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26/07/202519:09

Filip Petrusev Joins Dubai to Complete EuroLeague Roster

Dubai Basketball has finalized the roster for the club’s historic debut in the EuroLeague with the signing of Filip Petrusev.

The Serbian forward-center has agreed to a three-year deal through 2028. The 25-year-old joins from Olympiacos, though he spent last season on loan with Crvena Zvezda.

Petrusev had an excellent EuroLeague campaign in 2024/25, averaging 14.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in just 21 minutes per game.

He becomes the ninth addition to the roster for the upcoming 2025/26 season under head coach Jurica Golemac, following the arrivals of Dzanan Musa, Aleksa Avramović,  Mckinley Wright IV, Kenan Kamenjaš, Mouhammadou Jaiteh, Dwayne Bacon, Justin Anderson and Mfiondu Kabengele.

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25/07/202510:55

Gabriele Procida reached an agreement with Real Madrid

Gabriele Procida is a Real Madrid player. Italian forward signs a multi-year contract as a source told to Sportando.

Gabriele Procida, the 2024 EuroLeague rising star, averaged 9.7 points last season with Alba Berlin.

25/07/202509:17

Isaia Cordinier joins Anadolu Efes on a two-year deal

Isaia Cordinier is officially a new player for Anadolu Efes. The Frenchman has agreed to a two-year deal with the Turkish powerhouse, with the contract running through June 30, 2027.

Cordinier leaves Virtus Bologna after a triumphant year, averaging 12 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in the EuroLeague and helping the club win the Italian championship against Brescia.

Though he had reached an agreement with Efes some time ago, an NBA-out clause expired yesterday, clearing the way for the Turkish club to finalize the deal. The official announcement is expected soon.

This marks another strong addition for Efes after securing Nick Weiler-Babb from Bayern Munich and Georgios Papagiannis from AS Monaco.

24/07/202522:44

Official: Shake Milton Joins Partizan Belgrade

Shake Milton is now officially a player of Partizan Belgrade.

The former SMU standout will strengthen the Serbian club’s backcourt, likely taking over the spot previously held by Iffe Lundberg.

Milton, who signed a two-year deal, becomes Partizan’s third summer addition following the arrivals of Jabari Parker and Dylan Osetkowski.

 

 

24/07/202522:19

Tacko Fall Parts Ways with New Zealand Breakers

The New Zealand Breakers have officially announced the departure of Tacko Fall.

The towering big man wrapped up his stint in the NBL averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in just 17 minutes per game, while shooting 73% from the field and 51% from the free-throw line.

Fall also appeared in 12 games in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) with the Nanjing Tongxi Monkey King.

24/07/202522:02

Levi Randolph Signs Two-Year Deal with Zenit

Levi Randolph is headed to Zenit St. Petersburg on a two-year contract.

The American wing made his EuroLeague debut last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he averaged 12 points per game on 45% shooting from the field, 39% from three, and 91% from the free-throw line, along with 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

24/07/202521:21

Shake Milton Set to Join Partizan on Two-Year Deal

 According to Telesport, Partizan Belgrade has finalized all details to bring Shake Milton to Europe.

The 27-year-old guard, who has averaged 8.1 points and 2.4 assists over seven NBA seasons, is reportedly signing a two-year deal worth $1.2 million per season.

After spending his first five NBA years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Milton has played for five different teams over the past two seasons.

A combo guard with size and athleticism to play both backcourt roles, Milton will be making his European debut under Željko Obradović, where he’s expected to take on a significant role.

24/07/202520:35

Tariq Owens Joins JDA Dijon

 Tariq Owens is officially a new player of JDA Dijon, the French club announced today.

The athletic big man leaves Italy after three seasons, most recently suiting up for Vanoli Cremona, where he averaged 10.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game during the 2024/25 campaign.

24/07/202520:01

Tofas Bursa Adds Key Signings in Maxwell Lewis and Isaiah Whaley

Tofaş Bursa has announced the signing of two significant additions to its roster: swingman Maxwell Lewis and power forward Isaiah Whaley.

Lewis, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 40th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is making his European debut after spending two seasons in the NBA — mostly with the Lakers and briefly with the Brooklyn Nets at the end of last season.

Whaley joins the Turkish side following a solid year with Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia, where he averaged 7.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 20 minutes per game.

 

24/07/202519:45

Maccabi Tel Aviv Brings Lonnie Walker IV Back to Europe on Lucrative Multi-Year Deal

Maccabi Tel Aviv has signed Lonnie Walker IV to a multi-year contract, bringing the explosive guard back to Europe in a deal that will reportedly make him one of the highest-paid players on the continent.

The news was first reported by Marc Stein, while Donatas Urbonas confirmed that it’s a multi-year agreement

According to Stein, the contract includes an NBA-out clause valid until August 1, with a predetermined buyout should Walker receive an offer from an NBA team.

Walker IV, 26, finished the 2024/25 season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 12.3 points and 2.5 assists over 20 games. Earlier in the season, he made his EuroLeague debut with Žalgiris Kaunas, where he posted 13.6 points and 1.8 assists in 22 minutes per game.

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.

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