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24/07/202517:00

Shake Milton’s arrival at Partizan Belgrade means Iffe Lundberg is on his way out

Partizan Belgrade are close to signing Shake Milton, an experienced point guard who has played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers too.

According to Mozzart Sport, Milton’s arrival will result in the departure of a guard, with Iffe Lundberg reportedly being chosen by the Serbian club. Partizan Belgrade are already trying to find a team for Lundberg, ideally one that will take on his entire salary, as he has only one year left on his contract with the Serbian club.

After leaving Virtus Bologna, Lundberg started well with the Serbian club, but as the season progressed he lost confidence and ended up losing a lot of minutes in coach Obradović’s rotation.

24/07/202512:39

Skylar Mays reportedly nearing deal with Budućnost

Following a strong run in the AdmiralBet ABA League—finishing first in the regular season and reaching the finals—Budućnost Podgorica is aiming even higher. According to sources close to the club, Skylar Mays is on the verge of becoming their new lead guard.

The 28-year-old playmaker, who has NBA experience, reportedly received a positive response to his contract demands from the Montenegrin team. His addition would be a major step in reshaping the roster of coach Andrej Žakelj, especially after the departure of McKinley Wright.

So far this summer, Budućnost has added Oleksandr Kovliar, Axel Bouteille, and Jerry Boutsiele. The next priority is to strengthen the roster with a strong point guard and a reliable center. If finalized, the Mays signing would make headlines across the regional basketball scene.

Source Telesport

23/07/202521:49

Jahmi’us Ramsey Nearing Deal With Pallacanestro Trieste

According to Superbasket, Pallacanestro Trieste is close to finalizing a deal with Jahmi’us Ramsey.

Selected 43rd overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, Ramsey has struggled to carve out a consistent role in the NBA despite his clear talent.

He made an impact with Team USA during the 2024 AmeriCup Qualifiers, averaging 15.7 points while shooting 42% from three. During the 2024/25 season, the former Texas Tech standout played in the G League for the Oklahoma City Blue, posting 20 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, with shooting splits of 50% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc.

The 24-year-old scorer recently appeared in three games with the Boston Celtics at the Las Vegas Summer League, totaling 44 points in 47 minutes of action.

23/07/202520:39

AJ Slaughter Signs With Anwil for 2025/26 Season

Anwil has officially announced the signing of veteran guard AJ Slaughter on a deal for the upcoming season.

This marks the first professional experience in Poland for Slaughter, who has represented the Polish national team for the past decade, playing in multiple EuroBaskets and the Olympic Games.

The experienced guard spent the 2024/25 season in Spain with Casademont Zaragoza, where he averaged 8.1 points in 18 minutes per game.

 

23/07/202519:34

Justin Robinson joins Paris Basketball

Justin Robinson is a new player of Paris Basketball, as announced by the french club.

 

After an absolutely brilliant season in Italy with Trapani (Sicily), Justin Robinson (6’1″, 27 years old) continues his European rise and has signed a two-year deal with the capital’s club.

Our new point guard is sure to be one of the most exciting players of the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The American playmaker, who trained in the NCAA and has had multiple stints in the NBA (Washington, Oklahoma, Milwaukee, Sacramento, Detroit), has continued to grow since his arrival in Europe. The native of Manassas, Florida, is coming off the best season of his career with Trapani in the 2024/2025 Italian league (averaging 14.4 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists per game). It was a highly successful year that earned him a spot in the All Lega Serie A’s Team and made him a contender for the MVP title.

Standing at 5’9″, Justin Robinson checks all the boxes of a deadly point guard: explosive, a strong outside shooter, excellent ball handler, fast, a great passer, a pick-and-roll maestro, and equipped with a reliable mid-range jumper. With nearly 50 NBA games under his belt, he has all the tools to establish himself as a leader of our roster at the point guard position.

23/07/202519:20

Cassius Winston Signs with Hapoel Jerusalem

 Hapoel Jerusalem has officially announced the signing of point guard Cassius Winston.

The former Michigan State star, who spent last season in Italy with Reggio Emilia, spoke to the club’s official website shortly after the announcement:

“I am excited to join Hapoel. We have an excellent core here and I hope to integrate quickly and contribute to the best of my ability. With the potential we have, the sky is the limit, and with the amazing fans that I’ve heard so much about, there are many reasons to be excited for the upcoming season. Come on Hapoel!”

Winston has signed a one-year deal.

23/07/202516:17

Giedraitis leaves Crvena Zvezda, close to signing with Tenerife

Rokas Giedraitis is parting ways with Crvena Zvezda, according to BasketNews. The 32-year-old forward had a deal through 2026 but reached a mutual agreement with the Serbian club to leave this summer. He is now close to joining Spanish side Tenerife, a top contender in the Basketball Champions League.

Giedraitis, who has previously played for ALBA Berlin, Baskonia, and Crvena Zvezda, averaged 10.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists over his EuroLeague career. Last season, he posted 4.8 points and 2 rebounds per game, but increased his impact late in the year with 7.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in March, shooting 47% from three.

He stood out with a 20-point, 4-rebound, 3-assist, 3-steal game against Olympiacos, earning a PIR of 28.

22/07/202522:46

Bryant Dunston reached an agreement with Olimpia Milano

Bryant Dunston will be an Olimpia Milano player. By now there are no more doubts. The former Varese and Virtus Bologna player will wear in Italy the red and white next season.

An agreement has been reached between the parties. Olimpia Milano has decided to capitalise on the experience and leadership of the New York native, who has accepted his role in an experienced and ambitious team. Only the final details are pending before the announcement.

The agreement is for one season. Bryant Dunston joins from Zalgiris Kaunas, where he played 68 games in the EuroLeague and LKL last season. Between 2020 and 2024, he played 68 games with Virtus Bologna, who made it all the way to the play-offs.

Born in 1986, the 39-year-old former Fordham student is preparing for his 16th season in Europe and his 13th consecutive season in the EuroLeague, having led Varese to the Scudetto semifinals in 2012–13.

This means that Ettore Messina will have five centres at his disposal. Bryant Dunston joins the already confirmed Josh Nebo and Ousmane Diop, as well as the newly acquired Leonardo Totè and Devin Booker.

22/07/202522:14

Filip Petrusev leaves Olympiacos, signs with Dubai club and pays own buyout

Filip Petrusev has chosen to continue his career in Dubai, agreeing to a three-year contract and personally covering a €500,000 buyout to leave Olympiacos, according to Mozzart Sport. The payment will be made over two years.

Despite interest from Crvena Zvezda, who reportedly offered €1 million in compensation, and brief NBA speculation, Petrusev opted for the ambitious ABA League project in Dubai.

After averaging 14.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in EuroLeague play with Red Star, Petrusev moves on following a difficult relationship with coach Bartzokas in Piraeus.

Source: Mozzart Sport

22/07/202517:15

Monaco: the cryptic story of Daniel Theis

Monaco is grappling with the situation surrounding Daniel Theis, the German centre who could leave the Principality over the summer given the interest shown by Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade.

While Monaco GM Oleksiy Yefimov told Eurohoops that Theis has a contract with the club and is happy to remain with the team, the player himself posted a cryptic message on his Instagram Stories.

A few hours after these statements were made, the player published an article with the caption: “Daniel feels great in Monaco”, and added the comment: “The truth will be told”.

 

22/07/202515:15

Monaco president Aleksej Fedoricsev said: “Mirotic? It’s true, we’re working out the details”

Everything is ready for Nikola Mirotic’s arrival in Monaco. The Montenegrin player is set to continue his career at the Principality club, having spent the last two seasons with Olimpia Milano.

In an interview with Nice-Matin, Monaco president Aleksej Fedoricsev said the following about Nikola Mirotic: “Yes, we’re finalising the details. I’d like to see Nikola wearing the Roca Team jersey, and I think the feeling is mutual.”

Fedoricsev also announced Yoan Makoundou’s return, despite interest from Barcelona.

22/07/202514:31

Bayern Munich: Xavier Rathan-Mayes’ arrival is a done deal

Bayern Munich’s backcourt is strengthening with the arrival of Xavier Rathan-Mayes from Real Madrid, who has agreed to join the team.

According to Robert Heusel, the Canadian player’s move to Germany is a done deal, and he is looking to relaunch his career after a difficult season in Spain.

The agreement reached between the parties is for a multi-year contract, meaning Xavier Rathan-Mayes will be tied to Bayern Munich for the next few seasons.

22/07/202510:16

Daniel Theis expected to stay with AS Monaco for 2025-26

Daniel Theis is set to continue with AS Monaco for at least one more season, per BasketNews. Strong EuroLeague interest and an NBA out clause weren’t enough to move him.

After joining midseason, Theis averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, making an instant impact. Monaco views him as a core player and talks are underway for an extension through 2027.

The veteran played 411 NBA games and remains a key figure for Germany, with gold at the 2023 World Cup and bronze at EuroBasket 2022.

Source: BasketNews

21/07/202522:47

Olimpia Milano close to agreement with Bryant Dunston

Olimpia Milano could be close to completing a surprising transfer coup: negotiations to bring Bryant Dunston to Milan are reportedly at an advanced stage.

The news was first broken by Lucas Clemente and confirmed by Sportando: the veteran could be the next big man to join the club’s centre department.

Last season in the EuroLeague, Dunston averaged 4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in 34 appearances for Zalgiris Kaunas.

21/07/202522:00

Fenerbahce is in advanced negotiations with Filip Petrusev

Fenerbahce could bolster its frontcourt roster: it is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Filip Petrusev, a Serbian centre with considerable scoring ability.

According to Buzz Sport, the player is ready to leave Serbia and move to Turkey to play with the reigning European champions.

Last season in the EuroLeague, Petrusev stood out with Red Star, averaging 14.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

21/07/202520:46

Mike Daum is set to join Shinshu Brave Warriors

Mike Daum may have decided to continue his career in Japan. In fact, he reportedly has an agreement with the Shinshu Brave Warriors, a team that plays in Japan’s Serie A.

According to Chema de Lucas, the contract has already been signed by both parties and will take effect from next season.

Last season, Daum averaged 5.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague.

21/07/202520:00

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Will Clyburn

Barcelona are ready to make another significant signing after reaching an agreement with Toko Shengelia. The forward has recently left Virtus Bologna and is ready to embark on a new chapter in his career.

According to Eurohoops, the deal has been finalised and Will Clyburn will play for Barcelona next season.

During the last EuroLeague season, Clyburn averaged 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

21/07/202519:45

Olympiacos: David Jones-Garcia has decided to remain in the NBA

Negotiations between Olympiacos and David Jones-Garcia have ended in failure: the player has decided to remain in the NBA after a successful Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs, rather than join the EuroLeague.

Dusty Garza, a San Antonio Spurs reporter, reported the player’s decision and added that Jones-Garcia had informed European suitors through his agents that he wanted to continue his career in the NBA.

Olympiacos had reportedly offered the player a three-year contract worth an estimated $2.2 million per year.

20/07/202515:47

Joseph Girard III Joins Cedevita Olimpija

Joseph Girard III is the newest addition to Cedevita Olimpija.

The guard made his European debut last season with Lithuanian side Nevezis, where he led the LKL in scoring with 21 points per game, shooting 41% from three on 8.6 attempts per contest.

20/07/202514:52

Elan Chalon Announces the Signing of Chris Johnson

Elan Chalon has officially announced the addition of Chris Johnson to its roster.

The veteran forward joins the French club after two seasons with Hapoel Jerusalem, where he averaged 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1 steal per game across the Winner League and EuroCup last season.

Johnson has spent most of his European career in Israel, though he previously had two stints in France.

20/07/202514:22

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Chris Jones

 Hapoel Tel Aviv has officially announced the signing of Chris Jones for the upcoming season.

The veteran guard departs Valencia after three years with the Spanish club, posting averages of 10.6 points (50% FG, 36% from three, 86% FT) and 4.5 assists in the EuroCup last season.

Jones is no stranger to Israeli basketball, having played for Maccabi Tel Aviv during the 2020/21 campaign.

With Jones joining a stacked backcourt that already features Vasilije Micic, Elijah Bryant, Dylan Ennis, Collin Malcolm, and returning players Yam Madar and Antonio Blakeney, Hapoel has assembled one of the most impressive guard rotations in Europe.

19/07/202522:19

Report: Bayern Munich Closing in on Xavier Rathan-Mayes

According to Chema de Lucas, Bayern Munich is close to finalizing the signing of Xavier Rathan-Mayes.

The 31-year-old Canadian guard is still under contract with Real Madrid, but a move appears likely after a season in which he played just around 12 minutes per game in both the EuroLeague (5.3 points, with several DNPs) and the ACB.

Rathan-Mayes joined the Spanish powerhouse after leading the VTB League in scoring during the 2023/24 season, averaging 25.4 points per game for Enisey Krasnoyarsk.

19/07/202521:16

EuroLeague Teams Circling Killian Hayes as NBA Exit Looms

After five seasons without making a lasting impact in the NBA, Killian Hayes could be on his way back to Europe in hopes of reviving his career — potentially following in the footsteps of fellow French guard Théo Maledon.

In recent days, multiple European outlets have linked the 2020 NBA No. 7 overall pick to several Euroleague teams, including Paris Basketball, ASVEL, and Olympiacos.

Now, according to BuzzSport, both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Partizan Belgrade have also entered the mix, while the report confirms that talks are underway with Paris Basketball.

The French club is still searching for a replacement for T:J. Shorts and should have no trouble offering Hayes a significant role.

The 23-year-old French playmaker spent most of last season in the G League, where he averaged over 16 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals per game for the Long Island Nets.

In over 200 NBA games, Hayes posted career averages of 8.1 points and 5.2 assists, but struggled with efficiency, shooting just 38% from the field and 28% from three.

19/07/202520:29

Turk Telekom Announces Signings of Jordan Usher and Marko Simonovic

Turk Telekom has officially announced the additions of Jordan Usher and Marko Simonovic to its roster.

Usher, a 27-year-old wing out of Georgia Tech who was also linked to Reggio Emilia, spent the 2024/25 season in France with JL Bourg, where he averaged 14.6 points per game in the BetClic Elite and 10.9 points in the EuroCup.

Simonovic arrives from Bahcesehir, where he recorded averages of 8.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game last season.

19/07/202519:39

Officiali: Matthew Hurt Joins Trapani Shark

Trapani Shark announces that it has reached an agreement with Matt Hurt.

In the 2024/25 season, Hurt played for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL). He enjoyed a breakout year, averaging 20.1 points (54% FG, 75% FT) and 7.4 rebounds over 29 games, earning a spot on the All-NBL First Team.

19/07/202519:13

Aris B.C. Bolsters Backcourt with Sharpshooter Bryn Forbes

Aris B.C. has strengthened its backcourt with the signing of Bryn Forbes, a proven shooter who will be making his first appearance in European basketball. The news was first reported by Eurohoops.

After seven seasons in the NBA—where he averaged 8.8 points per game while shooting 41% from three and won a title with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021—Forbes spent last season in Puerto Rico’s BSN.

Across 21 games split between Santeros de Aguada and Mets de Guaynabo, the former Michigan State standout averaged 19.5 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, while hitting 47% of his shots from beyond the arc.

19/07/202518:01

Olympiacos is in talks with David Jones-Garcia

Olympiacos could be set to make a significant move in the transfer market for outside players, as the club is reportedly in talks with David Jones-Garcia, who has been performing exceptionally well for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League.

According to the well-known Greek journalist Tolis Kotzias, the club is discussing a possible deal with one of the NBA Summer League’s best players.

Jones-Garcia is a small forward-guard who is averaging 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4 assists per game with the San Antonio Spurs.

19/07/202515:30

Daniel Theis’ future: Partizan Belgrade interested in the player but Monaco remains the frontruner

Daniel Theis’ future is still up in the air, as the German big man’s contract with Monaco has expired and he is currently free to sign with any team.

According to Mozzart Sport, Partizan Belgrade has sounded out the player’s willingness to sign with the Serbian club, but the response received from his agent was: “Staying at Monaco is the most realistic option.”

Partizan Belgrade is therefore looking for a center to strengthen its roster ahead of next season, but it is unlikely to be Daniel Theis.

18/07/202523:01

Real Madrid is in advanced talks with Chuma Okeke

Real Madrid are reportedly looking to strengthen their wing position and could be turning to the NBA for a solution. According to Basketnews, the club is in advanced negotiations with Chuma Okeke.

Okeke has spent the last five seasons in the United States, playing for the Orlando Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has averaged 6.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game during his NBA career.

Okeke is therefore expected to leave the NBA this summer and settle in Spain to play in the EuroLeague with Real Madrid.

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