Basket rumors

Nemanja Nedovic returns to KK Crvena Zvedza after 10 years

KK Crvena Zvedza has announced the return of Nemanja Nedovic.

The Serbian player signed a 3-year contract.

The 31-year-old guard spent the last 2 seasona with Panathinaikos (14.2 PPG, 3.1 APG in Euroleague last year).

 

Diego Flaccadori extends with Dolomiti Energia Trentino until 2024

Diego Flaccadori has signed a new contract with Dolomiti Energia Trentino until 2024, the Italian team announced.

Flaccadori last year produced 15.3 points and 3.7 assists per game in LBA, and 10.4 with 2.9 assists in Eurocup.

Mike James reportedly close to new lucrative deal with AS Monaco

According to Eurohoops, Mike James is close to a deal to remain with AS Monaco next season.

The contract is expected to be around €2 million.

James had a great year with the French team, producing 16.3 points and 5.7 assists per game in Euroleague.

The talented point guard was named to the All-EuroLeague team after leading AS Monaco to their first-ever playoff appearance.

 

 

Nemanja Nedovic returns in Serbia to sign with Crvena Zvezda

Nemanja Nedovic returns in Serbia to sign with Crvena Zvezda as reported Mozzart.

Serbian guard left Belgrade in 2012 and averaged 14.3 points last season in EuroLeague with Panathinaikos.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps John DiBartolomeo

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that they exercised the option to extend the contract of John DiBartolomeo.

Last season DiBartolomeo scored 7.2 points with 2 assists per game in the Winner League, and 3.8 points with 1.2 assists in the Euroleague.

 

Ahmaad Rorie joins Mega Basket

KK Mega Basket has announced the arrival of Ahmaad Rorie.

The Montana product spent last year between Bulgaria (15.1 PPG, 5 apg, 1.7 spg for BC Balkan Botevgrad) and France.

Sources: Kostas Antetokounmpo to join Olympiacos

Kostas Antetokounmpo has reached an agreement with Olympiacos, a source told Sportando.

The power forward spent last year in France with Asvel, producing 4.8 points (67% FG), 2.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 11 minutes per game between BetClic Elite and Euroleague.

 

 

Dejan Bodiroga expected to succeed Jordi Bertomeu as Euroleague Interim Executive Director

Serbian legend Dejan Bodiroga is expected to be named as Jordi Bertomeu’s successor, acting as Euroleague President and Interim Executive Director, as reported by Aris Barkas of Eurohoops. Shareholders will vote on the matter on July 8

Bodiroga, however, will shortly act as Executive Director, with the position expected to be offered to Bertomeu’s former advisor Marshall Glickman

Tyler Dorsey completes workout with Dallas Mavericks, reportedly chasing NBA return

Greek-American guard Tyler Dorsey has recently completed a workout with the Dallas Mavericks and, according to Eurohoops, the NBA side is likely to offer him a contract, with the player having as first goal a NBA return

Dorsey is said to await Mavs response before opting to remain in Europe, with Olympiacos and Fenerbahce indicated as strong suitors for his services

Garlon Green joining Fos Provence Basket

Veteran forward Garlon Green has signed a contract with Fos Provence Basket in the French Betclic Elite, his agency, SLASH Sports, told Sportando.

Green, the younger brother of NBA veteran Gerald Green, played last season in Romania where he averaged around 12 points and four rebounds per game for CSM Oradea. He has also spent time in the NBA G League, Japan, Germany, Belgium, Russia, Israel, and Poland during his professional career.

Real Madrid announces parting ways with Pablo Laso ‘exclusively for medical reasons’

Real Madrid C. F. has decided not to keep Pablo Laso as coach of the first basketball team only and exclusively for medical reasons.

After the heart attack suffered by our coach a few weeks ago, Real Madrid has consulted several doctors and cardiology specialists and all of them have stated that there is a clear risk to his health if he continues to coach the team.

Last week Real Madrid asked Pablo Laso to stop coaching the first team, respecting in full the economic conditions established in the contract, while waiting to see how his physical condition evolved this season and to re-analyze the situation in March or April.

Real Madrid considers that after this acute coronary episode that led our coach to undergo surgery and to the intensive care unit, not taking this decision would be absolutely irresponsible.

The priority for the club is, first and foremost, the health of Pablo Laso out of respect and affection for him.

Real Madrid can understand that this decision has caused sadness in our coach, but nothing, not even Real Madrid, is above anyone’s health, and in this case it is a risk that this institution cannot avoid.

 

Peyton Aldridge re-signs with Aliaga Petkimspor

Peyton Aldridge will stay another season with Aliaga Petkimspor, as announced by the Turkish team.

Last year the power forward averaged 9.8 points (38% 3P), 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in BSL.

Real Madrid reportedly informed Pablo Laso that he will not continue as head coach

Real Madrid informed Pablo Laso that he will not continue next season as head coach. Source Marca.

Chus Mateo will be the substitute.

The decision would come this morning after a meeting between Juan Carlos Sanchez (head of Real Madrid Baloncesto section) and Jose Ortiz (Pablo Laso agent).

Three EuroLeague teams reportedly interested in Jaleen Smith

Fenerbahce is targeting Jaleen Smith as reported by George Zakkas. Also Virtus Bologna and Partizan are in the mix.

American point guard averaged 8.3 points, 2.3 assists in EuroLeague with Alba last season, 10.9 points and 3.5 assists in BBL.

Smith inked a three-year deal with Alba last summer and has a buy-out in his contract.