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EuroLeague transfer market 2025: rosters, signings and rumors (updated 06/09)

11 hours ago

The EuroLeague season isn't officially over yet, but as we all know, the European basketball market starts moving well before the official free agency period begins. To provide a clearer picture of current rosters and potential moves, BasketNews presents the contractual situation of all EuroLeague teams, including complete rosters and contract statuses.
Tiago Splitter joins Blazers coaching staff after EuroLeague breakthrough

2025-06-08

Tiago Splitter is embracing the next chapter of his coaching journey—and it brings him back to the NBA.
Famous French actor Omar Sy becomes co-owner of Paris Basketball

2025-06-05

Paris Basketball has announced that acclaimed French actor and producer Omar Sy has joined the club as a co-owner. "I’m a big basketball fan, and I came to see the club play for the first time during their EuroLeague game against Baskonia last November," Sy said in the club’s official press release.
Paris Basketball prepared for Splitter's exit, finds promising successor

2025-05-22

Paris Basketball has identified its next head coach. According to BasketNews sources, Italian coach Francesco Tabellini is expected to take the reins of the breakout EuroLeague squad following Tiago Splitter's anticipated departure.
TJ Shorts is the French League MVP for 2024-25 campaign

2025-05-17

TJ Shorts is the MVP of the French League for the 2024-25 campaign. Paris Basketball released a video where Shorts was surprised with the news by his relatives and closest people. Shorts enjoyed a terrific campaign in France averaging 16.9 points and 8 assists in under 23 minutes per game. One game to go, Paris is still in the fight to be the top seed in the playoffs.
Frontrunners to sign TJ Shorts and potential NBA move for another Paris player

2025-05-15

Panathinaikos are in pole position to sign TJ Shorts. Wait, TJ Shorts to the Memphis Grizzlies? What's really going on with the EuroLeague sensation? Let's break down what I know about TJ Shorts' next move. I cannot confirm it 100%, but some within the market think that he might already be committed to
TJ Shorts future: Most likely landing spots for Paris Basketball star (1)

2025-05-14

In his debut season in the EuroLeague, TJ Shorts was one of the best players in the competition. The American point guard led Paris Basketball to the playoffs and was selected for the All-EuroLeague First Team and named MVP of the play-in tournament, in which Paris won away at Real Madrid to earn their place in the playoffs.
Nadir Hifi's agent shuts down NCAA rumors

2025-05-06

Rumors about Nadir Hifi exploring college basketball options in the United States have made the rounds in Spanish media, but his agent is setting the record straight. “Obviously… We are talking about a EuroLeague player who has been named Rising Star and on the verge of signing an extension or a new contract! It doesn’t make sense at all!” Olivier Mazet wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Six potential successors to TJ Shorts at Paris Basketball

2025-05-05

Going against expectations at the start of the season, Paris Basketball managed to secure a playoff spot after a big away win against Real Madrid in the play-in.
'A sour taste': Paris duo opens up on an amazing, yet bittersweet EuroLeague journey

2025-04-30

The Cinderella story of this season's EuroLeague came to an end after Paris Basketball were eliminated by Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. Even though the French team pushed Fenerbahce to their limits in at least two games, the series ended in a 0-3 sweep.
Jasikevicius highlights key Fenerbahce quality, points out NBA threat to EuroLeague

2025-04-30

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul closed out their EuroLeague playoff series against Paris Basketball on Tuesday evening, becoming the first team to reach the Final Four in Abu Dhabi. Although the series ended in a sweep, it's fair to say that the final result did not reflect the true picture. Fenerbahce head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius also admitted it.
TJ Shorts addresses his future with Paris

2025-04-30

TJ Shorts gave his all to extend Paris Basketball's EuroLeague season and the series against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, but it wasn't enough. In Game 3 in Paris, Shorts finished the game with 29 points (12/29 2PT, 1/7 3PT, 2/3 FT), 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, and 16 PIR, including a game-tying jump shot that sent the game to overtime.
Saras chess match vs. Paris: What makes him the most dangerous playoff coach? (2)

2025-04-28

In Game 2 of their playoff series, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul delivered a dominant performance against Paris Basketball, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. The way Fenerbahce neutralized many elements that have troubled almost every team facing Paris this season was nothing short of impressive.
Tiago Splitter penalized after disruption in Game 2 vs. Fenerbahce

2025-04-26

Paris Basketball head coach Tiago Splitter has been fined €8,000 by EuroLeague Basketball following an incident during Game 2 of the playoff series against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. According to the league's disciplinary ruling, Splitter engaged in actions that caused the "abnormal interruption of a game," violating Article 27.2.a of the EuroLeague Disciplinary Code.
Tiago Splitter after Game 2 blowout loss: 'We got our ass kicked'

2025-04-24

Paris Basketball head coach Tiago Splitter didn’t mince words following his team’s tough Game 2 loss to Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the EuroLeague Playoffs. The French squad fell 89-72, and now trails 2-0 in the series, just one defeat away from elimination.
Give Me Control: Lesson for refs from PAO game and did Satoransky deserve to be tossed? (6)

2025-04-24

BasketNews Referee Consultant Todd Warnick takes a look at some very good – and a few less good – aspects of officiating in the first games of the 2024-25 Euroleague playoffs. He also suggests some immediate lessons that the referees should internalize from Game 1 of the Panathinaikos-Anadolu Efes series. 
This Fenerbahce vs Paris Prediction Sounds Wild… (URBONUS)

2025-04-19

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas break down the Fenerbahce vs. Paris Basketball playoff series, and explore why the EuroLeague newcomers could deliver the biggest upset of the postseason. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
Mikael Jantunen reportedly heading to Fenerbahce

2025-04-17

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul reportedly made the first move of the upcoming offseason. Yagiz Sabuncuoglu from SportsDigitale reports that Fenerbahce reached a 2-year agreement with Paris Basketball forward Mikael Jantunen. Jantunen made his EuroLeague debut with Paris this season and became one of the standout players.
TJ Shorts after guiding Paris to EuroLeague playoffs: 'We can compete with anybody'

2025-04-15

TJ Shorts and Paris Basketball extended their Cinderella story in the EuroLeague. The French team beat Real Madrid in the Play-In and secured the No. 7 seed that granted Paris a ticket to the EuroLeague playoffs in their debut season. Paris star TJ Shorts led the way for his team, as he finished the game with 23 points (7/12 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 6/7 FT), 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 turnovers, and 27 PIR.
T.J. Shorts believes in Paris' chances to make the Final Four

2025-04-15

Paris Basketball will take on Real Madrid today in a pivotal play-in showdown to determine who advances to the EuroLeague playoffs as the seventh seed, with a quarter-final matchup against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on the line.
Nadir Hifi named 2025 EuroLeague Rising Star

2025-04-15

Paris Basketball guard Nadir Hifi has been named the EuroLeague's 2025 Rising Star. The 23-year-old made a major impact in his debut season, leading all eligible players in scoring and playing a key role in Paris’ run to the postseason. Hifi also becomes the first French player ever to win the prestigious award.
EuroLeague Play-In Predictions: Can Zvezda Pull Off a Surprise? (URBONUS)

2025-04-14

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius share their EuroLeague Play-In predictions, including whether Crvena Zvezda can pull off a surprise run from the 10th seed. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
Tiago Splitter compares T.J. Shorts to NBA Legend

2025-04-09

Paris Basketball has caught the attention of many with their outstanding performance in the EuroLeague this season. Leading the charge is their guard, T.J. Shorts II, who has established himself as one of Europe's top point guards and a strong contender for the EuroLeague MVP title.
David Kahn's quest: Bigger budget for Paris and profitable EuroLeague strategy

2025-04-03

Roughly 15 minutes after Paris Basketball's stunning 101-98 victory over Panathinaikos at the OAKA arena in the EuroLeague Round 32, the French club's president and co-owner, David Kahn, found himself seeking a moment of respite.
EuroLeague scenarios: Who would make the playoffs if regular season ended today?

2025-04-02

Only two rounds remain in the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season, but many questions remain about how teams will finish and what their final standings will be. Therefore, BasketNews covers most of these possibilities ahead of Round 33. We already covered the possibilities for top teams, and it's time to go down the table.
Mikael Jantunen knows he can't be Markkanen, but can still make his own mark

2025-03-31

Paris Basketball secured a massive 101-98 victory over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens last Friday night, snapping the Greek side's 10-game home winning streak and keeping their own playoff hopes alive. In a high-intensity battle at OAKA, Mikael Jantunen played a key role down the stretch, particularly with two clutch free throws in the final seconds that helped seal the win.
TJ Shorts talks nearing triple-double vs. PAO, Kendrick Nunn, Iisalo’s NBA move

2025-03-30

TJ Shorts II, the dynamic point guard for Paris Basketball, has been making waves in the EuroLeague with his exceptional performances and leadership on the court. ​Already a legit MVP candidate, Shorts put the icing on the cake with his near triple-double performance last Friday when Paris downed reigning EuroLeague champs Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (101-98) to record their 18th win in 32 games.
TJ Shorts is the MVP of Euroleague Round 32

2025-03-29

TJ Shorts was on the brink of history last night in Athens where he was just a rebound away from becoming the 4th player in Euroleague history to achieve a triple-double. Shorts will take the honors of Euroleague Round 32 MVP after boasting 36 PIR. Shorts scored 20 points on 7/16 FG (5/6 FT, 6/12 2PT, 1/4 3PT), dishing out 14 assists (4 TO) and catching 9 rebounds (8 DEF).
Paris reportedly stays in Euroleague next season regardless of results

2025-03-29

Paris Basketball took Euroleague by storm in their rookie season, and it seems that they won't have to worry about their future in the competition. According to L'Equipe, Paris will stay in the Euroleague next season, regardless of what happens this season in the standings.
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EuroLeague

# Player GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
0 TJ Shorts II 37 27:18 231/444
(52%)
30/83
(36.1%)
152/207
(73.4%)
2.6
2.1/0.5
7.3 1 2.2 0.1 2.3 6.6 19 22.8
1 Collin Malcolm 33 18:57 57/103
(55.3%)
34/104
(32.7%)
37/48
(77.1%)
2.5
1.9/0.6
1.2 0.4 0.7 0.2 1.3 1.5 7.7 7.2
2 Nadir Hifi 38 19:58 92/188
(48.9%)
96/280
(34.3%)
102/119
(85.7%)
2.1
1.6/0.5
1.3 0.6 1.5 0 1.8 2.9 15.1 10.6
3 Tyson Ward 38 26:19 83/141
(58.9%)
64/193
(33.2%)
60/79
(75.9%)
4.9
3.9/1.1
1.3 0.9 1 0.2 2.6 2.3 11 11.3
4 Leo Cavaliere 36 10:56 37/57
(64.9%)
4/10
(40%)
16/22
(72.7%)
2.7
1.7/1.1
0.4 0.3 0.5 0 1.9 0.9 2.8 3.7
5 Bandja Sy 35 13:31 16/28
(57.1%)
22/48
(45.8%)
10/16
(62.5%)
2.1
1.3/0.8
0.4 0.4 0.5 0.3 1.5 0.6 3.1 3.4
6 Michael Kessens - - -
7 Sebastian Herrera 17 11:53 3/9
(33.3%)
18/54
(33.3%)
8/10
(80%)
1.1
0.8/0.2
0.5 0.4 0.1 0 1.6 0.3 4 1.8
8 Leon Kratzer 27 9:31 7/21
(33.3%)
0/0 3/5
(60%)
2.4
1.4/0.9
0.2 0.3 0.8 0.3 2.6 0.3 0.6 0.1
12 Maodo Lo 29 17:10 73/127
(57.5%)
39/117
(33.3%)
28/36
(77.8%)
1.5
1.1/0.4
2.1 0.4 1.3 0 1.1 1.6 10 8
13 Kevarrius Hayes 38 20:12 96/155
(61.9%)
0/1
(0%)
54/69
(78.3%)
4.6
2.8/1.8
0.5 1 0.9 0.8 2.8 1.6 6.5 9
18 Enzo Shahrvin 6 7:19 3/5
(60%)
0/0 0/2
(0%)
2.2
0.7/1.5
0.5 0.2 0.5 0.3 1.2 0.7 1 2.5
20 Mikael Jantunen 38 25:29 43/68
(63.2%)
57/147
(38.8%)
28/34
(82.4%)
4.8
3.2/1.6
1 0.7 0.5 0.2 2.6 1.6 7.5 9.5
21 Mathis Dossou-Yovo 4 7:24 2/4
(50%)
0/0 0/0 1.5
1.5/0
0 0 0 0 0.8 0.3 1 1.5
24 Yakuba Ouattara 35 14:50 30/61
(49.2%)
28/92
(30.4%)
13/13
(100%)
1.8
1.1/0.7
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.1 1.3 0.3 4.5 2.6
34 Daulton Hommes 6 12:07 2/3
(66.7%)
6/16
(37.5%)
4/8
(50%)
2
1/1
0.7 0.7 0.3 0.2 2.7 1.2 4.3 3.5

2024/2025

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 38 54.8%
775/1414
34.8%
398/1145
77.1%
515/668
35
23.3/11.7
15.5 6.3 10.4 2.1 2.7 21.7 19.5 85.8

2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 23 62.2%
598/962
36.7%
232/632
75.9%
340/448
36.8
25/11.8
19.9 9.4 11 3.1 2.3 21.3 20.2 97

2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 20 57.5%
431/749
30.3%
172/568
72.7%
339/466
39.2
27.9/11.4
16.2 7.1 14.5 3.7 2.1 16.8 21.8 85.9