Basket rumors

Arged BM Slam Stal Ostrow inks Kobi Simmons

BM Slam Stal Ostrow has announced the signing of Kobi Simmons.

The former Arizona point guard last season produced over 18 points and 6 assists per game in G League with the Greenboro Swarms.

 

 

James Gist joins ASVEL

ASVEL has announced the arrival of James Gist.

The veteran power forward  from Maryland has signed an agreement until the end of 2021.

Last year Gist averaged 5.5 points and 3 rebounds in Euroleague with Bayern Munich.

 

Tyler Larson to sign with Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro

Tyler Larson has reached an agreement with Carpegna Prosciutt0 Pesaro, sources tell Sportando.
The guard had just signed with Nizhny Novgorod but asked for and obtained his release in order to return to Italy, where he played for Varese during the 2017/18 season.

Larson last year averaged 7 points and 4.6 assists per game with Brose Bamberg.

Michael Finke joins Aris B.C.

Aris announced the arrival of Michael Finke.

The player has signed a one-month contract, with the possibility of renewal for the rest of the season.

The power forward spent last year with ZZ Leiden, where he averaged 12.4 points (45% from three), 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in the Dutch league.

Kruize Pinkins joins Limoges CSP

Limoges CSP announced the signing of Kruize Pinkins.

Power forward comes from two seasons in Turin, the last with over 11 points and 6 rebounds per game in the second italian division.

 

Fraport Skyliners sign Brancou Badio

Brancou Badio is a new player of Fraport Skyliners, the German team announced.

The guard signed a contract until the end of the 2021/22 season with an option for 2022/23.

Last year the 22-year-old guard averaged over 10 points and 2 assist per game in LEB Silver with FC Barcelona II.

 

ESSM Le Portel inks Sheldon Mac

ESSM Le Portel has announced the arrival of Sheldon Mac.
The former Miami (FL) guard last season averaged 17.9 points and 3.6 assists in G League, with the Canton Charge.

Marko Gušić signs four-year deal with Crvena Zvezda

Crvena zvezda mts have added a very talented player to their 2021/22 roster as they penned a 4-year contract with Marko Gušić.

This is the first pro contract for this 19-year-old youngster who arrived in the club back in 2019. Gušić was firstly part of Crvena zvezda mts junior team, while this summer he spent the entire preparation period with the senior team of the red-and-whites.

He used his chance during the summer and earned himself a 4-year contract with the reigning ABA League champions.

“This is a big honor for me, but it is also an obligation to continue with hard work in the future. This is also a proof that hard work always pays off as I managed to reach the senior team despite the injury I suffered last year. Every training with this team and coach Radonjić is a huge experience for me and a big opportunity to learn many things. Crvena zvezda is my club. I did not hide that in 2019 when I arrived here and I won’t hide it now. The support that this club gave me during the period when I was recovering from injury meant a lot to me and that is why I will try to use every minute during trainings and games to improve my skills and to try to repay the club that stood by me in difficult times,” said Gušić.

Fonte: ABA Liga.

Celtics to sign Garrison Mathews

The Boston Celtics will sign Garrison Mathews to a non-guaranteed deal.
Mathews spent his first two NBA seasons with Wizards and played 64 games (24 starts) in 2020-21.

Cholet, Dwight Coleby part ways

Cholet Basket and Dwight Coleby have parted ways, the french team announced.

The team has already started looking for a big man to complete the roster.

Kyvon Davenport joins Orleans

Orleans has announced the signing of Kyvon Davenport.
The former Memphis forward  produced over 13 points and 8 rebounds per game in Ukraine with BC Budivelnik last season.

Jaylen Hands reportedly joining MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg

Jaylen Hands has reached an agreement with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, JD Shaw of Hoopsrumors reports.
The former UCLA point guard was the No.56 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft.
Hands spent last year with FMP Beograd, averaging 8.2 points with 1.9 assist per game.

Nemanja Popovic signs 3-year deal with KK Crvena Zvedza

KK Crvena Zvedza announced the signing of forward Nemanja Popovic on a three-year deal.

Popovic spent last year with FMP Beograd, where he averaged 2.5 points per game in ABA Liga.

Olympiacos extends Sasha Vezenkov

Sasha Vezenkov has signed a contract extension until 2024 with Olympiacos, the greek team announced.

Vezenkov produced 11.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in the last Euroleague, shooting with 43% from long range.

Andrea Amato to join Varese

Andrea Amato is signing with Pallacanestro Varese, La Prealpina reported. The Italian will replace the injured Tre Kelly.
Amato will also join his former teammate and close friend Alessandro Gentile who decided to return to Italy and sign in Varese during the summer.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson set to join Besiktas

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is set to join Besiktas.
The big man has appeared in 305 NBA games averaging more than 9 points and 5 rebounds per contest.
Hollis-Jefferson best season in the NBA was in 2017-2018 while with the Nets he averaged 13.9ppg, 6.7rpg and 2.5apg in 68 games.

Kone Bazoumana joins Liege Basket

Kone Bazoumana has reached an agreement with Liege Basket.
The player averaged 7.7ppg in Bundesliga with Braunschweig last season.

Borac signs Sava Lešić

Borac has strengthened its ranks with another addition at the positions four and five. Power forward Sava Lešić has recently arrived to Čačak and after a try-out period with coach Marko Marinović, the two sides have reached an agreement.

Sava Lešić put his signature on a contract that obligates him to wear the Borac jersey in the following year.

Former FMP player has had a rich career. He has been playing for teams like Vizura, Partizan NIS, Crvena zvezda mts, Radnički, Enisey, Reggiana, Mega, Igokea, Zob Ahan, Union Olimpija – it’s definitely a list worth all respect.

For sure Lešić will be a valuable reinforcement ahead of the forthcoming season, the second of Borac in the ABA League. As the newcomer in the ranks of Borac used to wear jerseys of many ABA League teams before, his knowledge and experience will be of great importance in the games, that are soon to begin in the elite regional competition.

It’s worth mentioning, that Sava Lešić is the sixth reinforcement for Borac this summer. Before him, Lopez, Pecarski, Tomašević, Hale, Marinković and Đoković have signed for the club of Čačak. Also, Todorović and Sanadze have extended their contracts with Borac.

Fonte: ABA Liga.

James Gist expected to join Asvel

James Gist will play in EuroLeague again next season: is expected to join French team Asvel.

Maryland alumni played last season in Germany with Bayern averaging 5.6 points, 3 rebounds in EuroLeague.

Bazoumana Kone joining Liege Basket

Bazoumana Kone has reached an agreement with Liege Basket in Belgium, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports confirmed to Sportando. The rumor was first reported by the local website La Meuse Liège.

Kone spent last season in Germany, appearing in nine BBL games with Braunschweig. He averaged 7.7 points in 15.5 minutes per contest.

Asseco Arka Gdynia signs Nikola Miskovic

Asseco Arka Gdynia announced the signing of Nikola Miskovic.
The Serbian born in Poland comes from KK Mega Bemax where he averaged 5ppg in ABA Liga last season.

 

Omar Calhoun joining Okapi Aalst

Former UConn guard Omar Calhoun has agreed to a deal with Okapi Aalst in the BNXT League, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports told Sportando.

Calhoun spent last season in Ukraine, averaging 16.3 points per game for Ternopil-TNEU. He also played in Finland, Italy, Russia, Poland and Hungary during his career.