Basket rumors

C.J. Williams signs with Ironi Ness Ziona

C.J. Williams is a new player for Ironi Ness Ziona, as announced by the Israeli team.

The guard spent last year in Turkey, scoring 12.9 points per game with Yalova Spor.

Obradoiro inks Marcus Paige

Marcus Paige is the new playmaker of Obradoiro, the Spanish team announced.

The UNC product signed a deal for the 2022/23 season.

Paige spent last year in France with Orleans, where he averaged 9.9 points (45% FG, 42% from long range, 86% FT), 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

Simone Fontecchio reportedly joining Utah Jazz

Simone Fontecchio is signing a 2-year deal with the Utah Jazz, Eurodevotion reports.

The Italian small forward spent last year with Cazoo Baskonia, averaging 11.8 points (45% FG, 41% 3P, 86% FT), 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game between ACB and Euroleague.

The Jazz have begun a rebuilding process with the trade of Rudy Gobert, so Fontecchio could get minutes in the rotation as early as his rookie season.

Crvena Zvezda president Covic says Teodosic and Raduljica are main targets of the team

In an interview with weekly outlet Express, Crvena Zvezda president Nebojsa Covic said that the team’s current targets on the transfer market are the signings of Milos Teodosic and Miroslav Raduljica after the unsuccessful pursuit of Nemanja Bjelica and Boban Marjanovic

While Teodosic comes off three seasons with Virtus Bologna, Raduljica last played in South Korea for Goyang Orions

Virtus Bologna reportedly targeting William Howard

Virtus Bologna is targeting French forward William Howard, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, and the two sides may be close to a deal. Howard would be Virtus’ third French player on the roster after Jaiteh and Cordinier and would reach Italy after two Euroleague seasons with ASVEL

Virtus, however, has to weigh the case of Kevin Hervey, under contract for next season but not in Scariolo’s plans. The player has drawn interest from Joventut Badalona, according to Corriere di Bologna, but his departure may be the condition for a further signing by the Eurocup champions

Ruben Guerrero signs 2-year deal with Obradoiro

Monbus Obradoiro announced the signing of Ruben Guerrero for the next two seasons.

The 26-year-old center spent 3 years with Unicaja Malaga, the last one averaging 3.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game between ABC and BCL.

 

Turk Telekom signs Boran Güler, Axel Bouteille

Turk Telekom Ankara has announced the arrivals of Boran Güler and Axel Bouteille.

The 20-year old guard spent last year with Socar Petkimspor, while Bouteille  arrives from Unicaja Malaga, where he averaged 10 points on 41.1% three-point shooting in ACB.

Juan Vaulet signs 2-year extension with Baxi Manresa

Juan Vaulet has extended until 2024 his contract with Baxi Manresa, the Spanish team announced.

The Argentinian last year averaged 6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in ACB.

Jonah Radebaugh reportedly joining Valencia

Valencia will pay a 75,000-euro buyout to Lenovo Tenerife to sign Jonah Radebaugh, Donatas Urbonas reports.

The guard had reached an agreement with Tenerife right after the end of last season, with an exit clause valid until July 25.

Radebaugh last year defended the colors of MHP Riesen, producing 14.3 points (45% FG, 39% 3P, 74% FT), 5.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game between BBL and BCL.

 

Tofas Bursa keeps Tyler Ennis

Tyler Ennis has signed a new one-year contract with Tofas Bursa, the Turkish team announced.

The canadian pointguard last year averaged 12.7 points and 4.4 assists per game in BSL.

Will Weaver expected to join Paris Basketball

Will Weaver is expected to join Paris Basketball, sources tell Sportando.

Will Weaver is an American professional basketball coach who was most recently an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Australian national basketball team.

In 2020 he finished as runner-up for the Oklahoma City Thunder head coaching job

Kings expected to sign BCL MVP Chima Moneke

Former UC Davis star Chima Moneke is signing with the Sacramento Kings, according to Sean Cunningham

In 2021/22 Moneke shined in ACB side Manresa, being awarded the MVP of the Basketball Champions League season

Jalen Reynolds joins Unics Kazan

Jalen Reynolds is a new player for Unics Kazan.

The Xavier product signed a 1+1 contract with the Russian team.