AS Monaco's growth in recent years has been steady, transforming the club into one of the most important and ambitious entities on the European scene. Two years ago, the first EuroLeague playoff qualification ended with an elimination in Game 5 of the series against Olympiacos. Last season, the Monegasques reached their first Final Four, losing in the semifinals again to Olympiacos.
Monaco's basketball scene has been buzzing lately, with significant events catching the eye of fans. The spotlight initially shone on Kemba Walker's signing, followed by a flurry of reports surrounding Mike James and his potential departure from the French Riviera. Head coach Sasa Obradovic recently sat down for an interview with Mozzart Sport, delving into hot topics.
Jabari Parker has signed with Barcelona, making him one of the highest-drafted NBA players ever to move to Europe. Parker was chosen as the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, and his decision to play in Europe puts him right behind the first picks like Andrea Bargnani (2006), Anthony Bennett (2013), and the second overall pick Derrick Williams (2011).
AS Monaco's growth in recent years has been steady, transforming the club into one of the most important and ambitious entities on the European scene. Two years ago, the first EuroLeague playoff qualification ended with an elimination in Game 5 of the series against Olympiacos. Last season, the Monegasques reached their first Final Four, losing in the semifinals again to Olympiacos.
Monaco's basketball scene has been buzzing lately, with significant events catching the eye of fans. The spotlight initially shone on Kemba Walker's signing, followed by a flurry of reports surrounding Mike James and his potential departure from the French Riviera. Head coach Sasa Obradovic recently sat down for an interview with Mozzart Sport, delving into hot topics.
Jabari Parker has signed with Barcelona, making him one of the highest-drafted NBA players ever to move to Europe. Parker was chosen as the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, and his decision to play in Europe puts him right behind the first picks like Andrea Bargnani (2006), Anthony Bennett (2013), and the second overall pick Derrick Williams (2011).
Ten days ago, AS Monaco made an off-season splash by acquiring 12-year NBA veteran guard Kemba Walker, a four-time NBA All-Star who last played for the Dallas Mavericks. Walker, 33, boosted Monaco's backcourt line, which already boasted Mike James, Elie Okobo, and Jordan Loyd.
AS Monaco shocked the European basketball community on Friday after they announced the signing of former NBA All-Star Kemba Walker. A day after the news broke out, the player gave his first interview. Talking with the club's official website, the Charlotte Hornets' all-time leading scorer named the reasons why he decided to move to Europe to continue his career in the EuroLeague.
Kemba Walker's signing with AS Monaco has caught many by surprise, including former and current EuroLeague players. Several athletes reacted to the news, mostly by posting short comments on social media.Â
AS Monaco managed to surprise European basketball fans with the summer's most impressive signing. The club from the Principality brought 4-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker to Europe. Walker, a 781-game NBA veteran, who averaged 19.5 points for his career, joins a stacked backcourt already comprising Mike James, Elie Okobo, and Jordan Loyd.
The recent sensational signing of Kemba Walker by AS Monaco has left fans wondering about the future of other guards at the Monegasque club. However, BasketNews sources ensure that this move is not an indication of potential departures for other AS Monaco backcourt players, including Mike James, Jordan Loyd, Elie Okobo, or Matthew Strazel.
AS Monaco delivered the biggest EuroLeague off-season signing by bringing in four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker. According to the official announcement, Walker and Monaco agreed on a one-year deal. The 12-season NBA veteran last played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022-23 season.Â
Enes Kanter Freedom has been out of the NBA for the entire 2022-23 NBA season. Feeling that he's being unreasonably ignored by the league, the forward began to publish stories about his playing time that were previously untold.
Kemba Walker's name suddenly became the talk of the town when Gazzetta dello Sport falsely reported about him joining EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the former Dallas Mavericks guard is focused on securing a spot in the NBA in the immediate future. In 9 games with the Mavericks, Walker averaged 8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the team on 42.1% shooting.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan comfortably defeated Bertram Yachts Derthona Tortona in the Italian Lega Basket today but the main question the winning team's head coach Ettore Messina faced was not related to the local competition.
The report coming from the respectable and reliable Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport on EA7 Emporio Armani Milan being on the verge of finalizing a deal with 12-season NBA veteran Kemba Walker has made headlines all over Europe since it was published.
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that EA7 Emporio Armani Milan are about to finalize a deal with 12-season NBA veteran Kemba Walker. The contract will be finalized only after the results of the medical tests. Walker, 32, had a nine-game stint with the Dallas Mavericks this season, averaging 8.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 42.1% shooting.
After spending the last year with the New York Knicks, Kemba Walker was signed by the Dallas Mavericks over a month ago. The partnership between the two sides is already coming to an end. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Dallas will release the guard before his contract becomes guaranteed on Saturday.
The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending physical examinations, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. Dallas has targeted Walker, 32, in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench, via the report.
After rumors about a possible contract buyout, Kemba Walker still remained with the Detroit Pistons. However, he will not start the regular season with the team, it now seems. According to Shams Charania and James Edwards III from the Athletic, the club intends to waive Walker before the deadline on Monday. The move would bring the roster to the guaranteed 15 places.
The Charlotte Hornets are considering reunion with a former franchise cornerstone free-agent Kemba Walker, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Walker was traded from the New York Knicks to the Detroit Pistons as part of a three-team, on this year's NBA draft night. Later this summer, the Pistons, and Walker agreed on a contract buyout making the player a free agent.
Four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker was shipped from the New York Knicks to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday as part of a three-team, draft-night trade.
