Basket rumors

Kyle Lofton joins Bamberg

Bamberg Baskets announced the signing of Kyle Lofton.

The guard spent his rookie year in Finland with Kouvot (13.7 PPG, 3.7 APG, 1.5 SPG).

Yukatel Merkezefendi re-signs Vrenz Bleijenbergh

Vrenz Bleijenbergh signed a new one-year deal with Yukatel Merkezefendi, as announced by the Turkish team.

The Belgian forward last year produced 8.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game in BSL.

 

Barcelona, Anadolu Efes target Anthony Gill

A potentially hot name in Europe is that of Anthony Gill. Barcelona and Efes have reportedly taken information on the player, according to Sportando.

Born in 1992, 201 centimetres, the former Khimki comes from a season at the Wizards where he averaged 9.8 minutes in 50 games.

Virtus Bologna reportedly close to sign Will Clyburn

Will Clyburn is reportedly close to signing with Virtus Bologna. This was announced by the Serbian site TeleSport.rs.

According to the portal, Partizan has withdrawn from the race for the former Cska and Efes winger.

Pallacanestro Trieste inks Markel Brown

Pallacanestro Trieste has announced the signing of guard Markel Brown for the upcoming season.

In the first part of last season Brown wore the jersey of Girona, Spain, where he played 11 games before returning to Italy with GeVi Napoli in December 2023. With Napoli he was a key contributor in winning the Italian Cup, scoring an average of 13.7 points in the tournament. Overall, he finished the last LBA with 12.2 points per game, confirming his qualities as a scorer with the ability to shoot from long range.

Luka Bozic joins Valencia Basket

Valencia Basket announced the arrival of Luka Bozic on a deal for the next two seasons, until June 30, 2026.

Bozic comes from KK Zadar, where he was named MVP of ABA Liga two years in a row after finishing the 2023-24 season with 19.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists and a PIR of 28.1 per game.

Ergin Ataman to stay with Panathinaikos until 2027

Panathinaikos has decided to extend the contract of its coach, Ergin Ataman, for four years until June 2028.

Dimitris Giannakopoulos, the owner of the Athenian club, announced the news on Instagram, emphasising the goal of winning five consecutive European titles and surpassing Real Madrid.

Ataman, current European champion, will continue to be a central figure in the club’s long-term project.

 

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Anwil Włocławek reportedly close to a deal with Michał Michalak

Anwil Włocławek is in the process of finalizing a major acquisition with the return of Michał Michalak, a former team player and current representative of the Polish national team. After rejecting an earlier offer, Michalak reevaluated Anwil’s proposal, which accelerated negotiations.

Michalak, who played for Anwil in the 2018/2019 season, will join teammates Luke Petrasek, Justin Turner and Krzysztof Sulima, with Karol Gruszecki close to signing. The club has big ambitions for the 2024/2025 season.

Partizan reportedly close to a deal with Aleksej Pokusevski

Aleksej Pokusevski is close to a deal with Partizan Belgrade for next season.

The Serbian forward played last season 18 games with the Hornets and 10 with the Thunder.

James Nnaji to stay with Barcelona

No breakthrough. James Nnaji’s desire was to make the jump to the NBA this summer, and Barça were counting on his departure, which would bring revenue to the club given his contract runs until 2027.

However, the back surgery he underwent a month and a half ago changed those plans. The Charlotte Hornets cannot yet integrate the player, whose salary makes a loan to other ACB teams difficult.

Thus, the Nigerian pivot will remain at the Palau next season.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Hapoel Tel Aviv in advanced talks with Patrick Beverley

Sport5co.il’s Noa Poplinger shares the latest updates on the negotiations between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Patrick Beverley, that might end with the point guard returning to Europe 12 years after his last experience in Russia.

Beverley, who revealed in his podcast that he is “considering a historic offer from Europe”, met with Hapoel Tel Aviv management during the Las Vegas summer league.

Over the course of the meeting the Israeli club offered the point guard a major contract, the richest in team history.

-Hapoel Tel Aviv this summer signed Jonathan Motley on a two-year, $1.5 million per season deal-

Beverley has reportedly already expressed a willingness to play in Israel, but there are still details to be ironed out. The next few days will be crucial.

MoraBanc Andorra keeps Jerrick Harding

Jerrick Harding has extended his contract with MoraBanc Andorra for one season.

The Weber State product last year was the third-best scorer in the Endesa League with 15.5 points in just 23 minutes per game.

AEK reportedly targets Tremont Waters

After the confirmation of Mindaugas Kuzminskas for the next two years, AEK Betsson is focusing on the acquisition of a point guard.

The first choice is Tremont Waters, but negotiations are complicated by financial issues. The team is also monitoring the Summer League for players without NBA contracts.

The final decision may still take a few days to find the best solution.

Source: Sportal

Usman Garuba to sign with Real Madrid until 2029

Usman Garuba will be a Real Madrid player. By now there are no more doubts. The long court department of the vice-European champions is thus enriched by the former NBA player and Serge Ibaka.

The agreement should be a long-term one, expiring in 2029.

Jabari Parker to stay with Barcelona

Jabari Parker will continue to play for Barça, as his NBA exit clause expired on 15 July.

Despite some rumours, no NBA team has shown concrete interest in bringing him back to the United States.

Parker, who signed a contract extension in March, was a key figure for Barça last season, becoming one of the team’s best players.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Kendrick Nunn to stay with Panathinaikos until 2026

Kendrick Nunn has confirmed his commitment to Panathinaikos until 2026, as his NBA exit clause expired on Tuesday morning.

Nunn, 28, signed a two-year extension on 31 October and made a significant impact in his debut season in the EuroLeague, averaging 16 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3 assists in 35 games.

He contributed decisively to Panathinaikos’ EuroLeague victory.

Fonte: BasketNews

Carlik Jones reportedly to sign a two-year deal with Partizan

Carlik Jones signs a two-year deal with Partizan as reported TeleSport.rs.

South Sudan point guard averaged 16.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists last season in CBA with Zhejiang.

Tiago Splitter reportedly to be the new coach of Paris Basketball

Tiago Splitter will be the new coach of Paris Basketball, succeeding Tuomas Iisalo who will join the Memphis Grizzlies.

Splitter, a former EuroLeague and NBA player, was an assistant for five years in Brooklyn and Houston.

Paris Basketball, after a successful season winning the Leaders Cup and EuroCup, will play in the EuroLeague. Splitter will be tasked with keeping the team competitive at the highest European level.

Source: BeBasket

Monaco reportedly has strong interest in Shaquielle McKissic

Monaco is strongly interested in Olympiacos’ Shaquielle McKissic, but has not yet made a formal offer to the Greek club.

McKissic has received a two-year $2 million proposal from Monaco, higher than the $700,000 in his current contract with Olympiacos.

His future also depends on the return of Sasha Vezenkov to Olympiacos. Last season, McKissic averaged 7.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1 assist in the EuroLeague.

Source: Gazzetta

Bruno Caboclo o seek an NBA contract before the Paris Olympics

Bruno Caboclo, currently under contract with Partizan Mozzart Bet, is in Las Vegas to seek an NBA contract before the Paris Olympics.

After leading Brazil to Olympic qualification, Caboclo is training hard in the NBA Summer League, although it is unclear whether he will play for a team. In the meantime, his agent is trying to terminate his contract with Partizan, but they do not intend to release him easily.

Source: Mozzart

Virtus Bologna reportedly targets Will Clyburn

Virtus Bologna targets Will Clyburn, the American small forward from Efes, with the aim of reinforcing the team for the Euroleague.

Clyburn, 34, has vast international experience, having won the Euroleague with CSKA Moscow and the Turkish championship with Efes.

Virtus hopes to secure his signing, although Partizan Belgrade is also interested in the player.

Zalgiris Kaunas reportedly close to a deal with Ignas Brazdeikis

Ignas Brazdeikis, currently under contract with Olympiacos Piraeus, is finalising a deal to return to Zalgiris Kaunas, according to BasketNews‘ Donatas Urbonas.

During his rookie season in the EuroLeague with Zalgiris, Brazdeikis averaged 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. At Olympiacos, he played an average of 11 minutes per game, contributing 3.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists.

Hapoel Tel Aviv reportedly targets Patrick Beverley

Hapoel Tel Aviv is considering signing Patrick Beverley. The 36-year-old American point guard, who finished last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, is currently without a contract for the upcoming NBA season and has reportedly been proposed to the Israeli club.

Beverley, selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, started his career in Europe with experiences with Dnipro, Olympiakos and Spartak St. Petersburg. His NBA opportunity came with the Houston Rockets in 2013.

Source: Walla

AEK Betsson reportedly considering Luke Sikma

AEK Betsson is considering Luke Sikma for the new season after his experience with Olympiakos.

The club has accelerated on the market, with negotiations also advanced for Mindaugas Kuzminskas and Tremont Waters. Sikma, with experience in Greece, could add value to the team.

In Italy, Sikma was also approached today by Pallacanestro Brescia, adding interest to the market for the player. His future will depend on opportunities in the Euroleague and other top leagues.

Source: Sportal