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Euroleague Basketball Wiretap

Rubio Close To Five-Year Deal With Barcelona

FC Barcelona is close to making Ricky Rubio a five-year offer worth $1.4 million annually with an escape clause allowing him to play in the NBA after two years.

Rubio was paid just $97,000 last season by DKV Joventut.

Via Pioneer Press


Freeland Signs Multi-Year Deal With Unicaja

Unicaja announced the signing of center Joel Freeland to a multi-year deal on Monday. Freeland (208, 22) arrives from Kalise Gran Canaria, where he averaged 12.5 points and 6 rebounds in four Eurocup games last season. He was a main reason that Gran Canaria advanced to the regular season in the competition after posting 21.5 points on 75% shooting in the Eurocup second qualifying round games against Benetton Fribourg.

Freeland was a first round pick by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2006.

Via Euroleague.net


Herrmann Signs With Tau Ceramica

Argentinian Walter Herrmann, who played in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Bobcats, has signed a two year contract with Euroleague powerhouse Tau Ceramica, according to a report by euroleague.net.

Herrmann has signed a two year contract.

Via euroleague.net


Jul 2009 Archive

  • Terrence Morris Joins Barcelona

    FC Barcelona have further strengthened their team by signing former NBA forward and All-Euroleague First Team selection Terrence Morris to a two year contract.

  • Efes Pilsen Signs Nachbar

    Efes Pilsen have secured the signature of former New Jersey Net Bostjan Nachbar.

  • Maccabi Signs Maciej Lampe

    Maccabi Tel Aviv have signed former New York draft pick Maciej Lampe to a two year contract.