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27/07/202322:21

Joventut Badalona inks Chinanu Onuaku

Joventut Badalona strengthens the frontcourt with the arrival of Chinanu Onuaku.

The former Louisville big man signed a one-year deal.

Onuaku spent last year between Sassari (9 games) and Hapoel Tel Aviv (10.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1,5 blocks per game in Eurocup).

 

27/07/202321:49

Bursaspor signs Johnny Hamilton, 3 more USA players

Bursaspor announced the signing of four U.S. players: center Johnny Hamilton, forwards Anthony Brown and Michael Young, and guard Jordan Floyd.

Hamilton remains in Turkey, where last season he produced 10.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks (first in BSL) with Merkezefendi.

Brown, last year at Unics Kazan, has already played for the Turkish team in 2021-22.

Young comes from a season with Kawasaki Brave Thunders (12.1 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.9 APG), while Floyd scored over 14 points in 21 minutes per game between Eurocup and BetClic Elite with JL Bourg.

 

 

27/07/202320:17

Sebastian Herrera signs with Paris Basketball

Sebastian Herrera is a new player of Paris Basketball, as announced by the French team.

The Chilean guard is the fifth former Telekom Basket Bonn player that Coach Iisalo brings with him to the French team, after Michael Kessens, Leon Kratzer, Tyson Ward and Collin Malcolm.

Herrera last year produced 9.9 points and 2.4 assists per game between BBL and BCL.

 

 

27/07/202320:05

Maccabi Tel Aviv inks Antonius Cleveland

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv announced the arrival of Antonius Cleveland on a two-year contract.

The guard has been named NBL Defensive Player of the Year for the past two seasons.

Cleveland spent last year between the Adelaide 36ers (15.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.9 SPG) and Hapoel Eilat (17.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.8 SPG).

Coach Kattash’s comment, “We are very happy that Antonius is joining the team. He is a very strong athlete, a great defender, a player who wants to prove he can contribute at the highest level.”

 

27/07/202315:27

Baskonia reportedly in talks with Shannon Evans

Baskonia is in negotiations for the arrival of American point guard Shannon Evans. The 29-year-old, 1.85m-tall player, who has previously been on the Spanish club’s radar, could boost the team’s exterior line-up.

Shannon Evans joined Real Betis in the summer of 2021 after his stints in Hungarian, French and Turkish basketball, quickly becoming a key figure in the team. After a fantastic 2021-22 season where he averaged 17.4 points and 6.8 assists in the ACB, he decided to renew with Betis, eventually moving to Valencia Basket last January. However, the Connecticut native did not adapt well to the secondary role he had in Valencia in the second half of last season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.3 assists in the EuroLeague, leading Valencia Basket to ultimately terminate his contract despite having paid over 200,000 euros to Betis just a few months prior.

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27/07/202310:04

Juancho Hernangomez joins Panathinaikos

Juancho Hernangomez, who is most known for playing Bo Cruz in the film “Hustle,” has signed with Panathinaikos Athens on a contract that runs through the conclusion of the 2024–25 season. Hernangomez, a 27-year-old player with a height of 2.06 meters, has been a member of the NBA ever since the 15th choice in the 2016 NBA Draft. The Spaniard just finished a season with the Toronto Raptors in which he played in 42 games and averaged 14.6 minutes, 2.9 points, and 2.9 rebounds per game. He will make his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut with the Greens this year after never having participated in the league previously.

26/07/202322:04

ASVEL reportedly targeting Mike Scott

ASVEL is trying to convince Mike Scott to return to France next season, according to BeBasket.

The 35-year-old forward, currently in BSN with the Gigantes de Carolina, made his European debut last year with Nancy, scoring 14.2 points with 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in BetClic Elite.

A power forward with an excellent shot from long range, Scott played 9 seasons in the NBA.

26/07/202321:24

Merkezefendi signs Jalen Hudson, Vrenz Bleijenbergh and Daniel Oturu

Merkezefendi announced the signings of Jalen Hudson, Vrenz Bleijenbergh and Daniel Oturu.

Hudson ended last season in Italy with Trieste, playing just two games due to an injury.

Bleijenbergh is a Belgian forward who last year with Oostende produced 9.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game between BNXT and BCL.

Oturu is a center who spent his first two years as a pro in the G League with the Windy City Bulls (9.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG in 16 minutes).

 

 

26/07/202319:53

Partizan reportedly in talks with Nicolas Laprovíttola

According to B92, Partizan would like to hand over the starting point guard role to Nicolas Laprovittola.

Coach Zeljko Obradović traveled to Barcelona with his long-time associate Josep Maria Izquierdo to present his plans to the Argentine pointguard, who is under contract with Barcelona.

In case of a deal, the Serbian team will have to negotiate a buyout with the Blaugrana.

Last year Laprovittola averaged 10.4 points and 4.6 assists per game in Euroleague, and 12.4 points with 3.8 assists in ACB.

26/07/202319:37

Panathinaikos reportedly in advanced talks with Juancho Hernangomez

Panathinaikos is in advanced talks with Juancho Hernangomez, according to a report by George Zakkas.

The Greek team is looking for a starting power forward and has tried to bring players like Toko Shengelia and Nikola Mirotic to Greece.

Hernangomez is close to returning to Europe after 7 seasons in the NBA (career averages of 5 points and 3.3 rebounds, with a high of 12.9 points and 7.3 rebounds with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020).

26/07/202312:47

Pallacanestro Varese, no deal with Chase Buford

Pallacanestro Varese is once again on the lookout for a head coach after negotiations with Chase Buford, former Sydney Kings coach, fell through as reported La Prealpina in Italy. The decision, made by the club, comes after deep contemplation.

The organization is now aiming to find a replacement for Matt Brase amongst the talents of the NBA and G-League, with the goal of appointing a new head coach before the start of training on August 11th.

26/07/202311:25

Monaco Pulling Out of the Race for Nikola Mirotic?

Is Monaco pulling out of the race for Nikola Mirotic? This is reported by BasketNews, announcing the agreement between the Monégasque team and former Olimpia Milano player Mike James for the next season.

Indeed, Mike James let the exit option for a guaranteed NBA contract expire on July 25. The player stays in Europe in a guard department under Sasa Obradovic, which is absolutely extraordinary: Kemba Walker, Jordan Loyd, Elie Okobo, Matthew Strazel, and Yakuba Ouattara. The latter is expected to renew his contract shortly.

And what about Nikola Mirotic? BasketNews reports: “The Roca Team was in the race for Nikola Mirotic, but at this point, it doesn’t seem likely that the most important free agent in EuroLeague will transfer to the Monegasque club.”

26/07/202309:57

Markel Brown reportedly to earn $225,000 with Girona

Markel Brown departs from OJM Varese to join Basquet Girona in the Spanish league. The former Brooklyn Nets player, who spent his last season in Varese, has opted for a yearly contract worth $225,000, targeting the most attractive European championship as reported La Prealpina.

In the wake of Brown’s departure, OJM is on the lookout for a replacement, with initial prospects including Jarron Cumberland, a former star at Cincinnati in his college days, and Daryl Morsey, formerly of the Raptors905 in the G-League. Both represent potential replacements for Brown, but the final choice has yet to be made.

25/07/202323:07

Arturas Gudaitis signs with Alvark Tokyo

Arturas Gudaitis is a new player of the Alvark Tokyo, the Japanese team announced.

The 30-year-old Lithuanian center spent last season at Panathinaikos, where he produced averages of 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game between the Greek league and Euroleague.

Gudaitis will play for Dainius Adomaitis, coach of the Japanese club from July 2022.

25/07/202322:37

Panathinaikos reportedly willing to pay buyout to Gran Canaria to sign Aleksander Balcerowski

According to George Zakkas, Panathinaikos will pay the buyout to Gran Canaria in order to sign Aleksander Balcerowski and add him to the frontcourt for next season.

The Greek reporter adds that Ergin Ataman considers the 22-year-old Polish big man an ideal player for his basketball system.

25/07/202322:05

Peristeri inks Nemanja Dangubic

Nemanja Dangubic is a new player of Peristeri, the greek team announced.

The Serbian forward spent last year in Greece with Promitheas (6.5 PPG, 2.8 RPG).

25/07/202320:23

Collin Malcolm joins Paris Basketball

Paris Basketball has announced the signing of Collin Malcolm.

The forward is yet another addition to the French club who arrives from Bonn, where last year he produced over 9 points and 4 rebounds in 22 minutes per game for coach Tuomas Iisalo.

 

25/07/202320:00

Aliaga Petkimspor inks Khyri Thomas

Aliaga Petkimspor strengthens the backcourt with the signing of Khyri Thomas.

The guard last season played in LEB Gold with San Pablo Burgos (10.8 PPG, 1 SPG in 19 minutes).

 

25/07/202312:19

Le Mans signs Nate Mason

Le Mans announced the signing of Nate Mason.
The player comes from Puerto Rican league where he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 assists and 4 rebounds per game.

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