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03/07/202520:25

Official, Sergio Scariolo returns on Real Madrid bench

Real Madrid CF announces that Sergio Scariolo will be the head coach of the basketball team for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2028.

Sergio Scariolo will coach Real Madrid after the Spanish national basketball team’s participation in the Eurobasket in Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia.

Sergio Scariolo, one of the most prestigious coaches in the basketball world, arrives at Real Madrid after a brilliant career at the helm of the Spanish national team, where he has become the most successful coach in its history, with a total of eight medals: 5 gold (2019 World Cup, Eurobasket 2009, Eurobasket 2011, Eurobasket 2015 and Eurobasket 2022), 1 silver (2012 London Olympic Games) and 2 bronze (2016 Rio Olympic Games and 2017 Eurobasket).

An NBA champion as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors in the 2018-19 season, his European club trophy cabinet includes eight titles: two ACB Leagues, one with Real Madrid (1999-2000) and another with Unicaja; one Italian League with Scavolini; two Spanish Copa del Reys, one with Tau Cerámica and another with Unicaja; and one EuroCup and two Italian Super Cups with Virtus Bologna.

03/07/202519:50

Otis Livingston II joins Basquet Girona

Otis Livingston II is a new player of Basquet Girona, as announced by the spanish team.

The point guard comes from Galatasaray, where he played in the Turkish league and the Basketball Champions League (14 PPG, 4.3 APG, 43% 3P).

Statements from sports director Fernando San Emeterio: “He will be a very important player for us, not only in the scoring aspect —which, without a doubt, he has, with very good percentages from the three-point line and with a lot of volume—, but he is also capable of scoring from mid-range, of creating his own shots, and we have highly valued his ability to generate play for others and to play at a high pace in transition. In defense he is also an intelligent player, who can pressure the ball. He can contribute to us in both guard positions, therefore, he is a complete player…. In addition, we must highlight his desire to come to the ACB League and, specifically, to Bàsquet Girona. This is the most important thing…”

03/07/202519:38

Red Star Belgrade Strengthens Backcourt with Tyson Carter Signing

Red Star Belgrade has bolstered its backcourt with the addition of Tyson Carter.

The club did not disclose the length of the contract in the official announcement, but reports suggest it’s a two-year deal.

The 27-year-old guard joins the Serbian team after three seasons and six trophies with Unicaja Malaga, including MVP honors  in the last Basketball Champions League Final Four.

In the past season, Carter averaged 11.3 points and 3.6 assists in 20 minutes per game for the Andalusian team.

03/07/202515:00

Olimpia Milano set to sign Devin Booker: final steps before the official announcement

Olimpia Milano has reached a full agreement with Devin Booker, who played for Bayern Munich last season and established himself as the competition’s 14th-best scorer.

According to ROM, Booker and the Milanese club will sign a two-year contract. Only formalities remain before the Milanese club’s official announcement.

Only Bayern Munich’s confirmation and the medical examinations remain before the deal can be made official.

03/07/202513:02

Paolo Galbiati reportedly to sign a two-year deal with Baskonia

Confirmation arrives from Spain: Paolo Galbiati will be the next head coach of Baskonia.

The agreement would be on a two-year basis according to journalist Oscar Herreros.

The news was launched this morning by the T Quotidiano. Pablo Laso’s future should be at the head of the Spanish national team after Eurobasket 2025.

Baskonia also reportedly negotiated Luca Banchi and Sasa Obradovic in recent days, without reaching the white smoke.

03/07/202512:12

Caleb Homesley returns to Turkey, joins Bahcesehir

Caleb Homesley (6’6″, 28 years old) is set to return to Turkey by signing with Bahcesehir Koleji after a strong season with Dreamland Gran Canaria.

In the EuroCup, he averaged 11.9 points in under 20 minutes per game, with key playoff performances including 21 points against Hapoel Jerusalem and 19 points against Bahcesehir in the semifinals.

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03/07/202509:34

Paolo Galbiati reportedly close to sign with Baskonia

Paolo Galbiati is expected to become the next head coach of Baskonia. This was reported by Il T Quotidiano on newsstands today. The Italian coach will take Pablo Laso’s place.

We read italian journalist Stefano Frigo: ‘The doors of the Euroleague are opening for Paolo Galbiati. The coach who led Aquila Basket in the last triumphant season will in fact sit on the bench of Saski Baskonia, a club from Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country, which participates in the highest continental competition for clubs.

The Lombard coach will take the place of a true icon of Iberian basketball (and not only) like Pablo Laso, the official announcement should arrive in the next few days’.

According to Sportando, the Basque club’s negotiations with Luca Banchi and Sasa Obradovic did not go well.

02/07/202520:26

Olimpia Milano has reached an agreement with Lorenzo Brown

Olimpia Milano may have made a major acquisition in the transfer market for next season: Lorenzo Brown, a point guard who is leaving Panathinaikos.

We have been reporting on Milan’s interest in the naturalised Spanish player for days, and according to Eurohoops, the two parties have now reached an agreement.

Brown will leave Panathinaikos after just one season. In the EuroLeague, he averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 assists and 2 rebounds per game, but struggled to get much playing time at the Greek club.

02/07/202519:30

Olimpia Milano: Fabien Causeur set to leave

It’s been a busy day for Olimpia Milano. Shortly after rumours emerged of advanced negotiations with Vlatko Cancar, the Milanese club announced that they would not be exercising their team option to renew Fabien Causeur’s contract.

According to the Lithuanian website Basketnews, the French player is now officially on the market after Olimpia decided to terminate his contract.

Last season, Fabien Causeur averaged 8.3 points, 2.8 assists and 1.7 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague.

02/07/202517:21

Olimpia Milano reportedly in advanced talks with Vlatko Cancar

Vlatko Cancar is reportedly ready to leave the Denver Nuggets after five NBA seasons and a title in 2023, with Olimpia Milano emerging as the favourite destination according to BasketNews. The news was also confirmed to ROM.

The 28-year-old Slovenian played 143 NBA games averaging 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds, finishing last season with 1.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 11 minutes per game.

Cancar, who starred with the Slovenian national team at the 2017 and 2022 European Championships, is the player who would complement Zach LeDay on the big wing with his 203 centimetres. In 2018-2019 he had produced 10 points on average in the ACB with 3.7 rebounds in a San Pablo Burgos jersey.

According to reports in ROM Ettore Messina had also followed the player in previous years.

02/07/202515:30

AEK Betsson in talks with Cassius Winston for point guard role

AEK Betsson has begun discussions with Cassius Winston, 27, 1.85m, who played last season for Reggio Emilia, for the point guard role. Winston averaged 16.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists under coach Priftis in Italy.

He previously played for Tofas and spent a EuroLeague season with Bayern Munich, after being drafted in 2020 by the Thunder and traded to the Wizards. AEK is seeking a different profile from Prentiss Hubb, who is close to joining Derthona.

Meanwhile, AEK announced Frank Bartley as their first signing and is working on extending Dimitris Flionis with a five-year offer. Winston has now emerged as a top target to lead the team in the Basketball Champions League.

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01/07/202515:24

Jaleen Smith joins Turk Telekom Ankara after Bahcesehir stint

Jaleen Smith is set to continue his career in Turkiye, joining Turk Telekom Ankara, per BasketNews reports. The 30-year-old guard departs Bahcesehir after leading the team to the EuroCup semifinals.

Smith averaged 12.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in EuroCup, recording 32 and 39 PIR in consecutive standout performances. He scored 22 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists in the semifinal against Gran Canaria.

With EuroLeague experience at ALBA Berlin, Virtus Bologna, and Partizan, Smith brings international pedigree to Turk Telekom as they strengthen for the upcoming season.

01/07/202512:32

Jonah Mathews stays with Beşiktaş after a stellar season

Jonah Mathews has decided to continue with Beşiktaş, signing a renewal after a season as the team’s undisputed leader. Despite interest from several EuroLeague clubs, Mathews chose to stay in Istanbul.

Mathews stood out as Beşiktaş’ star, contributing on both ends of the floor. During the playoffs, he showcased incredible form, averaging 20.2 points per game in the final series.

With this extension, Beşiktaş will rely on Mathews to continue its growth. His decision to stay is a strong signal of the club’s ambitions for the upcoming season.

01/07/202511:58

Trapani Shark, Justin Robinson close to Paris. Valerio Antonini confirms

Justin Robinson towards a farewell to Trapani Shark in the direction of Paris Basketball.

As confirmed by the Sicilians’ president Valerio Antonini, the player is expected to leave his contract to go to France.

01/07/202511:33

Collin Malcolm leaves Paris to join Hapoel Tel Aviv

Collin Malcolm is finalizing a two-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv, BasketNews reports. The 27-year-old forward leaves Paris Basketball after a key role in the team’s EuroLeague and French League campaigns.

Malcolm averaged 7.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 19 minutes during the EuroLeague season, ranking as Paris’ fifth-leading scorer. He helped Paris win the 2023–24 EuroCup, averaging 12.5 points per game.

Paris Basketball is undergoing major roster changes, with TJ Shorts joining Panathinaikos, Ward moving to Olympiacos, Hayes signing with Monaco, and Jantunen heading to Fenerbahce this offseason.

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01/07/202509:27

Fenerbahce receives buyout as Nigel Hayes-Davis moves to NBA

Fenerbahce will receive a buyout after Nigel Hayes-Davis activated a €1 million NBA clause to sign with the Phoenix Suns, BasketNews reports. The move ends Hayes-Davis’ run with Fenerbahce, where he was a cornerstone player.

Hayes-Davis averaged 16.7 points and 5.3 rebounds last season, leading Fenerbahce to the EuroLeague title and earning Final Four MVP honors with 23 points and 9 rebounds in the final. He was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team for two straight seasons.

The buyout clears around €3 million in payroll for Fenerbahce, which plans to pursue a top-level replacement. Hayes-Davis departs after also setting the EuroLeague single-game scoring record with 50 points two seasons ago.

30/06/202511:20

Virtus Bologna makes an offer to Shaquielle McKissic

Is Virtus Bologna still trying for Shaquielle McKissic? This is what Sportando reports: the Italian champions would have put a two-year offer on the table for the American guard with Azeri passport.

As reported by gazzetta.gr, negotiations for the renewal of Shaquielle McKissic are still ongoing. There would be a gap between supply and demand.

This season with Olympiacos, McKissic, a 1990-born guard seen at the start of his European career at VL Pesaro, has produced an average of 7.6 points in the EuroLeague and 7.1 in Greece.

30/06/202510:45

Besiktas reportedly in advanced talks with Ante Zizic

Besiktas is in advanced talks with Ante Zizic, according to Eurohoops.

This season the Croatian centre has produced 8 points on average in the EuroLeague with 3.8 rebounds and still has one year left on his contract with Virtus Bologna.

29/06/202514:43

Official: T.J. Leaf signs multi-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced the arrival of T.J. Leaf.

The Israeli forward-center (2.08 meters, 28) was born in Tel Aviv while his father, Brad Leaf, was playing for the Yellows.

Leaf, the 18th overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, has signed a three-year deal.

Last season, he averaged 22.1 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in CBA for Nanjing.

Maccabi Tel Aviv GM Claudio Coldebella: “T.J. Leaf was one of our main goals. For years we have been trying to bring T.J. to Tel Aviv and we are very happy that he will soon join us. He is a great addition to our club. We will strengthen the roster of Israeli players as part of our concept. Leaf is a player with extensive experience in the NBA and outside the United States. A talented player with great motivation to prove himself at the highest level of European basketball.”.

29/06/202514:32

Ebuka Izundu signs 1+1 deal with Crvena Zvedza

Crvena Zvezda strengthens its frontcourt with the signing of Ebuka Izundu, an athletic big man coming off a season with Galatasaray.

The 28-year-old has signed a 1+1 deal after averaging 10.3 points and 6.6 rebounds in 19 minutes per game across both the BCL and Turkish BSL last season.

 

29/06/202514:15

Jerome Robinson joins Galatasaray

Jerome Robinson signed a 1+1 contract with Galatasaray, the Turkish team announced.

The former NBA Lottery Pick spent last year in French with Saint-Quentin Basketball (15.2 points, 2.2 assists per game in BetClic Elite).

29/06/202514:08

Ante Zizic reportedly in talks with Besiktas

Ante Zizic is reportedly in talks with Besiktas, according to Andrea Calzoni and Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoğlu.

The 28-year-old Croatian center, currently under contract with Virtus Bologna until 2026, would be heading to Turkey for the third time in his career, having previously played for Darussafaka and Anadolu Efes.

Zizic averaged 7.7 points and 4.1 rebounds in 16 minutes per game across both the Italian LBA and EuroLeague in the past season.

In recent days, he had also been linked to Dubai.

28/06/202519:40

Grant Golden Joins BAXI Manresa

Grant Golden is headed to Spain to join BAXI Manresa, as officially announced by the Spanish club.

The big man is coming off a solid season with AEK Athens, where he averaged 10.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in the Basketball Champions League.

Golden has signed a contract for the upcoming season.

27/06/202516:37

Tai Odiase to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv

American center Tai Odiase (6’9″, 29 years old) has signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv, marking his debut in both the Israeli Winner League and the EuroLeague.

Odiase averaged 10 points and 4 rebounds in Turkey and 12.7 points and 5.2 rebounds in EuroCup last season, adding depth and athleticism to Hapoel’s frontcourt.

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27/06/202515:35

Tyson Ward signs with Olympiacos

American forward Tyson Ward (6’6″, 27 years old) has signed with Olympiacos for the 2025-26 season, with the Greek club paying his buyout to Paris Basketball.

Ward averaged 11 points and 4.9 rebounds last season in France and adds BCL, EuroCup, and French League titles to his resume. The player was spotted in Greece.

27/06/202508:20

It’s choice time for Real Madrid: Chus Mateo or Sergio Scariolo?

Could Sergio Scariolo be the next coach of Real Madrid? There has been a lot of discussion about it in Spain, with some people having no doubt that he will be appointed. This is despite the title just won by Chus Mateo.

Can you win and end an era? It seems so. By beating Valencia in the final, Mateo won his sixth title in his time at Real Madrid, having played in ten finals. He won 83.5% of the competitions he managed as head coach.

His list of victories includes two ACBs, two Super Cups, a Copa del Rey and, most notably, the 2023 EuroLeague. However, this may not be enough to keep his place on the Real Madrid bench. Rumours in Spain have been mounting for some time. After winning the title, Mateo commented as follows: “I see no other option for me but to stay. What happens next depends on the club. I am happy to be at the best club in the world”.

Last night, various news outlets reported with certainty that he would be replaced by Sergio Scariolo, who was approached by the Miami Heat in early June for an assistant coaching role. Remember that the Spanish coach won a title with the Toronto Raptors on the other side of the ocean.

According to this morning’s AS: It will also depend on Florentino Pérez, the president, if Chus Mateo (56) will honour the final year of his contract after winning the Scudetto and concluding a challenging season that began poorly due to significant issues in squad composition. Or, as various sources suggest, if a change is on the horizon.

25/06/202521:20

Andrew Goudelock Re-Signs with Kolossos Rhodes

Andrew Goudelock has signed a new one-year deal with Kolossos Rhodes, the Greek club officially announced.

The 36-year-old guard was one of the top scorers in the league last season, averaging 17.7 points per game — second only to Sasha Vezenkov — along with 2.2 assists, while shooting an impressive 49% from the field, 47% from beyond the arc, and 90% from the free-throw line.

The upcoming campaign will mark Goudelock’s third consecutive season with Kolossos, as the “Mini-Mamba” continues to be a key figure for the club.

25/06/202519:05

ASVEL Signs Zac Seljaas for the 2025–26 Season

ASVEL has announced the signing of Zac Seljaas for the upcoming 2025–26 campaign.

The 27-year-old forward, who was reportedly close to joining Virtus Bologna, wrapped up the 2024–25 season with strong numbers for s.Oliver Baskets, averaging 14.9 points (41% from three on 5.5 attempts), 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game across the BBL and BCL.

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