Asia
Sean Williams heads to Sagesse
Sean Williams (208 cm, Boston College’07) will be making his way to Sagesse – Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) this 2016-17. The former NBA big man began the season playing in the Iranian Superleague for Shahrdary Tabriz (Iran-Superleague). In five games Williams produced averages of 14.4 ppg and 9.6 rpg. Before that, Sean spent two…
Read MoreNorris Cole released by Shandong Bulls
Norris Cole (188 cm, Cleveland State’11) has been released by the Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA) this 2016. Cole has played nine games for Shandong this season and produced averages of 19.1 ppg and 4.3 apg. He had an NBA out clause in his deal and could be the reason for his release. The Memphis Grizzlies…
Read MoreNavid Niktash joins London Lightning
The London Lightning (United Kingdom-BBL) has landed French-Iranian international player Navid Niktash (203 cm) this 2016-17. The 25-year-old Niktash began the season playing for the Norrkoping Dolphins of Sweden’s Basketligan. He logged two games for them before his departure and averaged 1.5 ppg and 2.0 rpg. Before joining the Swedish organization, Navid spent the last…
Read MoreJosh Childress added by Sanen
Josh Childress (203 cm, Stanford’04) is making his way to the Far East in the latest chapter of his pro career. Childress has signed on to play for the Sanen Phoenix (Japan-B League) this 2016-17. In 2015-16 Josh initially played for the Sydney Kings (Australia-NBL). He played 13 games for the Kings and averaged 21.0…
Read MoreSebastian Telfair pens with Fujian
Former NBA veteran, Sebastian Telfair (183 cm) is making his way back to China this 2016-17 after signing with Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA). Telfair was originally slated to start the season with Auxilium Torino (Italy-Serie A), but has since opted to head to Asia instead. Telfair missed out on the 2015-16 season, but appears to…
Read MoreAlex Stepheson pens with Guangzhou
Alex Stepheson (208 cm, USC’11) is taking his game to China this 2016-17 after agreeing to terms on a deal to play for Guangzhou Securities (China-CBA). He started his 2015-16 season with the Memphis Grizzlies, but was later assigned to the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League. Stepheson would end up playing 31 games for…
Read MoreHaminn Quaintance pens with Sitra
Haminn Quaintance (203 cm, Kent State’08) will continue his pro career this 2016-17 in Bahrain after signing a deal with Sitra Club (Bahrain-Premier League). The Kent State product played the 2015-16 season with the Hiroshima Dragonflies (Japan-NBL). He appeared in a total of 43 games for them and managed to put together averages of 10.5…
Read MoreJosh Smith agrees with Sichuan Blue Whales
Josh Smith (206 cm) will be joining the Sichuan Blue Whales (China-CBA) this 2016-17 season and is expected to make an instant impact for the Chinese club. The former high-flying, tenacious defender fell out of the loop in the NBA after a string of “poor fits” with league teams. The 30-year-old could still have something…
Read MoreMarvell Waithe signs with Moutahed
Al Moutahed Tripoli (Lebanon-Pepsi LBL) have reached an agreement with Marvell Waithe (205 cm, Arkansas’12) this 2016. Waithe is a 29-year-old Canadian international player who was a former member of the Canadian national team in 2009. He spent 2015 and 2016 playing in Mexico for several teams. In 2016 Marvell played 18 games for the…
Read MoreSean Williams signed by Tabriz
Former NBA big man Sean Williams (208 cm, Boston College’07) has been tabbed by Iranian club Shahrdary Tabriz (Iran-Superleague) this 2016. He has already made his debut for the team and in 30 minutes on the hardwood Williams scored 14 points and pulled down nine rebounds. The numbers were good, but more importantly Tabriz got…
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