The Hoop: July 2010

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Olympiakos agreed terms with Radoslav Nesterovic?

It could be a great addition for Ivkovic's team.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Capiccioni contacted Ivkovic about Bjelica

Dusan Ivkovic wants the player badly..

Panathinaikos signed Aleks Maric for 2 seasons

One of the most dominant big men in European basketball last season switched Euroleague teams on Friday when Panathinaikos announced the arrival of All-Euroleague center Aleks Maric, who inked a two-year deal with the Greek powerhouse.

Aris signed prospect Aleksandar Vezenkov

Aris BC signed another prospect but this time he is not Greek.

Kolossos to sign Jamine Peterson

Kolossos Rhodes could have picked a gem here.

Ikaros Kalitheas signed Kalampokis for 2 seasons

The Greek League newbies started their transfers with a bang.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Back in 2 weeks!

The Hoop will welcome the new member of his family and he will be back in 2 weeks.

Thank you everyone for your support and I hope to see you back then! Take care and enjoy the rest of the summer!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Kaimakoglou agreed terms with Panathinaikos

Kostas Kaimakoglou will be the next addition of Panathinaikos.

Unics Kazan announced McCarty, Pashutin and Rizvic

UNICS Kazan announced signing of Kelly McCarty (201-F-75, college: S.Mississippi), Zakhar Pashutin (196-G-74) and Hasan Rizvic (212-C-84) for the next season.

BC Azovmash renewed Fred House

BC Azovmash and Fred House signed a one-year contract extension over the weekend.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Childress broke his contract with Olympiakos

The biggest contract in Europe is no more..

Panathinaikos to announce Nicholas, Batiste and Vouyoukas

Triple whammy!

Michael Bramos to play for Gran Canaria

As predicted Michael Bramos will be moving to Spain.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Valencia signed Omar Cook for 2 seasons

Power Electronics signed playmaker Omar Cook to a two-year deal on Monday.

Olympiakos in negotiations with Romain Sato

Shorter than Childress but can jump just as high!

Maccabi renewed David Bluthenthal

David Bluthenthal, one of last season’s outstanding players, has signed for another season with Maccabi, and will begin his fifth season with the club. He will join the Israeli National Team practices sometime in the next few days.

The Suns to acquire Turkoglu and Childress

LAS VEGAS - The Suns are on the verge of acquiring forwards Hedo Turkoglu and Josh Childress, swiftly rebounding from the loss of Amar'e Stoudemire with two impact players.

Olimpia Milano signed Nicolo Melli for 4 seasons

Armani Jeans Milano locked up one of the top young players in European basketball over the weekend by signing power forward Nicolo Melli for the next four seasons.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Olympiakos announced Vassilis Spanoulis.. finally

Thank goodness..(it's over)

Cleveland interested in Josh Childress

The sign-and-trade option is perhaps the most intriguing because two of the Cavs' top targets in free agency, sources said, are currently restricted free agents.

Olympiakos to announce Spanoulis and Nielsen?

It was about time..

Timofey Mozgov to sign with the NY Knicks

Another European center to sign with an NBA team.

Dimos Dikoudis has offer from Turkey

Dimos Dikoudis could be moving over to Turkey for next season.

Aris interested in Dimitris Verginis

Verginis might be fed up polishing the bench of Panathinaikos..

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Rumors about Randle and Partizan

One of the best undrafted free agents could be heading to Europe.next season.

Tofas Bursa added Ruzic and Nichols

Tofas Bursa announced signing of Tomislav Ruzic (208-F/C-79) and Austin Nichols (198-G/F-82, college: Humboldt St.) for the upcoming season.

Omer Asik to play for the Chicago Bulls

Omer Asik will be moving to Chicago for the next season.

Nielsen and Cook candidates for Olympiakos?

2 former players of the ACB are being considered.

Splitter agreed to play for the San Antonio Spurs

Splitter waved the fans of Baskonia goodbye at the end of the ACB finals for a reason..

Friday, July 9, 2010

Rumors about Andersen and Olympiakos

Could Andersen return to Europe?

Varese announced Kristjan Kangur

Varese announced their first player.

Paul Davis close to signing with Maccabi TA

Paul Davis could be the new signing of Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Cajasol added shooter Txemi Urtasun

Cajasol has started to prepare for its Eurocup debut by inking shooting guard Txemi Urtasun to a two-year deal, the club announced Thursday.

Anwil signed Robert Skibniewski

Anwil Wloclawek brought in some experience for its Eurocup return by signing point guard Robert Skibniewski for the coming season.

Raduljica moves to Efes Pilsen for the next 5 seasons

Efes Pilsen made a major move that signals to the future by signing Miroslav Raduljica, one of the top young centers in the game, to a five-year deal.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Kleiza signed with the Raptors for 4 seasons.

Kleiza wanted the easy way out and that was the NBA.

Vouyoukas waiting on Panathinaikos

He won't be waiting forever though.

Drew Nicholas agreed to renew with Panathinaikos

They'd be stupid not to keep him.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

BC Gottingen signed Jermain Raffington

BC Gottingen continued its hard work to prepare for its first Eurocup campaign by signing power forward Jermain Raffington on Tuesday.

Barcelona renewed Terrence Morris for 2 more seasons

Euroleague champion Regal FC Barcelona has reached a new agreement with former All-Euroleague power forward Terence Morris to extend his contract until the end of the 2011-12 season, the club announced Wednesday.

Triboldi(Cremona) signed Je'Kel Foster

A great addition for Triboldi.

Big Sofo to play with the Clippers in Las Vegas

After seven years of speculation and anticipation, Sofoklis Schortsanitis will indeed make his Clippers’ debut in Las Vegas. From Clippers.com: