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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Sasha Vasiljevic could leave Kolossos Rhodes to play in Ukraine

The future of Sasha Vasiljevic could be far from Kolossos Rhodes. The 30-year-old Bosnian guard has a contract extension offer from the Greek team, but could also have a €150.000 offer from a Ukrainian club for the next season. Vasiljevic averaged 11.1 points and 3.6 assists last season for Kolossos.

SOURCE: Basketnet

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Buducnost signs Aleksa Petrovic

Buducnost has made the first signing for the next season. The current Montenegrin champion has signed Aleksa Popovic, who arrives to his new team from Locven, where the 22-year-old forward averaged 12.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in the last Balkan League. Buducnost has also bring back from Locven the 18-year-old center Bojan Dubljevic, who was sent off on loan.

SOURCE: Cafe Montenegro

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Kotwica Kolobrzeg signs Michael Woloszyn

As expected, Michal Woloszyn will play next season for Kotwica Kolobrzeg. The 26-year-old forward arrives to his new team after spending the last two seasons in Stal Stalowa Wola. Woloszyn, who went back to Poland in 2008 after playing between 2005 and 2008 in England, averaged 12.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in the last PLK.

SOURCE: Polski Kosz

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Belgacom Liège signs Nik Raivio

Nik Raivio will start his professional career in Belgium. The 24-year-old Canadian guard was signed by Belgacom Liège for the next season. Raivio has played during the last three years for the University of Portland, averaging 14.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in his senior yaer.

SOURCE: The Columbian

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Golden State Warriors sign Jannero Pargo to a two-year, $2.4 million contract

According to his agent, Mark Bartelstein, Jannero Pargo was signed to a two-year, 2.4$ million by the Golden State Warriors. The 30-year-old guard arrives to his new team after playing last season for the Chicago Bulls, where he averaged 5.5 points and 1.4 assists per game.

SOURCE: Twitter Marc J. Spears

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Unicaja could be close to sign Lazaros Papadopoulos

According to the Greek media, Unicaja could be in advanced talks with Lazaros Papadopoulos to bring him back to Spain. The 30-year-old Greek center won't continue next season in PAOK Thessaloniki, where he averaged 11.0 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in the last A1 league. Papadopoulos also played in the ACB league for Real Madrid between 2007 and 2009, being loaned to Fortitudo Bologna on the second half of the 2008-09 season.

SOURCE: Sport.gr

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Miami Heat re-sign Shavlik Randolph

Shavlik Randolph is back to the Miami Heat. The NBA franchise has re-signed the 26-year-old center, who arrived to the Heat at the end of the last season. Randolph, who has also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers, appeared in three games with the Heat, averaging 3.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

SOURCE: Insidehoops

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Dinamo Sassari signs Alessandro Cittadini to a two-year contract

Dinamo Sassari has announced a new acquisition. The recently promoted Italian team has signed Alessandro Cittadini to a two-year contract. The 30-year-old center arrives to his new team after playing during since 2007 for Fortitudo Bologna, first in the Lega A, and last season in the A Dilettanti, the third Italian division.

SOURCE: Dinamo Sassari

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Paris Levallois signs Olumuyima Famutimi

As expected, Olumuyima Famutimi will play next season in France. Paris Levallois has signed the 26-year-old guard, who arrives from Oyak Renault. Famutini, who averaged 16.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in the last TBL, is also a member of the Canadian national team

SOURCE: Catch and Shoot

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Josh Heytvelt could be loaned to Cimberio Varese

Josh Heytvelt is on the radar of Cimberio Varese for the next season. The 24-year-old American center is under contract with Lottomatica Roma, and the Italian club could decided to send him off of loan next season, and Varese could be an option. Heytvelt played just two game in the last Lega A after being signed from Oyak Renault, where he averaged 17.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game in the TBL.

SOURCE: La Provincia di Varese

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BC Khimik signs Curtis Millage

Curtis Millage will continue his career in Ukraine. BC Khimik has signed the 29-year-old American guard. Millage played last season in Union Olimpija with a temporary contract, and finished it in France after being signed by Hyères-Toulon on March, averaging 12.1 points and 5.2 assists per game in the French LNB.

SOURCE: Catch and Shoot

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Nemanja Bjelica will decide his future in two or three days

Despite the reports about an agreement with Caja Laboral, Nemanja Bjelica told that he hasn't decided yet his future. The 22-year-old Serbian forward will make a final decision in two or three days, according to Bjelica, who played last season for Red Star, and was signed weeks ago by Benetton Treviso. The Italian club was also in talks with Olympiakos, still confident to land Bjelica next season.

SOURCE: Sport.gr

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Montepaschi Siena and Rimantas Kaukenas agree to a three-year deal

As expected, Rimantas Kaukenas will be back to Montepaschi Siena. The 33-year-old Lithuanian forward, who spent last season for Real Madrid, has reached to a three-year agreement with the Italian club, where he played from 2005 to 2009. Kaukenas averaged 8.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game in the last ACB league.

SOURCE: Twitter Jonathan Givony

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Marcus Haislip will replace Lior Eliyahu in Caja Laboral

As expected, the 24-year-old Israeli forward Lior Eliyahu will be back to Maccabi Tel Aviv next season, after a year in Caja Laboral. Eliyahu will be replaced in the Spanish team by Marcus Haislip. The 29-year-old American forward played last season for the San Antonio Spurs and Panathinaikos, being released by both teams.

SOURCE: Solobasket

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Dynamo Moscow signs Artur Urazmanov

Artur Urazmanov is back to Russia after playing last season in Serbia for Radnicki Kragujevac. Dynamo Moscow has officially announced the signing of the 23-year-old Russian guard. Urazmanov, who has also played for Unics Kazan or BK Ventspils, among other teams, during his career, averaged 3.3 points and 1.6 assists per game in the last Adriatic League.

SOURCE: Dynamo Moscow

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Angelico Biella, interested in Marc Salyers, DeShawn Sims, Patrick Ewing Jr. and Gerald Lee

Angelico Biella is tracking the market for a power forward, and is considering four players for the next season. The Italian team is targeting Marc Salyers (who won't continue in Le Mans, also on the radar of Aris Thessaloniki), DeShawn Sims (from the University of Michigan), Patrick Ewing Jr. (without a team last season, though played with the Orlando Magic in the last Summer League) and Gerald Lee (from the University of Old Dominion)

SOURCE: Il Biellese

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Bnei Hasharon signs Sharon Sasson to a two-year contract

Despite the interest of several Israeli teams to sign Sharon Sasson, the 32-year-old forward will continue his career in Bnei Hasharon. Sasson was signed to a two-year contract by his new team after three seasons in Hapoel Jerusalem. In the last Israeli Super League, Sasson averaged 5.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

SOURCE: Sport5

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Pinar Karsiyaka signs Reha Oz

After two years in Aliaga Petkin, Reha Oz will play next season for Pinar Karsiyaka. The Turkish team has signed the 32-year-old forward. Oz, who only could play 17 games last season due to an injury, averaged 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for Aliaga in the TBL.

SOURCE: Salsa Basket

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Artland Dragons sign Bryan Bailey

The Artland Dragons have announced that Bryan Bailey is back to the team. The German club has signed the 30-year-old American-Jamaican guard to a one-year contract. Bailey, who spent three seasons for the Dragons from 2004 to 2007, played last season six games for EWE Baskets Oldenburg, averaging 9.3 points and 1.3 assists per game.

SOURCE: Schoenen Dunk

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Mersin Buyuksehir signs Aubrey Reese

Aubrey Reese is back to Turkey. The 32-year-old American guard was signed by Mersin Buyuksehir for the next season. Reese, who has played in the TBL for several teams, arrives to Mersin from the Deutsche Bank Skyliners, where he averaged 12.7 points and 3.8 assists per game in the last BBL.

SOURCE: Salsa Basket

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PAOK Thessaloniki, interested in Milt Palacio, could lose Lazaros Papadopoulos

Lazaros Papadopoulos will likely leave PAOK Thessaloniki. The 30-year-old center arrived last season to the Greek team, averaging 11.0 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in the A1 league. PAOK is also tracking the market for new signings, and one target could be the 32-year-old American-Belizean guard Milt Palacio, who played last season for Kavala before moving to Caja Laboral.

SOURCE: Basketnet

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Aris Thessaloniki signs Bryant Dunston

The new player of Aris Thessaloniki arrives from South Korea. The Greek team has officially announced the signing of Bryant Dunston. The 24-year-old American forward has played during the last two years in the South Korean league, averaging 15.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for Mobis Phoebus in the 2009-10 season.

SOURCE: Aris BC

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Giessen 46ers sign Ryan Brooks to a two-year contract

The Giessen 46ers have landed a new player. The German team has signed Ryan Brooks to a two-year contract. The 22-year-old American guard will start his professional career in the German BBL, after playing during four seasons in the University of Temple, averaging 14.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game during his senior year.

SOURCE: Sport1

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Blancos de Rueda Valladolid signs Marcus Slaughter to a one-year contract

Blancos de Rueda Valladolid has announced the first signing of the pre-season. The Spansih team has signed Marcus Slaughter to a one-year contract. The 25-year-old American forward arrives to the ACB League after playing last season for SLUC Nancy, averaging 12.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in the French LNB.

SOURCE: CB Valladolid

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Erdemirspor signs DeWayne Reed

DeWayne Reed is the third import signing of Erdemirspor for the next season. The 23-year-old guard will start his professional career in Turkey, after playing during the last four years for the University of Auburn. Reed averaged 16.2 points and 4.3 assists per game in his senior year.

SOURCE: Salsa Basket

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Bremerhaven signs Craig Callahan to a one-year contract

Craig Callahan is back to Eisbaeren Bremerhaven. The 29-year-old American forward, who played for the German team in the 2008-09 season, was signed to a one-year contract. Callahan returns to Bremerhaven after spending last season in Dexia Mons, averaging 10.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in the Belgian league.

SOURCE: Schoenen Dunk

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Scavolini Pesaro signs Morris Almond

Scavolini Pesaro has signed Morris Almond. The 25-year-old American guard arrives to the Italian club after finishing last season in Real Madrid. Almond, who also played for the Utah Jazz in the NBA from 2007 to 2009, averaged 3.7 points and 1.4 rebounds per game in the ACB league

SOURCE: Il Resto del Carlino

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Gran Canaria 2014 and Spencer Nelson reach to a one-year agreement

Spencer Nelson will play next season in the ACB league. The 30-year-old American forward, with Azerbaijani passport, has agreed to a one-year deal with Gran Canaria 2014. Nelson arrives to his new team after playing last season for Peristeri, averaging 8.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in the Greek A1 league.

SOURCE: Canarias Ahora

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Los Angeles Clippers sign Marques Blakely to a two-year contract

Marques Blakely will start his professional career in the Los Angeles Clippers. The NBA franchise have signed the 21-year-old forward to a two-year partially guaranteed contract. Blakely arrives to the Clippers after playing for four years in the University of Vermont, averaging 17.3 points and 9.3 rebouns per game in his senior year.

SOURCE: Twitter Draft Express

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Nando De Colo is not a priority for Panathinaikos

Despite the interest of Nando De Colo to play for Panathinaikos next season, the coach of the Greek team, Zeljko Obradovic, doesn't consider the 23-year-old French guard as a priority. De Colo is also considering other offers from Euroleague club, in case he decides to leave Power Electronics Valencia, his current team.

SOURCE: Sport.gr

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Lokomotiv Kuban signs Sergei Toporov

After being released days ago by Khimki, Sergei Toporov has found a new team. The 29-year-old forward was signed by Lokomotiv Kuban, as the Russian team has officially announced. Toporov arrives to his new team after one year in Khimki, averaging 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds per game in the last Russian Super League.

SOURCE: Lokomotiv Kuban

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Cleveland Cavaliers send West and Telfair to Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange of Sessions and Hollins

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached to a trade deal. The Cavs will send guards Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to the Wolves in exchange of guard Ramon Sessions, center Ryan Hollins and a future second-pick. Minnesota, though, is planning to waive West, and to buy-out or trade again Telfair.

SOURCE: Associated Press

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Blancos de Rueda Valladolid signs Jason Robinson to a one-year contract

After playing last season in the LEB Oro with Melilla Baloncesto, Jason Robinson will make his debut in the ACB league. The 29-year-old forward has signed to a one-year contract with Blancos de Rueda Valladolid. Robinson arrives to his new team after averaging 14.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season for Melilla.

SOURCE: Solobasket

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Adelaide 36ers sign Troy DeVries

Troy DeVries is back to Australia. The 28-year-old American guard, who played for the West Sidney Razorbacks in the 2007-08 season, was signed by the Adelaide 36ers, as the NBL team has announced. DeVries arrives to the 36ers after playing during the last two years in the Spanish LEB Oro, averaging 13.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for Sant Josep Girona in the 2009-10 season.

SOURCE: NBL.co.au

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Mario Fernández and Josh Fisher, on the radar of CB Granada

CB Granada is considering several candidates for the guard positions. The main candidate is Sergio Sánchez, from Lagun Aro GBC, who is also targeted by Baloncesto Fuenlabrada. The alternative options are the 26-year-old player Mario Fernández, from DKV Joventut, also on the radar of ViveMenorca, and the 29-year-old American-Spanish player Josh Fisher, recently released by Gran Canaria 2014.

SOURCE: Ideal

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Atlanta Hawks sign Josh Powell

As expected, Josh Powell will continue his career in the Atlanta Hawks. The 27-year-old center was officially announced by the NBA franchise. Powell, who was signed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract, arrives to his new team after playing since 2008 for the Los Angeles Lakers, winning two championships, and averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game last season.

SOURCE: NBA.com/Hawks

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Kotwica Kolobrzeg signs Lukasz Diduszko, Bartosz Sarzalo and Slawomir Sikora

Kotwica Kolobrzeg has landed three players for the next season. The Polish team has signed the 24-year-old forward Lukasz Diduszko and the 26-year-old forwad Bartosz Sarzalo, both from Znicz Jaroslaw, and the 24-year-old guard Slawomir Sikora, from Asseco Prokom. The next player to join Kotwica could be the 26-year-old forward Michal Voloszyn, who played last season for Stal Stalowa Wola.

SOURCE: Polski Kosz

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