Basket rumors

‘Right now we’ve said no and we haven’t seen another offer from Milan. Maybe in the future there will be other offers, but right now no,’ said Zach Sogolow, GM of Varese, on the programme l’Ultima contesa.

These are the words reported by varesenoi of the white and red manager: ‘We believed he could help us, and he also believed he could help us. That his career can continue in the NBA and Euroleague is something we sincerely wish for him, but we were very clear that we cannot make a move that harms our club, especially the way the season started, and to his credit, Nico doesn’t want it either.

Right now we have said no and we haven’t seen another offer from Milan. Maybe in the future there will be other offers, but at this moment no’.

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At Virtus Bologna, following the postponement of the game against Derthona, the focus shifts to the EuroLeague and potential market moves. Ante Zizic’s future remains uncertain.

According to *Il Resto del Carlino*, “The ownership is not willing to grant an extra budget to the management, so the only way to bring in a new face is by creating salary space through a departure.

There are two main candidates: the first is Ante Zizic, who could attract interest in the EuroLeague due to his experience and physical presence, and the second is Andrejs Grazulis, a much more complex option as the Latvian forward is still recovering from a right knee injury.”

According to Repubblica-Bologna (page 11), Virtus Bologna is preparing to face Asvel Villeurbanne, but questions remain over the status of forward Devontae Cacok. Reporter Walter Fuochi states: “Cacok is technically available, but he remains on the sidelines, and it’s unclear when he will return. His spot on the roster is increasingly uncertain, with the club already issuing a letter outlining his status. He might only be ready by December.”

In the meantime, the club’s executive, Virtus Bologna GM Paolo Ronci, continues exploring market options: “From NBA connections like Bruno Fernando of the Atlanta Hawks to Israeli-based Johnathan Motley, currently with Hapoel, none are viable options due to various constraints. Similar moves like the ones made in Russia for Toko Shengelia and Daniel Hackett seem unlikely now due to financial limits. Jordan Bell, however, remains a feasible option, having turned down offers from China and awaiting Virtus’ call.”

An incredible rumour has emerged from France: Jordan Loyd could be on his way out of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, the club that signed him last summer. The news comes from the well-known French website BeBasket, which also confirms that Maccabi have Saben Lee in their sights as a replacement for Jordan Loyd in the Israeli squad.

According to BeBasket, there are a number of teams interested in the American’s signature: the most likely option for his future seems to be a return to Monaco, where coach Obradovic is looking for reinforcements following the injuries to Nick Calathes and Furkan Korkmaz, but the Monaco have also been linked with Antonio Blakeney. There is also talk in France of Virtus Bologna’s interest in Jordan Loyd.