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Fabian White Jr and Christian Bishop join Galatasaray

Galatasaray has reached agreements with Fabian White Jr. and Christian Bishop, two American forwards who impressed in the Basketball Champions League this season, per Eurohoops sources.

White averaged 15.9 points and 5.2 rebounds with Manisa and had standout performances against Galatasaray in the Round of 16, averaging 22 points and 6.5 boards. Bishop joins from Nymburk after posting 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Both are expected to strengthen the Turkish club’s frontcourt.

Following their BCL Final Four appearance, Galatasaray is clearly building a deeper roster to aim higher next season.

Source: Eurohoops

Scottie Wilbekin to re-sing with Fenerbahce: the details

Agreement reached between Scottie Wilbekin and Fenerbahce. The Turkish-passported point guard remains in Instabul with a 1+1 contract.

This season Scottie Wilbekin played only 2′ in the EuroLeague, getting seriously injured during the first round against Olympiacos.

Fenerbahce reportedly close to sign Vasilije Micic

Vasilije Micic is reportedly nearing a return to the EuroLeague, with Fenerbahce close to securing the Serbian guard, according to Chema de Lucas.

The 2021 EuroLeague MVP and two-time Final Four MVP would reunite with coach Sarunas Jasikevicius, who coached him in Zalgiris, and pair up with Wade Baldwin IV to form one of the league’s most dangerous backcourts.

After two seasons in the NBA with the Thunder, Hornets, and Suns, where he averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 assists, Micic seems ready to rejoin the European elite. Fenerbahce, fresh off their title in Abu Dhabi, looks determined to remain on top.

Monaco reportedly to sign Kevarrius Hayes to replace Mam Jaiteh

Monaco are reportedly close to signing Kevarrius Hayes to replace Mam Jaiteh, who is leaving for Dubai BC.

The former Asvel pivot, currently at Paris, would remain in France after a 6.5-point, 4.6-rebound EuroLeague season.

Jean Montero expected to stay in Valencia despite EuroLeague interest

Jean Montero is expected to sign a new deal with Valencia Basket, BasketNews reports. Despite strong EuroLeague interest and a €1 million buyout clause, the 21-year-old guard seems set to stay in Spain.

Montero had a breakout season, winning Rising Star honors in both EuroCup and Liga ACB, averaging 16.5 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in domestic play.

A major playoff performance—36 points and 10 rebounds against Gran Canaria—further solidified his value. A contract extension with a salary raise is now close to completion.

Joffrey Lauvergne to Leave ASVEL: “The Club Never Showed Any Interest in Keeping Me”

Veteran big man Joffrey Lauvergne has confirmed he will leave ASVEL at the end of the 2024–25 season. His goal now is to finish on a high note with a French championship.

In an interview with Le Progrès, Lauvergne said: “The club never showed any interest in keeping me.” After joining ASVEL in 2022, the former NBA center is ready to close the chapter and hopes for a perfect ending.

With a Game 1 win over Monaco in the semifinals, ASVEL remains in the hunt. “We have enough talent and team chemistry to make it,” Lauvergne stated, staying focused despite his imminent departure.

Source: Le Progrès

Besiktas Extend Head Coach Dusan Alimpijevic Through 2027

Dusan Alimpijevic will remain as head coach of Besiktas through the end of the 2026/27 season, as announced by the Turkish club.

This season, the Serbian coach led Besiktas to the Round of 16 in the EuroCup and will face Anadolu Efes in the BSL playoff semifinals starting Friday.

Alimpijevic also guided the team to a second-place finish in the regular season, with a record of 23 wins in 30 games.

Carlik Jones: Fenerbahçe rumors? They’re laughable, I’m focused on winning the title

Carlik Jones led Partizan Mozzart Bet to the ABA League Finals with 17 points against Dubai, stating after the game: “We’re ready for whoever comes next. We’ve shown resilience all season.”

Jones also dismissed rumors linking him to Fenerbahçe: “I know nothing about it, and some of those rumors are just laughable. I want fans to know I’m happy here and fully focused on winning the title.”

He praised his teammates’ shooting confidence: “We missed early, but we believed in each other and found rhythm. That’s who we are.”

Source: Mozzart Sport

Agreement reached between Dan Oturu and Hapoel Tel Aviv. The details of the operation

Dan Oturu will play for Hapoel Tel Aviv next season. The news, anticipated by various international media, has been confirmed to Sportando.

Here are the details of the operation. The Anadolu Efes big man has signed a three-year, almost $7 million contract. The contract includes $2.2 million for the first season, $2.3 for the second and $2.4 for the third.

Dan Oturu this season has produced an average of 8.8 points in EuroLeague with 4.2 rebounds in 38 games with 17′ of usage.

Milton Doyle to join Melbourne United

Milton Doyle will play next NBL season with Melbourne United, as reported by Olgun Uluc.

The 31-year-old guard is currently playing in Puerto Rico with Indios de Mayagüez, averaging 15.2 points and 5.7 assists per game.

In his last NBL season with the JackJumpers — where he spent the past three years — Doyle averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.

Fenerbahce in talks with Vasilije Micic and Dante Exum

According to reporter Zafer Ertas, Fenerbahçe is working hard on the market to provide head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius with a top-tier backcourt for next season.

The EuroLeague champions, who are set to part ways with Marko Guduric, have reportedly begun talks with two former NBA players: Vasilije Micic and Dante Exum.

The Serbian point guard has already turned down a lucrative offer from Hapoel Tel Aviv and has been linked to several top European clubs.

Exum, meanwhile, could return to the EuroLeague after a two-year stint with the Dallas Mavericks, where he averaged 8 points and 2.8 assists across 75 total games — only 20 of which came this season due to injury issues.

Olimpia Milano to sign Marko Guduric

Marko Guduric is joining Olimpia Milano. As reported by ROM and Sportando, the deal was finalized on Saturday, just hours before Milano’s Game 1 clash with Virtus Bologna at the Segafredo Arena.

It’s not just a near-agreement—this is a done deal. Guduric will sign a 2+1 contract, marking the club’s second summer acquisition after Quinn Ellis.

Born in 1995, the Serbian guard developed at Crvena Zvezda and just won the EuroLeague with Fenerbahce. Despite strong interest from his former club and Panathinaikos, Guduric was won over by Milano’s ambitious offer. With Fenerbahce, he collected three Turkish league titles, three Turkish Cups, a President’s Cup, and most recently, a EuroLeague crown. He averaged 10.9 points and 3.1 assists this season.

This move is a statement from Milano, especially as Nikola Mirotic edges closer to AS Monaco. Ettore Messina now adds a proven winner and versatile backcourt scorer to his roster. Next step: securing a point guard.

Anadolu Efes extends Ercan Osmani

Anadolu Efes announced the two-year contract extension of Ercan Osmani.

The 26-year-old big man this year produced averages of 6.7 points (40 percent from three) and 2.9 rebounds in 16 minutes per game in Euroleague.

Maccabi Tel Aviv among teams interested in Anthony Lamb

According to Il Corriere del Trentino, Maccabi Tel Aviv is eyeing Anthony Lamb to strengthen the frontcourt ahead of next season.

The forward has attracted the interest of several teams after a good first year in Europe.

Lamb produced 14.9 points, 4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game between Eurocup and LBA with Trento.

Guard Myles Cale also made a name for himself in Trento.

The player (11.2 points, 1.8 assists, 1 steal per game, 46% FG, 41% 3P, 87% FT) has an 80,000 euro buyout included in his deal with the Italian team.

Euroleague teams considering Cale reportedly include Anadolu Efes, Paris Basketball and Crvena Zvedza.

Olympiacos Reportedly Eyeing Weiler-Babb After Ward Signing

Olympiacos has shown interest in Nick Weiler-Babb, the 2024–25 EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year from Bayern Munich, according to Strong Side by Bet365. Talks have reportedly begun.

The German guard/forward impressed multiple teams this season. Olympiacos could activate his €700,000 buyout clause to bring him to Piraeus for next season.

While Vasilije Micic remains the top target, Weiler-Babb is seen as a viable and valuable addition, especially after the recent deal with Tyson Ward.

Source: Scoriakas

Olimpia Milano reportedly made an important offer to Marko Guduric

Olimpia Milano is making a serious push for Marko Guduric. Following the initial report by meridian:sport, the news of a substantial offer from the Italian club to the Serbian guard has been confirmed by both Sportando and ROM.

Guduric currently holds a renewal proposal from Fenerbahce—where he just won the EuroLeague after averaging 10.9 points and 3.1 assists this season—but is also being closely monitored by Crvena Zvezda for a potential return to Belgrade. However, Milano now appears to be one of the strongest contenders in the race.

The coming days could be decisive in determining Guduric’s future.

Zalgiris Nearing Contract Extension with Deividas Sirvydis

Deividas Sirvydis is close to signing a contract extension with Zalgiris Kaunas, BasketNews reports. The 24-year-old wing had drawn interest due to an exit clause but is now likely to stay at least one more year.

Sirvydis averaged 8.4 points in EuroLeague while shooting 38.8% from three and ranked among the top U25 scorers in the competition. He also posted the third-best net rating on the Zalgiris roster.

With him on the floor, the offense improved by 6.4 points per 100 possessions. His retention is a key move for Zalgiris as they aim to build continuity around their core group.

Source: BasketNews

Nenad Dimitrijevic reportedly close to join Partizan

According to BuzzSport, Nenad Dimitrijevic is close to signing a two-year deal with Partizan.

The 27-year-old Macedonian point guard is expected to leave Olimpia Milano after a season in which he averaged 7.6 points and 2.9 assists per game in the EuroLeague, and 8.2 points with 4.1 assists in the Italian league (LBA).

Dimitrijevic hasn’t appeared in an official game for Milano since early April, a clear sign that the club is ready to move on from him despite his contract running through June 2026.

Adelaide 36ers Re-Sign Montrezl Harrell on One-Year Deal

The Adelaide 36ers have announced the re-signing of Montrezl Harrell on a new one-year contract.

The 31-year-old big man out of Louisville made his NBL debut last season, averaging 20.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.

Harrell is currently playing in Puerto Rico’s BSN with the Gigantes de Carolina.

Zalgiris Kaunas Reportedly Close to Signing Dustin Sleva

Zalgiris Kaunas is close to finalizing the signing of Dustin Sleva, according to Donatas Urbonas.

The American forward is coming off an impressive season with Besiktas, where he led the EuroCup in steals (1.8 per game) while also averaging 10.1 points and 3.5 rebounds, shooting 51% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

In the Turkish BSL, Sleva posted averages of 12 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1 steal per game, with an outstanding 56% shooting from the field and 49% from beyond the arc.

Maccabi Tel Aviv close to sign former NBA first-round pick TJ Leaf

 

According to Noa Poplinger, Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv are engaged in a  ‘market derby’ for American-Israeli forward TJ Leaf, with both teams having submitted offers. At the moment, the former NBA first-round pick appears to be leaning toward the Maccabi option.

Leaf’s name has been linked to a potential move to Israel multiple times in recent years, but the transfer has never materialized. The former UCLA standout currently holds offers from teams in China and South Korea, but the opportunity to debut in the EuroLeague is reportedly pushing him toward finally landing in Israel.

Leaf has spent the last four seasons in the Chinese Basketball Association, most recently with the Nanjing Tongxi Monkey King, where he averaged 21.9 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game.

Real Madrid targeting Alec Peters, who wants out of Olympiacos

Real Madrid are eyeing Alec Peters to add shooting and depth to their frontcourt. With limited playing time behind Sasha Vezenkov, Peters is open to leaving Olympiacos despite having one year left on his contract, Encestando reports.

Madrid see Peters as a potential fit alongside Mario Hezonja, who is evaluating NBA options. Jaylen Hoard also remains on their radar, according to journalist Andrea Calzoni.

Source Encestando

Zalgiris Kaunas, Nigel Williams-Goss done deal: details

Zalgiris Kaunas has signed Nigel Williams-Goss to a three-year deal worth €1.3 million net per year for the first two seasons, per BasketNews.

The contract includes a mutual opt-out after year two. The guard prioritized financial stability and a leading role, turning down a potential Olympiacos return. Zalgiris is positioning itself as a serious EuroLeague playoff team.

The move reflects Kaunas’ intent to no longer be seen as a second-tier destination.

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