Spain
Will Thomas heads to Valencia
Will Thomas (203 cm) has switched teams for the 2016-17 season. He heads to Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa) from Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa). Thomas is an international player who holds dual citizenship from the United States and Georgia. This change in teams comes after his completion of a two-season deal with Unicaja Malaga. In 2015-16…
Read MoreOliver Lafayette joins Unicaja Malaga
Oliver Lafayette (188 cm, Houston’07) has agreed to terms with Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa) and will join the team this 2016-17. Oliver is a 32-year-old American player who also holds a Croatian passport. He has been a member of the Croatian national team since 2014. In 2015-16 the veteran lent his talents to EA7 Emporio…
Read MoreAnthony Randolph lands with Real Madrid
Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa) is bolstering its frontcourt for the 2016-17 season with the addition of Anthony Randolph (211 cm, LSU’08). Randolph has spent the last couple of seasons playing for Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB), since his release from the Orlando Magic in 2014-15. In 2015-16 the 26-year-old Randolph played 23 games for his…
Read MoreTrevor Mbakwe signed by Unicaja Malaga
Trevor Mbakwe (207 cm, Minnesota’13) will be strengthening the frontcourt rotation of Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga Endesa) this coming 2016-17 season. Trevor is a 27-year-old Nigerian-American player who was a recent addition to the Nigerian national team this 2016. He spent the 2015-16 season playing for Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Mbakwe played 10 games for his…
Read MoreJose Calderon headed to Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring veteran Spanish point guard Jose Calderon from the Chicago Bulls. No other active players are involved in the deal. The Lakers are likely giving up the draft rights to a player or a number of players who were drafted in the past. The 35-year-old Calderon is currently on the…
Read MoreDavid Jelinek signs with Andorra
David Jelinek (196 cm) is set to continue his professional career this 2016-17 with MoraBanc Andorra (Spain-Liga Endesa). He is a 25-year-old Czech player who has been a member of the Czech Republic national team since 2009. His 2015-16 season was spent on the roster of Polish club Anwil Wloclawek (Poland-TBL). David was a solid…
Read MoreTim Abromaitis returns to Tenerife
Tim Abromaitis (203 cm, Notre Dame’12) will wear the colours of Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias (Spain, Liga Endesa) next season. The American will be making his comeback to the club after spending the 2015/2016 term in Tenerife. Over the campaign Tim Abromaitis played 34 games and secured averages of 9.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per…
Read MoreSergio Rodriguez signs for the 76ers
Sergio Rodriguez (191 cm) is heading back to the NBA where he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers, ending a long association with Real Madrid (Spain, Liga Endesa and Euroleague). The Spanish international has been with Los Blancos since 2010 and has been a key player in ushering in a new era of success for…
Read MoreBeka Burjanadze lands with Andorra
Georgian bigman Beka Burjanadze (202 cm) will continue his professional career with MoraBanc Andorra (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2016-17. He was a member of the Georgian national team from 2013 to 2015. Beka has played his entire career in Spain, most notably was a five-year run with Cajasol Sevilla, beginning in 2009. This will be his…
Read MoreU17 World Championships Day 3 Recap
The quarterfinals of the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships are set. Canada, Spain, and defending champions United States managed to top their groups with undefeated records. Group A was ruled and dominated by the United States in the first round. They capped it off by cruising passed Egypt 104-57. Markus Howard led a balanced attack…
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