Errick McCollum thinks Darius Thompson will be a better fit for Efes than Micic

2023-07-05

Has Anadolu Efes Istanbul found the perfect replacement for Vasilije Micic following his departure to the NBA? As BasketNews reported, the Turkish league champions have secured a three-year deal with Darius Thompson, who is posed to become Efes' new floor general. Errick McCollum, co-host of the URBONUS podcast, analyzed why Thompson was the ideal solution to fill Micic's shoes for Efes.
Brandon Davies joins Valencia after leaving Olimpia Milan

2023-07-05

After parting ways with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, Brandon Davies joins Valencia Basket, the Spanish club announced. According to BasketNews sources, Davies signed a 2-year deal with Valencia. BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas was also the first to report about Valencia closing in on an agreement with Davies.
Edgaras Ulanovas signs a long-term extension with Zalgiris

2023-07-05

Zalgiris Kaunas captain Edgaras Ulanovas will remain with the team for the foreseeable future. The Lithuanian champions announced that the 31-year-old signed a 4-year contract extension that will run until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Willy Hernangomez expressed willingness to return to Spain next season

2023-07-05

Willy Hernangomez officially expressed his willingness to return to Spain for the 2023-24 season. Spanish ACB League released the list of players who officially communicated their intention to return to the competition next season, and Hernangomez is among five players that did so.
Darius Thompson will replace Vasilije Micic in Efes

2023-07-05

Anadolu Efes Istanbul has found a player to fill the shoes of Vasilije Micic. According to BasketNews sources, the Turkish champions are finalizing a three-year agreement with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz guard Darius Thompson. Thompson had a valid contract with Baskonia for another year, which included a buyout clause of nearly 550,000 euros.
Isaiah Canaan and Alec Peters remain in Olympiacos

2023-07-05

Olympiacos Piraeus decided to keep Isaiah Canaan and Alec Peters for the upcoming season, according to SDNA. Canaan and Peters signed 1+1 deals last summer, and the Greek club decided to activate the clauses in players' contracts. Both of them will remain with the team for the upcoming season. Konstantinos Melayes from Gazzetta.gr was the first to report about a contract extension to Peters.
John Brown on Maccabi EL playoff fans: 'Never seen anything like this'

2023-07-04

AS Monaco defeated Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague playoffs this past season and went on to win third place in the tournament. In previously-unseen footage, the players recalled what it was like visiting Israel.
Derrick Williams about PAO: 'There are many problems Ataman can't fix'

2023-07-04

Derrick Williams has played for five different teams in the last five seasons in Europe. He was let go by the Panathinaikos Athens but he's happy now. After it was officially announced that the two sides parted ways, Williams posted a tweet adding a gif of relief, saying "It’s a great day .. the best day in months."
Deshaun Thomas and Olimpia Milan part ways

2023-07-04

Deshaun Thomas leaves EA7 Emporio Armani, the Italian club announced. Thomas signed a 1+1 deal last summer, but the contract was not extended, and the 31-year-old American became a free agent. Last season, Thomas averaged 4.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 3.2 PIR per game in 22 EuroLeague appearances for Milan.
Boubacar Toure joins Valencia

2023-07-04

After a successful season with Tofas Bursa, Boubacar Toure is moving to the EuroLeague. Valencia Basket announced that the club signed the 27-year-old to a 2-year deal. Toure was among Tofas leaders, averaging 10.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 11.0 EFF in 8 Basketball Champions League games. Toure was involved in controversy when he was playing for Roanne in the French LNB League.
Boris Dallo signs with ASVEL

2023-07-04

Boris Dallo returns to the EuroLeague after signing for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. ASVEL announced that the 29-year-old signed a contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. Diallo is coming off a successful campaign with Cholet Basket. In 18 FIBA Europe Cup appearances, he averaged 7.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 12.1 EFF per game.
Samet Geyik and Fenerbahce part ways

2023-07-04

Samet Geyik leaves Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, the Turkish team confirmed. Geyik joined Fenerbahce on a 1-year deal last year, and the cooperation was not extended after the deal expired. This season, Geyik made only one EuroLeague appearance when he scored 2 points against Olympiacos Piraeus. In the Turkish League, Geyik averaged 2.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in 25 appearances.
Davide Alviti leaves Olimpia Milan

2023-07-04

Davide Alviti leaves EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, the Italian team announced. The 26-year-forward old had a deal until 2024, but it was terminated earlier. Alviti joined Olimpia Milan in 2021, became the Italian champion twice, and won one Italian Cup title. Last season, Alviti averaged 2.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.4 PIR per game in 5 EuroLeague appearances.
Nikola Mirotic's era in Barcelona will end with a bittersweet taste

2023-07-04

This will be a summer of change in Catalonia, and FC Barcelona could change drastically from the past years. Some of these changes have already taken place. Sarunas Jasikevicius is no longer the coach of the Catalan club and has been replaced by Roger Grimau.
Yves Pons confronts ASVEL about playing time: 'I was totally confused'

2023-07-03

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne finished the EuroLeague season in last place. On top of that, they were eliminated in the semifinal round of the French League (LNB). Now, one of the club's players has come out to express his discontent with the organization.
Kevin Punter had major NBA club interest before Partizan deal

2023-07-03

Kevin Punter shocked the European basketball world when he re-signed Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade despite several lucrative offers from other EuroLeague teams. The player now revealed that one NBA team had serious interest in him.
Sloukas to Partizan, Replacement For Vezenkov & Crazy NBA Contracts (URBONUS podcast)

2023-07-03

Kevin Punter and Errick McCollum join the URBONUS podcast to share their views about Sasha Vezenkov’s and Vasilije Micic’s potential in the NBA and their best replacements in Europe. Topics: You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
Valencia part ways with Jonah Radebaugh

2023-07-03

After just a year in Spain, Jonah Radebaugh will have to search for a new team. Valencia Basket officially announced that the 26-year-old's deal has been terminated. Radebaugh had a valid contract until the end of the 2023-24 season but the two sides decided to end it prematurely.
Sloukas' meeting with Olympiacos presidents yields no results

2023-07-03

Kostas Sloukas is arguably the biggest true free agent in the EuroLeague at the moment. His future is still unclear. The Greek guard held a meeting with Olympiacos Piraeus' owners Panagiotis and Georgios Angelopoulos on Monday. However, the discussion did not yield any results even though it lasted approximately 4 hours.
Vasilije Micic sends a message to Efes fans after departure to NBA

2023-07-03

After five seasons with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, star guard Vasilije Micic will play in the NBA. Following his move, the Serbian player sent a message to his now-former team's fans. In an Instagram post, Micic thanked everyone for what the organization gave to him and his family:
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