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10/07/202508:45

Reyer Venezia moves to sign Denzel Valentine, player agrees

Reyer Venezia is pushing to sign Denzel Valentine to finalize the roster under Neven Spahija. Valentine has shown interest in joining the team, though other Italian and European clubs remain in the mix.

Valentine, turning 32 in November, brings NBA and G League experience and led Trieste to the Italian Cup Final Eight and playoffs, averaging 15.3 points. He scored 27 points against Scafati and surpassed 20 points six other times.

Meanwhile, the club confirmed the summer training camp in Falcade from August 24 to 30, including the first friendly game before returning. Valentine would be the final quality piece for Reyer Venezia to strengthen its ambitions.

Source: La Nuova Venezia

09/07/202520:40

Official: Kyle Allman signs with Turk Telekom

Kyle Allman is a new player of Turk Telekom Ankara, as announced by the turkish club.

The guard spent last year with Besiktas, where he produced 10.1 points and 4.1 assist per game between Eurocup and BSL.

09/07/202520:00

Rodions Kurucs Signs Three-Year Deal with Baskonia

Rodions Kurucs has signed a three-year contract with Baskonia, as announced by the spanish team.

The Latvian forward spent the last two seasons with UCAM Murcia, where he averaged 9.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game last season.

09/07/202519:40

Tyler Ennis Returns to Hapoel Tel Aviv on Two-Year Deal

Hapoel Tel Aviv has officially announced the return of Tyler Ennis.

The former NBA first round pick finished the 2023/24 season with the Israeli club.

Ennis signed a two-year deal after averaging 14.2 points (52% FG, 43% 3P, 83% FT) and 5.1 assists per game across LBA and EuroCup action with Reyer Venezia.

09/07/202519:17

Fenerbahce reportedly targeting Chimezie Metu

According to Chema de Lucas, Fenerbahce is considering Chimezie Metu as a potential addition to bolster its frontcourt.

The forward/center is currently recovering from an Achilles injury and will be unavailable for the start of Training Camp.

In his first European season with Barcelona, Metu averaged 11 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20 minutes per game.

09/07/202516:39

Zalgiris Kaunas close to a deal with Maodo Lo

Zalgiris Kaunas is close to former Milano Olimpia Maodo Lo. This was reported by Lithuanian media.

The German point guard, after his farewell to the Red and White, has played a good season at Paris Basketball, with an average of 10 points in EuroLeague and 2.1 assists.

At Zalgiris Kaunas, Maodo Lo would find Nigel Williams-Goss and Sylvain Francisco at the direction, while Lukas Lekavicius is expected to leave.

09/07/202509:43

Tarik Biberovic to stay with Fenerbahce for the next three seasons

Tarik Biberovic is staying at Fenerbahce for the next three seasons. The forward has reportedly turned down an offer from the Memphis Grizzlies.

This was reported by journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu. An important news for the European champions, Biberovic has produced an average of 10.4 points this season in the EuroLeague with 43.2% from 3-point range.

08/07/202522:44

William McDowell-White joins JL Bourg

Australian point guard William McDowell-White is the newest addition to JL Bourg, as officially announced by the French club.

McDowell-White departs from Alba Berlin, where he averaged 5.7 points and 3.8 assists per game in last season’s EuroLeague.

08/07/202522:28

Valencia reportedly signing Omari Moore

Valencia has made a significant addition by signing Omari Moore, a versatile guard coming off an impressive season with Darussafaka, as reported by Basketnews.

The Spanish team paid a buyout to the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the NBL, who had signed the former Bucks Two-Way Player earlier in June.

Moore averaged 15.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game in the Turkish BSL, shooting 47% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc.

08/07/202520:47

Buducnost adds French forward Axel Bouteille

Buducnost has announced the signing of Axel Bouteille on a deal for the upcoming season.

The 30-year-old French forward joins the Montenegrin club after spending the past two seasons with Bahcesehir, where he averaged 11.1 points (43% from three) and 4.8 rebounds in the 2024/25 EuroCup.

08/07/202519:11

Ismael Bako joins Paris Basketball

Ismael Bako is a new player of Paris Basketball, as announced by the French club.

The former Virtus Bologna center arrives from a two-year stint with Unics Kazan, where he produced 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks last VTB League season .

 

08/07/202515:15

Olympiacos: agreement reached with Kostas Antetokounmpo

Olympiacos seems to have reached an agreement with Kostas Antetokounmpo, a Greek centre renowned for his energy and athleticism. This further strengthens Olympiacos’s centre position.

According to Eurohoops, the parties have reportedly agreed on a two-year contract.

Following Nikola Milutinov’s departure, the red-and-white club is now ready to add a centre to its frontcourt. Meanwhile, Filip Petrusev remains with the team, at least for the time being, and his agent, Misko Raznatovic, has denied rumours that his client is set to leave the Greek club. Despite these denials, however, everything suggests that the Serbian centre could change teams over the summer.

08/07/202507:54

Vasilije Micić leaves NBA, waives $6M to return to Europe

After a quick stint with the Suns, Hornets, and Bucks, Vasilije Micić has secured a buyout from the Milwaukee Bucks. The team respected his wish to return to Europe, clearing cap space for Myles Turner.

The 31-year-old waived $6.1M of his $8.1M contract for the 2025/26 season, receiving the remaining $2M in three yearly installments of $666,666. After the 48-hour NBA waiver period, he will be free to sign in Europe.

In 101 NBA games, Micić averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 assists, while in the EuroLeague, he shined with Efes, Zalgiris, and Crvena Zvezda, averaging 13.1 points and winning two titles.

07/07/202523:37

Milwaukee Bucks: buyout for Vasilije Micic

The Milwaukee Bucks have reached a buyout agreement with Vasilije Micic, freeing the Serbian player from his contract with the franchise following his transfer to the Bucks.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, this move will likely allow Micic to return to the EuroLeague, where many European teams are ready to offer him a lucrative contract.

07/07/202522:46

Misko Raznatovic: “Petrusev leaving Olympiacos? Fake news”

In recent hours, rumours have circulated of a possible definitive separation between Olympiacos and Filip Petrusev, a Serbian forward who played in the EuroLeague last season on loan at Red Star Belgrade and has a knack for scoring points.

In response to the transfer rumours linking him to Red Star and Dubai Basketball, Petrusev’s agent, Misko Raznatovic, labelled the news as fake in a post on his X account, citing the player’s desire to return to the NBA.

The future is still uncertain for Filip Petrusev, but for now, the parties have not parted ways.

07/07/202518:08

Olympiacos reportedly close to a deal with Kostas Antetokounmpo

Olympiacos is close to closing the deal with Kostas Antetokounmpo, as reported by BIG 4. The 27-year-old Greek centre, former Panathinaikos and Murcia, is ready to wear the red and white jersey.

Bartzokas’ club is aiming to strengthen the forward department by adding a more athletic American centre to Milutinov. The management flew to Las Vegas to evaluate targeted options in view of the new season.

For Petrusev, Olympiacos will activate the option for the 2025/26 season and then evaluate the moves on the market. The focus remains on completing a competitive roster for EuroLeague and league.

Fonte. Sport24

07/07/202518:06

Nemanja Nedović had renewed with Crvena Zvezd-Nemanja Nedović, break-up after renewal: what happened

In May, Nemanja Nedović had signed a two-year, low-price deal with Crvena Zvezda, convinced he would remain at the heart of the Serbian project. The deal seemed secure after the management’s yes.

After the ABA semifinal and championship defeats against Budućnost, the club told Nedović to look for a new team. It was a move that displeased the player, given the closing rosters in the Euroleague.

Now the situation is in the hands of agent Miško Ražnatović, who is working to find a solution for all parties. The reasons for the turnaround that led to this sudden break remain unknown.

Fonte: Mozzart Sport

07/07/202515:11

Thijs De Ridder signs with Virginia

Belgian forward Thijs De Ridder leaves Europe and flies to the NCAA to Virginia.

The player comes from a season in ACB with a 9.3-point average in a Bilbao jersey. The player now only needs the green light from the NCAA.

07/07/202513:11

Virtus Bologna signs Smailagic on two-year deal

Alen Smailagic, 24, is set to become the new center for Virtus Bologna. The Serbian big man has left Zalgiris and has started medicals at Isokinetic ahead of signing.

Virtus quickly closed the deal, securing Smailagic on a two-year contract with an option for a third season. Last EuroLeague season, he averaged 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15 minutes.

After his NBA stint with the Golden State Warriors, Smailagic returned to Europe with Partizan and Zalgiris, proving himself as a high-impact player for coach Ivanovic’s Virtus.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

07/07/202508:17

Ryan Rollins re-signs with Bucks on 3-year, $12M deal

Free agent Ryan Rollins has signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, per ESPN and Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the third season.

At 23, Rollins averaged 6.2 points while shooting 40.8% from three last season, jumping to 10.2 points on 45.2% in 19 starts replacing Lillard. In his final 10 games, he posted 12.3 points and 4 assists, hitting 58% from deep.

The Bucks, who added Myles Turner while bringing back Porter Jr., Portis, Prince, and Trent Jr., will rely on Rollins as a key shooter in Doc Rivers’ system moving forward.

Fonte: ESPN

06/07/202522:24

Valanciunas to stay in Denver as Panathinaikos move is blocked by Nuggets

What was set to be a questionable summer move has now been ruled out: the Denver Nuggets have informed Jonas Valanciunas’ agents that they intend to honour the player’s existing contract with the NBA franchise.

This means that the Lithuanian centre will not be moving to Panathinaikos, the Greek club that had sought to sign him and had even reached an agreement with him.

According to Shams Charania, the Denver Nuggets consider Valanciunas to be an important member of their team, and the perfect player to play alongside Nikola Jokić when the Serbian superstar is not on the court.

06/07/202519:28

From Spain: Valencia are strongly interested in Darius Thompson

Valencia could change playmakers next season, as the future of Chris Jones is still uncertain. According to Las Provincias, the club is considering invoking the release clause in the Darius Thompson’s contract.

The club is considering one name above all others as the ideal replacement for Jones: Darius Thompson, a point guard who is leaving Anadolu Efes and has also been linked with Olimpia Milano and Virtus Bologna in recent weeks.

The alternative, according to reports, would be Sylvain Francisco, who has previously worked with coach Pedro Martínez. Everything will depend on the future of Chris Jones.

06/07/202511:01

Elijah Bryant signs multi-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced the arrival of Elijah Bryant with a deal until the end of the 2027/2028 season.

Bryant joins Hapoel after four successful seasons with Anadolu Efes, in which he won the Euroleague and all titles in Turkey.

Last Euroleague season was the best of his career, when he recorded 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 36.1 percent from three in 27 minutes per game.

Elijah Bryant: “I am proud and excited to join Hapoel Tel Aviv. The project being built here has me particularly intrigued: the vision, ambition and desire to succeed at the highest level. I am ready to give my all for the Hapoel family and look forward to meeting its amazing fans.”

Dimitris Itoudis: “We are very happy to add a player of the highest level to the team, a versatile player who can contribute in different positions and play various roles, both on offense and defense. I enjoyed all the conversations I had with Elijah, especially the way he sees himself as part of the team and the idea we are trying to build here at Hapoel Tel Aviv.”

05/07/202521:28

Virtus Bologna Closing in on Alen Smailagic

Alen Smailagic is on the verge of becoming a new Virtus Bologna player, according to Basketnews.

Zalgiris Kaunas, which already has his replacement lined up, is expected to receive a buyout to release the 24-year-old Serbian big man, who is under contract until 2026.

Smailagic averaged 8.1 points (55% FG, 35% from three) and 2.9 rebounds in 15 minutes per game in last season’s EuroLeague.

After making an early jump to the NBA and spending two years with the Golden State Warriors, he returned to Europe to continue his career.

05/07/202520:58

Azuolas Tubelis Reportedly Close To Join Zalgiris Kaunas

According to Basketnews, Zalgiris Kaunas is close to reaching an agreement with Azuolas Tubelis.

The promising Lithuanian forward/center is coming off a season with Rytas Vilnius, where he averaged 12.3 points and 6 rebounds across the Lithuanian League and Basketball Champions League.

The 23-year-old former Arizona standout is expected to replace Alen Smailagić, who is reportedly nearing a deal with another EuroLeague club.

05/07/202520:24

Maccabi Tel Aviv Targeting Jason Burnell, Jokubaitis Close to Bayern Move

According to Tomer Givati, Maccabi Tel Aviv is making a push to acquire Jason Burnell from Germani Brescia.

The American forward is currently under contract with Brescia for the upcoming season, and the Italian club is reportedly asking for a buyout of around $600,000.

Burnell has already given his approval to the move, seemingly intrigued by the opportunity to compete in the EuroLeague. The 27-year-old would be playing professionally outside of Italy for the first time in his career.

Meanwhile, Rokas Jokubaitis appears to be on the verge of joining Bayern Munich. The Lithuanian guard and his family have decided to leave Israel following the escalation of the conflict with Iran.

04/07/202520:30

Panathinaikos: Giannakopoulos confirms Valanciunas… Talking to his cat

Panathinaikos is increasingly likely to sign Jonas Valanciunas, with the Lithuanian centre’s arrival being confirmed by President Giannakopoulos in an unusual manner on social media.

The president of the Greek club posted a story on Instagram in which he talks to his cat, saying: ‘What did you ask me? He’s coming! Show me your paw — is it ready to sign? Do you have a pen?”

According to the Greek website SDNA, Valanciunas is expected to arrive in Athens this evening, away from the cameras and without fans, to undergo medical examinations with Panathinaikos tomorrow (Saturday 5 July).

04/07/202519:45

Bayern Munich eyeing Rokas Jokubaitis as a potential surprise addition

Bayern Munich is busy putting together its squad for the upcoming season. One of the key players could be Rokas Jokubaitis, surprisingly.

According to Robert Heusel, Bayern Munich is close to making a move in the transfer market, with Jokubaitis expected to leave Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv.

Last season in the EuroLeague, Jokubaitis averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game.

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