Player Movement
Nate Bjorkgren is the new coach of the Indiana Pacers
In a surprise move, the Indiana Pacers have hired Nate Bjorkgren as their new head coach. The Pacers didn’t want to make the obvious choice for their next head coach, which could’ve led to 16-year veteran Mike D’Antoni. Instead, they wanted to take a chance on someone considered fresh and new, which could’ve meant novice…
Read MoreNorville Carey on his way to Iran
Norville Carey (200 cm, F) will be playing in Iran this season. He has signed with Mes Kerman, a newcomer in the Superleague (top tier league in Iran). Norville Carey was born in the British Virgin Islands but went to the US early on and played college basketball there for the University of Southern Mississippi.…
Read MoreIlkan Karaman to sign with Antibes
Turkish forward Ilkan Karaman (205 cm, F) is about to sign with the French Pro B team Antibes. He will replace the injured Sadio Doucoure (200 cm, F). Karaman has played for all Turkish National Team selections (starting from U16 and up) and was picked 57th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn…
Read MoreStephon Jelks accepts offer from Swans Gmunden
Stephon Jelks (198 cm, F) has accepted an offer from the Austrian team Swans Gmunden. Last season Jelks played in the German Pro A (second-tier league in that country) for MLP Academics Heidelberg and averaged 8.4 ppg and 3.8 rpg. Stephone Jelks graduated from Mercer University in 2018 and then started his professional career in…
Read MoreJohnny O’Bryant finally signs with Crvena Zvezda
In the last couple of days, there was much talk and speculation about Johnny O’Bryant (204 cm, F/C) and his expected signing with Crvena Zvezda, and now the moment is finally here. Crvena Zvezda (“Red Star”) announced the signing on Monday night, and Johnny O’Bryant is expected in Belgrade shortly. Initially, O’Bryant had signed back…
Read MoreZastal Enea Zielona Gora tabs Kris Richard
Veteran Kris Richard (196 cm, G) has accepted an offer from Zastal Enea Zielona Gora from Poland. The 31-year-old Richard has played in Romania for the last couple of seasons and therefore obtained a Romanian passport, which gives him the Bosman A status within the EU. In other words, he doesn’t count as an import…
Read MoreRytas inks Maurice Ndour
Maurice Ndour (205 cm, F/C) has found a new team. He will play for BC Rytas Vilnius this coming season in the Lithuanian league and the FIBA Championsleague. The 28-year old Senegalese national team player played for Valencia last season. Both in the Spanish ACB Liga Endesa and the Euroleague. Ndour got his basketball education…
Read MoreJalen Jackson agrees on terms with BBC Sparta Bertrange
Jalen Jackson (198 cm, G/F) has signed with BBC Sparta Bertrange from Luxemburg. Last season he played with Ramat Hasharon in the Israeli National League (2nd tier league in that country) and averaged 14.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg. Since 2017 Jalen Jackson has also played in Romania and Finland. During his college career, Jackson played…
Read MoreKyle Gilgore signs with Campo Moruao
Kyle Gilgore (201 cm, F) has signed with Campo Moruao from Brazil. In 2017 Gilgore graduated from Dakota State (NAIA), where he averaged 19.9 ppg and 8.2 rpg. He was also an All-NAIA D2 second-team selection. After college, Kyle Gilgore got his first professional job in Romania with CSM Focsani. After a successful rookie season,…
Read MoreTyronn Lue to become next Clippers coach
Tyronn Lue is on the verge of being formally introduced as the Los Angeles Clippers’ new head coach. An announcement is imminent. Lue, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their only championship in 2016, served as an assistant coach under ex-Clippers bench boss Doc Rivers this past season. Rivers and the Clippers parted ways late…
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