Matteo Spagnolo is a new player of Aquila Basket Trento.
Aquila Basket Trento announced the signing of Matteo Spagnolo.
The Minnesota Timberwolves draftee joins Dolomiti Energia on loan from Real Madrid.
Matteo Spagnolo has been selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2022 NBA draft with the 50th overall pick.
The Italian international spent last season on loan with Vanoli Cremona.
MoraBanc Andorra announced the signing of Thomas Schreiner.
The Austrian point guard returns in the ACB team after five years.
Schreiner spent last season with Lleida averaging 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.
With a tweet published hours ago, NBA forward Semi Ojeleye has confirmed he will continue his career with Italian side and Eurocup champion Virtus Bologna
The journey continues! Next stop. Italy 🇮🇹 Jesus, keep walking with me! #virtus
— Semi Ojeleye (@semi) July 28, 2022
Marko Filipovity is a new player of the Chemnitz Niners, the German team announced.
The Hungarian forward signed a one-year deal.
Filipovity spent last season in Turkey with Afyon, producing averages of 9.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in the BSL.
Herzlich Willkommen in Chemnitz, Marko Filipovity! 👋🏼🧡
💬 „Marko kann variabel auf beiden Forwardpositionen agieren. Außerdem machen ihn seine Scoring- und Reboundfähigkeiten für uns enorm wertvoll“, sagt Pastore über den ungarischen Nationalspieler.
📲 https://t.co/c47SSdNeOm pic.twitter.com/cNpO8tdKL6
— NINERS Chemnitz (@ninerschemnitz) July 27, 2022
Unics Kazan has announced the arrival of Louis Labeyrie.
The French big man has signed a one-year contract.
Louis Labeyrie is coming from 4 seasons with Valencia, the most recent with averages of 8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in the Eurocup.
⚡️ Луи Лабери – новичок УНИКСа!
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УНИКС подписал контракт с 30-летним тяжелым форвардом сборной Франции Луи Лабери (208 см, 100 кг). Соглашение с чемпионом Еврокубка и бронзовым призером чемпионата мира-2019 рассчитано на один год. pic.twitter.com/PqtFWZmAQ1— BC UNICS Kazan (@unicsbasket) July 27, 2022
Aron Baynes has agreed terms with Brisbane Bullets, Brian Windhorst reports.
Emiliano Carchia of Sportando reported about the interest of the NBL side for the Australian big man.
The former NBA center is ready to return to play after suffering a serious injury last summer at the Tokyo Olympics.
Aron Baynes will resume his basketball career in a new deal with the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL, @AgentMoldovan tells ESPN. Contract has an NBA out so he can return to league, which has been his goal after grueling recovery from the freak fall at Olympics a year ago this week.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 27, 2022
Davide Moretti signed a two-year deal with VL Pesaro, as announced by the Italian team.
The Texas Tech product last year averaged 9.3 points and 2.5 assist per game in LBA.
Moretti today terminated his contract with Olimpia Milano.
⚠️ @davide3moretti per altre due stagioni giocherà con la Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro!! 🔥💪💛🔝😍
👉 https://t.co/Tv1SsjZmMx 🏀⚪🔴 pic.twitter.com/pQI8NXwbGW— VL Pesaro Basket (@VLPesaro) July 27, 2022
Olimpia Milano agreed on a two-year contract with Kevin Pangos, a Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada, native, born on September 2, 1993, 1.88 mt. tall, formerly with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. “We strongly believe that Kevin Pangos is coming to Milano at exactly the right time: he has high-level EuroLeague experience, he is a proven winner, with the mental and basketball skills we’re looking for in a point guard. We are delighted to have him on our team,” Olimpia’s general manager, Christos Stavropoulos, said. “I’m very excited for the opportunity to play for such a great organization and to represent this nice city of Milan. I can’t wait to get started, to work with this group of guys and help the team win as much as possible,” Kevin Pangos said.
WHO’S PANGOS – Kevin Pangos, a Canadian, was raised in Ontario, slightly north of Toronto, gaining exposure while playing for the Canadian Junior National Teams. With the Under 16 team, he won the bronze medal at the Americas Championship in 2009 then again at the Under 17 World Championship in Hamburg, Germany, in 2010. In 2011, he played in the Under 19 World Championship again. In the fall of 2011, he moved to the United States to enroll at Gonzaga, in Spokane, Was., where he stayed four years. He has played 142 games, starting 141 times, the only exception being his career debut. Overall, he averaged 12.8 points and 3.8 assists per game, while shooting 41.5 percent from three-point range. He was West Coast Conference’s newcomer of the year in 2012, a All-WCC first-team member in each of his four seasons. In 2015 he was also player of the year and was named to the All-America third team. Undrafted in 2015, he moved to Europe and signed for Gran Canaria. He was named to the All-Eurocup second team (11.9 points, 4.8 assists per game and 51.2 percent shooting from three), after leading his team to the semifinals stage.
In 2016, he moved to Zalgiris Kaunas, making his EuroLeague’s debut. After averaging 8.7 points and 3.2 assists per game (45.7 percent shooting from three) as a rookie, he made a jump in his second season, averaging 12.7 points and 5.9 assists per game during the 2017/18 season when Zalgiris reached the Final Four and he was named to the All-EuroLeague second team. In 2018, he was signed by FC Barcelona. He had 7.0 points and 3.2 assists per game. He remained two years, but during his second season -however cut short – he could only play three Spanish league games and no EuroLeague games at all, because of a foot injury. In 2020, he moved to Zenit Saint Petersburg and averaged 13.5 points and 6.7 assists per game while being named to the All-EuroLeague first team. In 2021, he made his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He appeared in 29 games.
NOTE – Kevin Pangos has played the 2019 World Championships in China with Canada. His father, Bill Pangos, has been women’s coach at the York University in Canada for 29 seasons. At Gonzaga, he set the school record for three-pointers, 322, and is fifth for games played and points scored. He had a nine-three outing in his second game at Gonzaga, scoring 33 points-
Bayern Munich has reached an agreement with Cassius Winston, Basketnews reports.
The pointguard out of Michigan State spent his two pro seasons with the Washington Wizards.
Last year Winston played mainly in the G League with the Wizards’ affiliated team, producing 13.4 points and 5 assist in 19 minutes per game.
Cassius Winston was the No.52 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft.
Two days ago Bayern Munich announced the arrival of big man Freddie Gillespie.
Olimpia Milano has finalized all the steps regarding the signing of Kevin Pangos, a source told Sportando.
The official announcement is expected soon.
Pangos will be the starting point guard for the defending Italian champions.
Last season, the 29-year-old Canadian playmaker made his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Then Kevin Pangos signed with CSKA Moscow, but without joining the team because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
DeShaun Thomas agreed to terms with Olimpia Milano, as reported by Gazzetta and confirmed to Sportando.
The American forward will pen a 1+1 deal with the Italian reigning champions.
Thomas comes from Bayern Munich.
Davide Moretti and Olimpia Milano have parted ways.
Moretti has played only one season with the Italian champions, in 2020-2021 before being loaned to VL Pesaro in 2021-2022.
Moretti will continue his career with VL Pesaro with a new contract.
Olimpia Milano signed the Italian guard out of Texas Tech with a long-term contract in the summer of 2020.
Virtus Bologna is in talks with Semi Ojeleye, a source confirms to Sportando. Basketnews reported about interest of Virtus for the Nigerian forward.
American and Nigerian forward played with Bucks and Clippers last NBA season.
Virtus Bologna is negotiating with Semi Ojeleye, I am told.@paxer89 reported about interest of Virtus for the Nigerian forward https://t.co/tKP14YJDwT
— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) July 27, 2022
Olimpia Milano entered in the mix for DeShaun Thomas and offered the forward a contract for next season, according to La Repubblica.
The American is also drawing serious interest from Virtus Bologna which is negotiating with him since days.
According to La Repubblica, Olimpia Milano offered DeShaun Thomas a 1+1 contract worth €500.000 per season.
Keve Aluma has reached an agreement with the Niigata Albirex, sources tell Sportando.
The rookie forward ended his senior year at Virginia Tech with 15.8 points (54% FG,33% 3P, 78% FT) , 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
Keve Aluma agreed to terms with Niigata Albirex, sources tell @Sportando.
The rookie comes from Virginia Tech where he averaged 15.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in 2021-2022— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) July 26, 2022
The Houston Rockets today announced they have re-signed center Bruno Fernando.
The Rockets acquired Fernando as part of a trade with Boston on Feb. 10, 2022. He appeared in 10 games over the remainder of the season for Houston while averaging 6.9 points and 4.0 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game. In a combined 30 games for the Rockets and Celtics last season, Fernando averaged 20.8 points, 13.0 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per 36 minutes played.
Fernando scored in double-figures in four of his 10 games as a Rocket, while recording two double-doubles. He shot 70.7% from the floor for Houston, including 8-of-8 in 23 minutes of play vs. Dallas on March 11. Fernando was originally the 34th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft following his sophomore season at the University of Maryland and spent his first two seasons with Atlanta.
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Jovan Novak and Dusan Ristic will continue to play with Urbas Fuenlabrada next season.
The news was announced by their agent Misko Raznatovic.
The Serbian point guard in his second year in ACB produced 7.9 points, 5.9 assists and 1 steal per game, while Ristic averaged 10 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16 minutes.
Two important confirmations for Urbas Fuenlabrada, after prospect Ziga Samar left for Berlin.
Paris Basketball has announced the signing of Tyrone Wallace for the upcoming season.
The California product last season averaged 20.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists with Long Island in G League.
Coach Weaver’s comment: “Tyrone is a versatile guard that can defend any position & will help us play fast by creating turnovers & rebounding the ball. We are thrilled to welcome him & his young family to Paris.”
Welcome to Paris @TyWallace661 👋
+100 matches NBA, scoreur, passeur, défenseur… Tyrone Wallace ramène son game à Paris pour la saison 2022/2023 😈
Let’s do this Ty 🤝
Paris pour Paris 🖤❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/sClpxAgw9z
— Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) July 26, 2022
Asvel announced the arrival of Yves Pons with a contract until 2024.
The athletic French forward returns to Europe after four seasons at Tennessee and a rookie year spent as a Two-Way player for the Memphis Grizzlies.
❗️ Recrutement 2022-2023
Yves PONS (23 ans, 1m98) vient poursuivre sa progression et lancer sa carrière européenne avec LDLC ASVEL, qu’il rejoint jusqu’en 2024 !
👉 https://t.co/KRhGEFPCSk#LDLCASVEL pic.twitter.com/ZIzMqMXFNm
— LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) July 26, 2022
Germani Brescia announced the return of Amedeo Della Valle during a press conference.
Last year the guard was named MVP of the italian LBA after scoring 18 points with 3.7 assists per game.
Shareef O’Neal signs a six-figure contract with Ignite in G League.
O’Neal averaged 4 points, 3 rebounds with Los Angeles Lakers in last Nba Summer League.
After playing for the Lakers in Summer League, Shareef O’Neal – the son of Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal – is signing a six-figure contract with the NBA G League Ignite, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2022
Tyrone Wallace is close to signing with Paris Basketball.
American guard played last season 6 NBA games with Pelicans and averaged 20.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists with Long Island in G League.
Tyrone Wallace is close to signing a deal with Paris Basketball, sources tell @Sportando.
Wallace has played 112 games in the NBA averaging 5 points.
He had a MONSTER year in G League last season averaging 21.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) July 25, 2022
Reyer Venezia will sign Yankuba Sima.
Spanish big man averaged 7.4 points, 4 rebounds last season in ACB with Manresa.
CB Gran Canaria announced the arrival of Damien Inglis.
Inglis spent last season with Surne Bilbao Basket, where he averaged 11.5 points (55% FG, 61% FT), 5.7 rebounds and 2 assists in 24 games.
🖊 OFICIAL | Damien Inglis refuerza el juego interior del Gran Canaria.
▪ El ala-pívot francés se convierte en el segundo fichaje veraniego del equipo amarillo.
👀 https://t.co/MIMt00Ed7t pic.twitter.com/0qIb3dU5wJ
— CB Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) July 23, 2022
Josh Perkins has signed a contract for next season with Hapoel Galil Gilboa, the Israeli team announced.
Last year the point guard after parting ways with Brindisi played 9 games in BSL (Socar Petkimspor) and 14 in BSN (Brujos de Guayama).
Tyrique Jones signed a deal with Turk Telekom Ankara, the Turkish team announced.
Last season Tyrique Jones was among the best players in the Italian league with VL Pesaro (13.1 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 0.9 BPG, 65% FG, 57% FT).
The Xavier product played in the Las Vegas Summer League with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Tyrique Jones Türk Telekom'da!✍️👏
Geçtiğimiz sezon Victoria Libertas Pesaro forması giyen Tyrique Jones'u renklerimize bağladık! Ailemize hoş geldin #TyriqueJones!🔥 pic.twitter.com/BO8Gzysuxz
— Türk Telekom SK (@TurkTelekom_SK) July 23, 2022
Hapoel Eilat announced the signing of Eric Griffin.
The American forward spent last season in Greece with AEK Athens averaging 10ppg and 4.3rpg in Israeli league and 13.3ppg in Basketball Champions League.
אריק גריפין, לשעבר אלוף ההטבעות באולסטאר ליגת ווינר סל, חוזר לקדנציה שנייה בהפועל “יוסי אברהמי” אילת pic.twitter.com/HXsTh7eEfB
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) July 24, 2022
Eric Griffin’s signing with Hapoel Eilat is a return considering that the player has been with the Israeli top division basketball team in 2017-2018 averaging 10.9ppg and 4.8rpg.
Lithuanian powerhouse Zalgiris Kaunas signs Ignas Brazdeikis.
Zalgiris Kaunas bolsters its roster with the signing of Ignas Brazdeikis. The most titled club in Lithuania struck a deal on a 1+1 contract with the Kaunas-born player, who left the country to Canada at a young age.
The 23-year-old 198 cm tall swingman regained his Lithuanian citizenship last year, and put on the Lithuanian men’s national team jersey for the first time.
Brazdeikis made his debut in the Lithuanian national team under Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Kazys Maksvytis and averaged 14.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1 assist in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers games against Bulgaria and Czech Republic.
“We have been following Ignas for a few years now and wanted to see him in a Zalgiris jersey. Ignas is from Kaunas, he has regained his Lithuanian citizenship and now we will see him wearing the Zalgiris jersey. Coach Maksvytis has already worked with him, so there are no doubts about his abilities anymore,” noted Zalgiris CEO Paulius Motiejunas.
In the 2019 NBA Draft, the future Zalgiris player was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 47th pick, and was immediately traded to the New York Knicks. Last season, Brazdeikis spent time between the Orlando Magic and its G-League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic. He averaged 5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 13 minutes of action in the NBA, and 20.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in the G-League.
Devante Jones agreed to terms with Metropolitans 92, sources tell Sportando
The rookie averaged 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists in NCAA for Michigan last season
Tim Soares has reached an agreement with the Sydney Kings, a source told Sportando’s Emiliano Carchia and Israeli reporter Yakov Meir.
The center spent last year in Israel with Ironi Nes Ziona, where he averaged 14 points (60% FG, 54% 3P, 83% FT), 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.
Tim Soares is expected to join the Sydney Kings, a sources tell me and @yakovmeir1
— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) July 23, 2022
Soares played in the Las Vegas Summer League with the Milwaukee Bucks.
