Basket rumors

5 August 2023

05/08/2023 20:15

Andrew Goudelock signs two-month deal with MoraBanc Andorra

Andrew Goudelock is a new player of MoraBanc Andorra, the spanish team announced.

The veteran guard signed a contract for the next two months with an option until the end of the season.

Goudelock was forced to miss last season because of a ruptured patellar tendon.

 

5 August 2023

05/08/2023 20:01

David Michineau joins Bursaspor

Bursaspor strengthens the backcourt with the signing of David Michineau.

The French point guard spent last season in Naples, producing averages of 11.2 points, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 29 minutes per game.

 

5 August 2023

05/08/2023 19:48

Mike James reportedly open to leave AS Monaco, Olympiacos denies interest

Olympiacos is reportedly considering adding a score-first point guard to pair with Thomas Walkup, according to Sport24.gr.

The 32-year-old former Brooklyn Nets player would be ‘open’ to leave AS Monaco, partly because of the signing of Kemba Walker.

With the new roster, James would be forced to give up at least some of the responsibilities he has handled for the French team over the past two years.

In addition, the point guard has another year left on his contract.

Olympiacos for its part stated on social media that the team is not used to dealing with players already contracted with other clubs.

5 August 2023

05/08/2023 11:27

Fenerbahce inks Raul Neto

Fenerbahce brings Brazilian point guard Raul Neto back to Europe on a 1+1 contract.

The Belo Horizonte native has produced career averages of 5.7 points and 2.1 assists in 15 minutes in 8 NBA seasons, with a career high of 8.7 points in 2021 and 3.1 assists in 2022.

Neto is currently preparing for the FIBA World Cup with the Brazilian national team.

 

5 August 2023

05/08/2023 09:44

Jordan Usher to join Perth Wildcats

Jordan Usher has agreed to a one-year contract with the Perth Wildcats, Olgun Uluc reports.

The forward from Georgia Tech made his European debut last year, scoring 14.4 points per game (56% FG, 40% 3P)  in BSL with Besiktas.

 

 

4 August 2023

04/08/2023 16:37

Jabari Parker reportedly completed a medical examination in Barcelona

Jabari Parker reportedly completed a medical examination in Barcelona. The player could potentially replace Nikola Mirotic, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The second pick of the 2014 Draft is coming off serious knee issues, it remains to be seen whether further examinations will be required.

Jabari Parker played his last official game on January 2, 2022, for 7 minutes with the Boston Celtics against the Orlando Magic.

4 August 2023

04/08/2023 16:26

Tres Tinkle to sign with Obradoiro in ACB

Tres Tinkle will sign with Obradoiro in ACB.

Tinkle played last season with Le Mans averaging 11.3 points, 5 rebounds in French first division.

4 August 2023

04/08/2023 13:40

Asvel reportedly makes an offer to Frank Ntilikina

Frank Ntilikina might be making a return to Europe. There has been talk about interest from Asvel and Partizan for the point guard; however, according to Mozzart Sport, only the French team has made a concrete offer to the player.

The player’s goal is to stay in the NBA, but after averaging 13.4 minutes per game with the Mavs last season, the arrival of Dante Exum has moved him away from Texas, and he is currently a free agent.

3 August 2023

3 August 2023

3 August 2023

03/08/2023 09:14

Matteo Spagnolo: It’s true that the transition to German league has produced improved players

In an interview given to Corriere dello Sport, Matteo Spagnolo also discusses his future. Regarding a possible move to Alba Berlin, the player does not comment: “I won’t discuss this, excuse me.”

But when it comes to the relationship between Italian players and Germany, he says: “I don’t know if it’s due to the league or the environment. It’s true that the transition to that league has produced improved players ready to take the lead.”

3 August 2023

03/08/2023 08:55

John Wall denies rumors about ongoing negotiations with Olimpia Milano

John Wall in negotiations with Olimpia Milano? The news, debunked in recent hours by Sportando, is labeled as “false” by the player himself.

The rumor emerged on the afternoon of August 2: “John Wall is negotiating with Olimpia Milano.” The point guard situation is an open issue in the red-and-white house, the previous agreement between Kemba Walker and Monaco heightens the speculation.

The news began to take shape with the usual relay of a series of profiles on X, but it was Sportando that first reported on the absence of ongoing talks between the parties. This morning’s issue of QS reported the denial from Olimpia Milano itself, while during the night, John Wall directly addressed the matter.

The position taken by the five-time NBA All-Star is clear: “Where are you getting your information? False news.”

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 22:55

Limoges CSP inks Kristian Doolittle

Limoges CSP announced the signing of forward Kristian Doolittle as the final roster member for next season.

Doolittle comes from a successful year in BSN with the Vaqueros de Bayamon (13.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists per game).

 

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 22:06

Robert Woodard II joins ADA Blois

ADA Blois completes the roster for next season with the arrival of forward Robert Woodard II.

The No. 40 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, the 23-year-old from Mississipi State played 25 NBA games in two seasons with the Sacramento Kings.

Woodard II last year produced over 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game in the G League with the Oklahoma City Blue.

 

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 20:29

Glynn Watson jr signs with Telekom Baskets Bonn

Telekom Baskets Bonn strengthens the backcourt with the signing of Glynn Watson Jr.

Watson started last season in Poland with Trefl Sopot, where he played 12 games before moving to CBet Jonava, Lithuania.

With the new team, the point guard produced averages of 14.6 points and 4.2 assists in the Lithuanian LKL.

 

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 20:18

Unicaja Malaga keeps Tyson Carter

Unicaja Malaga retains shooting guard Tyson Carter on a deal until 2025.

The player originally arrived to the Andalusian team last year on loan from Zenit.

Carter in his first season in Spain scored 10.1 points with 2.3 assists per game and was named Copa del Rey MVP,

 

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 19:28

Givova Scafati lands Alessandro Gentile

Alessandro Gentile is a new player of Givova Scafati, the Italian team announced.

The former Italian NT forward and Rockets 2nd round pick signed a two-year deal.

Gentile spent last year in the Italian A2 with Udine, where he produced 15 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 13:50

Alba Berlin reportedly very interested in acquiring Matt Thomas

Alba Berlin is very interested in acquiring Matt Thomas, thereby ending rumors of his possible move to Valencia. Matt Thomas, a 195 cm and 86 kg shooting guard born in 1994, recently played for Panathinaikos (Greece) in 2023. He played one game in the GBL with 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal, and 10 games in the Euroleague averaging 8.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of 56.3%, three-point shooting of 40.5%, and free throws of 75.0%.

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 09:44

GeVi Napoli reportedly targets QJ Peterson

GeVi Napoli is targeting QJ Peterson, according to Cronache Napoli, the Neapolitan club has reportedly made a significant offer.

Standing at 183 centimeters, the point guard averaged 28.7 points in China with Nanjing, adding 7.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists. He also averaged 7.7 points over 3 Summer League games with the Knicks.

1 August 2023

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 22:15

Kendrick Nunn reportedly close to join Olympiacos on a rich two-year contract

Kendrick Nunn is close to sign a 6 million two-year contract with Olympiacos, according to Matteo Andreani.

After a surprising start to his career with the Miami Heat, the guard missed the 2021-22 season due to injury.

Nunn spent last year with the Lakers and Wizards, scoring 7.1 points in 13 minutes per game.

 

 

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 21:27

Partizan reportedly targeting Neemias Queta

Partizan is targeting Neemias Queta, a 24-year-old Portuguese center who spent two seasons as a Two-Way player for the Sacramento Kings, according to Tomer Givati.

Queta received a Qualifying Offer from the Kings, but it is still unclear whether or not he will stay in NBA.

The big man in the last two years played mostly in the G League (16.8 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.9 BPG in 2022/23).

 

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 21:06

Jaylen Hoard signs a two-year extension with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced the contract extension of forward Jaylen Hoard until 2025.

The Wake Forest product last year put together averages of 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game between Winner League and Eurocup.

Hoard won the Eurocup MVP of the round award twice thanks to his performances against Trento (22+9+2 blocks, 9/10 FG) and Promitheas (23+11+3 steals, 10/14 FG).

 

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 20:48

ASVEL signs former NBA forward Mike Scott

Mike Scott is a new ASVEL player, as announced by the French club.

After a good first season in France with Nancy, the experienced forward helped the Gigantes de Carolina win the Puerto Rican championship with averages of more than 21 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Scott had a long NBA career, with 555 regular season games (6.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG) and 57 in the playoffs.

Coach T.J. Parker’s comment:

“Mike has shown in recent months that his qualities are intact! He has quickly regained his level of play and will be very complementary to the other frontcourt players. He is a true offensive talent, a quality shooter from long distance who will be able to stretch defenses and open up spaces for his teammates. He is also strong with his back to the basket, can adapt to the opponent, is not selfish and always looks for the extra pass. His experience is immense, he will help us a lot!”.

 

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 20:15

Nate Reuvers signs 3-year deal with Valencia Basket

Valencia Basket has reached an agreement to incorporate American power forward Nate Reuvers (2.11m, Lakeville (Minnesota, USA), 09/30/1998, 24 years old) into our men’s team for the next three seasons, until on June 30, 2026. The player arrives at the Taronja club from Italian Reggio Emilia where last season he averaged 9.5 points with 42% efficiency on three-pointers, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks for a 11 PIR between the Italian Lega and the Basketball Champions League.

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 19:58

Alba Berlin reportedly close to extend Louis Olinde

Alba Berlin is close to finalizing the contract extension of Louis Olinde, according to German reporter Rupert Fabig.

The 25-year-old forward played in the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League with the Phoenix Suns.

Olinde last year produced 8.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game between BBL and Euroleague.

 

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 19:29

Simi Shittu joins Limoges CSP

Limoges CSP announced the signing of promising 23-year-old power forward Simi Shittu.

The London native with Canadian passport spent last season between G League (12.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG) and Canada (15.8 PPG, 10.6 RPG).

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 09:30

Germani Brescia reportedly in talks to extend John Petrucelli

Germani Brescia is in negotiations to extend the contract with John Petrucelli. This has been announced by bresciacanestro.com.

According to the website, the club and the forward could extend the contract until June 30, 2025. Despite the lack of an official statement on his continuation, Petrucelli has not exercised the exit clause in his contract with Pallacanestro Brescia and will remain under the management of Alessandro Magro.

30 July 2023

30/07/2023 17:55

Maccabi Tel Aviv adds Jasiel Rivero

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv added another piece to the 2023/24 puzzle by signing Cuban forward-center Jasiel Rivero. The 2.06 M (6-9), 29-years-old big men showcased himself in an impressive maiden EuroLeague season last year playing for Valencia.

Rivero is a tough, athletic player who possesses great defensive capabilities, being able to guard multiple positions. He spent the past four seasons in the strong ACB League in Spain, while averaging about 20 minutes per game for Valencia in the past two years.

30 July 2023

30/07/2023 16:26

Matteo Spagnolo reportedly in advanced talks with Alba Berlin

Matteo Spagnolo could join Gabriele Procida to Alba Berlin, according to Rupert Fabig.

Currently involved in the Italian national team’s Training Camp in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Spagnolo is reportedly in advanced negotiations with the German club.

The 20-year-old guard spent last season with Dolomiti Energia Trentino, producing averages of 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists between LBA and Eurocup.