Lottomatica Roma, in talks with Charles Smith

Lottomatica Roma is still interested in landing Charles Smith for the next season, and is already exploring the chances to sign him. The veteran 34-year-old American guard is a free agent after being released by Efes Pilsen, where he averaged 12.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in the last TBL. Vanoli Cremona and Besiktas were also interested in Smith.

SOURCE: Corriere dello Sport (.pdf)

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Luke Jackson could be close to land in CB Granada

According to the Turkish media, Luke Jackson has made his choice among the four teams reported to be interested in him. The 28-year-old American forward would have decided to play next season for CB Granada, despite the interest of Besiktas, Cholet and Vanoli Cremona to sign him. Jackson played last season in Italy for Carife Ferrara, averaging 15.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in the Lega A.

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Besiktas, Cholet, Vanoli Cremona and CB Granada could be interested in Luke Jackson

According to his agency, Luke Jackson has offers to continue his career in Europe. The 28-year-old American forward would have attracted the interest from Besiktas, Cholet, Vanoli Cremona and CB Granada for the next season. Jackson played recently in Italy for Carife Ferrara, where he averaged 15.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in the Lega A.

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Enisey Krasnoyask signs Lonny Baxter to a one-year contract

Lonny Baxter will continue his career in Russia. The 31-year-old American forward was signed to a one-year contract by Enisey Krasnoyarsk. Baxter arrives to his new club from Besiktas Cola Turka, where he averaged 17.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the last TBL.

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Banca Tercas Teramo signs Kevin Fletcher

Kevin Fletcher has left Turkey to continue his career in the Lega A. Banca Tercas Teramo has signed the 30-year-old American center, with Macedonian passport, who played last season in Besiktas Cola Turka. Fletcher averaged 6.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in the TBL

SOURCE: Teramo News

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Benetton signs Devin Smith to a two-year contract

Despite the first reports from the Turkish media about the arrival of Devin Smith, finally the 29-year-old American forward will play in Italy. Benetton Treviso has announced the signing to a two-year contract of Smith, who played last season for Panellinios. Smith averaged 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in the last Greek A1 league.

SOURCE: Benetton Basket

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Besiktas signs Devin Smith

As expected, Devin Smith is back to Turkey. The 29-year-old forward was signed by Besiktas for the next season. Smith, who played for Fenerbahce during the 2008-09 season, arrives to Besiktas after playing last season for Panellinios, averaging 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in the Greek A1 league.

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Besiktas, close to sign Devin Smith

After not reaching to an agreement with Air Avellino, his former club, Devin Smith will be back to Turkey. The 29-year-old American forward is closing a deal with Besiktas Cola Turka for the next season. Smith, who played for Fenerbahce in the 2008-09 season, will arrive to the Turkish club from Panellinios, where he averaged 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in the last Greek A1 league.

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Besiktas sends Arin Sogancioglu out on loan to Erdemir

Arin Sogancioglu will play next season for Erdemir. Besiktas Cola Turka, the team where the 23-year-old guard has played during the last five seasons has agreed to send him on loan. Sogancioglu only played 13 games in the last TBL, averaging 1.0 points and 0.5 rebounds in 4.2 minutes per game.

SOURCE: BJK Basket

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Besiktas denies the rumors about the arrival of Luka Bogdanovic

Despite the informations from Serbia about a possible agreement between Besiktas and Luka Bogdanovic, the Turkish club has announced that the 25-year-old Serbian forward is not planning his signing. Bogdanovic, who has played during the last two seasons for DKV Joventut, was also reported to have offers from Cajasol and Unics Kazan.

SOURCE: BJK Basket

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Besiktas, close to sign Luka Bogdanovic

Despite having offers from Unics Kazan and Cajasol, the future of Luka Bogdanovic could be in Turkey. The 25-year-old Serbian forward is in advanced talks with Besiktas for the next season. Bogdanovic averaged during his second season with DKV Joventut 9.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in the ACB league.

SOURCE: Sportske

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Besiktas, targeting Charles Smith and Preston Shumpert

Besiktas Cola Turka is interested in two players recently released by Efes Pilsen: Charles Smith and Preston Shumpert, through legal problems with their former team could delay the transfer operation. Other players on the radar of Besiktas are Nerim Yücel, from Mersin Buyuksehir, and Ismail Çevik, from Aliaga Petkim (former player of Besiktas from 2001 to 2003).

SOURCE: Turkbasket

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Besiktas, close to land A.J. Ogilvy

After the departure of Brad Newley to Lietuvos Rytas, another Australian player could land in Besiktas Cola Turka. The Turkish team could have reached to an agreement to sign A.J. Ogilvy, who arrives from the University of Vanderbilt. The 22-year-old center, member of the Australian national team, averaged 13.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Commodores in his junior year.

SOURCE: Salsa Basket

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Antalya and Galatasaray, interested in Muratcan Guler

Muratcan Guler could leave Besiktas Cola Turka after two seasons in the team. The 30-year-old guard hasn't reached to an agreement to stay in Besiktas, and could have decided to leave the team. Antalya and Galatasaray are reported to be interested in the player. Guler, who averaged 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds last season in the TBL, arrived to Besiktas in 2008 from Turk Telekom.

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Galatasaray signs Haluk Yildirim

Haluk Yildirim will continue his long career in Galatasaray. The veteran 37-year-old forward has agreed to terms with the Turkish team after spending the last two seasons in Besiktas. Yildirim, who averaged 7.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in the last TBL, started his professional career in the 1989-90 season.

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Besiktas, interested in Aron Baynes

Aron Baynes could be the new target of Besiktas for the frontcourt. The Australian 23-year-old center, member of the national squad, is a free agent since leaving Lietuvos Rytas weeks ago, where he played last season in his first year as a professional. Baynes averaged 10.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in the last Baltic League.

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Galatasaray, interested in Muratcan Güler

Muratcan Güler could be the new target of Galatasaray for the next season. The 30-year-old guard has played during the last two seasons for Besiktas, averaging 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in the last Turkish league. The older brother of Sinan Güler would have a formal offer to join Galatasaray.

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Besiktas signs Bekir Yarangüme and Mustafa Abi

Two new signings for Besiktas for the next season. The Turkish squad has landed Bekir Yarangüme and Mustafa Abi. Yarangüme, a 33-year-old forward who played during the last three seasons for Turk Telekom, was also reported to be on the radar of Galatasaray and Banvit during the last days. Abi, a 31-year-old guard, will be back to Besiktas where he played in the 2003-04 season before joining Efes Pilsen. Last season, Abi played for ITU Istanbul, in the TB2L.

SOURCE: Turkbasket

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Besiktas signs Serhat Cetin

Serhat Cetin leaves Fenerbahce to play for Besiktas. The Turkish team has signed the 24-year-old forward to a two-year contract with an optional extra year. Cetin played during the last two seasons in Fenerbahce, averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game (just 12 games played) in the last TBL.

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Turk Telekom signs Adem Örem

Adem Örem is back to Turk Telekom. The 31-year-old center arrives to the team based in Ankara from Besiktas, where he has played during the last two seasons, averaging 3.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game in the last TBL. Örem played for Turk Telekom between 2004 and 2006, and in the 2007-08 season.

SOURCE: Turkbasket

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