Basket rumors

Isaia Cordinier signs with Segafredo Virtus Bologna

Segafredo Virtus Bologna has announced the arrival of Isaia Cordinier.
The French guard signed an agreement until June 30, 2023.

Cordinier last season produced over 15 points (52% GH, 45% 3P, 81% FT), 5 rebounds and 3 assists per game in Eurocup with Nanterre.

Pavle Marcinkovic joins KK Zadar

KK Zadar announced the arrival of Pavle Marcinkovic.

After 10 years the native of Zadar returns to his home club.

Last year Marcinkovic recorded averages of 7.1 points and 4.9 assists per game in ABA Liga with KK Split.

Ironi Nes-Ziona, Matt Farrell part ways

Ironi Nes-Ziona and Matt Farrell have agreed to part ways, the Israeli team announced.
The former Notre Dame last season averaged over 14 points and 5 assists with Demir Insaat Buyukcekmece in BSL.

Yalovaspor tabs Brian Conklin

Yalovaspor announced the signing of Brian Conklin.
The experienced power forward replaces Alexandre Chassang who left the Turkish team.

Michael Beasley joins Cangrejeros de Santurce for BSN playoffs

Michael Beasley will play with Puertorican team Cangrejeros de Santurce for the BSN playoffs that are set to start next weekend.

Beasley will replace Frank Gaines.

The guard has been selected with the 2nd overall pick in 2008 NBA draft and has played with Heat, Timberwolves, Suns, Rockets, Knicks, Bucks and Lakers, his last team in 2019.

Pau Gasol announces he is ending his playing career

Pau Gasol has officially retired after 19 seasons in the NBA and a return to Barcelona alast season.
The Spanish big man announced the decision during a press conference.
Gasol won two NBA titles with the Lakers, has been six times All-Star.
With Spain’s NT he won World Cup in Japan in 2006, he won three Eurobasket plus two silver medal and a bronze medal.
And he was twice silver medalist at Olympics plus a bronze.

Le Mans Sarthe inks Taylor Rochestie

Le Mans Sarthe has announced the return of Taylor Rochestie.

The veteran point guard played with the French team in the 2011-12 season (16.2 ppg, 6.4 apg).

Rochestie spent last year between KK Crvena Zvedza and Hapoel Haifa.

Anthony Bennett, Hapoel Jerusalem to part ways

According to Roi Cohen, Anthony Bennett will most likely leave Hapoel Jerusalem after next Wednesday’s BCL game against Pinar Karsiyaka.

The reporter adds that the Israeli team has not yet started looking for a replacement the first overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft.

 

Evangelos Mantzaris to join Hapoel Eilat

Evangelos Mantzaris left BM Slam Stal Ostrow (5ppg, 5apg in 4 games) to sign with Hapoel Eilat.

The Greek guard spent last season between Peristeri and Promitheas.

Los Brujos de Guayama sign Jordan Howard

Los Brujos de Guayama have announced the arrival of Jordan Howard for the BSN playoffs.

The point guard has already played with the team in the 2019/20 season (18.1 points and 4.1 assists per game).

 

MHP Riesen Ludwisburg lands Justin Simon

MHP Riesen Ludwisburg has announced the arrival of Justin Simon with a one-year contract.

The versatile and athletic swingman out of ST. John’s had started the season with Ratiopharm Ulm (13 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals per game).

Yesterday Simon made his debut with the new team scoring 10 points with 12 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks against Merlins Crailsheim.

Nobel Boungou-Colo joins Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92

Nobel Boungou-Colo signed a 6-week contract with Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92, the French team announced.

The experienced forward will replace the injured Bandja Sy.

Boungou-Colo spent last year in Pro B with Paris Basketball, averaging 11.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Limoges CSP part ways with Matic Rebec, signs Siim-Sander Vene

Siim-Sander Vene is a new player of Limoges CSP, the French team announced.

The Estonian forward spent last year with Urbas Fuenlabrada, averaging 6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in ACB.

Vene will replace the injured Assane Ndoye.

Limoges also announced the departure of Matic Rebec.

Kenneth Faried joins Leones de Ponce

Kenneth Faried has reached an agreement in Puerto Rico with Leones de Ponce.
The Manila doesn’t play in the NBA since 2018-2019 when he appeared in some games with the Nets and Rockets.
Faried had also a short experience in China with Zhejiang in 2019-2020.

Virtus Bologna agreed to terms with Isaia Cordinier

Virtus Bologna has reached an agreement with Isaia Cordinier, sources tell Sportando.
The French will replace Awudu Abass who tore the ACL in Serie A opening in Trento.
Cordinier spent last season with Nanterre averaging more than 12ppg in Jeep Elite and 15ppg in EuroCup.
Arale Weisberg first reported about the advanced talks between Italian champions and French player.

Alexandre Chassang joins JL Bourg

Alexandre Chassang signed until the end of the season with JL Bourg, the French team announced.

The power forward left Yalova Basket after just one game in BSL.

Last year Chassang averaged over 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in BetClic Elite.

Ionikos Nikaias ink Jamel Artis

Jamel Artis is a new player of Ionikos Nikaias, the Greek team announced.

The former Pittsburgh spent last year with Chorale Roanne, averaging over 11 points and 2 assists per game in BetClic Elite.

BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque sign Abdoulaye Ndoye

BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque has announced the signing of Abdoulaye Ndoye.

The talented guard spent last year with AS Monaco, scoring 5.5 points and 2.1 rebounds per game between Eurocup and BetClic Elite.