April 2023 International Wiretap

Sasha Vezenkov Not Ready To Decide On Kings/NBA Yet

May 28, 2023 1:00 PM

Sasha Vezenkov is wrapping up a great season with Olympiacos in Greece. That productive year has many thinking Vezenkov is ready to make the leap to the NBA.

The EuroLeague MVP said he's not ready to make that decision just yet.

"I'm only thinking about how to become the champions of Greece and what will be the right decision for me at this moment," Vezenkov said. "Nobody knows what will happen in a few years, so I will decide how to continue when the time comes."

The Sacramento Kings retain Vezenkov's NBA rights. The Kings acquired Vezenkov's draft rights at the 2022 NBA Draft, when they sent a draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers that later became Isaiah Mobley.

BasketNews

Tags: Sasha Vezenkov, Sacramento Kings, Olympiacos, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International Misc Rumor

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Bucks To Interview Will Weaver For Head Coach Job

May 18, 2023 1:14 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks will interview Will Weaver for their head coaching vacancy, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.

Weaver is currently head coach of Paris Basketball of the top division in France and was previously head coach of the Long Island Nets.

Jon Horst is reportedly in no rush to hire a new head coach and has an extensive list of candidates. 

Charles Lee, Kelvin Sampson, Joseph Blair, Kenny Atkinson, Chris Quinn and Kevin Young are among the other candidates for the job to replace Mike Budenholzer. 

Jake Fischer/Yahoo Sports

Tags: Milwaukee Bucks, Paris Basketball, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams

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Matthew Dellavedova Signs Two-Year Deal With Melbourne United

May 16, 2023 10:58 PM

Matthew Dellavedova is returning to Melbourne United after signing a two-year deal with the NBL team.

"With the World Cup this year, then the Olympics next year, I feel like it's best for me to play a lot," said Dellavedova.

Dellavedova appeared in just 32 games with the Kings last season, averaging 1.5 points per game.

The 32-year-old did not rule out a return to the NBA in the future. 

 

Olgun Uluc/ESPN

Tags: Matt Dellavedova, Australian NBL, International, International League

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ESPN To Stream EuroLeague Playoffs, Final Four

May 9, 2023 12:54 AM

ESPN secured the rights to stream the 2022-23 EuroLeague playoffs and Final Four, as well as the entire 2023-24 season.

Coverage will appear on ESPN3 platforms.

The Final Four for this season will take place between May 19 and 21.

“I am delighted that all U.S. basketball fans will have the possibility to watch all EuroLeague games on ESPN platform. Globalization is a cornerstone for sports market growth in general and basketball in particular. We are confident that all U.S. basketball fans will appreciate the diversity of our stories and the experience that the EuroLeague delivers during the whole season," said EuroLeague Basketball Marketing and Communications Senior Director Alex Ferrer Kristjansson.

Eurohoops.net

Tags: International, International B-Ball IQ

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Alex Sarr To Play For Perth Wildcats Next Season

May 9, 2023 12:04 AM

Alex Sarr, a projected top-20 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, signed a deal with the Perth Wildcats in the Australian NBL for next season. 

Sarr is currently projected as the No. 17 pick in the 2024 draft by ESPN.

Sarr has spent the last two years playing for the Overtime Elite.

"Perth has a winning tradition. It's a great club that I wanted to be a part of. I want to make an impact there and help them make the playoffs," said Sarr. 

Jonathan Givony/ESPN

Tags: Alex Sarr, Australian NBL, International, International League

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