[ad_1] De’Anthony Melton Why He’s Good: Ever since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, De’Anthony Melton has been one of the best role playing guards in basketball. First flanking James Harden, then Tyrese Maxey, Melton has done a great job taking on the other team’s toughest perimeter assignment (87th percentile Defensive Estimated Plus-Minus, per Dunks…
[ad_1] Martinas Geben Defending champion Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (Liga Nova KBM) added to their roster 29-year old Lithuanian international center Martinas Geben (208cm-107kg-1994, college: Notre Dame) for new 2024-25 season. Geben has played for the last two years at BAXI Manresa in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 36 games he recorded 8.3ppg and 4.2rpg last season….
[ad_1] Galatasaray Ekmas Istanbul (BSL) landed 26-year old Latvian 208cm forward Roberts Blumbergs (college: GCU) for new season. Blumbergs played most recently at Aris in Greek GBL league. In 27 games he averaged 9.0ppg and 3.1rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Blumbergs also played 13 games in Eurocup where…
[ad_1] Guaiqueries de Margarita (SPB) landed 29-year old American 208cm center Brandon Walters (college: MTSU). Walters played most recently at Yalovaspor in Turkish TBL league. In 34 games he averaged impressive 19.9ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.7apg, 1.1spg and 1.4bpg last season. He helped them to win the regular season. It was a very successful season in his…
[ad_1] New Lakers coach JJ Redick reportedly outlined his plan for LeBron James and Anthony Davis during an “impressive” meeting with team management recently, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Jovan Buha. “Redick described a system molded around this roster, focusing on elevating Anthony Davis’ involvement, particularly late in games, and alleviating…
[ad_1] Key Highlights According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal that will send Alex Caruso to the Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey. Although the move doesn’t unilaterally alleviate all of Oklahoma City’s issues — interior size behind Chet Holmgren, on-ball passing, three-point volume —…
[ad_1] Bulls management made a big call Thursday when they traded Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, and the team has been widely criticised for the move. Caruso is an elite defender who attracted a lot of interest from teams around the league. Giddey, on the other hand, is an excellent passer but his poor shooting…
[ad_1] National League 2 newcomer K.O. Holargos landed experienced 36-year old 204cm power forward Dimitris Maloukos for the upcoming season. Maloukos played most recently at Megaridas in the Greek Elite League. In 17 Elite League games last season, he averaged 1.8ppg and 2.0rpg, which was deemed too high a level for him. National League 2…
[ad_1] GS Dafni Dafniou (National League 1) added to their roster 30-year old guard Andriano Topalis (190cm-1994) for season 2024-25. It is actually his comeback to Athens as he has played here before. Topalis played last season at Psychikou in the Elite League. In 34 games he recorded 5.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg. National League…
[ad_1] Apoel Nicosia (OPAP Basket League) inked 25-year old Greek 184cm point guard Georgios Varsos, agency: Octagon Europe for upcoming season. Varsos has played for the last two years at Anorthosis. In 18 OPAP Basket League games in Cyprus he recorded 11.7ppg, 3.4rpg and 2.9apg last season. He helped them to end the regular season…
