Basket rumors

5 June 2022

05/06/2022 14:42

AS Monaco, Bayern Munich reportedly among teams interested in Devin Booker

According to Chris Harpidis of Totalbasket, AS Monaco and Bayern Munich are among the teams interested in signing Devin Booker.

The 31-year-old big man, under contract with Fenerbahce for next season,  this year has produced 9.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in Euroleague.

Booker previously played with Bayern Munich from 2016 to 2019.

5 June 2022

5 June 2022

05/06/2022 12:13

Billy Baron expected to join Olimpia Milano

Billy Baron is expected to join Olimpia Milano from next season, sources tell Sportando.
The American guard spent the season in Russia with Zenit St.Petersburg averaging 11.2ppg in EuroLeague and 12.7ppg in VTB League.

Baron will join Kevin Pangos in Milano’s backcourt.

Punto Olimpia first reported the news about the strong interest of Milano for the guard.

4 June 2022

04/06/2022 20:08

JL Bourg signs Jordan Floyd, Kevin Kokila

JL Bourg has announced the arrivals of Jordan Floyd and Kevin Kokila.

Last season Floyd scored 14.5 points per game in Greece with Kolossos Rhodes.

Kokila is a young big man (10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in NM1 last year) who signed a three-year deal.

 

4 June 2022

04/06/2022 17:17

Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly in pole position for Marius Grigonis

According to Rokas Pakėnas of 15min.lt several Euroleague teams are interested in Marius Grigonis, the Lithuanian guard on his way out of CSKA Moscow.

Grigonis remains under contract with the Russian team until 2024. The reporter reveals that CSKA allegedly threatened the player with a maxi-fine of more than 4 million euros to force him to return to Russia, but after the Lithuanian’s latest refusal, the team reportedly preferred to avoid the FIBA arbitration tribunal.

Grigonis produced 8.5 points and 1.9 assists per game in Euroleague.

Interested teams reportedly include Valencia, Zalgiris Kaunas and Maccabi Tel Aviv, with the Israeli team in pole position.

4 June 2022

04/06/2022 16:10

Travis Trice joins UCAM Murcia

UCAM Murcia announced the signing of Travis Trice.

The point guard led Slask Wroclaw to the Polish title with averages of 18.1 points and 7.3 assists per game, shooting 46 percent from the field, 45 percent from long range and 83 percent at the foul line.

 

4 June 2022

04/06/2022 15:40

Scott Machado, Cairns Taipans part ways

Scott Machado has announced that he will not return with the Cairns Taipans next season.
The point guard spent 3 years with the Australian team, scoring 10.1 points with 5.3 assists in 2021/22.

 

 

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4 June 2022

04/06/2022 15:06

Anadolu Efes to build ‘Galacticos’ roster, close to keep Shane Larkin, sign Dwayne Bacon

SDNA talks about the ambitious plans of Anadolu Efes, the Euroleague champions of the past two seasons.

With the upcoming Final Four scheduled in Istanbul, Ergin Ataman dreams of becoming the first coach to reach the ‘three-peat’.

According to the report, the Turkish government–2023 will be the 100th anniversary of the  Turkish Republic- will also support the club’s plans to build a ‘galacticos’ team.

Shane Larkin, barring unlikely super offers from the NBA, will soon sign a two-year deal worth over 3.5 million per season.

Anadolu Efes reportedly agreed to pay a ‘significant’ buyout to CSKA Moscow for the arrival of Will Clyburn. In fact, the forward had already signed an extension until 2025 with the Russian team, but the deal was not announced for ‘internal reasons’.

Ante Zizic and Josh Nebo, whose deals were reported previously,. will be two significant additions for the frontcourt.

Also the team would be very close to signing Dwayne Bacon, 13.9 points per game in his Euroleague debut with Monaco.

Finally, Vasilije Micic. As known, the Serbian point guard is considering the NBA option, but he would like a team that would guarantee him a role in the rotation. Anadolu Efes is waiting for developments, with ‘a blank check’ ready for the MVP of the last Final Four.

 

4 June 2022

04/06/2022 14:11

Ryan Mikesell signing with ESSM Le Portel

Former Dayton forward Ryan Mikesell is on the verge of signing a contract with ESSM Le Portel in the French Betclic Elite (first division), sources told Sportando.

The 2022-23 season will be Mikesell’s third professional campaign. The 25-year-old spent the first two years of his career in the German second division with Tigers Tübingen. He stood out in his second season as he averaged 18.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, making him earn the jump to a top national league such as the Betclic Elite for the upcoming season.

4 June 2022

4 June 2022

4 June 2022

04/06/2022 10:12

Bertram Derthona close to a new deal with Mike Daum

After securing a new 2-year with JP Macura, Bertram Derthona Tortona is close to a new deal also with forward Mike Daum, sources tell Sportando.

Former Obradoiro ended his first season in Italy averaging 12.2 ppg and 5.7 rpg in LBA. Tortona, according to recent reports, is unlikely to play in a European competition next season

4 June 2022

4 June 2022

3 June 2022

3 June 2022

03/06/2022 21:11

Zalgiris reportedly in pursuit of Chris Jones

Zalgiris Kaunas made an offer to ASVEL guard Chris Jones, sources tell BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas. French side offered Jones a contract extension but an agreement “won’t be easy”, as Jones is chased by numerous Euroleague teams.

Jones, who Zalgiris would sign as primary playmaker for next season, is also in the process of acquiring European citizenship this summer according to Basketnews.

3 June 2022

3 June 2022

03/06/2022 15:26

Jack Cooley remains with Ryukyu Golden Kings

Jack Cooley will remain with Ryukyu Golden Kings.
The big man will stay with the Japanese team also in 2022-2023.

“Kings fans! I am excited to continue playing for the Ryukyu Golden Kings next season. This was an amazing season, but there are greater goals for us to reach and I am excited to work towards them. I am proud to play for such a great organization and look forward to our continued success.
Kings fans, I’m really looking forward to playing at Kings next season as well. Last season was a really great season, but we are really looking forward to working towards the higher goals we are aiming for. We are really proud to be able to play for such a great organization and we are really looking forward to our success.”

3 June 2022

03/06/2022 11:48

Christos Stavropoulos: We have not had any contact with Fiba, but a solution must be found

Olimpia Milano GM Christos Stavropoulos talked about EuroLeague and Kyle Hines with EEC Web Radio.

ON EUROLEAGUE
«This is sure to be a hot summer. We, shareholder clubs, will have many decisions to make. There is still no decision on Russian teams. We haven’t discussed it yet. I believe we will discuss this in early June».

ON THE RELATIONSHIP WITH FIBA
«We have not had any contact with Fiba, but a solution must be found. All clubs have problems with NT windows. There are too many games. A solution must be found. I believe it is in everyone’s common interest to find a solution».

ON KYLE HINES
«He is a mvp on and off the court. It’s not a secret, we too would like to see him on the court again».

2 June 2022

2 June 2022

02/06/2022 21:07

Deng Deng returns to Illawarra Hawks

The Illawarra Hawks have announced the return of Deng Deng on a one-year contract.

The forward/center last season produced 6.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 18 minutes per game with the Brisbane Bullets.

2 June 2022

02/06/2022 20:14

Bodian Massa joins SIG Strasbourg

Bodian Massa signed a 3-year contract with SIG Strasbourg, as announced by the french team.

The big man last year produced 9.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in BetClic Elite with Fos Sur Mer.

Strasbourg Sporting Director Nicola Alberani: “He was one of the most interesting French players of the past season and we are very happy that he chose to trust us enough to sign three years with SIG Strasbourg. He has plenty of room for improvement and we are going to ensure that he continues to progress alongside us while bringing us his qualities”.

2 June 2022

02/06/2022 20:05

Anadolu Efes reportedly close to sign Ante Zizic

Anadolu Efes continues to work to build the roster that will try to win the Euroleague for the third time in a row.

According to Orazio Cauchi and Moses Barda, the team led by Ergin Ataman is close to signing Ante Zizic.

The 25-year-old Croatian center just finished his second season with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Zizic averaged 12.1 points, 5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 21 minutes per game in Euroleague.

 

 

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1 June 2022

1 June 2022

01/06/2022 13:54

Bahçeşehir Koleji reportely in talks also with Jerry Boutsiele

Bahçeşehir Koleji in talks with Jerry Boutsiele as reported by İsmail Şenol.

French big man averaged 11.6 minutes this season in EuroLeague with Monaco, 14.4’ in Elite ProA.

1 June 2022