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15/07/202510:25

Vasilije Micic set to join Olympiacos, turning down Hapoel’s €18M offer

Vasilije Micic is reportedly close to joining Olympiacos, according to Sportando. The Serbian star is expected to sign after key talks with coach Bartzokas in recent days.

Micic had a €18 million offer over three seasons from Hapoel Tel Aviv, a deal that would have made him Europe’s highest-paid player. Fenerbahce also pursued him before stepping back.

After a short NBA stint and a buyout from Milwaukee, Micic is ready to return to the EuroLeague spotlight — this time wearing red and white in Piraeus.

 

15/07/202509:29

Virtus Bologna eyeing Trevion Williams, still under Maccabi contract

Virtus Bologna is looking for a big man to complete its 2025–26 roster. According to La Prealpina, the club is showing interest in Trevion Williams, previously targeted last summer.

Williams, born in 2000, had a solid EuroLeague season, splitting time between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Alba Berlin, averaging 9.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in nearly 20 minutes per game.

However, Williams remains under contract with Maccabi for next season, which could complicate any potential move to the Italian side.

14/07/202519:15

Road to EuroBasket 2025 | Nikola Jokic ready to take to the court with Serbia

As we approach one of the most important decisions on the road to EuroBasket 2025, we consider the players who will participate: Nikola Jokic is ready to take to the court and represent his native Serbia in the competition.

According to Meridian Sport, the player is expected to confirm his participation for the umpteenth time, having previously represented Serbia in four international tournaments and won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Serbia will begin their campaign in Riga, where they will face the Czech Republic, Estonia, Portugal, Latvia and Turkey in the group stage.

14/07/202510:43

Ryan Blackburn: I think Jonas Valanciunas plays for the Nuggets this year

Ryan Blackbyurn, American journalist following the Denver Nuggets, does not see an immediate future in Europe for Jonas Valanciunas.

«I think he plays for the Nuggets this year and then goes overseas next year. That’s my official prediction».

14/07/202507:29

Nuggets make Valanciunas trade official, Saric heads to Kings

The Jonas Valanciunas–Dario Saric deal is now official, finalizing the last NBA trade since the moratorium ended. Valanciunas moves to the Denver Nuggets, while Saric goes to the Sacramento Kings.

Valanciunas had seriously considered a three-year, €12 million net offer from Panathinaikos, even completing a medical in Athens. But Denver insisted on acquiring him with the intent to keep him.

13/07/202522:23

Panathinaikos considers plan B as Nuggets, NBA pressure Valanciunas

According to SDNA, the Denver Nuggets and the NBA are pressuring Jonas Valanciunas to honor his contract, halting his possible move to Panathinaikos. The Greek team had received a verbal agreement from the player.

Despite ongoing discussions, the NBA reportedly intervened to prevent a precedent-setting EuroLeague transfer. Denver remains firm, while Valanciunas appears trapped by the circumstances.

Panathinaikos is now considering a Plan B, while the situation has sparked interest from other NBA players willing to explore a move to the Greek powerhouse.

Source: SDNA

13/07/202516:45

Olympiacos: Larentzakis’ future in doubt, Tuesday could be decisive

Olympiacos could lose Giannoulis Larentzakis in the coming days. The player has been with the Greek club since 2020, but could now be heading for a new adventure.

According to Eurohoops, Olympiacos has offered Larentzakis a contract renewal with a reduced salary, extending his contract until the 2027–28 season. Larentzakis currently has one year left on his contract with Olympiacos, but if he rejects the offer from the Reds, he will be released for a small buyout.

Larentzakis is carefully considering the Greek club’s proposal, and Tuesday is expected to be a key day in this negotiation, determining his future.

13/07/202515:15

Zalgiris Kaunas: Olympiacos’ bid for Sylvain Francisco rejected

Zalgiris Kaunas has reportedly rejected Olympiacos’ attempt to sign Sylvain Francisco, an excellent point guard who played for the Lithuanian club last year.

According to Eurohoops, the Greek club contacted Zalgiris in an attempt to bring the player to Piraeus. However, despite the good relations between the clubs, Zalgiris deemed a deal ‘impossible’.

Last season, Francisco averaged 12.6 points and 3.9 assists per game in the EuroLeague, establishing himself as a key player for the club.

13/07/202515:00

Anadolu Efes Istanbul targets Isaia Cordinier

After three seasons, Isaia Cordinier has officially left Virtus Segafredo Bologna, bringing to an end an adventure that culminated in the team winning the championship against Germani Brescia in the final.

According to Eurohoops, the French player is in advanced negotiations with Anadolu Efes Istanbul regarding a contract.

Zenit St. Petersburg reportedly made a significant offer, which was declined as Cordinier would prefer to remain in the EuroLeague.

12/07/202521:30

Partizan Belgrade will play several EuroLeague home games outside Serbia

Partizan Belgrade will play several home games outside Serbia in the 2025–26 EuroLeague season. This information was revealed by President Ostoja Mijailovic during an appearance on the Ekspertiva podcast. His statements are given below.

Mijailovic said: ‘We are working on some projects to play home games in cities outside Serbia that are not known for basketball, but with which we share a certain bond. It will be a spectacle for those cities, for our community and for our fans. As the Arena will not be available, and we do not want to move to smaller facilities such as the Pionir Hall, we will take advantage of the situation and launch a project that no other club has ever attempted.”

Partizan will not be able to play some home games in January 2026 due to the overlap with the European Water Polo Championship, hence the decision to play abroad. The cities in which the black-and-white club will play have not yet been revealed.

12/07/202520:15

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv facing market difficulties

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv seems to be struggling in the summer transfer market, given the living conditions in Israel and the resulting difficulty in convincing players to move there.

Sport5 reported that the Israeli powerhouse is having particular difficulty reaching agreements with top EuroLeague players during this transfer window, given the war the country is facing. This is also evidenced by the rumour about Carsen Edwards, as the club reportedly offered the former Bayern Munich player a richer contract than Virtus Bologna, but this was not enough to get the player’s ‘yes’.

The players are reportedly afraid to decide to live in Israel, given that the club no longer allows players to live outside the country, as was the case in the past with Saben Lee.

12/07/202520:00

Carsen Edwards joins Virtus Bologna – declined a richer offer?

Yesterday, 11 July 2025, Virtus Segafredo Bologna announced the arrival of Carsen Edwards. The transfer was completed unexpectedly, but Virtus Segafredo Bologna were not the only team interested in the former Bayern Munich player.

According to Sport5, Carsen Edwards turned down a higher offer from Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv; the Israeli club reportedly offered €1.5 million, but this was not enough to convince the player.

Edwards finished last season’s EuroLeague with an average of 20.3 points and 3.2 assists per game.

12/07/202519:40

Olympiacos is looking for a big man: Mo Bamba the target

Olympiacos is looking to add a player to its frontcourt and has set its sights on the NBA, with reports suggesting that Mo Bamba is of interest.

This information was reported by Gazzetta.gr, a well-known Greek website. Bamba is a 27-year-old centre who is 2.13 metres tall and is currently a free agent overseas.

Olympiacos are reportedly in America for the NBA Summer League, where they will attempt to contact agents to discuss the possibility of negotiating with their clients. According to the red-and-white management, Mo Bamba seems to be the ideal addition to a frontcourt that already includes Nikola Milutinov and Kostas Antetokounmpo.

11/07/202522:02

Virtus Bologna in advanced talks with Karim Jallow, Abramo Canka

Virtus Bologna, new updates in these hot hours for the HCL cause after the big hit Carsen Edwards.

The negotiation for Gabriele Procida would be at the black smoke. Walter Fuochi on Repubblica-Bologna: “That marriage that doesn’t have to be done, as they have been saying on Lake Como for centuries before he, Gabriele Procida, talented basketball player, wandered there 23 years ago, won’t be done this time either. It went on for days, weeks, months, the negotiation to dress him in black and white did not come to an agreement. He will go elsewhere, and now the good ones will have to have them at home, in the agency that will offer him different solutions’.

According to Sportando, there have been no new meetings in the past few hours between the parties, but Virtus Bologna have already diverted their attentions to Abramo Canka. The class of 2002, ex-Roseto and Stella Azzurra, has been shooting in the NCAA for the past three years between UCLA, Wake Forest and Stetson. He is a guard/winger of 198 centimetres. The news was also anticipated by Eugenio Petrillo of Basket Magazine.

According to Sportando, the agreement is now finalised. On the outside, the candidature of Karim Jallow, 9.2 points in EuroCup in Ulm’s jersey with 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists, is gaining more and more importance.

The profile of Marcus Bingham, Hapoel Tel Aviv’s forward, should also be kept an eye on.

11/07/202519:50

Partizan confirms Isiaha Mike will for next season

Isiaha Mike will remain with Partizan Belgrade for the 2025/26 season, as reported by Mozzart Sport. The decision was made based on his commitment, professionalism, and impact during the ABA Liga and KLS playoffs.

The “flying Canadian” overcame injuries and proved he can perform at the EuroLeague level, earning the trust of Željko Obradović and the coaching staff. “He has shown he is a team player, ready to give everything for the jersey,” the club noted.

Meanwhile, the futures of Frank Ntilikina and Ife Lundberg remain uncertain, while Partizan has bid farewell to Balša Koprivica and Brendon Davies and welcomed Dylan Osetkowski and Jabari Parker to strengthen their ambitions.

11/07/202517:00

Virtus Bologna Sign EuroLeague Scoring Leader Carsen Edwards

Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna S.p.A. has officially announced the signing of Carsen Edwards.

A consistent EuroLeague standout over the past three seasons, Edwards previously played for Fenerbahce and most recently spent two years with Bayern Munich, where he won back-to-back German league titles.

The American guard finished the latest EuroLeague season as the competition’s top scorer, averaging 20.4 points and nearly 4 assists per game — performances that earned him a spot on the All-EuroLeague First Team.

Welcome, Carsen!

11/07/202516:52

Bayern Munich part ways with Carsen Edwards, Nick Weiler-Babb

Bayern Munich lose two key players from last season, as guards Carsen Edwards and Nick Weiler-Babb are both set to depart.

While Weiler-Babb’s move to Anadolu Efes had been known for some time, the situation with Edwards comes as a surprise — recent reports had suggested that a contract extension was nearly finalized.

The 27-year-old former Purdue standout led the EuroLeague in scoring last season, averaging 20.4 points per game on 44% shooting from the field, 35% from three, and 91% from the free-throw line, along with 3.3 assists and 1 steal.

Weiler-Babb, meanwhile, leaves the German club after five seasons. He averaged 8.2 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in his final year with Bayern.

11/07/202514:27

Trabzonspor adds Tres Tinkle, Marcquise Reed

Trabzonspor announced the arrivals of Tres Tinkle and Marcquise Reed.

Both players spent last season in Turkey; Tinkle averaged 15.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game with Darussafaka, while Reed helped Tofas scoring 17.8 points with 4.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals.

 

11/07/202514:17

Unicaja Malaga signs Tyson Perez to contract extension through 2029

Unicaja Malaga has announced a contract extension with forward Tyson Perez, keeping him with the club through the 2029 season.

Perez completed his first year with the Andalusian team averaging 7.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in the ACB, and 8.5 points with 5.3 rebounds during their championship run in the Basketball Champions League.

Prior to the extension, Perez had been linked to several Euroleague clubs, including Olimpia Milano.

11/07/202511:41

Adelman: “Valanciunas will be our point center behind Jokic”

David Adelman shared his excitement about Jonas Valanciunas joining the Denver Nuggets, calling him a “point center” who expands offensive options behind Nikola Jokic. “You can play combo guards without a true point guard and still run five-out offense,” Adelman explained.

“He can post up, play from the elbow, and he’s such a skilled player,” the coach added. “It’s the first time we’ve had a backup with a similar skillset to Jokic since DeMarcus Cousins.” Adelman emphasized that Valanciunas brings “experience and quality to raise the level in practices and games.”

Despite Panathinaikos’ interest, the Nuggets are set to confirm the signing of the Lithuanian center, a veteran of 995 NBA games. “We are excited to add a player who can help us immediately,” Adelman concluded.

11/07/202510:01

Vasilije Micic’s future. The latest updates

Vasilije Micic, these are decisive hours. We will try to shed some light on the rumours about the future of the two-time EuroLeague champion with Anadolu Efes tonight.

As is well known, Vasilije Micic is no longer an NBA player. He gave up a $6 million contract, and now that the waiver period has expired, he is free to sign deals in Europe.

According to the Spanish sports magazine Gigantes, an agreement with Olympiacos is now close. However, according to Turkish sources, there is still a distance between the parties. Micic is reportedly asking for €6 million per season, which could lead to a breakdown in negotiations.

Sportando reports that Hapoel Tel Aviv and Fenerbahçe have withdrawn from the negotiations.

11/07/202509:46

Darius Thompson reportedly set to join Valencia after leaving Efes

Darius Thompson is finalizing a deal with Valencia Basket after agreeing to a buyout with Anadolu Efes Istanbul. The point guard, under contract through 2025-26, chose Valencia despite interest from other EuroLeague teams.

Thompson averaged 9.5 points, 4.5 assists, and 11.7 PIR across 39 EuroLeague games last season, with a standout 19-point, 6-assist game against Bayern Munich. He played a key role during Shane Larkin’s absence earlier in the season.

After his breakout year with Baskonia, Thompson confirmed his ability as a top playmaker in the EuroLeague with Efes. Now, he is set to continue his career with Valencia, aiming for another strong season.

Source: BasketNews

10/07/202520:43

John Shurna parts ways with Dreamland Gran Canaria after six seasons

John Shurna is leaving Dreamland Gran Canaria after a six-year stint.
In his final season, the 35-year-old American forward averaged 8.1 points (38% from three) and 2.9 rebounds in 22 minutes per game across ACB and EuroCup competitions.

 

10/07/202520:20

Official: Tarik Biberovic extends with Fenerbahce

Tarik Biberovic is staying with Fenerbahce after signing a new three-year contract.

Since joining the Turkish powerhouse, the 24-year-old swingman has won 3 BSL titles, 4 Turkish Cups, and last season’s EuroLeague.

In EuroLeague play, Biberovic averaged 10.4 points per game while shooting 52% from two and 43% from beyond the arc.

10/07/202519:44

Ludde Hakanson joins Joventut Badalona on multi-year deal

Ludde Hakanson has signed with Joventut Badalona on a contract through 2027.

The 29-year-old point guard is the second Swedish player announced by the club today, following the return of Simon Birgander.

Hakanson spent the last two seasons with UCAM Murcia, averaging 10.1 points (38% from three) and 3.2 assists across Liga ACB and the Basketball Champions League last season.

10/07/202519:28

Official: Ryan Arcidiacono joins Trapani Shark

Trapani Shark announced the signing of Ryan Arcidiacono for the upcoming season.

The point guard spent the 2024/25 season in the G-League with the Windy City Bulls, averaging 8.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 24 games.

Arcidiacono previously played 7 seasons in the NBA with Bulls, Knicks and – briefly – Trail Blazers.

 

10/07/202519:20

Cholet adds size with the signing of Qudus Wahab

Cholet has strengthened the frontcourt with the addition of Nigerian big man Qudus Wahab.

The 25-year-old center spent his rookie season in Greece with Lavrio, averaging 10.1 points (72% FG, 60% FT), 6.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 24 minutes per game.

Wahab, who signed a one-year deal, is expected to share the center position with Jamuni McNeace.

10/07/202515:30

Fenerbahce close to agreement with Chimezie Metu

Fenerbahce are getting closer and closer to signing Chimezie Metu, a Nigerian forward who played for Barcelona last season. According to Donatas Urbonas, the two parties have reached an agreement, but the deal cannot be finalised just yet.

It is reported that, in order to finalise the agreement and sign the contract, they must wait for the outcome of a medical evaluation that Metu will undergo, given that he ruptured his Achilles tendon in March. If his recovery goes well, the Turkish club will sign the player, who aims to return to the court in December.

However, Fenerbahce are optimistic about the player’s condition given his excellent athleticism and physical abilities. Metu averaged 11 points and 4.8 rebounds per game during the last EuroLeague season.

10/07/202511:02

Virtus Bologna finalizes Alen Smailagic move with €300K buyout

Alen Smailagic has officially left Zalgiris Kaunas to join Virtus Bologna through a buyout worth approximately €300,000. Initially, there were no strong indications of a departure until Virtus made a firm offer.

In response, Zalgiris quickly secured Azuolas Tubelis from Rytas Vilnius, activating his exit clause on the final day of the deadline. The move created significant local buzz in Lithuania.

Smailagic signed a two-year deal with Virtus after averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in EuroLeague, including a 24-point performance against Fenerbahce. The Serbian forward now enters his fourth EuroLeague season.

Fonte: BasketNews

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