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Frank Gaines in advanced talks with Bnei Herzliya

Veteran guard Frank Gaines is in advanced talks with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Winner League, sources told Sportando.

Gaines spent last season in Italy with Virtus Bologna, averaging 9.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in the Serie A and 11.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in the EuroCup.

Sources: Jimmer Fredette expected to sign a $1.6M deal with Shanghai Sharks

Jimmer Fredette is expected to sign a $1.6M deal with the Shanghai Sharks where he has played from 2016 to 2019, a source told Sportando.

Last year ‘Jimmer’ played 45 games for Panathinaikos between Euroleague and the top Greek division.
He recorded averages of 13.2 points and 2.4 assist, shooting 52% from the field, 49% from beyond the arc and 92% from the foul line.

Brandon Gilbeck to join Benacquista Latina

Brandon Gilbeck agreed to terms with Benacquista Latina, a source told Sportando.
The big man spent his rookie season in Denmark, where he averaged 9.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game for Horsens IC.

Stella Azzurra Rome to sign Stevie Thompson

Stella Azzurra Rome agreed to terms with Stevie Thompson, a source told Sportando.
Thompson averaged 16.6 points, 3.2 assist and 1.5 steals as a senior with Oregon State in 2018-2019

Aleksa Radanov returns to KK Crvena Zvedza

KK Crvena Zvedza announced that Aleksa Radanov signed a two-year deal.

Radanov made his debut for the first team of the Red Star in 2015.

Last year the 22-year-old forward played for FMP Beograd, where he averaged over 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assist in ABA Liga.

Calors Novas-Mateos signs with Lille

Calors Novas-Mateos is a new player of Lille Métropole Basket, the french team announced.
Last year the forward averaged 18 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in the top Danish division.

Sources: Ray Cowels III in advanced talks with Alba Fehérvár

Ray Cowels III is in advanced talks with Hungarian team Alba Fehérvár, a source told Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
The former Santa Clara spent last year with Spojnia Stargard, where he averaged over 18 points and 5 rebounds per game in the top polish division.

Ian Hummer reportedly joining Petkimspor

Petkimspor reached a agreement with Ian Hummer, Levent Yavuz reports.
The former Princeton forward spent last year between Germany and Turkey, where he averaged over 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assist for Teksut Bandırma.

Rasta Vechta reportedly signing Stefan Peno

Rasta Vechta is signing Stefan Peno, according to Mario Gomez.
The Serbian point guard spent the past three seasons with Alba Berlin.

Ed Lucas re-signs with London Lions

The London Lions confirm that shooting guard Ed Lucas will return to the Copper Box this season as plans continue ahead of the teams entry into the Basketball Champions League.

The 6’3” Lucas joined the Lions mid-season last term and turned in some hot performances. The 27-year-old averaged 10 points a game in league play, shooting 40% from behind the arc and going perfect at the free throw line.

Having played with London City Royals previously, Lucas enjoyed 6 years playing in his native Angola – 4 years with top Angolan side Primeiro de Agosta and the last two with Petro de Luanda where he led his team at Petro de Luanda to a playoff championship victory in 2017. Ed developed his game at the Brixton Topcats and also played at Westminster Warriors.

Lucas is excited to be on the start line, “I’m very happy to be back with the Lions! A lot of unfinished business was left on the table last season, so this year I’m just looking to carry on from where we left off and more! Also with the Basketball Champions League to look forward to as well, it’s going to be a tough challenge but an exciting new opportunity for us as a team to showcase the best of British basketball on the European stage. With the guys we’ve got on the team, I know we’ll all buy in to winning and we can definitely cause a stir. How far we go will ultimately be down to how hard we fight. I can’t wait to get on the floor and represent London”

Lions boss Vince Macaulay commented, “Ed is a super professional and that is why he is back with us, his shooting prowess is tremendous, he will be a real asset to our campaign. People also don’t realise how tough a defender he is, all qualities we will need in this very important campaign for us.”

Fans will get to see the team for the first time on the 15th of September, when Basketball Champions League opponents, Neptunas Klaipeda will be the visitors

Tickets and details of television coverage will come out nearer the date as we follow Government guidelines on indoor sports.

Rytas Vilnius in advanced talks with Andrew Goudelock

Rytas Vilnius is in negotiations with Andrew Goudelock .

Former Olimpia Milano played only three games last season with Umana Reyer Venezia averaging 6.3 points in 14’ in EuroCup.

Phil Fayne joins Kataja Basket

Former Illinois State forward Phil Fayne has signed a deal with Kataja Basket in Finland, the team announced.

Fayne spent his rookie season in Argentina with Libertad, averaging 11.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

AJ Slaughter, Gran Canaria part ways

Herbalife Gran Canaria announced that due to a small health issue, AJ Slaughter cannot join the team until the end of September, so both parties decided to terminate their contract by mutual agreement.

The American-Polish guard had signed with the EuroCup team earlier this month.

Jock Landale leaves Zalgiris, will test NBA free agency

Australian big man Jock Landale told Lithuanian reporter Donatas Urbonas that he won’t be a part of Zalgiris’ roster for the 2020-21 season.

Landale, who averaged 11 points and 4.4 rebounds in the EuroLeague, said his priority is the NBA and he will test the NBA free agency in October.

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