Euroleague 2026/2027: Transfers and Market Moves

The Euroleague market never sleeps. Teams across Europe are looking to improve their rosters to compete in the top continental competition. Rumors about potential signings multiply as the weeks go by, with coaching changes, contract renewals, and searches for reinforcements promising to transform the competitive landscape ahead of the 2026/2027 edition.

European giants in search of reinforcements

Olympiacos Piraeus is working intensively in their transfer market. Coach Bartzokas has set his sights on Both Gach, a player currently with ASVEL Villeurbanne. Additionally, Justin Anderson is on the radar to strengthen the small forward position, a move aimed at adding offensive versatility to the Greek roster.

Anadolu EFES from Istanbul, under the guidance of Pablo Laso, maintains an ambitious agenda. The Spanish coach has shown interest in Jerian Grant, while also monitoring Dalano Banton from the NBA. The biggest surprise would be the arrival of Gabriel Deck, who could swap Madrid for Istanbul in a move that would revolutionize Turkish basketball. Lonnie Walker is also being analyzed as a potential addition.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, coached by Itoudis, is deploying a high-level signing strategy. The Israeli team is pursuing Jordan Nwora and is once again considering Nikola Mirotic to form a luxury duo alongside Micic. Additionally, Maxi Kleber from the Los Angeles Lakers is a new target, while they are also interested in Russell Westbrook, the historic NBA MVP, and Jerian Grant.

Spaniards on the move: Real Madrid and Baskonia

Real Madrid is seeking reinforcements on the perimeter. Lester Quiñones emerges as a proposal for the shooting guard position, an addition that would bring scoring ability and versatile defense.

Kosner Baskonia maintains constant surveillance over the US college market. The Basque team is attentive to Michael Ruzic's situation in the NCAA, while also targeting Eli John N'Diaye from the NBA to strengthen the paint. Furthermore, Arturs Zagars and Roland Smits are on the signing agenda of the Bilbao club.

Barça Basket is considering the possibility of Roland Smits returning to the Palau Blaugrana, a move that would close the loop on the Dutchman's career in European basketball.

Movements in Italian and French teams

Olimpia Milano has Garrison Mathews from the Indiana Pacers on their radar, looking to add depth to their offensive perimeter.

ASVEL Villeurbanne is facing a revolution in its roster. The French club shows great interest in Patty Mills, while closely following the cases of Nicolas Batum from the Los Angeles Clippers and Joel Bolomboy from Crvena zvezda.

Virtus Bologna, under the direction of Álex Mumbrú, has its roster fairly shaped but continues to search for a guaranteed starting point guard in the market to complete its competitive structure.

Other teams in the transfer market

Besiktas has Dante Exum from the Dallas Mavericks on the radar, a move that would strengthen their transition game.

Maccabi Tel Aviv has noted the name Richaun Holmes to reinforce the paint of the Israeli team.

Partizan Belgrade, under Peñarroya's direction, also has Lonnie Walker on the radar, a player attracting interest from various European clubs.

Zalgiris Kaunas has completed its main moves following the addition of Keenan Evans, suggesting a virtually complete roster for the upcoming season.

Paris Basketball is seeking reinforcements in the paint with interest in Oumar Ballo for the center position.

Valencia Basket continues its search for reinforcements. Tyson Pérez remains a target from Unicaja, while Both Gach from ASVEL is also among the priorities. The team is still keeping an eye on a NBA cut for interior play.

Panathinaikos has added Russell Westbrook to their list of signing options, a surprising move that seeks to add experience and leadership to the Greek structure.

Crvena zvezda has Brandon Boston on the radar as a target for the Spanish coach, aiming to bring offensive potential to their roster.

The Euroleague market will continue to be active in the coming weeks, with teams refining their strategies and finalizing agreements that will define the competitive landscape for the 2026/2027 season. Each addition represents a step towards building rosters capable of competing for the top continental title.

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