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EuroLeague owners unanimously rejected an NBA collaboration proposal at a Lake Como meeting, opting instead to transition to a permanent franchise model and expand to 24 teams. While the NBA plans to launch its own 16-team European league by 2028, the EuroLeague aims to grow independently, though a future merger remains likely.
EuroLeague owners rejected the NBA's initial collaboration proposal, citing undervaluation and demands to pause expansion. The NBA plans to launch its own European league regardless, while EuroLeague pursues its own growth strategy.
UNC is weighing 6'10" Senegalese center Mouhamed “Momo” Faye, who plays for Paris Basketball in France's LNB Elite and the EuroLeague, as an older frontcourt addition to bolster defense and rim protection. At 21, he would be older than UNC’s incoming freshmen and brings a proven paint presence, though scouts say he needs to expand his shooting range and improve free-throw shooting. His ascent from Italy to Europe and interest from college staffs, and the potential to join fellow Senegalese Tar Heel Makhtar N’Diaye, are noted aspects of the discussion.
Real Madrid's EuroLeague game against Maccabi Tel Aviv on January 8 will be played behind closed doors due to high-risk concerns, with all ticket purchases refunded automatically, and season ticket holders' refunds credited towards next season's renewal.
Jonas Valanciunas arrived in Athens to finalize a multiyear deal with Panathinaikos, potentially marking one of the biggest transfers in EuroLeague this summer, after a trade agreement between NBA teams and a pending NBA contract release.
Jonas Valanciunas is considering leaving the NBA for a three-year, 12 million Euro contract with Panathinaikos, Greece, amid ongoing trade discussions and his current NBA contract, which could lead to a buyout and team changes.
Jonas Valanciunas is considering leaving the NBA to join Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens on a three-year, nearly €12 million deal, seeking long-term stability and a key role in a team contending for the EuroLeague title, after spending 13 seasons in the NBA.
Patrick Beverley will earn around $2 million next season with Hapoel Tel Aviv, with an additional $1 million in bonuses if the team wins the EuroCup and advances to the EuroLeague. This salary is a record for the club and is net income, unlike his potential NBA earnings which are pre-tax.
Luka Doncic, ahead of his first NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks, reflected on the most intense environment he has ever played in, citing the EuroLeague Quarter-Finals against Panathinaikos at OAKA as the craziest, where the crowd's energy was overwhelming.
AS Monaco makes a big move by signing 12-season NBA veteran guard Kemba Walker to a one-year deal. Walker, a four-time NBA All-Star, last played for the Dallas Mavericks and averaged a career-low 8.0 points. This will be Walker's first time playing in Europe, and AS Monaco finished third in the previous EuroLeague season.
The Sacramento Kings have signed forward Sasha Vezenkov, who was named the EuroLeague Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season. Vezenkov averaged 17.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game for Olympiacos, earning him the Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy and a spot on the All-EuroLeague First Team. He also helped lead Olympiacos to win the Greek League Championship. Vezenkov, originally drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017, joins the Kings after they acquired his draft rights in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Vasilije Micic to a three-year, $23.5 million deal, bringing in the former EuroLeague MVP to strengthen their guard depth. NBA Twitter reacted positively to Micic's arrival, praising his skillset, IQ, and winning experience. Fans and analysts believe Micic will be a valuable addition to the Thunder roster and could make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
Free agent guard Dante Exum is signing a one-year guaranteed contract with the Dallas Mavericks for the veteran's minimum. Exum, known for his strong defense, has battled injuries throughout his NBA career but showed improvement in his shooting while playing in Europe. He averaged 6.8 PPG and 2.6 RPG with Barcelona in the EuroLeague and had a larger role with Partizan, averaging 13.3 PPG. Exum suffered a ruptured tendon in his toe during the EuroLeague playoffs but is expected to have recovered. If he can maintain his shooting improvement and stay healthy, he could be a valuable addition to the Mavericks.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed Dante Exum, a former number-five pick, to a guaranteed contract, bringing him back to the NBA after his time in the Euroleague. The move aims to address the team's defensive shortcomings in the backcourt, although there are other available players who could fill a similar role. Exum's shooting ability and defensive energy are seen as potential assets, but the signing is considered a gamble given his two-year absence from NBA basketball.
EuroLeague star Vasilije Micić has agreed to a three-year, $23.5 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Micić, a two-time EuroLeague champion and league MVP, brings his playmaking and shooting skills to the Thunder's young guard core. The team has been working to bring Micić to the NBA since trading for his draft rights in 2020. He averaged 16.5 points and 4.6 assists last season and was named MVP of the Turkish finals.