Projected no. 1 of the 2023 NBA Draft Victor Wembanyama could be on the move, according to L'Equipe's Yahn Ohnona.
According to a report, the 18-year-old forward is considering opting-out of his contract with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and completing a move as a free agent to Paris Basketball. Wembanyama's exit clause is valid until June 26.
Last summer Wembanyama signed a 3-year contract, but injury problems and lack of minutes didn't allow him to showcase his full potential on the highest European level.
Last season, Wembanyama played in 13 EuroLeague games, averaging 17 minutes, 6.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 5.5 PIR per game.
As L'Equipe reports, Paris Basketball are considered an option due to the opportunity to play more minutes and have a bigger role on the team.
Last season, Paris Basketball made its debut in the French LNB Pro A league and finished the season in 15th place.
URBONUS
| LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne | |
Position | Player | Status |
PG | Antoine Diot | Signed until 2024 |
PG | Matthew Strazel | Signed until 2025 |
SG | Paul Lacombe | Signed until 2024 |
SF | David Lighty | Signed until 2026 |
PF | Kostas Antetokounmpo | Signed until 2023 |
C | Victor Wembanyama | Signed until 2024 |
C | Dylan Osetkowski | Signed until 2023 |
Coach | TJ Parker | |
Expired contract | Elie Okobo, Chris Jones, Marcos Knight, Charles Kahudi, William Howard, James Gist, Youssoupha Fall, Matthew Marsh, Raymar Morgan | |
Rumored to leave | Victor Wembanyama (story), Elie Okobo (story), Chris Jones (story) | |
Interested | Petr Cornelie, Chris Jones |