Ivan Almeida is a new player of Ironi Nahariya, the israeli team announced.
This year the forward has already played in the Czech Republic, Portugal and Italy.
OFFICIAL: @ifalmeida joins @INahariya
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) May 26, 2020
The Perth Wildcats have re-signed two-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton on a new three-year contract.
This year the pointguard out of Providence averaged 22.9 points, 4.1 assist and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 42% from the field, 39% from long range and 85% from the foul line.
Good news, Red Army! ?https://t.co/DohLp5vvqv
— Perth Wildcats (@PerthWildcats) May 26, 2020
Olimpia Milano is in advanced negotiations with Amar Alibegovic, as reported by Ansa’s Luca Guazzoni and confirmed to Sportando.
The Bosnian with Italian status spent the season with Virtus Roma averaging 10.5 points and 7.2 rebounds in Serie A.
Virtus Bologna showed interest in Alibegovic as well but he is leaning towards joining Milano.
Khimki head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis said he would like to keep the team almost original for the next season.
“Now it is difficult to talk about the market. We had an expensive and good team and I would like to keep it, even if we could improve it in some positions. But this does not depend on the coach, because I don’t know the damage caused by the situation with coronavirus. Everything will depend on the budget. If all goes well, I would like to keep 90% of the current team.
If you create a new team, you will waste time on adaptation and teamwork. As a result, you lose six months of quality basketball. As a coach, I would like to keep everything, but this is just my thought and we want to take advantage of the opportunities “,
Fonte: Ria Novosti.
Baris Ermis announced that he has parted ways with Tofas Bursa.
Former Iowa forward Peter Jok agreed to a deal with UCAM Murcia, according to Chema de Lucas.
Jok averaged 10.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game for Cholet in France this past season.
Fonte: Chema de Lucas.
Lokomotiv Kuban is considering opting out of Dragan Apic’s contract for next season, a source told Sportando.
Apic spent the season on loan with Burgos.
Nemanja Nedovic talked about his future with his contract set to expire on June 30.
The Serbian and Milano are parting ways, according to Sportando’s sources.
“My contract expires at the end of June. I have not talked to anyone yet. We’ll sit down when the time comes and we’ll see if we can continue together or part ways. Now all the possible speculations will start, we’ll see” he said Sportklub. “I don’t want to play an average of 15 minutes I EuroLeague, but if things we’ll change, why not?” the Serbian said about possibility to remain in Milano. “Nothing is known yet, the budgets will be smaller next season, we are expecting big changes in European basketball. I have talked to Misko (his agent) about any options for next season” Nedovic added.
Lithuanian forward Gytis Masiulis is joining the Fraport Skyliners on loan, according to the Lithuanian website Krepsinis. He is still under contract with Zalgiris.
The 22-year-old Masiulis played for Neptunas this season, averaging 10.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in the Lithuanian LKL and Basketball Champions League.
The Fraport Skyliners are among the 10 teams that will compete in the tournament to complete the BBL season.
Fonte: Krepsinis.
Former Ohio State big man Trevor Thompson has signed a contract to play in Belgium with Kangoeroes, the team announced.
Thompson played for Pieno Zvaigzdes in Lithuania this past season, averaging 7.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Fonte: Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen.
Former Clemson big man Jerai Grant has signed with Maccabi Haifa for the resumption of the Israeli Winner League season.
Grant, brother of NBA players Jerami and Jerian, had stints with SIG Strasbourg and AEK Athens earlier this season.
Fonte: Winner League.
Limoges and Vee Sanford have parted ways, the team announced.
The guard averaged 11.3 points (39% 3P) and 2.4 assist over 24 games between Jeep Elite and EuroCup
Le Limoges CSP et Vee Sanford se séparent d’un commun accord.
Le club souhaite une grande réussite à Vee pour la suite de sa carrière. pic.twitter.com/V2EDmPw60m
— Limoges CSP (@limogescsp) May 23, 2020
All Euroleague players that attended the conference call with Euroleague yesterday are unanimously against the resuming of the season suspended due to Coronavirus. A source told Sportando that Euroleague has been surprised by the players’ unanimous stance.
Tomorrow morning vote will see the 11 A-licensed teams decide whether to resume both Euroleague and Eurocup season. Sportando has been told that Efes and Maccabi, Real and Barcelona are in favour of a resumption; while Milano, CSKA, Fenerbahce and both Greek sides Panathinaikos and Olympiacos are against. A majority of six votes is needed by Euroleague to go ahead with the restart of both Euroleague and Eurocup seasons.
In an interview with Il Giornale, Fenerbahce forward Gigi Datome has spoken about the rumor that links him to Olimpia Milano for next season.
“First we finish the season, then we’ll see. I still have one year on my contract with Fenerbahce”, Datome said.
Fonte: Il Giornale.
Should the 11 A-licensed clubs vote for the resumption of the EuroLeague, the two Turkish cities of Istanbul and Antalya are expected to apply to host the final phase of the season, according to Nova.rs.
Other cities that have been rumored as potential hosts are Ljubljana, Kaunas, Athens, Cologne and Belgrade.
Fonte: Nova.rs.
Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti has decided to forgo his college eligibility.
He hired agent Misko Raznatovic for representation and will join AX Armani Exchange Milano of the EuroLeague and Italian Serie A.
Moretti will sign a multi-year deal with the Italian powerhouse.
Georgios Kalaitzakis confirmed that Panathinaikos wants to bring him back for next season after a season on loan with Nevezis.
However, Kalaitzakis said his priority is to be in a situation where he has playing time.
The 21-year-old declared as an early-entry candidate for the 2020 NBA Draft.
Fonte: 15min.lt.
A conference call between the EuroLeague and its players was held on Saturday.
According to SDNA’s George Zakkas, the majority of the players don’t want the season to resume and are against the resumption plan.
Players are worried about the risk of contracting the coronavirus as well as the risk of injuries.
Monday, May 25, will be “the day”, as the 11 A-licensed clubs will vote whether to resume the season or not.
Fonte: George Zakkas.
19-year-old Lithuanian forward Deividas Sirvydis has signed a long-term contract with Hapoel Jerusalem, the Israeli team announced.
Sirvydis, a 2019 NBA second-round pick whose rights are held by the Detroit Pistons, spent this season with Rytas Vilnius in the EuroCup and Lithuanian LKL, averaging 6.1 points while shooting 35% for 3 in 16.7 minutes per game.
Fonte: Hapoel Jerusalem.
Maccabi Tel Aviv and big man Tarik Black have decided to part ways, the team announced.
מכבי ובלאק סיכמו על סיום דרכו במועדון >> https://t.co/gtsF0nOEQK pic.twitter.com/53CGl1qj0N
— Maccabi Tel Aviv BC (@MaccabitlvBC) May 23, 2020
Mike James reiterates that he will become a free agent at the end of the current season.
In an interview with his former teammate, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, he said he doesn’t have a contract for next year and that he will become a free agent when the season is over.
Rumors recently surfaced in Russia about a potential agreement between James and CSKA on a contract extension.
Vee Sanford and Limoges CSP have parted ways, Matthieu Marot reports.
The guard averaged 11.3 points (39% 3P) and 2.4 assist over 24 games between Jeep Elite and Eurocup.
Le Limoges CSP et Vee Sanford auraient trouvé un accord pour mettre fin à leur collaboration, un an avant l'échéance du contrat de l'arrière américain.
— Matthieu Marot (@MatthieuMarot7) May 23, 2020
Jamelle Hagins will remain with Ormanspor. The big man has signed a one-year contract extension with the Turkish team.
JAMELLE HAGINS OGM ORMANSPOR'DA ?
Kadromuzda bulunan başarılı oyuncumuz Jamelle Hagins ile yeniden anlaştık.
Hagins'a OGM Ormanspor çatısı altında başarılar dileriz. pic.twitter.com/GrUFbidoQH
— OGM Ormanspor (@ormanspor1971) May 23, 2020
Italian and Eurocup side Germani Brescia is reportedly interested in swingman Drew Crawford, according to Giornale di Brescia.
The son of former NBA referee Dan, MVP of the Italian league in 2018/2019, has last played for Olimpia Milano but only in Euroleague.
Fonte: Giornale di Brescia.
Baxi Manresa is signing Scott Eatherton, Chema de Lucas reports.
This year the big man averaged 17.7 points (No.2 in the league) and 8.3 rebounds (No.1) for Basketball Lowen Braunschweig, in BBL.
ÚLTIMA HORA: El Baxi Manresa tiene a punto el fichaje de Scott Eatherton (28 años; 2.06 m.).
Ocupa la posición de pívot y es el máximo anotador (17,7 puntos) y reboteador (8,2 rechaces) de la Liga Alemana en las filas del Loewen Braunschweig.
— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) May 22, 2020
Kendrick Perry is expected to join KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, a source told Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
This year the pointguard has played with Mega Bemax, with averages of 18.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists over 10 ABA Liga games, shooting 47% from the field, 43% from long range and 81% from the foul line.
Kendrick Perry is expected to join KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, a source told @Sportando.
Perry has played with Mega Bemax this season averaging 18.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists in ABA Liga— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) May 22, 2020
Ryan Evans will remain with the Bakken Bears for the next season, his agent announced.
This year the forward out of Wisconsin averaged over 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assist in FIBA Europe Cup.
Congrats to our power forward RYAN EVANS @Ryan_Evans_5 on re-signing with @bakkenbears. This season in @FIBAEuropeCup he averaged 15ppg and 6rpg for Danish champs, Bakken Bears, and they made it to the Final 4. Check out his complete profile below:https://t.co/EWlKiZhkJk pic.twitter.com/rJQEfqXJsz
— ALMIR SMAJIC-RISING STARS SPORTS AGENCY (@RisingStarsSA) May 21, 2020
David Logan is not expected to remain with De’ Longhi Treviso also next season, a source told Sportando.
The American guard with Polish passport and his agent are negotiating a buyout with the Italian team.
Logan has a guaranteed contract with De’ Longhi for next season but after two years and a promotion in Serie A, he is leaving.
Logan averaged 14.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in Serie A this season.
Panathinaikos Athens is interested in Alba Berlin guard Martin Hermannsson, according to Eurohoops. Hermannsson could be the target to reinforce the Greek backcourt after the expected departure of Nick Calathes.
Icelandic guard averaged 10.9 points per game in his maiden Euroleague season with the German side.
Fonte: Eurohoops.
Israel’s Winner League has decided not to postpone the restart of the suspended 2019-20 season, which will tip-off as planned on June 20, as reported by Eurohoops.
The league has been considering to postpone the restart of the season due to players not arriving in the country on time, but later decided to proceed with the original schedule.
Fonte: Eurohoops.