Cameron Payne signs with Anadolu Efes until 2027 to compensate for the entire season absence of Mike James, who suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury. The veteran American, coming from Partizan, brings NBA experience to lead the Istanbul team's offense.
Mike James prematurely left the Anadolu Efes game after suffering an injury that worries the Turkish team. Coach Pablo Laso acknowledged that the initial signs "do not look good" and confirmed that they will conduct further medical tests in Istanbul to determine the extent of the injury.
Teams from across Europe continue their preparation with positive results. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Olympiacos, and Panathinaikos have made significant progress in their respective summer tournaments, while other teams have solidified their form ahead of the new season.
Anadolu Efes decisively defeated Lokomotiv Kuban in a preseason match corresponding to the Gloria Cup, with a score of 85-74. The Turkish team showed clear dominance throughout the forty minutes, led by the offensive contributions of its key players in preparation for the new season.
Mike James, the all-time leading scorer in EuroLeague history, has signed with Anadolu Efes on a 1+1 contract. The American arrives in Istanbul from AS Monaco, replacing Shane Larkin, who moved to Fenerbahce.
Spanish forward Santi Yusta, 29, joins Anadolu Efes for the 2026-27 season. The player arrives after completing five seasons at Zaragoza, where he played 45 games last season across European competitions and the ACB.
The naturalized Turkish American point guard will join Fenerbahçe Beko, their rival in Istanbul, in a move that marks the end of a golden era in European basketball.
The rupture required immediate surgery and a rehabilitation of eight to nine months, which led to the mutual disengagement.
Dario Šarić returns to the Turkish team after his time in the NBA. The Croatian power forward has signed a deal for two guaranteed seasons and one optional, thus closing a cycle that began in 2014 when he left the club to make the leap to the American competition.
The Latvian power forward has terminated his contract with the Greek team after two seasons in Istanbul
The American point guard, coming from AS Monaco, solidifies as a key piece of the Turkish project after a successful transitional season.
Anadolu Efes has officially confirmed the departure of Americans Saben Lee and Cole Swider after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. Both players are leaving the Turkish team as part of a roster restructure for the upcoming season.