Basket rumors

Coosur Real Betis part ways with Khadeen Carrington, Marko Todorovic

Coosur Real Betis announced the departure of guard Khadeen Carrington and big man Marko Todorovic.
Both players have terminated their contract with the Spanish team.

Malcolm Thomas signs short-term deal with Petkimspor

EuroLeague veteran big man Malcolm Thomas has signed a lucrative short-term (1.5 month) deal with Petkimspor in Turkey’s BSL, his agency, SLASH Sports, told Sportando.

Thomas played last season in Spain with Unicaja Malaga, averaging around six points and four rebounds per game since joining the team. He has spent several years in the EuroLeague with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Khimki Moscow, Fenerbahce and Bayern Munich.

Adonis Thomas joining BC Krka Novo Mesto

Veteran forward Adonis Thomas has reached an agreement on a deal with BC Krka Novo Mesto of the ABA Liga, agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports told Sportando.

Thomas, 28, spent the 2020-21 season in the VTB League, where he averaged 10.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for BC Astana. He has also had stints in Italy, Turkey, Germany, France, and Mexico during his career overseas.

Thomas has played in six NBA games with Orlando and Philadelphia back in 2014.

Baskonia reportedly interested in Bismack Biyombo

According to Diario de Noticias de Alava, Baskonia is targeting Bismack Biyombo to improve the frontcourt.

The Congolese center has played the last 10 seasons in the NBA, with career averages of 5.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.

Biyombo could replace Landry Nnoko, who is likely to leave after not playing yesterday’s game against Gran Canaria.

Brandon Garrett, Egis Kormend part ways

PF/C Brandon Garrett and Hungarian club Egis Kormend have parted ways. He was added to the team as an injury replacement for two months and became a free agent after turning down an extension for the rest of the season.

Garrett averaged 16.8 points and 7.4 rebounds in nine appearances for Kormend, including a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double in his last game Saturday.

He has also played in Spain, Iceland, Switzerland and Portugal during his career in Europe.

Devonte Green joins Larissa

Larissa announced the agreement signed with Devonte Green.

The Indiana product last year scored over 15 points (42% 3P) per game in the Greece league with Charilaos Trikoupis..

Donte Thomas returns to Donar

Donte Thomas returns to Donar, where he played in the 2019-2020 season.
After Groningen he played for Cantù (7 ppg, 4.5 rpg) in Italy, and this summer he signed with Alaba Fehervar in Hungary, but his contract expired in August.

ESSM Le Portel, Sheldon Mac part ways

ESSM Le Portel and Sheldon Mac have agreed to part ways, as announced by the French team.

The former Miami (FL) guard ended his first European experience with 9.3 points and 1.1 assists per game in 7 games.

 

Donar signs Jimmy Gavin

Donar signed Jimmy Gavin as an extra guard for the team. His last club was Akhisar Belediye in the Turkish 2nd divison. Stats in Turkey: 29.7 minutes, 14.0 points,3-pointers 35.5% and 4.3 assists.

Anthony Clemmons joins Turk Telekom

Anthony Clemmons is a new plauer of Turk Telekom, as announced by the Turkish team.
Clemmons started the season with Dinamo Sassari, where he averaged 10.9 points and 3 assist per game between LBA and BCL.

Vangelis Mantzaris signs with PAOK BC

Paok BC announced the arrival of Vangelis Mantzaris.

For the Greek guard Paok is the third team this season, after Hapoel Eilat and BM Slam Stal Ostrow.

 

Ratiopharm Ulm announces Sindarius Thornwell

Sindarius Thornwell is a new player of Ratiopharm Ulm, the German team announced.

The former South Carolina swingman last year played 21 games between Orlando and New Orleans.

Thornwell will replace the injured Christoph Philipps.

Terrance Ferguson reportedly joining Aek Athens

Aek Athens has reached an agreement with Terrance Ferguson, according to Christos Tsaltas of SDNA.

Ferguson, the No.21 pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, played just 13 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season.

Known for his defensive skills, Ferguson averaged 4.5 points in 4 NBA seasons.

Juan Carlos Navarro says Barcellona is in talks with Marc Gasol

Barcelona is working to persuade Marc Gasol to return to the club where his career began.

Juan Carlos Navarro revealed the news during meeting with the media.

(Via Mundo Deportivo)

“We are talking but there is no negotiation. He knows of our interest and has the last word. I won’t deny that we would like to have him with us again “.

Pau’s brother played with the Blaugrana until the 2005/2006 season.

In his long NBA career Gasol won a title with the Toronto Raptors.

Merkezefendi lands Kalin Lucas

Kalin Lucas is a new player of Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi, the turkish team announced.

The Michigan State product spent last year between Israel (21.3 ppg, 4 apg with Ironi Naharya) and Puerto Rico (17.9 ppg, 9.2 apg with Gigantes de Carolina).

Elston Turner to be leaving Iraklis

Elston Turner to be leaving Iraklis Basketball Club:

Due to family reasons and the birth of the players New Born Twin babies in the USA, Iraklis Basketball Club in Greece has granted the player his release to return home for the balance of the season as they realize the importance of this family situation. Elston is most appreciative that Iraklis has granted him his release to fulfill his obligation to his wife and newborn twins. Iraklis also wishes Elston and his family all the best of health.