The Endesa League 2026-27 kicks off in days and the clubs are finalizing their rosters through the termination of non-guaranteed contracts. A practice that offers financial flexibility to the entities but exposes players to losing opportunities without contractual protection, as happened with Elías Valtonen at Valencia Basket or Aurimas Majauskas at iLERNA Lleida.
Valencia Basket strengthens its youth academy with two signings of international potential. Ayomide Ajayi, a 16-year-old power forward from London, and Nathán Furnémont, a 14-year-old Belgian guard, join the club's training structure with the aim of developing at L'Alqueria del Basket.
Cuban power forward Jasiel Rivero signs with Valencia Basket to strengthen the roster during the preseason and the start of the season. This will be his second stint with the orange team after a successful first experience between 2021 and 2023.
Jasiel Rivero returns to Valencia Basket after terminating his contract with Red Star Belgrade. The Cuban center will join for a month to strengthen the preseason and the start of the official campaign for the orange team.
Valencia Basket has officially announced the addition of Oumar Ballo, a 2.13 meters tall power forward born in 2002. The player has joined the club with a three-season contract that extends until the end of the 2028-29 season, thus strengthening the project for the upcoming seasons in EuroLeague and Liga Endesa.
Valencia is in advanced negotiations to incorporate Malian center Umar Ballo, as reported by BasketNews. The 2.13 meters tall player, born in 2002, will complete his first year on loan to another club after signing a multi-year contract with the taronja team.
Armoni Brooks leaves ASVEL after just a few months without officially debuting. The 28-year-old American guard will go on loan to Valencia Basket for the upcoming season, a move that reflects the serious financial problems of the French club.
Jean Montero, a Dominican guard who shined in Valencia Basket, explains in an interview his signing with Olympiacos and the most challenging moments of last season, where he reached the Euroliga's Final Four.
Valencia Basket has officially announced the addition of Mouhamadou Gueye, a 2.06-meter American power forward, from the G League. The player signs until June 2027 and arrives to provide muscle, defensive energy, and rebounding presence in the upcoming season.
Eli Ndiaye, a product of Real Madrid's youth academy, is under the spotlight of Valencia Basket following the offer made last Saturday. The 'Taronja' team is looking to reinforce its roster, while the white team has until Friday, July 24, to match the proposal.
Mario Saint-Supery leaves Gonzaga after his sophomore year to join Valencia Basket's project in the EuroLeague. The 20-year-old guard from Malaga has signed a contract until 2030 with the taronja team, in one of the most surprising moves of the summer market.
Valencia Basket has officially announced the incorporation of TJ Shorts, an American point guard with Macedonian passport who joins as a free agent from Panathinaikos. The player signs for two seasons until June 2028 in a move that consolidates the project of the 'taronja' team after the changes in its sports structure.