
Kay had one season remaining on his three-year contract with the club, which means the Wildcats will hold his local rights should he choose to return to the NBL.
Wildcats management will continue discussions with Kay’s representation as he explores overseas options.
Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson thanked Kay for his contribution to the team.
“Nick is a star on the court but more importantly a quality person. We’ve been privileged to witness the growth of one of Australia’s top players,” he said.
“I believe Nick has the ability to be playing at the highest level so, while we’re extremely disappointed, I appreciate his desire to explore those opportunities.
“He’s a great teammate with a tremendous work-rate and is a joy to coach. He will always be welcome back at our club.”
The Perth Wildcats would like to thank Nick Kay for everything he’s contributed to the organisation, both on the court and in the community.
Fonte: Perth Wildcats.
Casper Ware has decided to opt out of this deal with the Sydney Kings, as first reported by ESPN Australia.
Ware was the highest paid import in the NBL this past season, sources said, but would have seen his 2020-21 salary cut by 50 percent due to the new agreement, ESPN reports.
“I’m sad to announce today that due to the financial situation of the NBL and Covid-19 that I am opting out of my contract for the 2020-21 season. My agent and I will still be in talks with the Kings and if the financial situation changes then we may be able to make something work in the future” Ware shared.
“I want to thank the Sydney Kings organiztion, my teammates, coaches and the great city of Sydney for always having our backs this season. I’m disappointed that we didn’t get to finish the season the way we wanted and bring the trophy back to Sydney”.
“My hope is that someday we can bring the ‘Chip back to where it belongs” Ware said.
The German easyCredit BBL is expected to make a decision on Monday on the location for the 10-team tournament that will crown the 2019-20 champion.
Bonn has applied as a potential location, joining Munich, Berlin, and Frankfurt.
Fonte: Telekom Baskets Bonn.
Canadian rookie forward Jackson Rowe has agreed to a deal with with Chorale Roanne of the French Jeep Elite, a source told Sportando.
In his senior year at Cal State Fullerton, Rowe averaged 15.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 40.3 percent for three.
Sylvain Francisco signed for Chorale Roanne.
This year Francisco averaged 13 points, 5.5 assist and 1.9 steals for Paris Basketball, in Pro B.
According to BeBasket, Chorale Roanne has reached an agreement for guard Sylvain Francisco, and an announcement is expected soon for former Levallois and Paris.
Fonte: BeBasket.
According to Trifilara, Panathinaikos have offered Nick Calathes a three-year contract renewal which would earn him €1.8M per season.
This would be a downward renewal, as Greek star is scheduled to earn €2.2M next season, for the final year of his 3-year, €6.5M contract signed in 2018.
Fonte: Trifilara.
According to Sport 5 journalist Roi Cohen, Maccabi Tel Aviv has offered a 2-year deal to forward Tomer Ginat.
Hapoel Tel Aviv captain has averaged 15.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season.
Fonte: Roi Cohen.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport LBA side VL Pesaro is planning next season with the possible hire of two former Olimpia Milano executives: Massimo Cancellieri as head coach and Livio Proli as consultant.
While Cancellieri has coached A2 side Ravenna this season, Proli has been without a role in Italian basketball since his departure from Milano last June.
Fonte: Gazzetta dello Sport.
Davonte Lacy signed with Donar Groingen, the dutch team announced.
This year the guard out of Washington State played 11 games for MLP Academics Heidelberg (German Pro A), with averages of 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists, shooting 42% from the field, 39% from long range and 84% from the foul line.
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— Donar (@Donar_Official) May 2, 2020
Montenegrin guard Sead Šehović has agreed to a contract extension with KK Mornar Bar until 2022, the team announced.
Šehović averaged 4.4 points and 3.2 rebounds in 16.1 minutes per game in the ABA Liga this season.
Fonte: KK Mornar Bar.
Former Philadelphia 76ers big man Shawn Long has agreed to a deal with Mobis Phoebus of the Korean Basketball League, a source told Sportando.
Long played in the Australian NBL this past season, averaging 18.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game for Melbourne United.
French Jeep Elite team Chorale Roanne is seriously considering the addition of rookie forward Jackson Rowe, a source told Sportando.
In his senior year at Cal State Fullerton, Rowe averaged 15.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 40.3 percent for three.
Canadian guard Alex Campbell has signed a contract with Lahti Basketball of the Finnish Korisliiga, the team announced.
Campbell played for the Island Storm in Canada’s NBL this past season, averaging 20.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
Fonte: Lahti Basketball.
Former Michigan State and St. John’s forward Marvin Clark has re-signed with Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen for the 2020-21 season, the Belgian team announced.
Clark averaged 12.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in his rookie season in Belgium.
Fonte: Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen.
Australian big man Matt Hodgson has decided to opt out of his deal with the Brisbane Bullets, the team announced.
In light of the recent agreement between the NBL and the Australian Basketball Players’Association which saw pay cuts of up to 50 percent for the 2020-21 season, a deadline of May 4 was set for players to declare their intention to explore opportunities outside of the NBL.
The Bullets will still hold Hodgson’s rights should he choose to return to the NBL.
Fonte: Brisbane Bullets.
Australian forward Xavier Cooks has decided to opt out of his deal with the Sydney Kings, the team announced.
In light of the recent agreement between the NBL and the Australian Basketball Players’ Association which saw pay cuts of up to 50 percent for the 2020-21 season, a deadline of May 4 was set for players to declare their intention to explore opportunities outside of the NBL.
The Kings will still hold Cooks’ rights should he choose to return to the NBL.
Fonte: Sydney Kings.
In an interview with Greek radio ERA Sport, former Panathinaikos legend Mike Batiste has dismissed the rumor linking to a return to his former team as coach, stating his intention to fulfil his contract as part of Orlando Magic coaching staff.
“No one has contacted me, these are rumours. I have a two-year contract and I will honor it, when I’m done with that I don’t know what will happen. But I’m fine where I am now, next to people I haven’t been t for 13-14 years”, Batiste said.
Fonte: ERA Sport.
French Jeep Elite side Levallois Boulogne is considering Simone Pianigiani and Vincent Collet for the head coaching job, a source told Sportando.
Pianigiani’s 8-year EuroLeague experience includes coaching stints with Siena, Fenerbahce, and Olimpia Milano.
Collet, the current head coach of the French national team, recently parted ways with SIG Strasbourg after a 9-year tenure.
Fenerbahce players have not been paid since December 30, 2019, according to Greek website SDNA.
The players reported the situation to the EuroLeague Players Association, SDNA reports.
ELPA declined to comment when contacted by Sportando.
Fonte: SDNA.
