Basket rumors

20/01/202420:34

Malik Dime to join Granada

Granada strengthens the frontcourt with the signing of Malik Dime.

The 31-year-old Senegalese big man started the season in Venezuela after a good year (8.2 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.2 BPG) in the VTB League with Parma Perm.

19/01/202414:07

Limoges reportedly to part ways with Kevin Anstett

New turbulence seems to be stirring at Limoges CSP. According to lepopulaire, the club has reportedly decided to part ways with its sporting director, Kevin Anstett, who is currently on sick leave, due to an alleged ‘faute grave’, i.e. serious professional misconduct.

Anstett had joined the club in July 2022, taking Crawford Palmer’s place, and until now has played a significant role at the club, although he was recently excluded from the choice of Limoges CSP’s new coach, as confirmed by Franck Butter, the club’s vice-president, during the first press conference of Jean-Marc Dupraz, the new coach.

In addition to this news, further internal problems have emerged at the club: Piotr Pigla, the physical trainer who is highly regarded by the players, has reportedly decided to leave Limoges CSP.

The exact reasons behind these moves are not yet clear.

18/01/202420:06

Chris Singleton reportedly joining Al Arabi Club

According to Eurohoops Chris Singleton has reached an agreement with the Al Arabi Club in Doha, Qatar.

The veteran forward has played for Anadolu Efes over the past four seasons, with two Euroleague titles won under his belt.

In 2022-23 Singleton played only 13 games in the Euroleague and one in BSL.

18/01/202419:38

Austin Hollins joins Aek Athens

Aek Athens announced the signing of Austin Hollins on a contract until the end of the season.

The guard comes from a short stint with Zalgiris Kaunas (3.9 points in 11 minutes per game in Euroleague).

 

16/01/202419:39

John Egbunu leaves ASVEL

ASVEL announced the mutual termination of John Egbunu’s contract.

The big man averaged 2.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11 minutes per game between BetClic Elite and Euroleague.

 

16/01/202411:23

VL Pesaro reportedly in talks with Markis McDuffie

According to an article by Elisabetta Ferri in the Carlino, VL Pesaro is changing strategy on the market, focusing on a wing, with the specific aim of acquiring Markis McDuffie.

This move is due to the imminent return of Scott Bamforth, which makes the acquisition of a new guard less necessary. McDuffie, previously in Napoli and cut by Turk Telekom Ankara, is a versatile player who can play both the strong and small wing roles.

The decision to target McDuffie is driven by the desire to add quality and athleticism to the wing role. However, there are uncertainties regarding the timing of McDuffie’s signing, who is currently in the United States and needs to obtain a visa.

14/01/202420:43

Bertram Derthona to sign Ismael Kamagate on loan to replace Amine Noua

Ismael Kamagate will leave Olimpia Milano to move to Bertram Derthona. The announcement of the loan transfer is expected early next week.

Derthona will cut Amine Noua, according to Sportando. The French forward, who arrived in December, produced 6.6 points on average in the LBA with 4.6 rebounds.

14/01/202416:05

Keith Hornsby to join Surne Bilbao

Surne Bilbao has reached an agreement with Keith Hornsby, Encestando reports.

The guard started the season with Lietuvos Rytas, scoring 8.2 points in 18 minutes per game between LKL and BCL.

 

12/01/202413:10

Ismael Kamagate in advanced talks with Derthona. Also Aek and Reggio Emilia in the mix

Ismael Kamagate towards Bertram Derthona. Although on the French centre’s tracks, there would also be UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia and Aek Athens.

However, Kamagate’s loan transfer is on the way. Fabrizio Lorenzi in Repubblica: “On Sunday (5 p.m.), Tortona arrives for the first game back at the Forum, with the probable last game in red and white for the long Kamagate, who should become a player of the Piedmontese from Monday.

11/01/202416:16

Partizan Belgrade responds to Reyer Venezia on Caboclo: We paid €150.000 and got LOC

Regarding the player’s move to Serbia, Reyer Venezia prevailed in an Italian court action against Bruno Caboclo and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. The President of the Club reacted to the information.

The Brazilian big player was expected to complete his obligations to the club, according to the Italian league court, which upheld the validity of the contract he had signed. Ostoja Mijailovic, the president of Partizan, responded to a question about the decision on Mozzart Sport.

“KK Partizan Mozzart Bet was ordered by FIBA to compensate the player with 150,000 euros and get a Letter of Credit (LOC), without which the player would not have been able to register at all. As a result, everything is crystal apparent, and no arbitration ruling that isn’t even appropriate in this instance can change anything,” Mijailovic stated.

10/01/202422:10

Martin Hermannsson returns to ALBA Berlin

ALBA Berlin strengthens the backcourt with the return of Martin Hermannsson.

The Icelandic point guard, already in Berlin from 2018 to 2020, comes from 3 1/2 seasons at Valencia -the last two affected by a serious left knee injury-.

Hermannsson signed a contract until 2026.

 

10/01/202418:14

Olimpia Milano signs Rodney McGruder

Olimpia Milano has reached an agreement until the end of the season with Rodney McGruder, a 1.94 mt guard, born on 29 July 1991 in Landover, Maryland, who was with the Detroit Pistons last season. “As we enter the decisive phase of the season, we have decided to deepen our guard department with an athletic player who has the skills and the character necessary to adapt well to our needs,” says general manager Christos Stavropoulos. “It is a pleasure to be a part of such an historic organization and to play for the fans of this beatiful city. I can’t wait to get on the court and compete to get all the wins we can possibly can. Milan, I’m excited, “says Rodney McGruder.
HIS CAREER – Born and raised in Landover, Maryland, Rodney McGruder attended the Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington and then moved to Jacksonville, Florida. In 2009 he began his four-year college career at Kansas State. In his second season, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game; in his third year he averaged 15.8 points per game and was included in the All- Big 12 Conference second team; as a senior, in his fourth year of college eligibility, he averaged 15.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, leading Kansas State to the first place in the Big 12. In 2013 he was not chosen in the NBA draft but was signed by the Oklahoma City Thunder and released on the eve of the season. From there he moved to Hungary to Atomeromu Paks (14.4 points and 5.3 rebounds on average). In the 2014/15 season he started with Golden State and then went to Boston but failed to make his NBA debut, so he spent the year in Maine and Sioux Falls of the G-League. In the summer of 2015, he was signed by Miami but failed to make the team: he spent another season in Sioux Falls winning the G-League championship. Finally in 2016 he signed a three-year contract with Miami, playing 162 NBA games with 112 starts, 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. After his experience in Miami, he played one year with the Los Angeles Clippers (56 appearances) and then spent another three years in Detroit, with 99 appearances on the court, 16 starts and averaged 5.5 points per game.
NOTES – In his last year in Detroit he shot 42.3 percent on threes, for his NBA career he shot 36.0 percent from beyond the arc

10/01/202410:46

Also Bertram Derthona in the mix for Ismael Kamagate

Ismael Kamagate’s future could be in Italy. On the French centre, leaving on loan from Olimpia Milano, Bertram Derthona is making a comeback.

Kamagate, who has a contract until 2025 with Olimpia Milano, had been approached in recent hours by Rio Breogan in Spain. But Derthona may have made the overtaking move. The next few hours will be decisive.

09/01/202411:01

Hapoel Eilat to cut Deishuan Booker

Deishuan Booker’s future is uncertain. The former Treviso man is also about to be cut by Hapoel Eilat, according to Sportando.

A 1996 class guard, Booker has produced 10.5 points and 4.1 assists this season in the LBA with Treviso, 14.6 and 2.7 in the Winner League.

09/01/202408:49

Ismael Kamagate to sign on loan with Rio Breogan

Ismael Kamagate will end the season on loan. This is what Sportando has learned in these hours.

The French centre’s future could be in Spain, at Rio Breogan, which would free Momo Diouf.

Kamagate, who has another year left on his contract with Olimpia Milano, has scored 12.1 minutes in LBA in 11 games with the Biancorossi, averaging 6.3 points with 2.7 rebounds. He made 9 appearances in EuroLeague with 2.9′ and 1.1 points.

07/01/202423:03

Ettore Messina on Rodney McGruder’s rumors: If there’s any news, Stavropoulos will tell me

The hot name in house Olimpia Milano is that of Rodney McGruder. The news, anticipated by TeleSport in Serbia, was confirmed to ROM and Sportando. Ettore Messina, in the press room at PalaTrento, does not confirm.

Olimpia Milano then in negotiations for Rodney McGruder. A product of Kansas State in 2013, nine NBA seasons behind him, McGruder is a 193 centimetres shooting guard born in 1991. Last season he produced 5.7 points with the Detroit Pistons in 32 games with 42.3% from 3. On 21 October he was released by the Golden State Warriors.

Pianetabasket reported Ettore Messina’s comment after the PalaTrento game: “If there’s any news, Stavropoulos will tell me.”

07/01/202422:44

Blossomgame and Mike James jokes on Bahcesehir-Okobo’s rumors

Monaco players are ironic about the rumour that Bahcesehir are after Elie Okobo. Taking the floor are Jaron Blossomgame and Mike James.

The former jokes with a gif dotted with question marks, the latter goes on the attack: ‘You should be ashamed that you actually thought this was a possibility. People are in such a hurry to tweet something and don’t even bother to get the facts right”.

The comments come under the tweet of Italian Luca D’Alessandro, who quotes Semith Tuna of Eurohoops. And the news does not mention a negotiation close to closure, but only an attempt by the Turkish club.

07/01/202421:09

Bahcesehir Koleji reportedly targets Elie Okobo

Bahcesehir Koleji is trying the Elie Okobo card given the suspension of the French guard in Monaco.

The Turkish team, which recently handed over to former Red Star Dejan Radonjic on the bench, is aiming for a future place in the EuroLeague by merging with Besiktas.

07/01/202417:00

Olimpia Milano in talks with Rodney McGruder

Olimpia Milano could close the deal with Rodney McGruder in the coming hours. The news, anticipated by TeleSport in Serbia, has been confirmed to Sportando.

A product of Kansas State in 2013, nine NBA seasons behind him, McGruder is a 193 centimetres shooting guard born in 1991.

Last season he produced 5.7 points with the Detroit Pistons in 32 games with 42.3% from 3. On 21 October he was released by the Golden State Warriors.

07/01/202411:59

Deshaun Thomas joins ASVEL

ASVEL announced the arrival of Deshaun Thomas on a contract until the end of the season.

The former Ohio State forward started the year in Spain with Joventut Badalona, scoring 15 points per game in ACB and 13.1 in Eurocup.

The French club is also monitoring the market for a point guard.

 

05/01/202421:43

BeBasket | ASVEL, Gianmarco Pozzecco to reportedly part ways

French and Euroleague side ASVEL Villeurbanne and head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco will part ways according to BeBasket, with assistant coach Pierric Poupet set to lead the team until the end of the season. This will happen despite yesterday’s convincing win over Zalgiris that ended the losing streak in Euroleague.

Additionally, ASVEL is rumored to add DeShaun Thomas – who recently left Badalona – in place of John Egbunu.

05/01/202415:53

Goran Dragic: I had offers from Milan, Madrid, Panathinaikos, and Barcelona

Goran Dragic recently announced his retirement from playing basketball and is now organising his farewell game. The website Sportal reports a very interesting statement from him.

«I’ll be honest. I had offers from Milan, Madrid, Panathinaikos, and Barcelona. I never wanted to go back to Europe. I didn’t want to be without my family. The only option was Miami, which I talked to. In the end, it didn’t work out because they had too many players under contract».

As is known, Goran’s brother Zoran also played with Olimpia Milano in the 2016-2017 season. The farewell event will be in Ljubljana at the end of August.

05/01/202413:55

Barcelona reportedly in contact with Ricky Rubio

From Spain, the website Sport reports Barcelona’s interest in Ricky Rubio.

The point guard from El Masnou, after ending his long and fruitful NBA career with the termination of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, will soon have to decide whether to continue playing or end his experience on the court outright.

Barcelona, through direct contact with Juan Carlos Navarro, Rubio’s former teammate, is closely following the player’s situation.

The club, which according to Sportando would have Keenan Evans as its first target next season, is now covered at the point guard position, but in the summer Rokas Jokubaitis could end up in the NBA.

The Barcelona coach, Roger Grimau, won the EuroLeague as a player in 2010 together with the then very young Ricky Rubio.

05/01/202413:08

Deshaun Thomas reportedly in talks with Asvel

Deshaun Thomas is reportedly in talks with Asvel according to Romain Molina.

The forward has just terminated his contract with Badalona where he produced 13.4 points on average in the EuroCup with 3 rebounds, but had not seen the court since 13 December.

04/01/202415:23

Frederic Fauthoux reportedly hot name for Asvel’s bench next season

Asvel will return to the court today, at 8pm, for an ‘Italian derby’ with Zalgiris Kaunas, as Gianmarco Pozzecco on one side and Andrea Trinchieri on the other will face each other on the bench.

But, as is well known, the future of Italbasket’s coach already seems to be sealed, with the French club determined to close the multi-year agreement signed only a few weeks ago well in advance.

Will it happen after tonight’s match? There are no certainties, but there are many rumours about Asvel’s future.

Vincent Collet, coach of France, seemed the natural favourite, also because in the summer his partnership with the transalpine federation should end in favour of Kenny Atkinson.

But according to Le Progres, the hot name for Asvel’s bench next season would be Frederic Fauthoux, for two seasons assistant on the black and white bench and now the successful guide of JL Bourg.

03/01/202408:59

VL Pesaro reportedly targets Keith Hornsby

Vuelle Pesaro is targeting Keith Hornsby to strengthen its roster. According to the Carlino, the club is waiting for answers from Lithuania for the 31-year-old shooter, currently with Lietuvos Rytas, who could be released soon.

Hornsby, son of singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby, averages 14 points with 45% from three and 93% from the line. His European experience and offensive skills could be valuable for Vuelle, who are looking for a replacement for Scott Bamforth, currently injured.

Market decisions become crucial for Pesaro, which aims to improve its league performance.

02/01/202420:25

Kevin Kokila signs multi-year extension with JL Bourg

Kevin Kokila has signed a contract extension until 2027 with JL Bourg, the French team announced.

The 22-year-old big man this year is producing averages of 6.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 19 minutes per game between BetClic Elite and Eurocup.

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