EuroLeague 2026-27: Twenty teams ready for the season

The European basketball competition begins its new season with a double-round league format that will run until April 16. The movements in the transfer market have been intense in all clubs, generating significant changes in lineups compared to previous seasons. Besiktas will take the spot left by Monaco following their relegation to the EuroCup, while Paris Basketball retains its participation thanks to the same wildcard mechanism that allowed their continuity.

Spain: three giants on the move

Real Madrid has undergone a significant restructuring under the guidance of Pedro Martínez, who renews until 2029. The arrivals of Jaime Pradilla from Valencia, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot from Baskonia, and Mikael Jantunen from Fenerbahce strengthen the Madrid project. Max Shulga comes from the Boston Celtics and Olivier Sarr from the Cleveland Cavaliers, expanding rotation options. Sergio Llull renews his commitment to the white club. Departures include Trey Lyles, Mario Hezonja, and David Krämer, among others.

FC Barcelona, with Aleksander Sekulic as coach until 2028, has signed Olivier Nkamhoua from Varese, Josh Nebo from Olimpia Milan, and Justin Robinson from Paris Basketball. Agustín Ubal arrives from Manresa, reinforcing the Blaugrana academy. The departures of Tomas Satoransky, Willy Hernangómez, and Will Clyburn mark a new cycle in the Catalan team. Miles Norris moves to Bayern Munich after his spell at the club.

Valencia Basket, led by Xavi Albert until 2028, has added TJ Shorts from Panathinaikos, Gonzalo Corbalán from San Pablo Burgos, and Dylan Osetkowski from Partizan. Mario Saint-Supéry joins from Gonzaga as a promising talent. The exit of Jean Montero to Olympiacos and Jaime Pradilla to Real Madrid marks the renewal of the taronja structure. Kameron Taylor extends his contract with the Valencian team.

Greece and Israel: established bets

Olympiacos, with Georgios Bartzokas on the bench until 2029, has signed Codi Miller-McIntyre from Red Star Belgrade and Jean Montero from Valencia. Mbaye Ndiaye arrives from ASVEL with a 400,000 euro clause. Justin Anderson joins from Dubai Basketball. The Greek team retains the majority of its core with renewals of Cory Joseph, Kostas Papanikolaou, Tyler Dorsey, and Thomas Walkup, all until 2027.

Panathinaikos AKTOR, under the guidance of Zeljko Obradovic until 2029, has made defensive moves to maintain competitiveness. Brancou Badio returns from Valencia, while Moustapha Fall joins from Olympiacos. Isaac Bonga comes from Partizan, and Guerschon Yabusele from the Chicago Bulls. Juancho Hernangómez renews until 2030, consolidating his stay in the Athenian team.

In Israel, Hapoel Tel Aviv, led by Dimitris Itoudis until 2027, has incorporated Zach LeDay from Olimpia Milan and Tomas Satoransky from Barcelona. Tamir Blatt returns from Maccabi, while Khadeen Carrington joins from Hapoel Jerusalem. Maccabi Tel Aviv, with Oded Kattash as coach until 2029, has signed Bonzie Colson and Armando Bacot from Fenerbahce, in addition to Daniel Theis from Monaco.

Turkey: Fenerbahce and Besiktas in renewal

Fenerbahce Beko, under the guidance of Sarunas Jasikevicius until 2029, has made strategic changes. Trent Forrest arrives from Baskonia, Ignas Sargiunas from Rytas Vilnius, and Braxton Key from Valencia. Marcus Bingham joins from UNICS Kazan and Shane Larkin from Anadolu Efes. Will Clyburn moves to Barcelona after his time with the Istanbul team. Chris Silva and Nicolo Melli renew their contracts.

Anadolu Efes, led by Pablo Laso until 2027, has signed Mike James and Matthew Strazel, both from Monaco. Fatts Russell comes from U-BT Cluj, while Dario Saric joins the project. Bruno Fernando arrives from Partizan and Collin Malcolm from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Jordan Loyd extends his commitment with the Turkish team.

Besiktas GAIN, with Dusan Alimpijevic as coach until 2028, has brought in Metecan Birsen from Fenerbahce, Mady Sissoko from Real Madrid, and Furkan Korkmaz from TOFAS Bursa. Eugene Omoruyi comes from Baskonia and Scottie Wilbekin from Fenerbahce. Ante Zizic, Berk Ugurlu, and Anthony Brown renew their contracts with the Turkish club.

Italy, Serbia, and France: international competition

In Italy, Olimpia Milan under the guidance of Peppe Poeta until 2028 has signed Alec Peters from Olympiacos, Devon Hall from Fenerbahce, and Marko Guduric also from Fenerbahce. Darius Thompson comes from Valencia and Moses Wright from Zalgiris. Josh Nebo moves to Barcelona after his time with the Milan team.

Virtus Bologna, with Álex Mumbrú as coach until 2028, has added Marcus Carr from Würzburg and Kessler Edwards from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Davide Casarin returns from Reyer Venezia. Alessandro Pajola and Luca Vildoza move to Partizan.

In Serbia, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet, led by Ibon Navarro until 2029, has signed Chris Jones from Hapoel Tel Aviv and Johnathan Motley also from the Israeli team. David Krämer joins from Real Madrid. Partizan Mozzart Bet, under the guidance of Joan Peñarroya until 2028, has added Kevarrius Hayes from Monaco, Derek Willis from Paris Basketball, and Alessandro Pajola from Virtus Bologna.

In France, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, led by Tony Parker until 2029, has signed Sylvain Francisco from Zalgiris, Nick Weiler-Babb from Anadolu Efes, and Armoni Brooks from Olimpia Milan. Nate Sestina arrives from Olimpia Milan and Joel Bolomboy from Crvena Zvezda. Edwin Jackson renews his contract.

Paris Basketball, with Max Lefèvre as coach until 2027, has brought in Frank Ntilikina from Olympiacos and TJ Warren from the Westchester Knicks. Tyson Etienne joins from the Brooklyn Nets. Justin Robinson moves to Barcelona and Lamar Stevens to Partizan.

Rest of Europe: Zalgiris, Bayern, and Dubai

Zalgiris Kaunas, under the guidance of Tomas Masiulis until 2027, has added Jonas Valanciunas from the Denver Nuggets, significantly strengthening its project. Saben Lee arrives from Anadolu Efes, Carsen Edwards from Virtus Bologna, and Sterling Brown from Partizan. Marius Grigonis comes from Panathinaikos. Maodo Lo and Azuolas Tubelis extend their commitments.

FC Bayern Munich, with Anton Gavel as coach until 2027, has signed Duane Washington from Partizan, Johannes Thiemann from Gunma Crane Thunders, and Tobias Jensen from Ratiopharm Ulm. Austin Wiley comes from Hapoel Jerusalem and Miles Norris from Barcelona. Wenyen Gabriel moves to Besiktas.

Dubai Basketball, under the guidance of Xavi Pascual until 2029, has made strategic moves by incorporating Élie Okobo from Monaco, Jaron Blossomgame also from Monaco, and Mamadi Diakité from Baskonia. Tornike Shengelia returns from Barcelona. Thomas Walkup joins from Olympiacos. Kosta Kondic goes to Partizan, and Aleksander Sekulic to Barcelona as coach.

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