Basket rumors

27/05/202509:22

Scottie Wilbekin reportedly close to a new deal with Fenerbahce

Scottie Wilbekin’s future should still be at Fenerbahce. According to Moses, the signature on the renewal between the playmaker and the European champion club is just a step away.

A 1993-born outside player, Wilbekin played only 3 minutes this season before the serious injury that marred his progress. Last year he had produced an average of 13 points in the EuroLeague.

26/05/202515:58

Olympiacos targets Tyrique Jones

Olympiacos is inevitably active in the market for next season after the failed EuroLeague assault.

The Greek team has long been negotiating the renewal of Nikola Milutinov, and Moses Wright is also reportedly on his way out.

A potential target could be Tyrique Jones, who still has one year left on his contract with Partizan.

The 1997-year-old centre has produced 11.6 points on average in the EuroLeague this season with six rebounds.

26/05/202515:52

Fenerbahce targets Carlik Jones for next season

Fenerbahce is reportedly having second thoughts about Carlik Jones, according to Sportando.

The outfielder has a contract until 2026 with Partizan, where he is currently involved in the ABA playoffs. In the EuroLeague he averaged 14.1 points with 3.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

Partizan will start the semi-final series with Dubai this evening. Fenerbahce instead evaluates the insertion of a talented outside player to flank Wade Baldwin and Devon Hall.

26/05/202514:38

Vasilije Micić sets €5M price tag for EuroLeague return

According to Sport24, Serbian star Micić is open to returning to EuroLeague, but his salary demand is €5 million net per season.

The two-time EuroLeague champion and former MVP has interest from Hapoel Tel Aviv and Crvena Zvezda, but only a few teams can match that figure.

The Phoenix Suns hold an option until June 29 to keep him in the NBA for $8.1 million next season. His European future depends on that decision.

Source: Sport24.gr

26/05/202511:17

Georgios Bartzokas under pressure as Olympiacos enters uncertain future

Olympiacos’ loss to Monaco triggered a storm of criticism, and head coach Georgios Bartzokas is now in the spotlight. Despite recent success, this latest failure has cast doubt on his long-term position.

According to Sport24, the club is preaching calm, but key decisions loom. If the Greek championship slips away, a coaching change can’t be ruled out.

Bartzokas must either prove he can lead a fresh winning cycle, or make way for a new voice. The next few weeks will define his fate in Piraeus.

Source: Sport24.gr

26/05/202510:14

Olympiacos reportedly needs Vasilije Micic to rebuild after Final Four failure

The elimination in the semi-finals against Monaco has raised alarm bells at Olympiacos. The current cycle has reached its limit, and a turning point is needed: the perfect name would be Vasilije Micic.

The Serbian, two-time European champion with Efes, is ready to return to the Old Continent and is looking for the right situation. The Piraeus club has already initiated contacts, but technical and financial guarantees are needed to close, given that we are talking about a team that already has the likes of Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier under contract. A contact would have already taken place.

Vasilije Micic in this context would be a more than luxury insertion: a game creator, a winner. After the only Fournier to save himself in Abu Dhabi, the club would like to touch up the roster, and the former Efes could be its new point of reference.

Source: Sportime.gr

26/05/202509:51

Here are the details of the millionaire deal between TJ Shorts and Panathinaikos

TJ Shorts will play for Panathinaikos next season. This now seems certain. Details of his next contract are emerging in Greece.

The American point guard, after his great season at Paris, is preparing to become one of the highest paid players in Europe. After all, with an average of 19 points in the EuroLeague, and 7.3 assists, the leap in quality was expected.

Sports24 goes further, telling us about the details of his contract. There is talk of 2.5 million euros a year for at least two seasons.

26/05/202508:13

Monaco reportedly always interested in Nick Weiler-Babb

Monaco remains active on the track leading to Nick Weiler-Babb, Bayern Munich’s point guard also in the sights of Olimpia Milano.

The player still has one year left on his contract with Bayern Munich, according to SDNA the buyout would be around $750,000.

Nick Weiler-Babb, the best defender of the last EuroLeague, produced 8.2 points last season with 4.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.5 stolen balls.

25/05/202523:33

Olympiacos Fans Dream of Spanoulis Return, But Monaco Committed Through 2026

Olympiacos fans are dreaming of a comeback, but there are no contractual glimmers: Vassilis Spanoulis’ contract with Monaco, signed in November 2024, runs until 2026 with an option for 2027.

BasketNews sources deny the existence of buyouts or release clauses for this summer. Monaco is satisfied with the work of Vassilis Spanoulis, who was a key player on the bench in the run up to the EuroLeague final.

The Principality’s club considers him part of the long-term project, and does not expect any change of direction. The bond between Spanoulis and Olympiacos remains strong, but today there are no margins for an immediate return.

25/05/202523:16

Panathinaikos reportedly to sign TJ Shorts

From Greece they strongly confirm: TJ Shorts will play for Panathinaikos next season. This is the gift from Dimitris Giannakopoulos after the bitter semifinal in the Final Four 2025 with Fenerbahce.

The playmaker, who has a Macedonian passport, produced an average of 19 points this season in his EuroLeague debut with Paris, with 7.3 assists.

According to George Zakkas of SDNA Shorts he will sign with Panathinaikos with no NBA exits.

25/05/202523:10

Crvena Zvezda reportedly to make an offer to Lorenzo Brown

Crvena Zvezda is working to sign Lorenzo Brown. According to George Zakkas of SDNA, the Belgrade team is ready to offer a contract to the American point guard.

Lorenzo Brown this season produced 6.3 pointsd i average and 2.7 assists with Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague, finding less space than expected.

In his career he played with Crvena Zvezda already in the 2019-2020 season before experiences with Fenerbahce, Unics and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

25/05/202522:33

Tarik Biberovic reportedly to sign with Memphis Grizzlies. Nigel Hayes-Davis also headed to NBA

Fenerbahce lifts the EuroLeague to the sky, but the future will bring with it some changes in the power forward post.

Tarik Biberovic is destined for the Memphis Grizzlies, and the mvp of these Final Four 2025 Nigel Hayes-Davis is also said to be leaving. Always in the direction of the United States.

25/05/202522:16

Basketnews and Eurohoops: Nikola Mirotic to sign with Monaco

Basketnews and Eurohoops have no doubts: Nikola Mirotic will sign a two-year deal with Monaco in the summer. The Montenegrin forward will come off a three-year deal with Olimpia Milan and go to the Principality.

Donatas Urbonas: «Mirotic is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Roca Team, beginning with the 2025–26 season, sources tell BasketNews».

Aris Barkas: «Milan is also aware of the situation, as Mirotic’s contract with the Italian club has an opt-out clause in the summer of 2025, which he will use to move to Monaco.».

25/05/202517:45

Tyson Ward reportedly joining Olympiacos

The Eternal Derby Between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos Continues On and Off the Court.

After recent reports on Panathinaikos’ latest moves, it’s now Olympiacos’ turn. According to Eurohoops, the Reds have reached a two-year agreement with Tyson Ward.

The 27-year-old swingman is part of the core group that followed coach Tuomas Iisalo first to Bonn and then to Paris Basketball.

In his EuroLeague debut season, Ward averaged 11 points and 4.9 rebounds in 26 minutes per game.

25/05/202514:44

Massimo Cancellieri is the new coach of Aquila Trento

Dolomiti Energia Trentino announced that, starting from next season, Massimo Cancellieri will be the new head coach of the  team.

Aquila Basket Trento has signed a two-year deal with the Italian coach, bringing him back to Italy after several high-level seasons abroad.

This year Cancellieri led PAOK to the FIBA Europe Cup final.

25/05/202514:15

Panathinaikos reportedly interested in Georgios Papagiannis

Panathinaikos is making waves on the market following owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos’ promise to “come back stronger next season.”

After securing Shorts, the club is reportedly determined to bring center Georgios Papagiannis back to Greece, according to BasketNews.

The 27-year-old big man — selected 13th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft — has spent the majority of his career with Panathinaikos, aside from a brief stint in the NBA early on and the last two seasons with Fenerbahce and AS Monaco.

In the EuroLeague, Papagiannis averaged 7.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 16 minutes per game, playing a key role with 17 points in 18 minutes during Game 5 of the series against Barcelona.

24/05/202519:23

Bayern Munich extends Vladimir Lucic

Vladimir Lucic signed a contract extension until 2027 with Bayern Munich, the German team announced.

The Serbian forward ended the last Euroleague with 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 25 minutes per game.

Lucic joined Bayern Munich in 2016.

24/05/202519:14

Five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton signs multi-year deal with Adelaide 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers are delighted to announce the signing of five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton for the next three seasons.

Widely regarded as one of the best players in NBL history, Cotton arrives as a three-time NBL Champion, having topped the league’s scoring on eight occasions since making his debut in the 2016-17 season.

Across his 258 NBL games, the 32-year-old has averaged 23.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

22/05/202512:57

Vasilije Micic on transfer rumors: It’s all just talk, I just want to play

Vasilije Micic dismissed transfer rumors during EuroLeague’s Final Four in Abu Dhabi. Linked to Hapoel Tel Aviv, he clarified: “I haven’t signed anything. Until then, it’s all just talk.”

His NBA contract with Phoenix runs until June 30, with the team holding a binding option. “I don’t believe anything until it’s concrete,” he told Meridian Sport.

Micic now shifts focus to Serbia. After winning Olympic bronze, he’s eager for EuroBasket 2025: “If everyone joins—including Jokic—it could be amazing.”

Source: Eurohoops

20/05/202511:45

Bayern Munich reportedly targets Jokubaitis, plans renewals for Lucic and Booker

Bayern Munich is looking to secure its core players after reaching the EuroLeague play-in. Lucic is close to renewing, while Devin Booker, after a strong season, might draw offers from top clubs.

Rokas Jokubaitis is on Bayern’s radar, with a €300k exit clause from Maccabi. With Edwards possibly leaving, the Lithuanian is seen as a strong fit for Herbert’s system, which relies heavily on the three-point shot.

Bayern was the top EuroLeague team in 3PA, and second in 3P%. Keeping shooters like Voigtmann, Obst and Weiler-Babb is key to maintain their identity heading into 2024–25.

Source: Encestando.es

20/05/202511:41

Maccabi, Virtus and Baskonia reporetely targets Aquila Trent’s Myle Cale

The hero of game 2 between Aquila Trento and Olimpia Milano at the centre of the market. Myles Cale remains the man of the day.

According to Arel Ginsber from Israel, Trento’s outside forward is at the centre of interest of many EuroLeague clubs. Among them, Maccabi Tel Aviv stands out.

Born in 1999, 198 centimetres, the Seton Hall product has produced an average of 10.7 points this EuroCup season in the Aquila Trento jersey, with 54.2% from 2 and 31.4% from 3.

According to Ginsber, the player would have a small buyout to free himself from Trento, and Baskonia and Virtus Bologna would also be in the running.

19/05/202516:55

Hapoel Tel Aviv reportedly targets Shabazz Napier

Israeli media report that Hapoel Tel Aviv is eyeing Bayern Munich’s Shabazz Napier as a potential addition for the 2025 season. The EuroCup champions, backed by owner Ofer Janaj, are aiming for a major roster upgrade and Napier’s name has emerged after failed negotiations with Theo Maledon due to financial demands.

Although Napier wasn’t the club’s first option, he’s now seen as a priority target. The American guard averaged 10.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 steals during the EuroLeague regular season. In the play-in rounds against Crvena Zvezda and Real Madrid, he increased his scoring to 11.5 points per game.

With a reported budget exceeding €40 million, Hapoel’s ambitions are clear: build a team capable of contending at the highest level in Europe.

19/05/202516:46

Dame Sarr on official visit to Duke: is the deal coming closer?

Dame Sarr-Duke Blue Devils: are the parties getting closer? The Italian player was announced at the university in these hours for an official visit.

The news of an initiated contact between the parties came out on 14 May. It should be remembered that the historic Duke University has produced official first-round NBA Draft picks in recent years, such as Zion Williamson, Paolo Banchero, and, credibly, Cooper Flagg at the upcoming.

18/05/202513:54

Aek Athens extends coach Dragan Sakota

Dragan Sakota will remain on the bench of Aek Athens in the upcoming season, as announced by the Greek club.

The experienced coach this year led the team to the BCL Final Four, and to third place in the league behind the Panathinaikos-Olympiacos duo.

16/05/202519:43

Napoli Basket targets Bob Donewald Jr. for head coach role

Rumors surrounding the future of Napoli Basket continue to swirl. According to Sportando, a leading candidate for the head coaching position is Bob Donewald Jr.

Donewald is reportedly the preferred choice of the club’s new majority owner, Matt Rizzetta. Born in 1968, Donewald had a brief stint in Europe with Lokomotiv Kuban at the end of the 2018–2019 season. Upon returning to the United States, he served as an assistant coach in the NCAA with Texas Tech, Texas, and, since 2023, with Ole Miss.

His career also includes extensive experience in the NBA and a notable tenure as head coach of the Chinese national team, with whom he won the Asian Games in 2010 and the FIBA Asia Championship in 2011. He was originally brought to China in 2009 by Yao Ming.

Meanwhile, Sportando also confirms reports from Gazzetta dello Sport that James Laughlin has reached an agreement to become the club’s new general manager.

16/05/202508:32

Baskonia targets Matteo Spagnolo

Cadenaser confirms rumours about Matteo Spagnolo’s future in the direction of Baskonia. The portal reveals the termination clause.

As a reminder, Matteo Spagnolo has another year on his contract with Alba Berlin, but with EuroLeague escape, as the Germans will make BCL next year.

Cadenaser confirms Baskonia’s interest in the player, and reveals a €300,000 buyout to free him.

15/05/202522:10

Isaia Cordinier reportedly among Partizan’s summer targets

Virtus Bologna guard Isaia Cordinier is expected to be one of Partizan’s summer targets, according to reporter Arel Ginsber.

The 28-year-old French player is likely to leave the Italian club after four seasons.

This year, Cordinier posted the best numbers of his EuroLeague career: 12 points (47% FG, 27% from three, 80% FT), 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 26 minutes per game.

 

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