Basket rumors

25 October 2023

25 October 2023

25/10/2023 12:11

Djordjevic and Scariolo Possible Candidates for Italbasket’s Coaching Role

Matteo De Santis analyzes Gianmarco Pozzecco’s new role as the head coach of Italbasket and Asvel for La Stampa.

After the upcoming summer, the Federation could consider a new path by returning to a full-time national team coach.

According to the Turin-based newspaper, hot candidates for the role could be Sergio Scariolo, whose contract with Spain expires in 10 months, or Sasha Djordjevic, the coach of the Chinese national team and a longtime favorite of President Gianni Petrucci.

24 October 2023

24 October 2023

23 October 2023

23/10/2023 14:20

Uncertain Future for Xoan Peñarroya at Baskonia After Loss to Malaga

The future of Xoan Peñarroya as the head coach of the Baskonia basketball team is uncertain, especially following the recent loss against Malaga. However, Peñarroya seems to be unfazed about his position, despite reports in Spain suggesting Dusko Ivanovic as a possible successor.

“I’m not worried; I’m calm regarding the possibility of being fired or not. The team needs to be more stable. I say this because I work with a great group of players. If I were concerned about every criticism, then I would already be hanging from a tree,” Peñarroya stated.

“We are still in October, and the season has just begun. I will continue to work hard as I have always done in my career. If you have come today for my funeral, there is no such thing. I am quite calm at this moment,” he added.

“My communication with the players is excellent. At this moment, there is neither my funeral nor that of Baskonia. If the losses are not affecting the players now, then there is no problem here,” he concluded.

Source: Post-match press conference.

22 October 2023

22/10/2023 17:02

K.C. Rivers joins Fuerzo Regia

K.C. Rivers is a new player of Fuerzo Regia, as announced by the Mexican club.

The 36-year-old guard spent last season in the VTB League with Samara.

 

19 October 2023

19/10/2023 20:35

Janis Strelnieks close to join Givova Scafati

Givova Scafati and Janis Strelnieks are close to reaching an agreement, a source told Sportando’s Emiliano Carchia.

The 34-year-old Latvian point guard spent last season in Greece with Aek Athens (14 points and 3 assists in the BCL). An injury ended his season prematurely, but now the experienced playmaker is ready to get back on track.

During his career, Strelnieks has defended the colours of prestigious European teams such as CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos and Zalgiris Kaunas.

19 October 2023

19/10/2023 15:26

German Federation Unwilling to Permit Herbert’s EuroLeague Move

The German Basketball Federation is reluctant to allow Gordon Herbert to become the new head coach of ASVEL Villeurbanne in the EuroLeague according with Basketnews.

The federation is not willing to grant Herbert permission to sign a contract with the EuroLeague and work for both ASVEL and the German national team. This stance complicates Herbert’s chances of returning to the EuroLeague after a 15-year absence, given his commitment to maintaining his role within the German national team.

Herbert has a contract with the German national team until 2025.

18 October 2023

18/10/2023 14:23

ASVEL Considering Gordon Herbert as Replacement for TJ Parker

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is exploring a coaching change, with Gordon Herbert being their primary candidate to replace TJ Parker, according to BasketNews sources.

Herbert, the current head coach of the German national team, recently led the team to a World Cup win in 2023 and a bronze at the 2022 EuroBasket.

Herbert has coaching experience in France, having led Paris Basket Racing and Elan Bearnais Pau-Orthez. ASVEL has had a challenging start in the EuroLeague, losing the first three games with an average deficit of 17.3 points. They hold the 8th position in the French league with four victories in seven games.

16 October 2023

16/10/2023 20:15

Marcus Lewis joins Mornar Bar

Marcus Lewis is a new player of Mornar Bar, as announced by the Montenegrin club.

The 31-year-old guard spent the 2022-23 season in Germany with the Fraport Skyliners (8.7 PPG, 1.7 APG, 1 SPG in 25 MPG).

 

15 October 2023

15/10/2023 14:35

Frankie Ferrari joins Slask Wroclaw

Frankie Ferrari is a new player of Slask Wroclaw, as announced by the Polish club.

The 27-year-old point guard last year produced 6.2 points and 3.4 assists per game in ACB with Manresa and Zaragoza.

Ferrari signed an agreement until the end of the season.

 

12 October 2023

12/10/2023 17:25

Nikola Jovanovic joins Antwerp Giants

Nikola Jovanovic is a new player of the Antwerp Giants, as announced by the Belgian team.

The Serbian big man will replace the injured Asbjorn Midtgaard.

Jovanovic ended the 2022/23 season with Telenet BC Oostende, producing 12 points and 6.2 rebounds in 19 minutes per game.

 

 

9 October 2023

09/10/2023 21:54

Nemanja Bjelica to reportedly retire due to injuries

Despite one of the most discussed move of the offseason, from Fenerbahce to Crvena Zvezda, Serbian veteran forward Nemanja Bjelica is ready to retire as a player according to Teleport.

Belgrade side previously announced that Bjelica is out for the team’s first games to a calf injury, and the player has reportedly rethink his future opting to retire instead. Bjelica averaged 2.7 ppg in just 7 Euroleague games last season for Fenerbahce.

Fonte: Telesport.

8 October 2023

7 October 2023

07/10/2023 22:16

E.J. Rowland joins JL Bourg

JL Bourg has announced the arrival of E.J. Rowland.
The 40-year-old point guard , 15.2 points and 7.9 assists in Poland last season, will replace the injured JaQuan Lewis.

 

2 October 2023

02/10/2023 11:17

Macau Black Bears sign Nick Young and Liu Chuanxing

Official: The Macau Black Bears sign 7″6′ China NT Team Center Liu Chuanxing and former NBA Star Nick Young. Both will make their debut in Hong Kong during the TAT Tournament October 27th.

 

1 October 2023

01/10/2023 15:14

Leo Westermann joins Crailsheim

Leo Westermann is a new player of Crailsheim, as announced by the German club.

The 31-year-old French swingman played with Obradoiro last season, producing 6.7 points and 3.6 assists per game in the ACB.

Westermann made his BBL debut yesterday with 2 points and 7 assists in the win over the Rostock Seawolves.

 

1 October 2023

01/10/2023 09:29

Vassilis Spanoulis rumored to be chosen as Greek NT coach

After parting ways with Dimitris Itoudis, Greece is expected to announce Vassilis Spanoulis as the National Team head coach on Monday, reports Sport24. Former legendary player has coached Peristeri in his first experience as a profesional head coach last season, reaching Greek league Semifinals and Basketball Champions League play-in stage. The agreement is expected to be for the next two seasons, covering also EuroBasket 2025.

30 September 2023

30/09/2023 15:37

Hugo Besson signs two-year deal with FMP SoccerBet

Hugo Besson is a new player of FMP Belgrade SoccertBet, as announced by the Serbian team.

The 22-year-old French point guard, the No.58 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, has signed a two-year deal.

After a promising season in the NBL, Besson returned to France last year to play with Metropolitans 92 (9.2 PPG, 2.1 APG in 19 minutes).

 

28 September 2023

28/09/2023 17:31

Yoan Makoundou joins Buducnost on loan

Yoan Makoundou has been signed by Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on a season-long loan from AS Monaco. In eight appearances off the bench in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for Monaco previous season, Makoundou (2.07 meters, 23 years old) shown flashes of his brilliance. Now he gets the opportunity to continue growing in the BKT EuroCup in Buducnost.

27 September 2023

27/09/2023 21:02

Metropolitans 92 inks Dee Bost

The Metropolitans 92 have announced the arrival of Dee Bost on a contract until the end of November.

The veteran point guard will replace the injured Jordan Theodore.

Bost finished last season also in France, with ASVEL.

 

27 September 2023

27/09/2023 19:21

Trapani reportedly in advanced talks with Greg Monroe

According to reports from Superbasket, Trapani is in advanced negotiations with Greg Monroe, a veteran big man with NBA career averages of over 13 points and 8 rebounds per game.

After failing to sign Taylor Smith and Rashard Kelly (ended up at Prometey, according to Sportando), the Sicilian team has shifted its attention towards the 33-year-old centre from Georgetown.

Trapani plays in Italy’s second league and built the roster this summer with the goal of moving up to the LBA.

Monroe spent the 2022/23 season in CBA (10 games with Shanxi Zhongyu, 11.7 points and 5 rebounds in 10 minutes).

25 September 2023

25/09/2023 20:45

Casademont Zaragoza inks Mitchell Watt

Mitchell Watt returns to Europe after a brief stint in China and signs with Casademont Zaragoza.

Coach Porfirio Fisac is enthusiastic about the arrival of the former Reyer Venezia big man: “We worked extensively to sign him. He is exactly the anchor player we wanted around the basket. We were looking for stability, Mitchell is the right profile”.

Watt ended his last season at Reyer Venezia with averages of 12.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game between LBA and Eurocup.

 

24 September 2023

24 September 2023

24/09/2023 15:19

Samsunspor inks Sek Henry

Samsunspor has announced the arrival of Sek Henry.

The experienced playmaker is returning to Turkey, where he has already played with Pinar Karsiyaka.

 

24 September 2023

24/09/2023 14:26

Ignas Brazdeikis signs multi-year deal with Olympiacos

Ignas Brazdeikis is a new player of Olympiacos, as announced by the Greek team.

The Lithuanian forward signed a three-year deal with the Reds.

Brazdeikis spent last season with Zalgiris Kaunas, where he scored 11.6 points per game in Euroleague.

24 September 2023

24/09/2023 11:54

Isaiah Briscoe to join Maroussi BC

Isaiah Briscoe has reached an agreement with Maroussi BC, reports Adam Zagoria.

The former Kentucky point guard spent the 2022-23 season in Italy with Udine (17.4 PPG, 3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 52% FG, 36% 3P, 72% FT).

 

24 September 2023

23 September 2023

23 September 2023

23/09/2023 19:26

Ignas Brazdeikis confirms his imminent move to Olympiacos

Only the official announcement is missing for Ignas Brazdeikis’ move to Olympiacos.

The Lithuanian forward, still under contract with Zalgiris Kaunas, did not played in the friendly against Red Star.

“That’s the plan, to get on the plane and go to Greece tomorrow. Some details still remain to be finalised,” the former Orlando Magic forward said to COSMOTE TV (Via Eurohoops).

Brazdeikis is looking forward to joining the Greek team: ‘Bartzokas is a great coach, a legend. We had a good talk. I am looking forward to playing for him. Olympiacos has a good system, I think I will fit in without any problems and I will be able to do whatever is asked of me.”

The Michigan product made his Euroleague debut last season, scoring 11.6 points in 22 minutes per game.

Olympiacos will pay Zalgiris a buyout of €500,000, reports SDNA.