May 2012 Basketball Wiretap

BC Khimki Signs James Augustine, Paul Davis

May 29, 2012 9:33 AM

BC Khimki signed James Augustine to a two-year deal.

Augustine averaged 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds for UCAM Murcia in Spain.

Augustine will team up with Paul Davis, who signed with BC Khimki on Monday.

Euroleague.net

Tags: James Augustine, Paul Davis, Khimki, Euroleague, Russian PBL, International, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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CSKA, Barcelona Among Suitors For Joel Freeland

May 28, 2012 10:55 AM

CSKA Moscow, Barcelona Regal, and Anadolu Efes are rumored to have interest in signing Joel Freeland, according to a report.

Freeland, one of the top frontcourt players in the Spanish ACB, has two more seasons left on a five-year deal with Unicaja.

Unicaja may consider buyout offers due to poor results this season.

Portland still holds the rights to Freeland after selecting the 6-foot-11 big man with 30th pick in the 2006 NBA draft.

TalkBasket.net

Tags: Joel Freeland, Barca, Unicaja, CSKA Moscow, Anadolu Efes, NBA, International, International Teams, International Misc Rumor

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Khryapa Signs Three-Year Deal With CSKA

May 23, 2012 12:15 AM

Viktor Khryapa has signed a three-year contract with CSKA Moscow.

Kkryapa just finished his seventh season with CSKA.

"I believe that our cooperation has been successful for both the club and for me, so we decided to sign a new agreement," Khryapa said. "I am very pleased to be a part of CSKA's future. I think it is an honor that must be earned." 

Euroleague.net

Tags: Viktor Khryapa, CSKA Moscow, Euroleague, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Georgios Printezis Unlikely To Make Leap To Knicks

May 17, 2012 10:45 AM

Georgios Printezis, a 6-foot-9 forward for Olympiacos, hit the game-winning shot to defeat CSKA Moscow in the Euroleague Final last week.

The Knicks acquired Printezis’ draft rights from the Mavericks as part of the sign-and-trade for Tyson Chandler.

“He’s playing the best ball of his life,’’ said an NBA executive who saw Printezis play during the Euroleague playoffs. “The NBA has always been on his mind, but he would need a long-term commitment. He wouldn’t just come for one year.’’

The Knicks have interest in bringing Printezis to New York, but are limited financially because they do not want to use a portion of their $5M mid-level exception.

“I think he could do well in the NBA as a backup 4 man,’’ another NBA scout said. “He used to attack the rim a lot more than he does right now. Now he plays more on the perimeter. He’s a tough player who will give his team a lot of intangibles. Loose balls, rebounds, steals, good defensive position.”

New York Post

Tags: Georgios Printezis, New York Knicks, Olympiacos, Euroleague, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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