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11/02/202614:50

Nigel Hayes-Davis still undecided: SPORT24 explains why his decision is taking time

Nigel Hayes-Davis has yet to make a final decision on where he will continue his career after being waived in the NBA, a topic discussed on SPORT24’s “BIG 4 by Betsson.”

Konstantinos Melayies said Hayes-Davis informed teams “yesterday” that he hasn’t decided yet, adding that, based on what he’s heard, the player hasn’t fully processed the NBA cut and that major offers remain on the table, with money waiting until Feb. 25.

Melayies also stated Hayes-Davis effectively ruled out Panathinaikos after a call with Ergin Ataman and a discussion about the club’s plan. Spyros Kavaliëratos added that as long as a player hasn’t signed, he remains available.

10/02/202615:54

Promitheas Patras sign Dae Dae Grant to strengthen the backcourt

Promitheas Patras are boosting their guard rotation by signing Dae Dae Grant (1.87m), according to SPORT24. The 25-year-old American is set to provide additional depth at the point guard spot.

Grant most recently played for Trabzonspor in Turkey, and the club has already said goodbye on X, thanking him for his contribution and wishing him success in his next step. He also spent five seasons in the NCAA earlier in his career.

This season, Grant averaged 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 14 appearances.

Source: SPORT24

10/02/202611:01

Fenerbahce set to submit improved offer for Nigel Hayes-Davis, per Turkish report

According to Turkish journalist Ersan Sendal, Fenerbahce is expected to submit an improved proposal for Nigel Hayes-Davis in the coming hours. The club is trying to convince the 31-year-old 2025 Final Four MVP to return.

Hayes-Davis is said to be nearing an agreement with Hapoel Tel Aviv, which has reportedly put a €10 million offer on the table for 2.5 years. He left Fenerbahce in the summer of 2025 after a historic treble.

This season he played for the Suns, averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.2 minutes across 27 games. Reports add he wants to become the highest-paid player in EuroLeague, surpassing the €5M earned by Vasilije Micic at Hapoel Tel Aviv.

09/02/202610:35

Virtus Bologna reportedly targets Rasheed Bello

Virtus Bologna remains active in the transfer market, with Rasheed Bello being the latest name to join Marcus Carr. Walter Fuochi reports on this in La Repubblica.

The American point guard, who is 183 cm tall and was born in 2003, is enjoying his rookie season in Europe with Antwerp. Bello has averaged 5 points and 3.7 assists in the BCL, 15.5 points and 5 assists in the FIBA Europe Cup, and 15.5 points and 5.4 assists in Belgium, where he shoots 35.6% from three-point range.

On 21 September, against Reggiana, he scored 9 points and made 4 assists in the BCL qualifying round.

09/02/202609:42

Hapoel Tel Aviv push for Nigel Hayes-Davis: $10M offer and “24 hours to decide”

After the loss to Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv are still focused on a major market move: Nigel Hayes-Davis, formerly a key piece at Fenerbahçe and recently waived in the NBA.

Reports say Hapoel have put a $10 million, two-and-a-half-year proposal on the table, with Hayes-Davis expected to choose between them and Fenerbahçe. Club sources added: “Our offer is higher — he has 24 hours,” while the Itoudis connection is seen as a key factor.

Hayes-Davis left the EuroLeague as a champion with Fenerbahçe, then sought an NBA foothold but struggled for minutes: 27 games, just over 7 minutes per night, 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds, before being moved to Milwaukee and waived.

Source Sport5

08/02/202614:07

Panathinaikos rejected by Nigel Hayes-Davis as EuroLeague suitors line up

Panathinaikos have been pushing for days to sign Nigel Hayes-Davis, former EuroLeague MVP and currently an NBA free agent. According to the Greek club’s owner, however, the player has turned down the offer.

Dimitris Giannakopoulos shared the update on Instagram, seemingly bringing an end to the Greens’ pursuit of Hayes-Davis. The forward remains a key name to monitor on the EuroLeague market, with Hapoel Tel Aviv and Fenerbahce also among the teams reportedly interested in landing the superstar.

As for Panathinaikos’ own market plans, another player to keep an eye on is Dario Šarić, who is also expected to leave the NBA in the coming days.

07/02/202616:18

Hapoel Tel Aviv: tensions rise between Vasilije Micic and coach Itoudis’ staff

Hapoel Tel Aviv are going through a downturn after an outstanding first part of the season. The Israeli club have now suffered four consecutive defeats, and issues appear to extend beyond the court as well.

According to Sport5, the club is reportedly dissatisfied with the performances of Serbian star Vasilije Micic so far, as he is averaging 11.5 points and 4.2 assists per game in EuroLeague play.

Furthermore, the report states that significant tensions have emerged in recent weeks between Micic and the coaching staff led by Dimitris Itoudis. These internal frictions have contributed to the decline in form of both Hapoel Tel Aviv and the Serbian guard in particular.

06/02/202617:39

Nigel Hayes-Davis set for EuroLeague return? Three teams and a record-breaking contract await

Nigel Hayes-Davis is currently an NBA free agent and could now decide to return to the EuroLeague, at least temporarily, bringing his overseas experience to a close.

According to Eurohoops, three teams are closely monitoring the situation: Fenerbahce, the club he left to pursue his NBA opportunity, Panathinaikos, and Hapoel Tel Aviv.

All three teams are said to have already contacted the player. Hayes-Davis is reportedly aiming to become the highest-paid player in EuroLeague history, surpassing the $5.6 million earned by Vasilije Micic.

06/02/202608:56

Nigel Hayes-Davis waived by The Milwaukee Bucks: when his EuroLeague return can be decided

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Nigel Hayes-Davis, putting EuroLeague clubs on alert.
The key factor is the waiver process timeline before any potential move back to Europe.

Once waived, Hayes-Davis stays on NBA waivers for 48 hours.
During that period, any NBA franchise can claim him, which would immediately keep him in the league.

If the 48-hour window passes without a claim, he becomes a free agent.
That’s when a return to the EuroLeague can realistically be pursued.

06/02/202608:46

Hapoel Tel Aviv reportedly questions Dimitris Itoudis’ position

Is Hapoel Tel Aviv considering dismissing Dimitris Itoudis? The news comes from Israeli media, cited by the Greek website SDNA.

The fourth consecutive defeat in the EuroLeague is reportedly leading some club executives to question the position of the Greek coach, who led the team to victory in the 2025 EuroCup and subsequent promotion to the EuroLeague.

Meanwhile, the schedule is packed: on Sunday there is the match against Hapoel Jerusalem, and on Friday 13th there is the clash with Zalgiris in the EuroLeague.

05/02/202615:44

Patty Mills exploring EuroLeague options ahead of the Feb. 25 registration deadline

Patty Mills is exploring his next options and views the EuroLeague as a potential destination for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, sources told BasketNews.
Per the report, the 37-year-old has been offered to multiple EuroLeague clubs in recent weeks.

With teams allowed to register new players until February 25, the EuroLeague is described as a realistic market for Mills.
He is seeking a return to the court after appearing in 29 NBA games in 2024-25 with The Utah Jazz and The Los Angeles Clippers.

BasketNews also highlights Mills’ international impact, noting his 16.5 points per game at the Paris 2024 Olympics for Australia.
The report recalls his 26-point outing in the quarterfinal against Serbia as a standout performance.

03/02/202612:00

Hapoel Tel Aviv in talks for Guerschon Yabusele, per Sport5

Sport5 reports that Hapoel Tel Aviv are in negotiations with Guerschon Yabusele over a potential deal.
The forward is described as a high-profile target, with multiple European clubs keeping close tabs on his case.

The report frames it as a “big move” Hapoel want to complete in the next few days.
It also notes Panathinaikos AKTOR among the teams linked to the former Real Madrid Baloncesto player.

This season with the New York Knicks, the 30-year-old is listed at 2.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists across 41 games.
Those figures are included in the story as the market chatter continues.

Source: Sport5

03/02/202610:56

Bayern Munich reportedly make a major offer to Ibon Navarro for next season

Bayern Munich looks ahead after parting ways with Gordon Herbert. To close out the season, the bench has been entrusted to Svetislav Pesic, who was already in Bavaria between 2012 and 2016.

Looking ahead, there is reportedly an important proposal on the table for Ibon Navarro, currently under contract with Unicaja Malaga. The offer is reportedly for three years and includes a €300,000 buyout to release the coach. This is according to Eurodevotion.

The Andalusian club, historically strict on buyouts, remains key in evaluating the departure of its iconic coach. Navarro, also celebrated at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena, must decide whether now is the right time to make the leap to the Euroleague after recent rumours of interest.

02/02/202608:54

Panathinaikos, Ataman on the brink: exit scenario after Aris loss

Reports in Greece suggest Panathinaikos have entered a tense phase after the loss to Aris Thessaloniki, with doubts tied to a poor 2026 run and a 3-4 stretch in the EuroLeague since the turn of the year. Friction with several players and public criticism from the coach are also cited as key factors.

Even the recent EuroLeague win over ASVEL Villeurbanne reportedly failed to calm the situation, as the on-court performance raised fresh questions. Owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos had been the main backer of the coach, but his post-game stance is described as noticeably harsher toward both players and staff.

A “mutual” split is now portrayed as a concrete possibility, with Ataman said to be weighing his future despite having another year on his deal. If a change happens soon, Christos Serelis is mentioned as the leading interim option ahead of Tuesday’s EuroLeague game vs Real Madrid Baloncesto (03/02, 21:15) at the OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall.

Source: Gazzetta

01/02/202611:21

Sadık Emir Kabaca joins Tofas

Sadık Emir Kabaca is a new player of Tofaş, the Turkish club announced.

The 25-year-old big man started the season with Casademont Zaragoza. Previously, Kabaca spent four years with Galatasaray, where he averaged a career-high 11.9 points per game during the 2022/23 season.

 

01/02/202609:33

Unicaja Malaga Reportedly Signing Justin Cobbs

Unicaja Malaga reached an agreement with Justin Cobbs, the experienced American point guard with Montenegrin passport, currently with Manisa.

The news was reported by Chema De Lucas.

Cobbs is set to help the Andalusian club cope with the injury to Alberto Díaz.  During his stint in Turkey, he was averaging 10.6 points and 3.6 assists per game in the BSL, along with 9.9 points and 3.1 assists per contest in the Basketball Champions League.

30/01/202617:11

Jaxson Hayes close to Slovenian citizenship to play with Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes is reportedly close to securing Slovenian citizenship and could join Luka Dončić on the Slovenian national team for FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Hayes is finalizing the paperwork to obtain a Slovenian passport and become the team’s naturalized player, potentially strengthening Slovenia’s roster alongside Dončić in qualifying windows leading up to the 2027 World Cup.

The report comes from BasketNews and highlights a significant potential boost for the Slovenian side.

30/01/202612:29

Olimpia Milano, Poeta on Lorenzo Brown: “He’s out of the technical project”

Lorenzo Brown’s situation dominated the postgame discussion after Olimpia Milano vs Partizan. The guard was not included in the 12-man roster, a decision that effectively closes his chapter with the club.

Head coach Peppe Poeta made the stance clear: “Together with the club, we decided he’s out of the technical project.” The statement reshapes Milano’s backcourt picture and immediately fuels roster-related scenarios.

On the market, Poeta added that the club will stay attentive but must be selective due to limited flexibility: “We’re alert, but having only one registration slot makes us think very carefully about our choices.”

30/01/202609:35

Daniele Baiesi on Armoni Brooks’ future: He hasn’t made a decision yet

Armoni Brooks

Daniele Baiesi, sporting director of Olimpia Milano, answered journalists’ questions after the match against Partizan.

Among the topics discussed were Armoni Brooks and contract renewal negotiations: ‘He has not yet made a decision about his future. I spoke at length with his agent, as I did with the agents of the other players whose contracts are expiring and whom we want to keep. The names? I can’t reveal them now.’

These words were reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

29/01/202617:32

Reyer Venezia market move: Chris Horton likely to leave as the club searches for a new big man

Chris Horton is expected to leave Umana Reyer Venezia. As reported by Giuseppe Malaguti of La Nuova, the 1994-born big man is nearing his exit, while the Italian side continues to explore the market for a new frontcourt addition.

Horton joined Venezia in the summer after two seasons with Trapani Shark. This season, he has averaged 8.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game in Serie A. In the EuroCup, he posted 8.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 22.4 minutes.

Venezia are now linked to several potential options to reshape the big-man rotation and fill the vacancy expected in the frontcourt.

29/01/202610:09

Saliou Niang: I could escape to the NBA. I think about the present, not the future

Saliou Niang, forward for Virtus Bologna, spoke to Il Resto del Carlino. Here are some of his comments.

ON VIRTUS AND THE NBA

‘If I ever go there, I know I’ll have to improve and grow. Virtus offers me all that, including the Euroleague. And then we’re talking about a club with history, tradition and ambition.’

ON THE 3-POINT SHOT

‘I don’t even try to shoot from three? That’s true too. I lack confidence. It’s a mental thing.’

ON HIS CONTRACT

‘It’s a two-year contract, but I have the option to leave after one season, only for the NBA. But I’m happy here. I’m thinking about the present, not the future.’

ON THE ITALIAN CUP

‘Paolo Ronci gave me his word: if we win the Italian Cup, he’ll wear a black and white jersey. And it won’t be Virtus’s…’

28/01/202621:24

Aleksa Radanov joins Partizan

Partizan have bolstered their roster with the signing of Aleksa Radanov.

The Serbian wing began the season with Bayern Munich, but saw limited action, logging just 19 total minutes across six BBL games.

Radanov is expected to join the team after tomorrow night’s game against Olimpia Milano.

(via Euroleague)

Radanov was deregistered before the January 5 deadline, making him eligible to play for Partizan as soon as he is registered.

28/01/202620:59

Aris Betsson Extends Amine Noua Through 2029

Aris Betsson has officially announced a contract extension for Amine Noua, keeping the French forward in Thessaloniki until 2029.

Noua quickly won over the club with his strong performances during his first two and a half months in Greece.

In domestic competition, he is the team’s leading scorer with 17.8 points per game and also its top rebounder at 6.6, shooting an impressive 46% from three, 83% from the free-throw line, and 50% on two-pointers.

In EuroCup, Noua has averaged 14.7 points and 6.2 rebounds, while shooting 41% from the field, 38% from beyond the arc, and 79% from the foul line.

28/01/202616:55

RealOlimpiaMilano | Update on Lorenzo Brown’s situation

Lorenzo Brown’s stint with Olimpia Milano appears to be coming to an end. According to information obtained by ROM, the Spanish guard’s future lies away from the Milanese club.

In the preview of the game against Partizan Belgrade, the following was reported regarding the point guard’s status: “Meanwhile, Lorenzo Brown, as first reported by ROM, is no longer part of Olimpia Milano’s technical project.”

27/01/202611:45

Crvena Zvezda on Devonte’ Graham: “There are procedures”, club statement expected

Crvena Zvezda beat Vienna 108–98, but the main talking point remains Devonte’ Graham, who is reportedly close to leaving the club. At the press conference, Saša Obradović did not answer questions on the guard, with PR Igor Vujičin stepping in to say the club will speak when there is something concrete.

“I will speak as someone from the club. We have nothing to deny or confirm, there are procedures. As a club, we will speak when we have something concrete. There is no mystery, Graham was not in the 12, like many tonight, by the coach’s decision”.

Obradović focused on the game and the broader context after travel and fatigue, saying they did enough to win and were pleased it ended without injuries. He also dismissed the noise around the team: “This is all a process… I don’t pay attention to social media… If I dealt with that, I would lose focus on the game and the team”.

*Source: Mozzart Sport

27/01/202609:30

Mike James reportedly set for 2026 free agency after renegotiating AS Monaco contract

BasketNews sources say Mike James will hit 2026 free agency, one year earlier than expected. His 2024 extension through 2026-27 was reportedly renegotiated and shortened.

That leaves James eligible to sign a new deal with AS Monaco or test the market in summer 2026. The move reshapes the upcoming EuroLeague free-agency landscape, with other notable names expected to be available such as Shavon Shields, Daniel Theis, and Josh Nebo.

Even with his age-36 season approaching next offseason, James is producing at an elite level: 16.6 points and a career-high 6.4 assists, with 18.3 PIR in 30 minutes. Since 2021-22 he has appeared in 180 of Monaco’s 183 EuroLeague games and has led the club to four straight playoff runs, including two Final Fours and last season’s run to the Final.

Source: BasketNews

26/01/202620:55

Crvena Zvezda’s Devonte’ Graham left out again: a split could be near

By head coach Saša Obradović’s decision, Devonte Graham is not in the squad again for the ABA League game vs BC Vienna at “Pionir.”
It’s his fifth consecutive absence, and the sixth time in the last seven games he has been left out.

His most recent outing was on Jan. 12 against Bosna: 12 minutes, no points, one rebound and four assists.
Sport Klub says discussions with the club are well underway regarding a possible separation.

Graham arrived in the summer as a major signing, but has struggled to adapt to European basketball after an early injury setback.
Obradović previously said: “He got his chance and wasn’t productive the way we expected… we should support him.”

Sport Klub

26/01/202616:32

NBA Europe takes shape as financial projections are shared

One week after the London meeting, the NBA is pushing forward with its NBA Europe project, preparing to share financial projections with some of the world’s leading investment groups. According to the Financial Times, the process involves granting access to data rooms and financial plans related to the future competition.

Among the groups reportedly given access to the documents are Blackstone, CVC, RedBird and General Atlantic, alongside BlackRock, BC Partners and Oaktree. Investors are currently assessing the possibility of providing financial backing to the franchises of the new European league.

Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized that in Europe the NBA is open to types of investors not permitted in the United States, due to different regulations and traditions. The Financial Times also reports that more than 300 expressions of interest have already been submitted, with non-binding bids expected by the end of March and franchise valuations estimated between $500 million and $1 billion. The project could also involve major clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Fenerbahçe and Panathinaikos.

23/01/202608:47

Zenit: Aleksandar Djordjevic turns down initial offer

Aleksandar Djordjevic has declined Zenit Saint Petersburg’s initial offer, per Artem Komarov.
That development leaves the talks unresolved and keeps the situation open.

Komarov had previously reported Zenit were in discussions with Djordjevic for the head coach position.
The former Serbia and China national team coach has been out of coaching since 2024 and was described as the closest option.

Zenit still have several other names on their shortlist, according to the same report.
Two of those candidates are also Serbian coaches.

21/01/202619:58

Braian Angola joins ASVEL

Braian Angola is a new ASVEL player, the French club announced.

The 31-year-old Colombian guard is set to make his EuroLeague debut after spending several seasons competing in the EuroCup and the Basketball Champions League.

Angola, who has signed a contract through the end of the season, arrives from Gran Canaria, where he was averaging 13.2 points per game on 47% shooting from three-point range, along with 3.3 assists, in BCL.

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