Raúl González

San Pablo Burgos is close to signing Sekou Doumbouya, a French-Guinean forward who would return to Spain two seasons after his time at MoraBanc Andorra. The deal is not yet officially confirmed, but the player arrives after an excellent season in Japan, averaging 19.7 points and 8.4 rebounds.

The FIBA lifts restrictions on Russian and Belarusian players, coaches, and referees with immediate effect, allowing their registration in individual competitions. However, the reintegration of national teams and clubs will be resolved in December 2026.

The Río Breogán defeated KK Mega Basket 99-90 in their debut at the Pazo dos Deportes in Lugo, remaining undefeated in the preseason with three consecutive victories. The celestes head into the Copa Galicia with positive feelings after also defeating Sporting de Portugal and Real Madrid.

The Liga U now has its official complete schedule for the second season. The competition, organized by the FEB and ACB with support from the CSD, kicks off on September 25 and concludes with the Final 6 in May 2027.

FC Barcelona has signed Justin Minaya, an American forward with a Dominican passport, in an agreement that links him to the azulgrana club until June 2028. The player, coming from the NBA and the G-League, is presented as a defensive reinforcement for the Catalan entity.

Casademont Zaragoza has finalized the return of Angolan center Jilson Bango, who will join the team until the end of the 2026-2027 season. The player will complete his recovery from the knee injury under the supervision of the Zaragoza medical staff.

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.

The dispute between Olympiacos and Dubai over guard Thomas Walkup has escalated into a disciplinary procedure. EuroLeague has opened a case against the Emirati club following public statements from its management regarding their interest in the Greek player.

Casademont Zaragoza is exploring the possibility of re-signing Jilson Bango, the Angolan center who left the club in February 2025 to join Fenerbahce. According to journalist Olga Lorente, the operation is currently in the analysis phase and has not yet been confirmed by the Aragonese entity, although the information places the player once again in the orbit of the Spanish team.

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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for the arrival of Khalifa Diop in the NBA after four years monitoring his evolution in Europe. The Senegalese center from Baskonia, selected in the 2022 Draft, is shaping up as a candidate to occupy the franchise's fourteenth standard roster spot.

The Euroleague presents its new Super Cup on September 18 and 19 in Abu Dhabi with a Final Four format. Real Madrid will face Dubai Basketball in the semifinals, in a tournament that brings together four continental powerhouses and an unprecedented trophy at stake.