Basket rumors

8 August 2023

08/08/2023 08:05

Slask Wroclaw signs Saulius Kulvietis

Through the one-year contract signing of power forward Saulius Kulvietis, Slask Wroclaw increased the size and expertise of its frontcourt. Kulvietis (2.06 meters, 32 years old) comes from Buyukcekmece, where he played in the Turkish League last year and averaged 9.2 points on 40.0% three-point shooting, along with 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
Kulvietis made his international debut in 2017–18 when he spent a year with Juventut Badalona. In 2019–20, he played with JDA Dijon in France. He signed with Rytas Vilnius for the next season, but left to play for VEF Riga in Latvia, MoraBanc Andorra in Spain, and Baskets Bonn in Germany in 2021–2022. He will now play in his first BKT EuroCup match.

8 August 2023

08/08/2023 08:02

Joventut Badalona signs Ruben Prey to five-year contract extension

Joventut Badalona made a future investment by signing skilled center Ruben Prey to a long-term contract. Prey (2.12 meters, 18 years old) signed a five-year contract with the team on Monday, which runs until the 2027–28 season. Prey will alternate between the first team and the club’s affiliate CB Prat for the next season.

Prey joined Joventut in 2020 and has since been the junior divisions’ representative. He has been Joventut’s top player the last two seasons in Adidas Next Generation Tournaments, and now he will get the chance to put his versatility and explosiveness to the test in the BKT EuroCup.

7 August 2023

07/08/2023 21:40

Edy Tavares: I don’t know if I’ll extend with Real Madrid. The NBA dream is still there

Edy Tavares doesn’t know if he will sign a contract extension with Real Madrid.
The big man is on an expiring contract and Real Madrid doesn’t want to go higher than €5 million gross per season if Tavares won’t commit to a long term contract.

As reported by Relevo, Tavares’ dream is still the NBA where he has played between Hawks and Cavaliers with no luck in 2016.

“I don’t know if I’m going to extend with Madrid” Tavares said. “The truth is that I’m on an expiring contract, and I don’t know what to tell you. Yes, I hope we agree, but the dream of the NBA is there too. I’m not going to deny it”.

Per Basketnews, The Portland Trail Blazers want him but the deal’s largest barrier is Real Madrid’s substantial buyout clause, which was set in a five-year contract inked in 2019. The NBA’s buyout for Tavares is much more expensive than the €6 million that Facundo Campazzo had to pay to complete his transfer to the Denver Nuggets in 2020.

“If I stay, fine, but if I don’t, nothing happens. I’ve said many times that I’m thinking about the NBA, but you have to analyze everything,” he added.

“Everything is up in the air, but that doesn’t worry me. I’m concentrating on the World Cup with my team and then I’ll try to enjoy every second with my club until the last game.”

7 August 2023

07/08/2023 19:37

Barcelona signs Jabari Parker

FC Barcelona has given its frontcourt a significant boost for the upcoming season by agreeing on a one-year deal with forward Jabari Parker, the club announced Monday evening. Parker (2.01 meters, 28 years old), a former second pick in the NBA Draft, has last played for the Boston Celtics in the 2021-22 season, but has not played since then. He posted 4.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12 limited appearances that season.

Parker is an eight-year NBA veteran who appeared in 310 games, including 190 starts, and has averaged 14.1 points in 27.5 minutes per game. He has also posted 5.5 points and 2.0 assists for his NBA career that started in 2014 after the Milwaukee Bucks chose him as the second pick in the draft.

7 August 2023

07/08/2023 13:30

Alba Berlin inks Matt Thomas

Alba Berlin announced the arrival of guard Matt Thomas.

The Iowa State product has signed a one-year contract.

Thomas played 10 Euroleague games last season with Panathinaikos, scoring 8.1 points in 18 minutes with 40% from long distance.

The guard is the German club’s second summer addition after Justin Bean.

7 August 2023

07/08/2023 10:59

B.J. Johnson joins BC Parma

B.J. Johnson signed a one-year contract with BC Parma, as announced by the Russian team.

The swingman spent the 2022-23 in ACB with Coosur Real Betis, averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.

7 August 2023

07/08/2023 10:44

JP Tokoto joins Maccabi Ironi Ramat-Gan

JP Tokoto is a new player of Maccabi Ironi Ramat-Gan, the Israeli team announced.

The North Carolina product has spent the past 3 seasons with Hapoel Tel Aviv (7.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.3 SPG last year).

 

 

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 16:22

Langston Hall reportedly in advanced talks with Aek Athens

Langston Hall is close to reaching an agreement with Aek Athens, reports Christos Tsaltas.

The point guard spent the last two years in Turkey with Bahcesehir Koleji (5.2 PPG, 4.5 APG last season).

Hall has previously played in Greece with Kolossos and Promitheas.

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 15:45

Jabari Parker to join Barcelona

Barcelona has reached an agreement to bring Jabari Parker to Europe, according to Sport.es.

The second overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft will be Nikola Mirotic’s replacement in Coach Grimau’s lineup for the upcoming season.

Parker reportedly passed the medical tests requested by Barcelona without any problems.

The forward in the NBA produced career-averages of 14.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2 assists, with a career-high of 20.1 points per game in 2017 with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Parker, who has not played since January 2022, will be the second-to-last addition to the new roster, as the Blaugrana have yet to sign the guard who will replace Cory Higgins.

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 15:04

Saint-Quentin inks Tyger Campbell and MJ Walker

Saint-Quentin strengthens the backcourt with the arrivals of rookie point guard Tyger Campbell and guard MJ Walker.

The point guard ended his senior season at UCLA with 13.4 points, 5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

Walker spent last year in the G League with the Westchester Knicks (14.9 PPG).

 

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 14:48

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv signs Will Rayman, loans him to Saint-Quentin

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has signed Will Rayman (2.03 meters, 26 years old) for the next three years.

The forward will play next season on loan at Saint-Quentin, France.

Rayman last year produced averages of 8.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 25 minutes per game with Hapoel Haifa.

 

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 14:20

Baskonia reportedly interested in RJ Hampton

According to El Correo, Baskonia is following with interest talented guard RJ Hampton, still without a team after ending last season in Detroit.

The 22-year-old guard spent 3 years in the NBA between  Nuggets, Magic and Pistons, averaging 7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18 minutes per game.

Hampton played in the NBL the 2019/20 season with the New Zealand Breakers, before being selected No. 24 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft.

5 August 2023

05/08/2023 21:19

Barcelona reportedly interested in Bryn Forbes

According to George Syrigos, Bryn Forbes is one of the main players Barcelona is considering to strengthen the backcourt.

The 30-year-old guard last year played 25 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Forbes spent 7 seasons in the NBA mainly due to his excellent shooting from long distance (career averages of 8.7 points in 20 minutes, with 41% from three on over 4 attempts per game).

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.