Basket rumors

Real Madrid excludes Thomas Heurtel and Trey Thompkins, fines Guerschon Yabusele

As reported first by Encestando and confirmed by Mundo Deportivo and Eurohoops, Real Madrid has informed guard Thomas Heurtel and forward Trey Thompkins that both players aren’t anymore in the team’s plan and that their season is now over. Both Heurtel and Thompkins are on expiring contracts and they are now “free to go” before the end of the season. Real has also decided to fine French forward Guerschon Yabusele for “unprofessional behaviour”.

Fonte: Encestando.

BJ Johnson joins Coosur Real Betis

BJ Johnson is a new player of Coosur Real Betis, as anticipated by Sportando.

The swingman has signed with the Spanish club until the end of the season.

Johnson this year produced 22 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in the G League with the Lakeland Magic.

 

CB Breogan retains coach Veljko Mrsic

C.B Breogán has announced that Veljko Mrsic will remain on the team’s bench next season.

Mrsic, with the Spanish team since last January, led the group to the qualification in Copa del Rey and to the permanence in the Endesa League.

Nutribullet Treviso reportedly in talks with John Brown III

According to a report from Superbasket, Nutribullet Treviso has made an offer to bring back to Italy John Brown III.

The versatile forward already starred with the club in A2 during the 2017/18 season.

Brown III, after terminating his deal with Unics Kazan, was ready to sign with the Perth Wildcats, but according to Basketnews ‘the NBL denied his application to play because he couldn’t get the Letter of Clearance issued on time by the March 26 deadline’.

The Italian team is waiting for an answer within 24 hours.

Brown III, who debuted in Euroleague with averages of 10.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 steals (new season record with 69), will be one of the most in-demand free agents next summer.

 

Sasa Obradovic to remain with AS Monaco

Sasa Obradovic will remain on the bench of AS Monaco also in the 2022/23 season, his agent announced.

Obradovic took over the team in December after Mitrovic’s departure, and managed to lead the group to a historic qualification to the Euroleague playoffs.

 

Treviso to name Marcelo Nicola head coach

Marcelo Nicola will be the new head coach of Treviso Basket, sources tell Sportando.
The two sides have reached an agreement for the remainder of the season.
Nicola will replace Max Menetti, fired on Monday.

Nicola has been a player of Treviso from 1998 to 2004 and has been assistant coach from 2007 to 2010.

Briante Weber joins Indios de Mayaguez

The Indios de Mayaguez announced the signing of Briante Weber to replace Dwight Buycks ​​for the first games of the BSN season.

Buycks is still playing in the Iranian league.

Weber spent the 2020/21 season in France with BCM Gravelines (15.3 PPG, 4.8 APG, 2 SPG).

Olivier Hanlan reportedly joining Valencia Basket

Valencia Basket has finalized the signing of Canadian playmaker/guard Olivier Hanlan, Eurohoops reports.

The Spanish team agreed with Aris BC on a buyout.

The Boston College product was averaging 20.7 points and 2.8 assists per game in the Greek league.

Hanlan, the No. 42 pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, will only be will only be eligible to play in the ACB.

 

Sources: Patrick Miller signed lucrative contract with Qingdao for 2022-23 season

Qingdao has finalized the signing of Patrick Miller for the 2022-23 CBA season, his agent Charles Misuraca informed Sportando.

The Tennessee State product will earn over $1 million.

Miller is playing this season in Lithuania with Juventus (18 PPG, 4.6 APG).

 

MoraBanc Andorra lands Yannick Franke

MoraBanc Andorra has announced the arrival of Yannick Franke.

The 25-year-old Dutch  signed a deal until the end of the season.

Franke started the year in Poland with Trefl Sopot (14.8 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.5 APG between Polish league and FIBA Europe Cup).

BC Zenit, Conner Frankamp part ways

Zenit announced the termination of Conner Frankamp’s contract.

The club and the American point guard decided to terminate the contract ahead of schedule by agreement of the parties.

The Wichita State product scored 7.8 points per game with 44% from long distance in his Euroleague debut.

Frankamp signed a two-year deal with the Russian team last summer.

Jonas Jerebko joins CSKA Moscow

CSKA Moscow announced the arrival of Jonas Jerebko.

The Swedish forward has signed an agreement until the end of the season.

Jason Clark joins Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste

Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste announced the agreement until the end of the season with Jason Clark.

The Georgetown product started the year in VTB League with Tsmoki-Minsk (13.2 PPG, 2.2 APG).

Mindaugas Kuzminskas reportedly close to joining Treviso

Mindaugas Kuzminskas is close to returning in Italian Serie A.
The Lithuanian forward is finalizing an agreement with Nutribullet Treviso, as reported by La Tribuna.
Kuzminskas has already played in Italy with Olimpia Milano.

Treviso is expected to let leave Henry Sims to make room for Kuzminskas.