Basket rumors

3 September 2023

03/09/2023 18:16

GeVi Napoli inks Tyler Ennis

Tyler Ennis is a new player of GeVi Napoli, the Italian team announced.

The Canadian pointguard signed a deal for the 2023-24 season.

Ennis spent last year in Turky with Tofas, producing over 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game between BSL and BCL.

2 September 2023

2 September 2023

1 September 2023

01/09/2023 18:48

Pinar Karsiyaka inks Vernon Carey Jr

Pinar Karsiyaka strengthens the roster under the basket with the signing of Vernon Carey Jr, a big man at his first experience away from the States after three seasons in the NBA between Hornets and Wizards.

The 22-year-old former Duke was the No.32 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft.

Carey Jr last year scored 20.7 points per game in G League for the Capital City Go-Go’s, along with 8.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 27 minutes.

 

1 September 2023

01/09/2023 08:02

EuroLeague Team Interested in Iffe Lundberg? New Developments Ahead

Is a EuroLeague team interested in Iffe Lundberg? Yes, according to today’s Resto del Carlino newspaper. “Key day for Lundberg postponed,” headlines Carlino. Subtitle: “The Dane could leave, but for now chooses jersey number 1.” This refers to the jersey numbers officially announced by the club yesterday.

So, something is still happening around Iffe Lundberg, according to the Bologna newspaper. The agency has informed Virtus Bologna of a potential opportunity that is yet to be fully developed.

The club is therefore postponing any final decisions until next week. If sold, Virtus Bologna would receive a buyout while also saving on a hefty salary; otherwise, both parties could extend the Danish player’s contract and spread out the salary.

31 August 2023

31/08/2023 10:07

Nic Moore retires at 30

Nic Moore has announced his retirement at 30.

The guard has played in Europe with Brindisi, Nanterre, Virtus Roma, Chalons-Reims, Benfica, Boulazac, Dabrowa Gornicza.

He will be assistant coach at Melissa High School.

27 August 2023

25 August 2023

25/08/2023 21:39

Fenerbahce GM: We are not considering Calathes and Bjelica in our plans for this year

The time for Nemanja Bjelica and Nick Calathes with Fenerbahce has come to an end. The general manager of the Istanbul club, Derya Yannier, stated to FB TV: “We have communicated to both Bjelica and Calathes and their managers that we are not considering them in our plans for this year.”

Both players have a contract signed with Fenerbahce for the next season and have begun training with the team. Bjelica played only seven games in the Euroleague last season due to a calf injury, while Calathes finished with an average of 8.2 points and 5.1 assists.

24 August 2023

24/08/2023 22:15

Mornar Bar inks Tay Waller, Jacobi Boykins

Mornar Bar has announced the signings of Tay Waller and Jacobi Boykins.

Waller, a 35-year-old guard, has already played with the Montenegrin team from 2017 to 2020.

Boykins played just five games in TBL last season with Yalova Group Belediye Spor.

 

 

24 August 2023

23 August 2023

23/08/2023 20:31

Runa Moscow signs Aleksa Radanov, Cameron Young

Runa Moscow announced the arrivals of Aleksa Radanov and Cameron Young.

The 25-year-old Serbian forward spent the 2022-23 season in Greece with Peristeri BC (5.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG).

Young last year produced 12.4 points in 23 minutes per game in G League with Team Ignite.

Both players signed an agreement for the upcoming season.

23 August 2023

23/08/2023 11:48

Virtus Bologna CEO on Toko Shengelia: It was not a matter of money

During the interview given to Radio Nettuno Bologna Uno, the CEO of Virtus Bologna, Luca Baraldi, and the GM, Paolo Ronci, also discussed Toko Shengelia, who was the subject of many transfer rumors this summer.

Baraldi: “Shengelia has always given 200% for Virtus and will continue to do so in the future. Anyone who doubts this does not know him or us. It was not a matter of money; if Virtus had wanted to capitalize on Shengelia, we would have accepted a significant buyout offer that we received. But we believe he should be one of the leaders of our project.”

Ronci: “EuroLeague has reiterated that for a player under contract, one must contact the home club. We have only firmly reaffirmed our stance to protect our work and the image of the club.”

22 August 2023

22/08/2023 22:47

Crvena Zvedza reportedly in advanced talks with Alexey Shved

According to Telegraf.rs, Crvena Zvedza is close to finalising the signing of 34-year-old Russian guard Alexey Shved, who is still without a team after parting ways with CSKA Moscow.

Telegraf reveals that the player has received offers also from another Euroleague team and from a few CBA clubs.

Shved at Crvena Zvedza would return to work with coach Ivanovic, but in a team that has already added as many as three playmakers to the backcourt in the summer: Shabazz Napier, Milos Teodosic and Yago dos Santos.

 

22 August 2023

22 August 2023

22 August 2023

22/08/2023 19:58

Hapoel Tel Aviv inks Jeff Withey

Hapoel Tel Aviv strengthens the roster under the basket with the signing of Jeff Withey.

The former Kansas centre signed a full-season deal, but with an exit in favour of the Israeli team after one month.

Withey spent the last two years with Bilbao Basket (8.8 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.3 BPG between ACB and BCL in 2022/23).

 

22 August 2023

22/08/2023 19:30

Isaiah Whitehead joins Ironi Ness Ziona

Ironi Ness Ziona announced the arrival of Isaiah Whitehead on a deal for the upcoming season.

The Seton Hall product spent last year in Germany with Ludwisburg, where he recorded averages of 13.7 points and 3.2 assists in BBL and 11.5 points with 4.8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in BCL.

22 August 2023

22/08/2023 17:29

Anadolu Efes signs Justus Hollatz

Anadolu Efes signs Justus Hollatz.

German point guard playes last season with Rio Breogan averaging 7.9 points and 3.3 assists.

21 August 2023

20 August 2023

20/08/2023 20:11

Ilimane Diop joins Unicaja Malaga

Unicaja Malaga announced the arrival of Ilimane Diop on a six-week contract.

The big man will help the Andalusian team make up for Yankuba Sima’s injury.

Diop spent last season with UCAM Murcia, producing 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game between ACB and BCL.

 

20 August 2023

20 August 2023

20/08/2023 19:37

Xinjiang Flying Tigers inks Ed Davis

Ed Davis has reached an agreement with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers.

Last season, his first without playing in the NBA since 2011, the 34-year-old former North Carolina big man produced over 13 points and 16 rebounds per game in BSN with the Guaynabo Mets.

20 August 2023

20/08/2023 18:47

Anadolu Efes reportedly close to paying the €500,000 clause for Jean Montero

According to David Rodriguez of LaProvincia.es, Anadolu Efes is close to paying the half-million euro clause to add Gran Canaria point guard Jean Montero to the roster.
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The Turkish team is expected to add a player to the backcourt to make up for Dogus Ozdemiroglu’s injury.

The 20-year-old point guard, who will compete in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with the Dominican Republic, produced 17.6 points, 4.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game in ACB last year with Real Coosur Betis.

20 August 2023

20/08/2023 18:08

Frank Bartley IV joins Qingdao Eagles

After a season as the LBA’s top scorer with Pallacanestro Trieste, Frank Bartley IV heads to China to play next year with the Qingdao Eagles.

In Trieste, the 29-year-old guard put together averages of 19.5 points (38% from three), 4.8 rebounds and 3 assists in 32 minutes per game.

 

19 August 2023

18 August 2023

18 August 2023

18/08/2023 11:18

Cibona pen a 3-year deal with Matej Bosnjak

Another newcomer has landed in Zagreb!

Cibona announced that they have signed a 3-year deal with Matej Bošnjak.

This 21-year-old center made his first basketball steps in BC Zagreb, while he then joined Cedevita Junior where he started his pro career in the 2021/22 season.

Last summer he moved to Dubrava Furnir where he averaged 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in the 2022/23 Croatian National Championship.

Bošnjak has played for all youth selections of the Croatian National Team, while he was the captain of the U16 selection that won the gold medal at the U16 FIBA EuroBasket 2018 held in Novi Sad.

Cibona have so far signed contracts with 5 new players, including Alex Stein (Hubo Limburg United), Domagoj Proleta (Circus Brussels), Jakov Mustapić (Cedevita Junior), Tomislav Mihael Buljan (Prat) and Matej Bošnjak (Dubrava).

18 August 2023

18/08/2023 11:13

Jamal Johnson signs with Mornar Bar

Mornar Bar announced the signing of rookie Jamal Johnson for next season.

The guard ended his senior year at Chattanooga with 13.8 points ( 40% from three) and 4.3 rebounds per game.

 

17 August 2023

17/08/2023 21:02

Partizan lands Frank Kaminsky

Frank Kaminsky, a center, joined Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Thursday and immediately bolstered the frontcourt with his size and expertise. He signed a one-year contract with the squad that day. Kaminsky (2.13 meters, 30 years old) joins the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague at the height of his professional potential. He also brings eight seasons of NBA experience, the majority of which were marked by strong statistical performances.

17 August 2023

17/08/2023 12:09

Shangai Sharks sign Noah Vonleh, Yogi Ferrell

The Shanghai Sharks have announced the arrivals of Noah Vonleh and Yogi Ferrell for the 2023-24 season.

Both players attended college in Indiana.

Vonleh last year played 23 games with the Boston Celtics, while Ferrell comes from a two-year stint with Cedevita (16.4 points and 5.3 assists per game between Eurocup and Aba Liga last season).