Former Clippers player Johnathan Motley signed a two-year contract with Turkish team Fenerbahce.
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Turkey head coach Ergin Ataman called …
Turkey head coach Ergin Ataman called up 22 players for the last game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers Group B opposite Great Britain. The list was released by TBF (Turkish Basketball Federation) on Friday. The squad is highlighted by four NBA players. Furkan Korkmaz (Philadelphia 76ers), Cedi Osman (Cleveland Cavaliers), Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets), and Omer Yurtseven (Miami Heat) were included.
New Orleans Pelicans general manager …
New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon attended Game 2 of the Turkish BSL League Finals between Fenerbahce Beko and Anadolu Efes in Istanbul.
Utah Jazz assistant coach Erdem Can is …
Utah Jazz assistant coach Erdem Can is moving back to Turkey with Turk Telekom on a two-year deal, in light of Quin Snyder stepping down from his role. As reported by Socrates Dergi’s Ugur Ozan Sulak, Can has signed a two-year deal with the Turkish club with an NBA-out option for next summer.
Efes are trying to keep Larkin in …
Efes are trying to keep Larkin in Istanbul. Per BasketNews sources, they’re offering him a contract extension similar to what he earned in the last two seasons. Per BasketNews sources, Larkin made around €3.2M per year.
Reigning back-to-back EuroLeague …
Reigning back-to-back EuroLeague champion Anadolu Efes will be signing free-agent center Ante Zizic according to Eurohoops sources. The two sides have reached an agreement on a two-year deal, with an opt-out close after the first season.
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul are in talks …
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul are in talks with one of the top EuroLeague scorers Elie Okobo, sources tell BasketNews. Okobo always had intentions to return to the NBA. But having no clear indications over his NBA future and drawing interest from the top EuroLeague organizations, a 24-year-old guard might change his mind. According to BasketNews sources, more EuroLeague teams are pursuing Okobo.
Speaking of Serbian basketball, it was …
Speaking of Serbian basketball, it was inevitable not to comment on back-to-back Final Four MVP Vasilije Micic and the rumors linking him to the NBA. “Micic can make a difference in the NBA,” Savic tells Eurohoops. “The best players in EuroLeague can stand out there”.
Vasilije Micic staying in Europe?
Ergin Ataman: “Like Messi’s transfer to France, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to different teams. We are doing everything we can to prevent this from happening. Our relations with Larkin as a club are very good. I think he likes the club and …
Ergin Ataman: “Like Messi’s transfer to France, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to different teams. We are doing everything we can to prevent this from happening. Our relations with Larkin as a club are very good. I think he likes the club and Istanbul very much, but ultimately the decision will be made by the player himself. As for Vasilije Micic’s situation, I think his contract has an NBA exit until July 20. Micic can’t play for any other club in Europe for 3 years, we signed the contract last season. He might consider it if he gets a big offer from the NBA. I think Micic enjoyed playing in Europe. The time will tell. Frankly, I think Micic will continue with us. I think he will be with us next season as well. There is not much we can do about it. I mean, he has a very good contract, but if there is a big offer from the NBA, we will try to fill his place. We want to continue with both players.”
Source: EuroHoops.net
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Marc Stein: Oklahoma City acquired the rights to Micic in the same December 2020 deal in which it landed Al Horford from Philadelphia. The Thunder indeed also acquired a future first-round pick (2025) in the same trade. I’m told there is already NBA interest in Vasilije Micic, 28, for next season. -via Twitter @TheSteinLine / May 21, 2022
“This one still feels amazing. Not much changed since five minutes ago. Still, I am speechless,” Vasilije Micic said after receiving the trophy from Euroleague Legend Vassilis Spanoulis, “These achievements will stay with me for all my life, it will stay marked in my heart as long as I play basketball and afterward. This would be impossible without my teammates. Four amazing years together, two titles. Team results are more important.” -via EuroHoops.net / May 21, 2022
Donatas Urbonas: Vasilije Micic on the possibility to go to the NBA next season: “I’m in a situation where I have two more years of the contract no matter what happens. But of course, I like to look at all kinds of challenges. If this option comes out, I would be ready to risk.” -via Twitter @Urbodo / May 21, 2022
Vasilije Micic staying in Europe?
Ergin Ataman: “Like Messi’s transfer to France, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to different teams. We are doing everything we can to prevent this from happening. Our relations with Larkin as a club are very good. I think he likes the club and Istanbul very much, but ultimately the decision will be made by the player himself. As for Vasilije Micic’s situation, I think his contract has an NBA exit until July 20. Micic can’t play for any other club in Europe for 3 years, we signed the contract last season. He might consider it if he gets a big offer from the NBA. I think Micic enjoyed playing in Europe. The time will tell. Frankly, I think Micic will continue with us. I think he will be with us next season as well. There is not much we can do about it. I mean, he has a very good contract, but if there is a big offer from the NBA, we will try to fill his place. We want to continue with both players.”