Maccabi Tel Aviv targets Achille Polonara to replace injured Alex Poythress as reported Sport5.
Also Virtus Bologna is in the mix for the italian forward that should leave Anadolu Efes.
The Adelaide 36ers have announced the signing of import guard Ian Clark for the remainder of the NBL23 season.
Clark joins the 36ers after being instrumental in the Sydney Kings’ championship win last season, the 190cm combo guard averaged 12.91 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game during NBL22 and will become a vital piece to Adelaide’s championship tilt.
The 330-game NBA veteran with Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans earnt a reputation of being a major spark off the bench. Someone who could come into the game and get his team going at both ends of the court.
Clark was also a crucial part of the Golden State Warriors’ 2017 NBA championship win. Adelaide 36ers head coach CJ Bruton said what Clark has done in the NBL and for what he will bring to the 36ers, the decision was a perfect fit.
“To bring someone like Ian in is great for our group”, Bruton said.
“He’s a winner, he knows what it takes to get it done in this league but most importantly, he’s a great teammate.
“We are excited to add Ian to our squad, now it’s all about getting him here and getting him up to speed with our gameplan.”
Clark will likely make his NBL23 debut when the 36ers host South East Melbourne Phoenix on Christmas Eve at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
✍️WELCOME, IAN CLARK✍️#WeAreSixers #SwoopTheHoophttps://t.co/LAsfbj6Sri
— Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) December 19, 2022
According to Fabrizio Lorenzi of La Repubblica, LBA and Euroleague side Virtus Segafredo Bologna is really close to sign Italian forward Achille Polonara, who has seen limited minutes (11.7 mpg in Euroleague and just 3 Turkish League games played) in his first months with Anadolu Efes.
🚨@VirtusSegafredo is very close to sign Achille Polonara, i am told …
— Fabrizio Lorenzi (@fabry23lorenzi) December 20, 2022
SIG Strasbourg announced the arrival of Rodions Kurucs with a contract until the end of the season.
The forward started the year in Spain with Real Betis (4.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG).
🚨 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🚨
✍️La SIG Strasbourg vous annonce la signature jusqu’à la fin de la saison, du poste 4/3 letton Rodions Kurucs qui arrive du club espagnol du @RealBetisBasket #gosig
Welcome @RODIONS1 !
📰Communiqué ⤵️https://t.co/iXcCteHhMJ pic.twitter.com/R5RymkexTg
— SIG Strasbourg (@sigstrasbourg) December 19, 2022
Mike Scott, a forward with over 550 career NBA games, has extended his contract with SLUC Nancy until the end of the 2022/23 season.
Scott in the French league is scoring 13.2 points (52% FG, 85% FT) with 6.7 rebounds in 27 minutes per game.
Il reste ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mike Scott reste au SLUC Nancy Basket jusqu'à la fin de la saison ! 🔴⚪️
✍️➡️ https://t.co/y1zXNdo9sV#GoSLUC pic.twitter.com/kRxRZnu0RJ
— SLUC Nancy Basket (@SLUCbasketNancy) December 19, 2022
According to SDNA, Kostas Antetokounmpo has reached an agreement with Fenerbahce.
The 25-year-old big man, who was just released by the Chicago Bulls, reportedly received guarantees regarding his minutes from the Turkish team.
Antetokounmpo is expected to sign a contract with an option until the end of the season.
Malachi Richardson is a new player of Tauron GTK Gliwice, as announced by the Polish team.
The 26-year-old swingman returns to Poland, where he produced 15.8 points per game last year with King Szczecin.
Piątek w̶e̶e̶k̶e̶n̶d̶u̶ ̶p̶o̶c̶z̶ą̶t̶e̶k̶ rozpoczynamy od informacji o nowym zawodniku w naszym zespole!
Malachi występował już w Polsce w sezonie 2021/2022 w Szczecinie.
Witamy w Gliwicach!#plkpl #TeamGTK pic.twitter.com/3rjwMZVWl6
— Tauron GTK Gliwice (@GTKGliwice) December 16, 2022
Metropolitans 92 announced the arrival of Justin James.
The Wyoming product is coming to Europe for the first time after a two-year stint with the Sacramento Kings, and the last year in G League (19.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.5 APG).
James will replace Aaron Henry, sidelined with a serious muscle injury.
Les Mets 92 font appel à un nouveau pigiste médical pour renforcer leur effectif.@1JustinJames, ancien joueur des Sacramento Kings, rejoint les Metropolitans 92.
Plus d'infos : https://t.co/0xp0g7jZU5
Nous lui souhaitons la bienvenue.#GoMets92 #BetclicELITE pic.twitter.com/jy1rtHzmqg
— Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 (@Metropolitans92) December 13, 2022
J.J. O’Brien’s short term contract in Nanterre 92 will expire towards the end of the month.
The French Club would like to keep the forward, but he is considering all his options, a source told Sportando.
O’Brien has averaged 10.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2 steals in 4 Betclic Elite games.
Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce and Maccabi Tel Aviv target Kostas Antetokounmpo as reported Eurohoops.
Greek forward averaged 11.8 points, 6.4 rebounds in 11 G League games with Windy City.
‼️ #Panathinaikos, #Fenerbahçe and #MaccabiTelAviv are checking with strong interest the status of #KostasAntetokounmpo (25, 2.08) as all need a frontline boost for different reasons.
✍️ More on @Eurohoopsnet and @eurohoopsGR
— StavrosBarbarousis (@sta_ba11) December 14, 2022
Olimpia Milano president Leo Dell’Orco said that Ettore Messina will be remaining as head coach of the Italian reigning champions next season too.
“Olimpia Milano will continue with Ettore Messina. Without if and but. We have an agreement for next season too. He has support from the ownership” Dell’Orco told Luca Guazzoni of Ansa.
Pantaleo Dell'Orco ad ANSA su Ettore Messina: "L’Olimpia Milano va avanti con Ettore Messina. Senza se e senza ma. Siamo d’accordo anche per l’anno prossimo. Il suo sfogo è stato un semplice momento di scoramento ma da parte della proprietà c’è il massimo supporto"
— Luca Guazzoni (@LucaGuazzoni7) December 13, 2022
Andrew White III is a new player for the Brisbane Bullets, as announced by the Israeli team.
The forward spent the 2021-22 season in Turkey with Buyukcekmece (7.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG).
White III signed an agreement until the end of the NBL season.
Welcome to the Bullets, Andrew! 🙌
Story: https://t.co/g6OgcbpVyn#RIVERCITYSTRONG pic.twitter.com/prOvmTVEq7
— Brisbane Bullets (@BrisbaneBullets) December 11, 2022
MZT Skopje has announced the return of Dustin Ware.
The point guard played with the Macedonian team in the first half of last season.
Ware will replace Billy Ray Ivey.
🏀 Дастин Вер на местото на Бре Ајви во сино-белиот дрес!
🎯 Деталите прочитајте ги на 👉 https://t.co/iFbpMOcINm#плавобели #ABALiga pic.twitter.com/UcLZVOx2JD
— MZT SKOPJE AERODROM (@kkmztskopje) December 11, 2022
The Shanxi Loongs have announced the arrival of Greg Monroe.
The big man last year played 14 NBA games with four different teams.
Monroe made his debut scoring 25 points in 15 minutes.
UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia targets Marek Klassen as reported il Carlino.
Canadiana guard averaged this season 19 points, 7.5 assists with Nymburk.
SIG Strasbourg announced the extension until Jan. 10 of Kaspars Berzins’ contract.
The Latvian big man had signed with the French team to replace the injured Ike Udanoh.
Berzins scored a total of 20 points and 23 rebounds in five games.
🚨𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐅🚨
Kaspars Berzins est prolongé jusqu'au 10 janvier afin de pallier au retour à la compétition différé de Ike Udanoh #gosig
📰Communiqué ⤵️https://t.co/PDQBy3NIHD pic.twitter.com/aG38TToa7J
— SIG Strasbourg (@sigstrasbourg) December 8, 2022
According to reports from 3 different European reporters, Josh Perkins is close to reaching an agreement with Stal Ostrow.
The former Brindisi point guard started the season in Israel with Hapoel Galil Gilboa, where he was producing over 12 points and 4 assists per game.
🇵🇱🚨Stal Ostrow are close to reach an agreement with Josh Perkins, sources tell me, @K_Wasiek and @givati_tomer.
More in @Totalbasketgr. #basketball #plkpl @PLKpl #BCL #basketballcl #7DAYSEuroCup @WinnerLeague #abaliga pic.twitter.com/09j7ozLgY4
— Christos Harpidis (@chrisalucard) December 8, 2022
Veteran US guard Jordan Taylor, currently in Romania at Cluj, is currently pursued by British (and Eurocup) side London Lions, a source told Sportando.
Taylor is averaging 13.1 ppg and 4.3 apg this season for Cluj, shooting a great 48% 3PT.
Germani Brescia close to sign Aleksej Nikolic and Ryan Taylor to replace injured Troy Caupain and John Petrucelli.
Slovenian point guard Nikolic started his season in Sassari with a temporary contract until the return on the court of Chris Dowe.
Niolic averaged 7.3 points and 3 assists in 3 BCL games.
Rayn Taylor started his season in Greece with Apollon averaging 15.7 points and 5.9 rebounds. He played with Iraklis and Canterbury last season.
Red Star is pursuing Facundo Campazzo offering him €1.8M net till the end of the season.
Red Star will also cover some money the Argentinean PG still owes to Real Madrid from his NBA buyout (still €2.8M).
Real Madrid can match the proposal, if they don’t Campazzo will join Red Star to a contract till June.
The news was reported by Eurohoops.
Galil Elion BC announced the return of Wayne Langston.
The forward started the season in Mexico with Abejas (12.9 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 3 APG).
קבלו אותו – וויין לנגסטון חוזר לגליל!
לאחר תקופה של חיפושים, החליטו בצוות המקצועי להחתים את וויין לנגסטון ששיחק בקבוצה בליגה הלאומית בעונת 2019-20 ("עונת הקורונה"). בקבוצה ממשיכים לחפש אחרי חיזוקים אפשריים.#יאללהוויין #יקדימהגליל@LeftyLangston5 pic.twitter.com/yP8yTN1ISG
— @GalilElionBC (@galilelionbc) December 5, 2022
Greek reporter George Zakkas adds Maccabi Tel Aviv to the list of Euroleague teams interested in Obradoiro big man Dragan Bender.
The Israeli side is on the market to replace the injured Alex Poythress.
Bender is the third best scorer in the ACB with 17.7 points per game, plus 6.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks, shooting 53% from the field, 47% from long range and 74% from the foul line.
According to @SdnaGr sources, Maccabi Tel Aviv could also be an option for Dragan Bender's future.
The team from Israel is exploring the market and checking all possibilities, especially after Alex Poythress' injury. https://t.co/RfjLox3HkT
— George Zakkas (@ZakkasGeorge) December 5, 2022
The Kaohsiung Steelers have announced the arrival of Aaron Harrison.
The guard started the season with KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (7.3 PPG).
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Roko Leni Ukic will play another season with KK Split.
37-year-old Croatian point guard will play for free to help the team where he took the first steps of his career.
Ukic had returned to KK Split last season, producing 10.4 points and 3.5 assists in 24 minutes per game.
OFFICIAL: @RokoLeni10 will spend one more season in his beloved @kksplit_ and he will play for free in the rest of the 2022/23 campaign.
It's good to see you back in 🟡⚫️, Roko! 🤗
Read more at: https://t.co/s3jbT31zCi #ABALiga pic.twitter.com/nRiK0cdW41
— AdmiralBet ABA League (@ABA_League) December 3, 2022
Panathinaikos strengthens the backcourt with the return of Nikos Pappas.
The 32-year-old guard spent last season with AEK Athens averaging 12.5 points and 2.6 assists per game between the Greek league and BCL.
Welcome back Nikos Pappas ☘#WeTheGreens #paobc pic.twitter.com/qXi28Iy66j
— Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) December 3, 2022
According to Basketnews, Olimpia Milano is close to signing Facundo Campazzo to a three-year deal.
The Argentinian has been recently waived by the Dallas Mavericks.
Real Madrid can match any offer for Campazzo.
Virtus Bologna and Monaco are interested in Dragan Bender, according to SDNA.
The Croatian is dominating in Spain with Obradoiro where he scores 17.7ppg with 6.6 rebounds per game.
Anzejs Pasecniks is a new Metropolitans 92 player, the French team announced.
The center, who will replace the injured Ibrahima Fall Faye, signed a contract until the end of the season.
Pasecniks spent last year in Spain with Coosur Real Betis (11.1 PPG, 4 RPG, 60% FG).
Anžejs Pasečņiks rejoint les Mets 92 en remplacement d'Ibrahima Fall Faye pour le reste de la saison.
Welcome Anžejs !#GoMets92 pic.twitter.com/1w9Owsg0Ss
— Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 (@Metropolitans92) November 30, 2022
Italian side “Andrea Pasca” Nardò announced the arrival of Russ Smith.
The former Louisville guard will play in Italy for the first time in his career.
Smith started the season in Israel.
Stan Okoye is headed back in Italy where he has already played for Udine and Varese.
The Nigerian is joining Givova Scafati, as reported by Superbasket.
Okoye started the season with Strasbourg.
