Archive for June 25, 2013
Jasmin Hukic joins Krka Novo Mesto
Jasmin Hukic (204 cm) has been added by Krka Novo Mesto from Slovenia’s Telemach League for the 2013-14 season. Hukic, who hails from Bosnia and Herzegovina is returning to Europe after a very brief run in Iran playing for Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbour. In 2012-13 he played just one game for Petrochimi, only managing five…
Read MoreRoope Ahonen to stay in Sweden
Roope Ahonen (186 cm) will continue his career in Sweden. The Finnish player played for the Solna Vikings from Sweden’s Basketligan in 2012-13. The Solna Vikings are no more however, and so Ahonen has a one-season deal to play for Boras Basket for the 2013-14 season. In 2012-13 he averaged 10.3 ppg and 4.0 apg…
Read MorePaul Delaney signs with Khimik
Paul Delaney (188 cm, UAB’09) is headed to the Ukraine. He is joining Khimik-OPZ Yuzny (Superleague) starting 2013-14. The 26-year-old Delaney is coming over from Russia, after his brief stint with Spartak Primorie Vladivostok (PBL). In 2012-13 he averaged 14.4 ppg and 4.6 apg in 16 games in the Russian PBL. In 2011-12 he played…
Read MoreJoerger promoted to head coach
The Memphis Grizzlies have opted to hire from within in addressing their head coaching vacancy. They promoted David Joerger, the team’s long-time assistant (2007-2013), to be the new head coach. The team chose not to renew the contract of former head coach Lionel Hollins. He had various head coaching stints outside of the NBA. He…
Read MoreDurant signs with Jay-Z’s agency
Kevin Durant (206 cm, Texas’07) has officially signed with Roc Nation Sports, the agency rap and media
Read MoreMarcus Slaughter stays with Real Madrid
Marcus Slaughter (204 cm, San Diego State’06) will continue his run with Real Madrid from Spain’s ACB for one more season. The winners of the Spanish ACB Championship have decided to keep some of their winning roster intact for the 2013-14 season. While Slaughter was not an integral cog, but he did what he could…
Read MoreBrian Shaw, new Nuggets head coach
Brian Shaw is slated to take over as the new head coach of the Denver Nuggets. For a few years now Shaw has made the short list of candidates to fill head coaching vacancies around the NBA. Finally, he will get a chance to prove himself at the helm of the young Denver Nuggets. He…
Read MoreRoman Grigorev to play for BS Weert
Roman Grigorev (200 cm) will be playing for Stepco BS Weert from the Netherlands’ Eredivisie next season. Grigorev is a 22-year-old Russian player who moved with his family to the Netherlands and now also has a Dutch passport. He was developed in Russia’s U23 team Spartak Vladivostok. From there he got upgraded and eventually landed…
Read MorePaul and Howard headline NBA free agency
The 2012-13 season is finally over. The Miami Heat are now back-to-back NBA Champions. This means that the league’s off-season has officially begun. The 2013 NBA draft is slated to take place on June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. While many experts have already labeled this year’s crop as a “weak…
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