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Shams Charania confirms: Evan Fournier to sign with Olympiacos

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.

Olympiacos close to a deal with Evan Fournier

Evan Fournier is close to Olympiacos. A deal is expected in the next few hours, according to Sportando.

For the French guard, the Greek club would be ready to put on the table a two-year offer for a total of €4.5 million, which can be increased to 5 with bonuses and various rewards.

Evan Fournier left Europe in 2012, when he was selected in the first round by the Denver Nuggets. In the NBA he has also played for the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons.

Cedi Osman is Real Madrid’s first choice on the market

After saying goodbye to two senators such as Chacho Rodriguez and Rudy Fernandez, and losing Guershon Yabusele to the NBA, Real Madrid enters the market with heavy feet: the first choice is Cedi Osman. This is what has been learnt by Sportando, and not only, in these hours.

Forward class 1995, product of the Anadolu Efes junior team, Cedi Osman comes from seven NBA seasons, six with the Cleveland Cavaliers and one with the San Antonio Spurs.

For him in 2023-2024 72 games with an average of 6.8 points and 2.5 rebounds, but he is currently a free agent after his four-year $31 million contract signed in 2019 expired.

Possible return to Europe. Real Madrid, who have also targeted Valencia’s Semi Ojeleye, have Cedi Osman as their first choice. An offer from Efes, where the Turkish winger played until 2017, is also possible.

Tres Tinkle signs with Darussafaka

Darussafaka strengthens the roster with the arrival of Tres Tinkle.

Tinkle spent 2023/24 in Spain with Obradoiro, scoring 9.2 points with 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game.

Sabah BC signs Trevon Duval

Sabah BC, an Azerbaijan team that will play in the Qualification Round of the upcoming BCL, has announced the signing of point guard Trevon Duval.

Not selected in the 2018 NBA Draft, the former Duke point guard has played mostly in the G League. Last year he played 9 games in Turkey with Manisa (8.2 points and 3 assists).

 

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Damien Inglis joins Yokohama B-Corsairs

Damien Inglis is a new player of the Yokohama B-Corsairs, as announced by the Japanese club.

The 29-year-old French forward last season defended the colors of Valencia, scoring 8.1 points with 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the Euroleague.

 

 

Uros Trifunovic joins Tofas

Tofas Bursa strengthens the backcourt with the signing of Uros Trifunovic.

The 23-year-old Serbian guard leaves Partizan, where last year he put together averages of 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in the 48 games played in the various competitions.

Homenetmen Beirut signs two former NBA players

The Homenetmen Beirut announced the signings of two former NBA players, guard/forward Shabazz Muhammad and power forward Thomas Robinson.

Muhammad previously played with the Lebanese club in the 2022/23 season (27 points, 10.5 rebounds per game).

Robinson spent last year between the Philippines and Puerto Rico.

 

Bayern Monaco reportedly close to a deal with Shabazz Napier

As anticipated by Superbasket, Shabazz Napier’s future is at Bayern Munich. The news is confirmed by BasketNews.

For two half-seasons in Olimpia Milan, with whom he won two championships, the point guard had negotiated in the summer with Virtus Bologna, without finding an agreement.

Now the future seems to be in Germany, where Shabazz Napier will meet Johannes Voigtmann, his teammate under Ettore Messina.

Evan Fournier’s future: likely return to the EuroLeague, on him also Italian clubs?

Evan Fournier’s future seems to be in the EuroLeague, according to a report from Eurohoops. Although the player has the NBA as his priority, there is a greater chance that he could return to play in Europe. In fact, the Frenchman would already have some offers from Europe, from Euroleague teams, and would seriously consider them. As for Evan Fournier, again according to the well-known website, there is interest from Spanish, Italian and French clubs.

Cibona names Christopher Thomas new head coach

Cibona has announced the hiring of Christopher Thomas as the new head coach.

Thomas previously coached Zlatorog Laško and was an assistant coach on the Slovenian national team.

The new coach revealed that the Croatian team is on the market to sign ‘players with NBA experience’.

Reggie Lynch joins Slask Wroclaw

Reggie Lynch is a new player of Slask Wroclaw, as announced by the Polish club that will play in the upcoming BCL.

The center spent 2023/24 in Israel with Bnei Herzelia (8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2 blocks per game).

Official, Baskonia signs Ognjen Jaramaz

Baskonia announced the arrival of Ognjen Jaramaz with a deal for the 2024-25 season.

The serbian guard last season played 22 games in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with Partizan (3.2 PPG, 1.5 APG).

The player will soon join the group that is preparing for next season under the guidance of coach Laso

Justin Tillman joins Nanterre 92

Justin Tillman is a new player of Nanterre 92, as announced by the French club.

The former VCU big man comes from a good season in Greece with Aek Athens (15.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 21 minutes per game).

 

Bruno Caboclo’s agent: He will train with the Golden State Warriors until Thursday

Daniel Hazan, Bruno Caboclo’s agent, spoke to Sports Channel in Israel about his client’s future.

«He will train with the Golden State Warriors until Thursday with the aim of signing a contract and he believes he will succeed».

Hapoel Tel Aviv remains an option: «We are in negotiations, we are making good progress. It’s definitely an option worth keeping».

Virtus Bologna CEO: There was the possibility of signing Napier, but no agreement was reached

Virtus Bologna CEO Luca Baraldi held a press conference on the day of the club’s open training session. Here are some of his statements.

— to be updated

ON THE FUTURE OF THE CLUB

There have been these negotiations (with the Israelis, ed), Dr Gherardi has had a position of refusal, which I share, in the face of this proposal. This club can find resources on its territory, Virtus smells of Italy. For the moment, I don’t see any changes on the horizon.

ON THE MARKET

The team has been built day by day, with sharing. We have achieved almost all our goals. There was the possibility of signing Shabazz Napier, but no agreement was reached. You have to have the right number of roosters, not a second choice, but a prospect. Morgan, like Tucker and Grazulis. An intelligent thing was done.

ON NALDI (SINNER CASE)

I had Naldi treat me personally to quantify my trust. I was hurt, but what I can tell him is that for honest people, life goes on with great satisfaction. I wish him the best of luck.

ON THE PALASPORT

According to Fiere di Bologna, everything is on track. Everything points to the 2026 edition. We have no doubt that this will be the case.

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.