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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Vanoli Cremona signs Jasmin Perkovic to a one-year contract

Jasmin Perkovic leaves EWE Baskets Oldenburg after three seasons in the German team. The 29-year-old Croatian forward was signed by Vanoli Cremona to a one-year contract. Last season, Perkovic, who will play for the first time in the Lega, averaged 9.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in the BBL.

SOURCE: Kosarka.hr

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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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Tadija Dragicevic, considering two offers from Spain

Tadija Dragicevic finished last season in Lottomatica Roma after leaving Red Star, and the Italian club has already offered an extension. But the 24-year-old Serbian forward, who averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game in the last Lega A, could be also considering two offer from the Spanish league.

SOURCE: Sportske

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Ian Vougioukas will play for Panathinaikos

Panathinaikos has closed the deal with Ian Vougioukas, who will be a member of the Greek powerhouse next season. The 25-year-old center arrives to Panathinaikos after playing last season in Panellinios on loan from Olympiakos, averaging 13.5 points and 5.9 rebounds in the Greek A1 league per game.

SOURCE: Superbasket

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Maccabi Rishon LeZion, close to sign Carmel Bouchman

Carmel Bouchman will return to Israel after an unsuccesful season in the University of Temple. The 19-year-old center played just 9 games in his freshman year for the Owls, averaging 0.2 points and 0.3 rebounds in 1.3 minutes per game. His new destiny will probably be Maccabi Rishon LeZion.

SOURCE: Sport5

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Khimik signs Luka Drezga

Luka Drezga will continue his career in Ukraine. The 23-year-old Croatian guard was signed by Khimik to a one-year contract. Drezga, former player of Sibenik and Zagreb, averaged in the last Croatian A1 league 16.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for Trogir ZP.

SOURCE: Kosarka.hr

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Kavala, interested in Giorgos Tsiaras and Sotiris Karapostolou

Kavala is starting to tracking the market for new players, and is showing interest in Giorgos Tsiaras and Sotiris Karapostolou. Tsiaras, a 28-year-old forward, finished last season in the Czech Republic for CEZ Nymburk after leaving PAOK Thessaloniki, while Karapostolou, a 31-year-old guard, would arrive from Iraklis, recently promoted to the Greek A1 league.

SOURCE: Basketnet

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Unics Kazan sings Kelly McCarty and Hasan Rizvic

Unics Kazan has announced the expected signing of Slavko Vranes, but has also introduced Kelly McCarty and Hasan Rizvic as new players of the Russian team. The 34-year-old American-Russian forward arrives to Unics from BC Khimki, while the 26-year-old Bosnian center played last season for Azovmash Mariupol in the Ukrainian Super League.

SOURCE: Sports.ru

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Sutor Montegranaro, interested in Valerio Mazzola

Sharrod Ford is not the only player from Carife Ferrara on the radar of Sutor Montegranaro. The Italian team is also interested in signing Valerio Mazzola, and could have already made an offer to the 22-year-old Italian forward. Mazzola averaged 3.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in the last Lega A.

SOURCE: Il Resto del Carlino (.pdf)

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Virtus Bologna, close to sign Jared Homan

Jared Homan could be the new player of Virtus Bologna next weekend. The 27-year-old American-Bulgarian forward is close to sign with the Italian team. Homan would arrive to Bologna after playing last season in Greece for Maroussi BC, averaging 9.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

SOURCE: Corriere dello Sport (.pdf)

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ViveMenorca signs Jakim Donaldson

As expected, ViveMenorca has reached to an agreement to land Jakim Donaldson for the next season. The 26-year-old American forward will play for the first time in the ACB league after four seasons in the LEB Oro, where he has been the MVP during the last two years. Last season, Donaldson averaged 17.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game for Ciudad La Laguna.

SOURCE: Última Hora

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Townsville Crocodriles sign Gabriel Freeman

Gabriel Freeman will continue his career in Australia after playing during the last two seasons in the Philippines for the San Miguel Beermen. The 24-year-old American forward was signed by the Townsville Crocodriles for the next season. Freeman, currently playing the playoff of the PBA league, is averaging 22.1 points and 15.8 rebounds in the PBA.

SOURCE: NBL.co.au

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Panathinaikos, also interested in signing Rudy Fernández

Rudy Fernández has attracted the interest of the top European clubs if he decided to leave the NBA. Besides the interest from Regal Barcelona, Caja Laboral, Real Madrid and Olympiakos, the new team to be in the mix to land the 25-year-old Spanish guard is Panathinaikos, who could be willing to make a huge offer for Fernández, who is unhappy in the Portland Trail Blazers, and could even decide to leave the NBA despite having being under contract.

SOURCE: Sport.es

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Dallas Mavericks could be close to sign Romain Sato

Despite the huge interest of Olympiakos to sign Romain Sato, the 29-year-old Central African Republic forward could be close to reach to an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks. This would be the second stint in the NBA for Sato, currently a free agent after his contract with Montepaschi Siena expired, after being signed by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2004-05 season, but without playing a single minute. Sato, MVP of the last Lega A, averaged 14.7 points and 4.3 rebounds in the Italian league.

SOURCE: Superbasket

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Georgios Printezis rules out to move to Efes Pilsen

Georgios Printezis doesn't want to leave Unicaja. The 25-year-old Greek forward, who arrives last summer to the Spanish team, it's not interested in a possible offer from Efes Pilsen, which was reported to have Printezis on the radar for the next season. Printezis averaged 9.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in the last ACB league, and is already looking forward for the next one.

SOURCE: Málaga Hoy

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Hapoel Jerusalem signs Moshe Mizrahi

Hapoel Jerusalem has completed the acquisition of Moshe Mizrahi. As expected, the 30-year-old guard was signed to a two-year contract by the Israeli team. Mizrahi arrives to Hapoel after playing during the last seasons for Maccabi Haifa, averaging 6.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. His arrival to Hapoel will also imply the departure of Sharon Shason, who will leave the team.

SOURCE: Sport5

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Unicaja signs Panchi Barrera

As expected, Panchi Barrera will be the back up point guard of Unicaja. The Spanish team has signed the 24-year-old Uruguayan guard to a one-year contract, with an option to another year. Barrera arrives to the ACB league after from Unión Atlética, averaging 13.3 points and 6.9 assists per game in the last Uruguayan league.

SOURCE: La Opinión de Málaga

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Washington Wizards reach to a one-year agreement with Hilton Armstrong

After playing for three different teams last year, Hilton Armstrong will move to the Washington Wizards next season. The NBA franchise have reached to a one-year agreement with the 25-year-old center, who was without a team since being waived last April by the Houston Rockets. Armstrong averaged 2.2 points and 2.5 rebounds last season.

SOURCE: The Washington Post

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Boniface N'Dong, Jordi Trias and Xavi Rey could leave Regal Barcelona

Regal Barcelona is planning to get rid of two frontcourt players, and the Senegalese center Boniface N'Dong and the forward Jordi Trias are the two main candidates. Both players are under contract with the Spanish team, but could receive a buy-out offer from the club, which will also release the center Xavi Rey, recently back to Regal Barcelona after his loan to Cajasol.

SOURCE: Sport.es

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Olympiakos, in talks with Benetton Treviso to swap Nemanja Bjelica for Zoran Erceg

Olympiakos is really interested in Nemanja Bjelica, but the three-year contract signed with Benetton by the 22-year-old Serbian forward (in case he doesn't decide to play in the NBA) is a serious obstacle. The Greek powerhouse is willing to offer the Serbian forward Zoran Erceg and cash considerations to bring Bjelica to the team.

SOURCE: Red Planet

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CSP Limoges signs Zack Wright

Second acquisition for CSP Limoges in a day. After landing Cedric Banks, from Orleans, the French team has signed Zack Wright to a two-year contract, with a early termination option at the end of the first one. The 25-year-old guard arrives to Limoges after playing last season for Le Mans, averaging 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in the LNB.

SOURCE: L'Équipe

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Dallas Mavericks and Ian Mahinmi reach to a 2-year, $1.8 million agreement

Ian Mahinmi will continue his career in the Dallas Mavericks, after reaching to a two-year agreement for veteran's minimum salary (around $1.8 million total). The 23-year-old French center arrives to Dallas after playing during the last two seasons in the San Antonio Spurs, averaging 3.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per game during the last one.

SOURCE: Dallas Morning News

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Boca Juniors signs Scott Cutley

A new import player for Boca Juniors. The Argentinian team has signed Scott Cutley, a 25-year-old American center who played last season for Central Entrerriano. Cutley averaged 16.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, but was unable to avoid the relegation of his team from the LNB.

SOURCE: Basquet Plus

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Orlando Magic reach to an agreement with Quentin Richardson

The Orlando Magic have agreed to a deal to sign free agent Quentin Richardson. The 30-year-old forward arrives to Orlando after playing last season for the Miami Heat, averaging 8.9 points and 4.9 assists per game. Previously, Richardson has played for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks during his career.

SOURCE: Yahoo! Sports

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Miami Heat re-sign Udonis Haslem

Udonis Haslem won't leave the Miami Heat. The 30-year-old forward, born in Miami, has agreed to re-sign his contract with the team he has played during his seven years as a professional. Haslem, who has made a NBA career despite being undrafted, averaged 6.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game last season.

SOURCE: Insidehoops

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San Antonio Spurs sign Tiago Splitter

As expected, the San Antonio Spurs have announced officially the signing of Tiago Splitter. The Brazilian 25-year-old center, MVP of the last ACB league, was selected by the Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the 2007 draft. Splitter has played since 2000 for Caja Laboral, averaging 15.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, leading his team to win the Spanish championship.

UPDATE: Splitter was signed by the Spurs to a three-year, $11 million contract.

SOURCE: Insidehoops, San Antonio Express-News

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Derek Fisher will stay in Los Angeles Lakers on a three-year contract

Derek Fisher has decided to stay in the Los Angeles Lakers after testing the free agency waters. The veteran 35-year-old guard, who has played for the Lakers during 11 of his 14 seasons as a professional, will be signed to a three-year contract. Fisher averaged 7.5 points and 2.5 assists per game last season, helping his team to win the NBA championship.

SOURCE: ESPN

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Anthony Morrow will play for the New Jersey Nets

The Golden State Warriors and the New Jersey Nets have reached to an agreement for Anthony Morrow. The 24-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent after the Warriors extended him a qualifying offer, will land in the Nets via sign-and-trade in exchange of a $4 million trade exception. Morrow will be agreed to a three-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Nets.

SOURCE: Twitter Adrian Wojnarowski

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Orleans signs J.R. Reynolds

New player for Orleans. The French team has signed J.R. Reynolds to a one-year contract, as the club has confirmed officially. The 26-year-old guard arrives to Orleans after playing last season for Cimberio Varese, averaging 5.3 points and 1.8 assists per game. This will be the second stint of Reynolds in the French LNB, after playing for ASVEL Villeurbanne in the 2008-09 season.

SOURCE: Entente Orléanaise

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José Manuel Calderón could be traded to the Charlotte Bobcats

The three way trade between Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Bobcats is involving more players. As expected, the Turkish forward Hedo Turkoglu would move to the Phoenix Suns in exchange of the Brazilian guard Leandro Barbosa and the center Dwayne Jones. But Jones will be inmediately traded to the Charlotte Bobcats along with the Spanish guard José Manuel Calderón and a third player (probably Reggie Evans), in exchange of the French forward Boris Diaw and the center Tyson Chandler.

UPDATE: Tyson Chandler confirms he has been traded to the Toronto Raptors.

SOURCES: Arizona Republic, Toronto Star, The Score, Twitter Marc J. Spears

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Romain Sato, next target of Olympiakos

After closing the deals with Vassilis Spanoulis and Matt Nielsen (not official yet), Olympiakos wants Romain Sato as the third signing of the summer. The 29-year-old Central African Republic forward would be the replacement of Josh Childress, who will be signed soon by the Phoenix Suns. Sato has played during the last four seasons for Montepaschi Siena, averaging 14.7 points and 4.3 rebounds in the last Lega A, where he was named the MVP.

SOURCE: Sport24

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Olympiakos reach to a two-year agreement with Matt Nielsen

A day after the official signing of Vassilis Spanoulis, Olympiakos could also announce in the next hours the arrival of Matt Nielsen. The 32-year-old Australian forward would be signed to a two-year, €900.000 per year contract. Nielsen, named MVP of the last EuroCup Final Four, has played during the last two seasons in Power Electronics Valencia, averaging 8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in the last ACB league.


UPDATES: Both parts have already reached to a two-year agreement

SOURCE: Sport.gr, Red Planet

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Cimberio Varese signs Phil Goss

Cimberio Varese has announced the signing of Phil Goss for the next season. The 27-year-old American guard arrives to Varese after averaging 20.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in the last LegaDue for Scalfati Basket. This will be the first stint in the top Italian league for Goss.

SOURCE: Pallacanestro Varese

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Gran Canaria 2014 and Michael Bramos reach to a two-year agreement

Finally, Michael Bramos has decided to accept the offer from Gran Canaria 2014. Both parts have reached to a two-year agreement, so the 23-year-old American-Greek forward will continue his career in the ACB league. Bramos averaged last season 8.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for Peristeri in his first year as a professional.

SOURCE: Sport24

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AZS Koszalin signs Mateusz Bartosz

More new players for AZS Koszalin. The Polish team has signed Mateusz Bartosz. The 23-year-old forward started last season in PBG Poznan Basket, but was sent on loan to Big Star Tychy, in the 1Liga, averaging 7.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 17.9 minutes per game. Bartosz will be the first player signed by Koszalin this summer.

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Siarka Tarnobrzeg signs Rafal Partyka

After four seasons in Stali Stalowa Wola, Rafal Partyka will continue his career in a different team. The 31-year-old guard was signed by Siarka Tarnobrzeg, recently promoted to the PLK. Partyka averaged last season 4.6 points and 2.3 assists in 23.6 minutes per game.

SOURCE: Probasket

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Taquan Dean could be close to Lagun Aro GBC

After a troubled last season, playing in three different teams, Taquan Dean could be back to Spain. The 26-year-old American guard could be close to be signed by Lagun Aro GBC for the next season. Dean played last season for Unicaja, Caja Laboral and finally Kavala, where he averaged 10.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

SOURCE: Zona Dos Tres

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Turow Zgorzelec signs Torey Thomas

PGE Turow Zgorzelec has signed Torey Thomas to a one-year contract. This will be the first stint in Poland for the 25-year-old guard, who has played during the last two year in the Netherlands. Last season, Thomas averaged 16.5 points, 6.8 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game for Matrixx Magix Nijmegen. Last May, Thomas also played briefly in Venezuela for the Guaros de Lara.

SOURCE: Interperformances

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BG Göttingen signs Sean Barnette and Trenton Meacham

The champion of the last EuroChallenge has made two new acquisitions. BC Göttingen has announced the signings of Sean Barnette and Trenton Meacham. Barnette, a 24-year-old forward, arrives from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League, where he finished last season, while Meacham is a 24-year old guard who arrives from WBC Kraftwerk Wels, in Austria.

SOURCE: Schoenen Dunk

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Lottomatica Roma, interested in Tibor Pleiss

Lottomatica Roma is targeting Tibor Pleiss, according to the "Corriere dello Sport". The 20-year-old German center, selected with the 31th overall pick in the last NBA draft, and then traded to the Atlanta Hawks, averaged 8.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in the last BBL for Brose Baskets Bamberg, helping his team to win the championship. Pleiss is considered one of the most interesting European prospects.

SOURCE: Corriere dello Sport (.pdf)

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Armani Jeans Milano, interested in Gary Neal

Armani Jeans Milano wants Gary Neal in the roster next season. The Italian club is reported to be targeting the 25-year-old American guard, who was the best scorer in the last Lega A before being released by Benetton Treviso due to disciplinary reasons. Neal finished last season in Spain with Unicaja

SOURCE: Tuttosport

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Lottomatica Roma, close to sign Luke Jackson

After being unable to avoid the relegation of his team last season, Carife Ferrara, Luke Jackson could have another chance in the Lega A. The 28-year-old American forward, former NBA player, could be close to sign a contract with Lottomatica Roma. Jackson averaged 15.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game last season.

SOURCE: La Nuova Ferrara

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Power Electronics Valencia signs Omar Cook to a two-year contract

Power Electronics Valencia has announced the signing to a two-year contract of Omar Cook. The 28-year-old American-Montenegrin guard arrives to Valencia after two seasons in Unicaja, where he averaged 7.3 points and 5.1 assists (league best) per game in the last ACB league. Cook was also on the radar of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Panathinaikos and Montepaschi Siena.

SOURCE: Valencia Basket

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The New Jersey Nets and Jordan Farmar reach to a three-year, $12 million agreement

Jordan Farmar will play for the New Jersey Nets after four seasons in the Los Angeles Lakers. The 23-year-old guard has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Nets. Farmar, who has played during his entire career for the Lakers, averaged 6.9 points and 2.1 assists per game last season, helping his team to win the championship from the bench.

SOURCE: ESPN

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Air Avellino, in talks with Herve Toure

Air Avellino is interested in Herve Toure, and is in talks to sign the 28-year-old French forward. Toure is under contract by Lottomatica Roma until 2012, but could leave the Italian team after averaging 5.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in his first season. Air Avellino is also close to extend the contract of the 28-year-old American forward Chevon Troutman. The deal could be done next week.

SOURCE: Yahoo! Eurosport Italia

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Limoges signs Cedric Banks

Cedric Banks has reached to an agreement with Limoges to sign a two-year contract with the recently promoted French club. The 28-year-old American guard was recently released by Orleans after two years in the team, averaging 15.7 points and 3.3 assists per game in the last LNB.

SOURCE: Le Populaire

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Cajasol, close to sign Paul Davis

Paul Davis will probably continue playing in Spain. The 25-year-old American center, who finished last season in Xacobeo Blu:sens, is close to reach to an agreement with Cajasol. Davis, currently playing in the NBA Summer League, averaged 13.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game in the last ACB league.

SOURCE: Diario de Sevilla

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Phoenix Suns, close to land Josh Childress and Hedo Turkoglu

The Phoenix Suns are close to land Josh Childress and Hedo Turkoglu. The NBA franchise would send the Brazilian guard Leandro Barbosa and the center Dwayne Jones to the Toronto Raptors in exchange of the 31-year-old Turkish forward, who is reported to be unhappy in the Canadian team. On the other hand, the Suns would also reach to an agreement to land Josh Childress via sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks, that would receive a 2012 second round pick. Childress, who has played for Olympiakos during the last two seasons, would be signed to a five-year, $33 million contract.

UPDATE: The Toronto Raptors would then move Jones to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange of the French forward Boris Diaw.

SOURCE: Arizona Republic

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Sutor Montegranaro reaches to an agreement with Allan Ray

The comeback of Allan Ray is official. As expected, Sutor Montegranaro has announced an agreement with the 26-year-old American guard, on the cold last season due to a knee injury, who will continue his recovery in the Italian team. Ray played for the last time in the 2008-09 season, first for Lottomatica Roma and then for Carife Ferrara, averaging 14.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.

SOURCE: Sutor Basket

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Memphis Grizzlies, close to sign Tony Allen to a three-year, $10 million contract

Tony Allen will continue his career in the Memphis Grizzlies. The NBA franchise is close to sign the 28-year-old guart to a three-year, $10 million guaranteed contract. Allen has played during his six years as a professional for the Boston Celtics, averaging 6.1 points and 2.7 rebounds last season.

SOURCE: Twitter Marc J. Spears

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