Basket rumors

Mitchell Watt joins Toyama Grouses

Mitchell Watt is a new player of the Toyama Grouses, as announced by the Japanese club.

The veteran former Reyer Venezia big man spent last year with Zaragoza, producing averages of 12.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in ACB.

Leyton Hammonds joins BC Dubai

BC Dubai completes the roster with the signing of Leyton Hammonds.

The forward, 10.8 points per game with 41 percent from three in BetClic Elite last year, signed a 1+1 contract.

 

 

Leo Westermann joins Fuenlabrada

Leo Westermann is a new player of Fuenlabrada, as announced by the Spanish team.

The 32-year-old French point guard’s career speaks for itself: Partizan Belgrade, Barça, CSKA Moscow, Zalgiris and Fenerbahce are some of the teams he has played for.

Last season Westermann played in the German top league with Hakro Merlins Crailsheim, where he produced averages of 10.3 points, 3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

 

Merkezefendi signs BenMcLemore

Merkezefendi announced the signing of Ben McLemore for next season.

The 31-year-old shooting guard last year defended the colors of Aek Athens and Rio Breogan (12.2 PPG in ACB, 17.3 in BCL).

McLemore in 9 NBA seasons has put together career averages of 9 points with 36% from three.

Sindarius Thornwell joins Zielona Gora

Zielona Gora announced the arrival of Sindarius Thornwell as the final addition to the roster for the upcoming season.

The 29-year-old former NBA forward comes from a year in the VTB League with Avtodor Saratov, where he produced over 11 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Will Rayman returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced the return of Will Rayman.

The power forward spent last year on loan at Saint-Quentin in France, where he produced 7.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and a steal per game in BetClic Elite.

Last summer Rayman signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

 

Partizan, James Nunnally part ways

Partizan has announced the departure of James Nunnally.

The veteran guard spent a two-year stint with the Serbian club (12.3 points and 2.5 assists per game in the last Euroleague).

In a recent interview, Partizan president Ostoja Mijailovic explained that Nunnally’s departure was mainly due to the brawl with Lazarevic during the ABA Liga final series against Red Star.

Jaylin Galloway reportedly returning to Sydney Kings on multi-year deal

Jaylin Galloway and the Sydney Kings have agreed on a new three-year contract, Olgun Uluc reports.

The 21-year-old Australian forward was released by the Milwaukee Bucks on Aug. 1.

Galloway posted averages of 10.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals in the NBL last season.

Jeremy Senglin joins Slask Wroclaw

Jeremy Senglin is a new player of Slask Wroclaw, as announced by the Polish club.

The former Brindisi point guard – 9.7 points and 2.8 assists per game last season in LBA, before moving to Hapoel Eila t- signed a one-year deal.

 

 

Real Betis signs Alex Renfroe and Mark Hughes

Real Betis strengthens the backcourt with the arrivals of point guard Alex Renfroe and swingman Mark Hughes.

Renfroe spent 2023/24 in ACB with Bilbao, where he produced 7.1 points and 4.7 assists in 21 minutes per game.

Hughes returns to Spain after a season with Hamburg (11.1 points, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals between BBL and Eurocup).

Both players signed a two-year deal.

Hapoel Tel Aviv reportedly interested in Alpha Kaba and Montrezl Harrell

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to scour the big man market to add an important player under the boards.

In addition to Bruno Caboclo, the Israeli club is also interested in Alpha Kaba and Montrezl Harrell.

The news was reported by sport5.

The former Louisville missed last NBA season due to a knee injury.

In 8 years in the league Harrell produced averages of 12.1 points and 5 rebounds in 20 minutes per game, hustling his way near the rim with athleticism, physical strength and grit.

Kaba comes from a season between CBA – over 16 points and 13 rebounds per game with Jiangsu Kendia- and ACB – 7 appearances with Valencia-.

 

Wesley Iwundu joins Promitheas

Promitheas strengthens the roster with the signing of Wesley Iwundu.
The 29-year-old forward spent 5 seasons in the NBA-career averages of 4.4 points, 2.4 rebounds in 16 minutes-.
Iwundu in 2023/24 defended the colors of Rasta Vechta (9.1 points, 4.8 rebounds in BBL).

Brandon Taylor signs with Leyma Coruña

Brandon Taylor is a new player of Leyma Coruña, the spanish team announced.

The pointguard spent last year with BAXI Manresa, where he produced 8.5 points and 3.1 assists in 17 minutes per game.

Taylor also played in Italy, China and France.

Jarell Eddie signs with Peristeri

Peristeri announced the arrival of Jarell Eddie.

The 32-year-old shooter comes from a season with Cluj, where he knocked down 49% of the nearly 6 threes attempted per game between the Romanian League and Eurocup.

Trefl Sopot signs Tarik Phillip

Trefl Sopot strengthens the backcourt with the arrival of Tarik Phillip.
The 31-year-old point guard comes from a two-year stint with the London Lions (9 PPG, 4.2 APG, 1.3 SPG in the last Eurocup).

John Jenkins signs with Tofas

John Jenkins is a new player of Tofas, as announced by the Turkish club.

The shooter from Vanderbilt last season played in the G League (17.7 PPG, 3.1 APG, 49% 3P) and BSN (15.2 PPG, 37% 3P).

 

CJ Williams joins Start Lublin

Start Lublin announced the arrival of CJ Williams to strengthen the backcourt.

The guard comes from a season in Romania with CSM Corona Brasov (12.7 PPG).

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Hunter Hale joins Aek Athens

Hunter Hale is a new player of Aek Athens, as announced by the Greek club.

Hale had an excellent season last year with Promitheas, scoring 16.7 points with 3.8 assists per game in the league, and 17.5 points with 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals in the BCL.

 

Chuba Ohams joins BAXI Manresa

BAXI Manresa announced the arrival of Chuba Ohams with a deal for the upcoming season.

The big man arrives from the Helsinki Seagulls (Finalnd), where last year he produced 14.5 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

Ohams stands out for his athleticism and energy, with the ability to play above the rim and rebound.

Official: Theo Maledon returns to ASVEL

ASVEL strengthens the backcourt with the return of Theo Maledon.

The point guard leaves the NBA after four seasons with career averages of 7.7 points and 2.9 assists.

Maledon is the sixth player signed this summer by the French club, following Ajinca, Harrison, Black, Sako and Schofield.

 

Matthew Strazel signs a multi-year extension with AS Monaco

AS Monaco announced the extension until 2027 signed by Matthew Strazel.

The 22-year-old point guard, fresh off an Olympic silver medal with France (thanks in part to a crucial 4-point play he knocked down against Japan), scored 10 points with 3.4 assists per game last season in BetClic Elite, and 4.4 with 1.7 assists per game in Euroleague.

 

Johannes Voigtmann signs 3-year deal with Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich brings Johannes Voigtmann back to Germany with a three-year contract.

The big man returns home after eight seasons between Baskonia, CSKA Moscow and Olimpia Milano.

“I am very happy to be in Munich and to return to Germany and the Bundesliga after many years abroad,” said Johannes Voigtmann after his first visit to the BMW Park. “I will now be part of what I believe is a very exciting project at Bayern, with great potential, a new arena, a new coach, and many players I have already played with and enjoy playing with. There is also a close family connection to Munich. It all fits perfectly, and I am looking forward to this new challenge, the team, and the fans in Munich.”

Last year the 31-year-old German big man produced 7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game in Euroleague.