According to Sport5.co.il, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are trying to bring guard Antonio Blakeney back to Israel.
The LSU product played briefly in the Winner League with Hapoel Beer Sheva in the 2021-22 season.
Blakeney scored over 30 points per game in the last two years in CBA (32.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 4.7 APG in 2022/23, 30.5 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 4.2 APG last season).
Billy Baron has reached an agreement with the Shanghai Sharks.
The 33-year-old guard spent a two-year stint with Olimpia Milano (just 5 games in 2023/24 due to an elbow injury)
The news was reported by Basketnews.
In his first season with Olimpia Baron put together averages of 11.3 points and 2.3 assists between LBA and Euroleague, shooting 42% from long distance.
Virtus Bologna is actively searching for a big man to complete their roster, while awaiting Cacok’s recovery. Several names are on the list, including Jordan Bell.
Coach Luca Banchi confirmed that the club is looking for additional reinforcements to tackle the challenges in both the domestic league and EuroLeague. The team is already well-equipped, but one more addition under the basket is needed to fully balance the squad and tactical choices.
Source: Corriere dello Sport, Bologna.
Dubai strengthens the backcourt with the signing of Isaiah Taylor.
The point guard spent last season in the CBA with the Ningbo Rockets.
Coach Golemac’s comment: “Isaiah is another addition to our roster who brings valuable experience from both the NBA and Euroleague. His basketball IQ enhance our backcourt options and adds an extra level of aggressiveness on the perimeter.”
A new star in our ranks! 💫
We’re pleased to announce the signing of former NBA player Isaiah Taylor, as the latest addition to our team ✍️#DubaiBasketball #YallaDB #ABALiga pic.twitter.com/TI4O6ccVcf
— Dubai Basketball Club (@dubaibasket) September 19, 2024
Aek Athens is close to finalizing the signing of Dewan Hernandez to strengthen the frontcourt, according to Christos Tsaltsas.
The 27-year-old big man has recovered from an injury that forced him to miss last season.
Hernandez played in China (10.7 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.4 BPG in 16 MPG with Ningbo Rockets), Korea (14.6 points and 6.4 rebounds with Wonju Dongbu Promy) and Puerto Rico (15.4 points and 8.7 rebounds with the Cangrejeros de Santurce) in the 2022-23 season.
DJ Seeley has agreed to stay another season in Romania with U-BT Cluj – Napoca, as announced by his agent.
The experienced guard scored 14 points with 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game in the last Eurocup, shooting with an excellent 46 percent from long range.
Javon Freeman-Liberty, a 24-year-old scorer who can play both backcourt positions, is a new player of Manisa.
Freeman-Liberty last season shined in G-League with the Raptors 905, scoring 24.2 points with 6.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
The former Depaul also played 22 games in the NBA (7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists).
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MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg announced the return of Justin Simon.
The former St. John’s swingman last year helped Paris Basketball win the Eurocup (7.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.6 SPG).
Simon previously defended the German club’s colors in the 2021-22 season, also winning the BBL Defender of the Year award.
📝✅ | Hat hier jemand Transfer-Coup gesagt?! Wir haben ab sofort wieder zwei @easyCreditBBL-DPOY im Aufgebot: Defensiv-Monster, Highlight-Maschine und Frohnatur @simon_Says_so komplettiert unser Line-Up! 💛-lich willkommen zurück, 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻!
📸: @BasketballCL. pic.twitter.com/HfLkW5ig4e
— MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (@MHP_RIESEN) September 15, 2024
Edmond Sumner is a new player of the Sichuan Blue Whales, as announced by the Chinese club.
The guard last year made his debut in Europe after six seasons in the NBA.
Sumner put together averages of 8.3 points and 2.3 assists in the 52 games he played with Zalgiris Kaunas between LKL and Euroleague.
The Jiangsu Dragons have finalized the signings of guard Terquavion Smith and center James Thompson IV.
As a rookie, Smith was a two-way player for the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring an average of 3.2 points in 16 games.
The former NC State also played 36 games in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats (22.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals pg).
Thompson IV spent 2023/24 in VTB League with Samara (9.9 PPG, 7.6 RPG in 24 minutes).
Boban Marjanovic will be a Fenerbahce player. The Serbian centre-back returns to Europe after leaving Red Star in the summer of 2015.
This is a major coup for the media, and one that could enrich a squad that a few days ago received another important announcement, that of Khem Birch. Sanli Sertac and, of course, Nicolò Melli are also in the midfield.
From the United States, Marc Stein has also been confirmed. The one-year contract includes a release clause in December should he be called up by the NBA..
League sources tell @TheSteinLine that the Fenerbahçe deal contains a brief opt-out window in December allowing for a return to the NBA for Marjanović, who played for Houston for the past two seasons to give him stints with all three Texas teams.
More: https://t.co/A6ycVmnrjq https://t.co/kfsJvkdYW9
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 17, 2024
Fenerbahce has signed Boban Marjanovic to a 1-year deal that includes an exit clause allowing both sides to opt out of the contract until January, per sources.
— Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) September 17, 2024
Monaco is about to bring back Paris Lee, paying a buy-out to ASVEL. A significant move at the highest level of the French league.
The playmaker, already starring with the Monaco club in the 2021-2022 season, will leave ASVEL to return to the Principality.
A player with an excellent defensive impact, Paris Lee comes from an 11.1-point average season in the league, with 4.8 assists, and 11.5 points in the EuroLeague, with 5.5 assists.
Source: BeBasket
Wes Clark is a new player for Yalovaspor, as announced by the Turkish club.
The point guard comes from a season in Germany with the Rostock Seawolves (8.1 points, 2.5 assists in 19 minutes).
The Shanxi Loongs have reached an agreement with Hamidou Diallo.
The explosive former Kentucky guard is headed to the CBA after a season spent mainly in the G League with the Capital City Go-Go’s – 19.5 points (53% FG, 68% FT), 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game-.
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After a lost season due to a serious knee injury, Montrezl Harrell is back on track and has agreed to a deal with the Adelaide 36ers.
The news was reported by Olgun Uluc of ESPN.
The former Louisville big man signed a short-term contract to replace the injured Jarell Martin, with an option to remain until the end of the NBL season.
Before the injury, Harrell played 8 seasons in the NBA, winning the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2020 with the Los Angeles Clippers (18.6 points and 7 rebounds per game).
Mystery over the future of Luka Samanic, who only signed a contract with Fenerbahce on 5 August.
According to a statement issued by Fenerbahce yesterday, the player was granted permission to leave the team and return to his country (Croatia, ed.) on 6 September, due to personal reasons.
The club says it will closely monitor the situation and provide further updates in the coming days.
Meanwhile, in the coming minutes Fenerbahce will announce a new player, credibly former Olympiacos centre Khem Birch.
Luka Samanic’in durumu hakkında bilgilendirme
Oyuncumuz Luka Samanic, kişisel nedenlerden ötürü kulübümüzden izin alarak 6 Eylül Cuma günü ülkesine gitmiştir.
Süreç şube yetkililerimizce yakından takip edilmekte olup, oyuncumuzun durumuna ilişkin gerekli bilgilendirme… pic.twitter.com/V6dAmE8CoY
— Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) September 10, 2024
AS Monaco has announced the departure of John Brown III after two seasons.
The veteran power forward will continue to work with the Monaco club’s medical staff to recover from the shoulder injury that will keep him off the court until at least January 2025.
President Aleksej Fedoricsev’s words:
“John Brown III is a true gentleman with a big heart, who gives his all in every single minute spent on the court. His dedication to the Roca Team was evident as he overcame injuries, including his remarkable sacrifice in the fifth game of the playoffs against Fener.. JB is an integral part of our family and we express our deepest gratitude to him for his contributions. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him return to the court stronger than ever. ”
🪖 Après deux saisons sous nos couleurs, c’est la fin du chapitre avec la Roca Team pour John Brown III 🔚
🙌 Un exemple de combativité et d’altruisme, merci du fond du cœur JB ! ❤️🔥
🚑 Blessé à l’épaule jusqu’en janvier 2025, il reste soutenu par le club et continuera à… pic.twitter.com/oMqeXglAX2
— AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) September 10, 2024
Svetislav Pešić is no longer the head coach of the Serbian national basketball team, according to Sport Klub.
This announcement comes less than a month after Pešić led Serbia to a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Despite the possibility that Pešić would continue his role, including preparations for next year’s European Championship qualifiers, the collaboration has now ended.
Pešić’s departure coincides with changes in the leadership of the Serbian Basketball Federation, as Predrag Danilović has resigned as president, with three months remaining in his term. Marko Kešelj is currently considered a leading candidate to succeed him.
Movements at Fenerbahce. According to journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the Turkish club are about to release Luka Samanic and sign Kehm Birch.
Luka Samanic, a foward born in 2000, arrived in Istanbul in the summer after a 43-game season in the NBA with the Utah Jazz. According to the latest information, the parties are already negotiating the termination of the one-year contract announced on 5 August.
Meanwhile, full agreement has been reached with Khem Birch. The former Olympiacos big man, who has played just over six seasons in the NBA with the Magic, Raptors and Spurs, finished last season in Spain with Girona, averaging 8.8 points and 5.7 rebounds in ACB.
🚨 Fenerbahçe Beko, Khem Birch ile her konuda anlaşmaya vardı. Fenerbahçe yönetimi, Samanič ile yolları ayırıp yerini Birch ile doldurmak istiyor. https://t.co/Jh5mI1gTpr
— Yağız Sabuncuoğlu (@yagosabuncuoglu) September 10, 2024
ÖZEL | Fenerbahçe Beko, Luka Šamanić ile yolları ayırmayı düşünüyor.
— Yağız Sabuncuoğlu (@yagosabuncuoglu) September 10, 2024
Cibona has announced a number of players for next season, including point guard Anthony ‘Cat’ Barber and guard Peter Jok.
Barber spent 2023/24 between FC Porto Ferpinta (17.8 points and 3.9 assists per game in FIBA Europe Cup) and Scarborough Shooting Stars (19.2 points and 3.9 assists in the Canadian CEBL).
Jok in the summer averaged 7.7 points with 5 rebounds per game for South Sudan at the Paris Olympics.
The Guandong Tigers announced the signings of forward Darius Bazley and guard Will Barton.
The former Syracuse man struggled to find a new team after parting ways with the Thunder, last year he played mostly in the G League producing over 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks per game.
Barton, out of the NBA last year, after a brief experience in the ACB defended the colors of the Cangrejeros de Santurce in BSN (17.1 PPG, 4 APG).
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Panathinaikos signs an incredible market coup: the club’s number one Dimitris Giannakopoulos announced the agreement with Cedi Osman.
VIDEO pic.twitter.com/T9RUXPOe2l
— Alessandro Luigi Maggi (@AlessandroMagg4) September 7, 2024
Cedi Osman (29, 2.04 metres) is a new Panathinaikos player, as announced by Dimitris Giannakopoulos via his Instagram profile.
The ‘Greens’ thus respond to Olympiacos’ fireworks with Evan Fournier by announcing the Turkish forward, who has made 476 NBA appearances with the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs.
According to media close to Panathinaikos, the deal was a quick one, and the decisive factor was the conversation between Osman and Ergin Ataman, who is also his coach in the Turkish national team.
In Osman’s past there are five EuroLeague seasons, from 2012 to 2017, then seven in the NBA, with 72 games last season in San Antonio, averaging 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 17 minutes and 30 seconds of play per game.
Dimitris Giannakopoulos dropped the bombshell like this on his Instagram profile:
‘Good morning for three reasons. The first is that our EuroLeague rivals have strengthened a lot this year.
(…) I am pleased to announce that as of this moment Cedi Osman is a Panathinaikos player.’
Real Madrid began preparations for the 2024-25 season with their first training session in Valdebebas on Monday, following an extended break for the players. After five days of training, Chus Mateo’s squad will play their first friendly on Saturday against Benfica in Badajoz.
Despite Yabusele’s departure to the NBA, Real Madrid has yet to sign a replacement. One name linked to the club is Cedi Osman, a former San Antonio Spurs player, but there appears to be no concrete interest at the moment.
Shawn Jones has signed a deal for the 2024/25 season with Legia Kosz, as announced by the Polish club.
The experienced big man seen returns to Poland, where he previously played with Anwil and PGE Spojnia Stargard.
Jones spent last season with Cedevita, scoring 7.1 points with 5.3 rebounds in 17 minutes per game between ABA Liga and Eurocup.
C.J. Bryce is a new player of Aek Athens, as announced by the Greek team.
The former NC State guard comes from a season in the VTB League with Parma Basket Perm (13.8 points, 3.4 assists, 52% FG, 55% 3P, 87% FT).
Mersin strengthens the backcourt with the signing of Justin Cobbs.
The experienced point guard comes from 5 seasons in ABA Liga between Buducnost and Cedevita, where last year he averaged over 15 points and 5 assists per game in Eurocup, and 13.1 points with 5.6 assists in ABA Liga.
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Giorgi Bezhanishvili is a new player of BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque, as announced by the French club.
The 25-year-old Georgian spent 2023/24 in the G League with the Iowa Wolves (9.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists).
Nuni Omot is a new player of the Beijing Ducks, as announced by the Chinese club.
The forward then returns to the CBA, where last year he scored 25.1 points per game shooting 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from three for the Ningbo Rockets.
Omot was among South Sudan’s stars at the Paris Olympics this summer, averaging 16.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2 steals.
Aek Athens has announced the arrival of Jadyn Parker.
The rookie power forward ended last season at East Tennessee State with averages of 7.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 20 minutes per game.
Νέα μεταγραφή για την ΑΕΚ ΒΕΤSSON BC 🟡⚫️#aekbc #aekbetssonbc #sinexizoumemeoeamahttps://t.co/EFv556I1Dy
— AEK BC (@aekbcgr) September 2, 2024
Shams Charania also confirms: Evan Fournier is returning to Europe to sign a two-year deal with Olympiacos.
According to the NBA insider, there is talk of more than $4 million in total signing. Sportando’s anticipation is therefore confirmed.
After 12 seasons, Evan Fournier is exiting the NBA and signing a two-year, $4 million-plus deal with Euroleague club Olympiacos, per sources. Fournier averaged nearly 10 points in France’s Silver Medal run at the Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/ErFKwEJl0W
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 2, 2024
