Archive for July 23, 2014
Drake Diener landed by Reggio Emila
Italian Serie A veteran, 32-year-old Drake Diener (196 cm, De Paul’05) was originally expected to make his return to EA7 Emporio Armani Milano this 2014-15. A twist of fate has Drake headed to Grissin Bon Reggio Emila instead, signing for a two-year deal. Diener has just completed a three-season stint with Banco di Sardegna Sassari…
Read MoreSean Barnette returns to U-Mobitelco
After a one season hiatus, CS U-Mobitelco Cluj Napoca (Romania-Liga Nationala) is bringing back Sean Barnette (198 cm, Wingate’08) this 2014-15. He played for them in 2012-13 and he averaged 11.2 ppg and 6.5 rpg in 33 games. The 28-year-old forward spent his 2013-14 season with Bulgarian team Rilski Sportist Samokov (NBL). Sean played half…
Read MoreTravis Leslie lands with Lietuvos Rytas
Lithuanian LKL club Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius has managed to strengthen their backcourt for 2014-15 with the signing of Travis Leslie (193 cm, Georgia’11). The former NBA guard spent some time playing for ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (France-ProA) during the 2013-14 season. He played 10 games for them during their run in the Eurocup and averaged 7.6…
Read MoreColeman Collins signs with Gravelines
BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France-ProA) has bolstered their roster for the upcoming season with the addition of Coleman Collins (207 cm, Virginia Tech’07). The 28-year-old big man started off the 2013-14 season playing Azovmash Mariupol from Ukraine’s Superleague. He played 13 games for them in the regional VTB United League and posted averages of…
Read MoreDonald Sterling sues wife and NBA for damages
NBA – There are new twists and turns in the saga involving embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and the fate of his basketball franchise. On Monday Sterling had a face to face meeting with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the person with whom his wife Shelly Sterling had negotiated the sale of the…
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