Adam Waczynski agreed to terms with Casademont Zaragoza.
Polish forward averaged last season 8.5 points in EuroCup with Malaga.
Hearing that Adam Waczynski to Zaragoza is a done deal
— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) September 9, 2021
Zhou Qi, the Chinese big man selected by the Rockets in the second round of the 2016 Draft, is a new player of South East Melbourne Phoenix.
The 2.17 center signed a two-year contract, with a player option in the second year of the deal.
Last year Zhou Qi produced over 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks per game in CBA.
Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer: “Zhou is an absolute superstar in China and to have him in the NBL is enormous. Zhou joining the NBL will literally add millions and millions of eyeballs to our team and the league”.
We’ve signed 7’1 Chinese star and former Houston Rocket, Zhou Qi (@officialzhouqi) to a two-year contract! 🇨🇳💚
Memberships: https://t.co/783pVL2NR3
— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) September 8, 2021
Kaiser Gates is a new player of Hapoel Jerusalem, the Israeli team announced.
The power forward out of Xavier played the Las Vegas Summer League with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 6.7 points and 5 rebounds in 4 games.
Last year Gates played 12 games (9 ppg, 5.7 rpg) with the Long Island Nets.
שנה טובה ואדומה לקייזר גייטס 🍎🚩 @Kaisergates pic.twitter.com/F6GgCENiRv
— Hapoel Jerusalem B.C (@JerusalemBasket) September 8, 2021
Olimpia Milano and Shavon Shields reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract until 2023.“I’m happy and thankful for the opportunity to continue with Olimpia Milan for two more years. Insieme!”, Shavon Shields said. “We knew that Shavon Shields was the right player and person for our team, and one year later we can say that the facts matched our expectations, so we are glad to be able to announce, before the original contract expiration date, that Shavon will continue to be part of our team,” Olimpia’s general manager Christos Stavropoulos said.
In his first season in Milan, Shavon Shields helped Olimpia win the Supercup by averaging 10.3 points per game, he then helped the team win the Italian Cup too. In the Munich EuroLeague game, he made the winning three-pointer with nine seconds left in overtime. He set his new career-high of 34 points when Olimpia defeated Bayern in Game 5 of the EuroLeague playoffs. He also had 41 of index rating, another personal best, like the 11 free throws made in that game. He was eventually named the EuroLeague MVP of the week. He finished the season averaging 13.8 points per game, 4.0 rebounds and shot 43.2 percent from three. He was also named to the All-EuroLeague second team. In the Italian league, ha set his personal best of points (35), three-pointers (seven) and rating (37).
Aris Leeuwarden signed Dikymbe Martin.
The guard played for UC Riverside and he had in his senior year an average of 20.8 minutes, 8.1 points, 3-pointers 38.9% and 1.3 assists.
The Brisbane Bullets are pleased to announce they have secured Chinese International, Chuanxing Liu – or “Big Liu” as he likes to be known – for the NBL22 season.
Standing at a commanding 7’5, Liu will be the tallest player in league history. His offensive efficiency and ability to be a defensive deterrent in the paint will bring an extra dimension to the Bullets roster.
Liu has signed under the NBL’s Special Restricted Player provision allowing the Club, and the league, to continue to build on strong relationships within the FIBA Asian region.
Liu is a member of the Chinese national team, having played in this year’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament and Asia Cup Qualifying Tournament.
The 24-year-old most recently played in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for the Qingdao Eagles, where he averaged 9.7ppg, 8.3rpg and 1.1 bpg, shooting 66% from the field during the season. As the Eagles starting Centre, his output increased to 17.5ppg and 13rpg and 2.5 bpg during the playoffs. He was also selected to play in the 2021 CBA All-Star Game.
Tallest player in league HISTORY.
It's BIG LIU time.
"Securing 7'5 Big Liu gives us a player like no other in the NBL and the ability to play a variety of styles which we know will be difficult for other teams." GM of Basketball Sam Mackinnon.#NBL #BRISBANEBULLETS pic.twitter.com/yZEzIuP75m
— Brisbane Bullets (@BrisbaneBullets) September 7, 2021
Fonte: Brisbane Bullets.
Grant Jerrett signed a one-year contract with Avtodor Saratov, the russian team announced.
The former Arizona forward, who was the No.40 pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, spent last year with Darussafaka.
Jarrett averaged 12 points, 5.7 rebounds and a block in 38 games between BSL and BCL.
💣GRANT JERRETT – AVTODOR'S NEW CENTER📝
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Agreement with the big man (208 cm, 105 kg) is signed until the end of season 2021/22. With that signing the club finishes its pre-season transfer campaign.Details: https://t.co/okmavTFYGk pic.twitter.com/VoWGCxRHMq
— BC Avtodor Saratov (@AvtodorSaratov) September 6, 2021
Segafredo Virtus Bologna is close to an agreement with Ty-Shon Alexander, Superbasket reports.
The italian team is on the market to strengthen the backcourt.
Alexander spent his rookie year as a two-way player of the Phoenix Suns.
The guard averaged 9.3 points and 1.9 assist per game in G League with the Canton Charge.
Svetislav Pesic would be in advanced talks with Serbian Federation to replace Igor Kokoskov as reported Mozzartsport.
In his career Pesic won a Eurobasket and a World Cup with Serbian NT.
Former NBA player Zhou Qi is in advanced talks with South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Chinese big man averaged last season 20.7 points, 11.9 rebounds last season in CBA with Xinjiang.
Ex-@HoustonRockets and China NT center ZHOU Qi is finalizing a deal to join the @SEMelbPhoenix in Australia’s @NBL, sources say.
Zhou would join Ryan Broekhoff, Mitch Creek and Xavier Munford as former NBAers on the @SEMelbPhoenix roster.
More NBA: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 7, 2021
Jordan Taylor is close to sign with Alvark Tokyo to replace Jordan Theodore.
American point guard averaged last season 14.5 points, 4.9 assists and 1.5 steals with Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo in Japan B1.
Jordan Taylor is joining Alvark Tokyo, sources tell @Sportando.
The point guard spent last season in Hokkaido averaging 14.6ppg, 4rpg and 5apg— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) September 7, 2021
Former Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell is looking for a new NBA opportunity, but is not ruling out a move to Europe according to Eurohoops.
Ferrell’s priority is said to be an NBA contract, but after being waived by the Clippers he’s looking around for his options
Cleveland “Pancake” Thomas has reached an agreement with Greek A1 newcomer Apollon Patras, agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports told Sportando.
Thomas, a 27-year-old guard from Western Kentucky, played the last two seasons in Hungary with KTE-Duna Aszfalt. He averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 2020-21.
Former South Florida and Texas A&M guard Anthony Collins has agreed to a deal with the Dutch team Feyenoord of the BNXT League, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports told Sportando.
Collins spent the last two seasons in Slovenia where he played for Hopsi Polzela and led the league in assists in both 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Gordon Herbert will become the new German national team head coach as reported by BIG Basketball.
Canadian head coach worked with Nick Nurse for the Canada NT.
Gordon Herbert will become new German national team coach according to @BIG_Deutschland information! pic.twitter.com/cv2o0kY6IF
— Robert Heusel (@RobertHeusel) September 6, 2021
Brose Bamberg is in advanced talks with Frankie Ferrari, sources told Sportando.
Ferrari spent last season in Spain between Manresa, Unicaja and Gran Canaria
Boris Savovic has joined Enisey Krasnoyarsk.
The big man comes from Parma Perm.
Boris Savovic moved from Parma to another Vtb team, Enisey Krasnojarsk!#BeoBasket
— Misko4Raznatovic (@MiskoRaznatovic) September 4, 2021
Jordan Theodore failed physicals with Alvark Tokyo, a source told to Sportando.
The point guard is back on the market as a free agent.
Jordan Theodore failed physicals with Alvark Tokyo.
The point guard is back on the market as a free agent with teams already showing interest, I am told.— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) September 3, 2021
Scottie James is close to a deal with Hapoel Haifa as reported by Roi Cohen
American forward played last season with Giessen averaging 11.1 points, 5.9 rebounds in BBL.
הפועל חיפה קרובה להחתים את הפורוורד האמריקני סקוטי ג’יימס (24, 2.03), ששיחק בעונה שעברה בגיסן הגרמנית@sport5il
— Roi Cohen (@RoiCohen99) September 3, 2021
Bryson Warren signs with Overtime Elite as reported by Espn.
Warrens is the No. 14 basketball prospect in ESPN’s Class of 2023.
Arkansas Basketball Coaches Association High School Player of the Year is the eighth five-star recruit to sign with the upstart league.
Paris Basketball made official the signing of Kyle O’Quinn.
The former NBA big man comes from Fenernbahce.
Bienvenue @Kyle_OQuinn 🖤❤️💙#ParisPourParis✨ pic.twitter.com/KERM77QaMY
— Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) September 3, 2021
Rawle Alkins is joining Giessen 46ers on a tryout contract.
The player was recently in Ukraine with Dnipro with a trial deal.
Fonte: Giessen 46ers.
Jan Span is a new player of Larisa.
The Slovenian player comes from Acunsa GBC where he averaged 5.9ppg in Spanish top division.
Ο Σλοβένος Jan Span ένα από τα τελευταία γρανάζια για την ΚΑΕ Λάρισα.
Η ΚΑΕ Λάρισα καλωσορίζει τον Jan Span στην ομάδα και την Basket League και του εύχεται καλή συνεργασία! pic.twitter.com/hPXrjvR565— LARISA ⒷⒸ 🏀 (@Kae_Larisa) September 1, 2021
Mike James is practicing with CSKA Moscow team 2 even if he is not in the plans of the Russian powerhouse for the season.
James said that it is not a shame to be without a team at this time of the year.
The guard ended last season with the Brooklyn Nets.
It’s really no shame In not having a basketball job right now. China closed to foreigners i heard. NBA tightening up. It’s a lot of good people out here waiting. I’m jus not one of them.
— Mike James (@TheNatural_05) September 2, 2021
EuroLeague and VTB League club UNICS Kazan is showing interest in Jamaal Franklin, agent Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports told Sportando.
Franklin is considering making the move to the EuroLeague for this season after spending seven years in China where he posted stellar numbers, including multiple 40-point and 50-point triple-doubles, and a historic quadruple-double in 2019-20. Last season he averaged 24.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game for Shanxi.
Kyle O’Quinn agrees to terms with Paris Basketball as reported Sdna.
American big man played last season with Fenerbahce.
Zaccheus Darko-Kelly is a new player of MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg. The rookie comes from Providence where he averaged 18.4ppg.
Darko-Kelly was at the Summer League with the Raptors and averaged 2ppg.
Vincent Kesteloot has penned an open contract with Spirou Charleroi.
The Belgian forward spent last season with Antwerp Giants averaging 10.3ppg.
Fonte: Spirou Charleroi.
Carlos Cabezas has announced his retirement at 40.
The experienced Spanish guard spent the past two seasons in Uruguay with Nacional.
He will play his last game in Malaga’s jersey, the team he won his only ACB title, against Real Madrid.
Cabezas won FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2006 and Eurobasket in 2009 plus a silver medal in 2007.
Crvena Zvezda, Mathias Lessort negotiations have stalled as reported by mozzartsport.com.
