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Carlos Cabezas released by Caja Laboral
Spanish point guard Carlos Cabezas (186 cm) has had his contract waived by Caja Laboral (Spain, ACB and Euroleague) after the team’s recent loss to Athens in the Euroleague. Caja coach Zan Tabak has been less than pleased about the team’s recent performances and decided to fine the entire roster. The team reacted badly to…
Read MoreMarqus Blakely rejoins Riesen
Marqus Blakely (194 cm, Vermont ’10) has returned to Germany and is training with Neckar Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany, BBL) the team he left just three weeks ago. Blakely joined with Riesen in January but had to depart the outfit after just two games due to family reasons; during those two games he averaged 9 points…
Read MoreJohn Bynum retires
John Bynum (191 cm, Metropolitan State’00) has announced his retirement. He is leaving BV Chemnitz 99 from Germany’s Pro A. In the 2012-13 season the 35-year-old played 21 games for BV Chemnitz 99 and averaged 11.8 ppg and 5.2 rpg. The outspoken Bynum was having some issues with young coach, Felix Schreier. He initially announced…
Read MoreAndrew Warren signs with Wellington
The Wellington Saints (New Zealand, NBL) has bolstered its roster with Andrew Warren (195 cm, Bradley’10) and Mike Homik (204 cm, Albertson College of Idaho’02). Guard Andrew Warren gained some media coverage last year thanks to his impersonations of Barack Obama (see below) but he will be looking to kick-start his career after a stuttering…
Read MoreMark Worthington leaves Kragujevac
Mark Worthington (202 cm, Metropolitan State’05) has left Radnicki Kragujevac (Serbia, Adriatic League) after failing to recover from a recent injury. Australian born Worthington picked up a shoulder injury during his teams loss to Olimpija Ljubljana in the Adriatic League on December 20th. The injury was at first thought to be minor but it has…
Read MoreBrandon Brown re-joins Avellino
Sidigas Avellino (Italy, Serie A) has announced the signing of American forward Brandon Brown (202 cm, Tulan’03) on a two month contract. The 31-year old has been playing this season in Italy’s Lega Due with AceGas Aps Trieste where he averaged 10.8ppg, 2.3rpg, and 1.1apg. The player also played last season in Italy with Serie…
Read MoreFrank Robinson headed to Germany
Frank Robinson (193 cm, California State-Fullerton’08) is on his way to Germany’s BBL to play for S.Oliver Baskets Wuerzburg. Robinson began the 2012-13 season playing for Asseco Prokom Gdynia from Poland’s TBL. He played seven games for them in the Euroleague and averaged 7.4 ppg and 3.7 rpg. He managed to play eight games in…
Read MoreChester Mason signs with STB Le Havre
Chester Mason (192 cm, Miami-Ohio’05) is headed to STB Le Havre from France’s Pro A. He played one month for Bnei Eshet Tours Hasharon from Israel’s Winner League. He signed with them in January 2013, played three games, then left the team in February 2013. In those three games Mason averaged 12.0 ppg and 6.7 rpg.…
Read MoreEric Maynor headed to Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers are strong contenders to make the NBA playoffs. With that in mind, they wanted to secure a solid backup for stellar rookie Damian Lillard (187 cm, Weber State’12). They found a trade partner in the Oklahoma City Thunder, who surprisingly agreed to deal Eric Maynor (188 cm, VCU’09). The Thunder will receive…
Read MoreJordan Crawford joins the Boston Celtics
Jordan Crawford (193 cm, Xavier’10) is on his way to join the injury-decimated Boston Celtics. The Celtics are sending Jason Collins (213 cm, Stanford’01) and Brazilian guard Leandro Barbosa (190 cm) to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Crawford. Crawford who has been averaging 13.2 ppg and 3.7 apg for the Wizards this season, will…
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