The previous season in the Euroleague was interrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the clubs are slowly turning to the next one.
As it usually happens, during the summer there is a reconstruction of all the teams, and whoever has the most money can choose the best.
"Eurohoops" dealt with the current market situation. They singled out the 10 most attractive transfers in the Euroleague this summer.
Nikola Milutinov - from Olympiakos to CSKA
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 10,3 points, 8,2 rebounds, 1,2 assists
During the previous five years at Olympiakos, Nikola Milutinov has grown into one of the best European centers. With his impressive games in Athens, he attracted the attention of numerous clubs, there was talk of going to the NBA, but in the end he ended up in CSKA. He signed a contract with the Muscovites until 2023.
Tornike Šengelija - from Baskonia to CSKA
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 15,9 points, 5,6 rebounds and 2,9 assists
With the arrival of the Shengelija Stream - with the involvement of Milutinov - CSKA formed a dominant central line. The representative of Georgia plays in the "four" position, and he came to the capital of Russia from Baskonia. He was the best player of the team from Vitoria during the previous years, and with the team of Duško Ivanović, he won the Endesa league this season.
He, like Milutinov, signed a contract until 2023.
Malcolm Delaney - terminated his contract with Barcelona during the season and arrived at Armani as a free agent
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 10,2 points, 4,8 assists and 2,2 rebounds
The experienced American returned to Europe last season. He wore the Barcelona jersey, but did not complete the contract. The cooperation was terminated by agreement, and Delaney received an invitation from Italy to continue his career in Milan.
He signed a contract with the "models" for two years.
Kyle Hines - from CSKA to Armani
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 8,8 points, 4,9 rebounds and 1,4 assists
Another player who will continue his career at Armani. To the great surprise of the sports public, Hines left CSKA this summer after seven years and decided to move to Italy. The American won the Euroleague four times (twice with Olympiakos and twice with CSKA) and will be Ettore Messina's first option in the racket.
And he will stay in the north of Italy until 2022.
Luigi Datome - from Fenerbahce to Armani
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 8,3 points, 3,4 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Every year, Armani spends a lot of money on reinforcements, but the results are lacking. In the Italian club this season, they decided to form a powerful team, and another of the players who arrived is Luigi Datome. The Italian played in Fenerbahce for five years, three years ago he won the Euroleague, but this summer he decided to return to his homeland.
His experience will be of great benefit to the "mannequins". It remains to be seen how Ettore Messina will arrange the dice in the new season.
The Italian signed a contract until 2023.
Nik Kalates - from Panathinaikos to Barcelona
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 13,3 points, 9,1 assists and 4,9 rebounds.
Barcelona continued to bring sound reinforcements this summer. Nik Kalates arrived from Panathinaikos and signed a three-year contract, according to which he will earn 5,5 million euros per year.
The Greek coach will be Sarunas Jasikevicius, with whom Kalates played for a time in Panathinaikos.
Barca will have a strong team next season as well, so it is expected that they will make up for this bad season.
Derrick Williams - from Fenerbahçe to Valencia
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 11,3 points, 3,9 rebounds, 1,2 assists
After only one season in Fenerbahce, Derrick Williams decided to change the midfield. It was speculated that he would continue his career in Khimki, but in the end the American chose Valencia.
The second pick from the 2011 draft will play with Bojan Dubljević in Spain. He signed a one-year contract.
Jordan Lloyd - from Valencia to Red Star
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 11,1 points, 2,4 assists and 1,9 rebounds
Crvena zvezda is strengthening in all positions this season, and Jordan Lloyd is one of the newcomers. The American won the NBA league with Toronto, and he comes to Belgrade after a good season in Valencia.
The guard from Chicago signed a one-year contract.
Rokas Giedraitis - from Alba in Baskonia
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 13,8 points, 4,8 assists and 1,6 rebounds
The past season in the Euroleague was the debut on the biggest stage for the Lithuanian basketball player. Geidraitis shone in Alba, with whom he won the double crown.
Several clubs were interested in the center, but in the end Baskonia was the fastest and offered him a three-year contract.
Martin Hermanson - from Alba to Valencia
Euroleague statistics in the 2019/2020 season: 10,9 points, 4,8 assists and 1,6 rebounds
Another Alba player who has a good season behind him. The Icelander was one of the top scorers at the German club, and he signed a contract with Valencia until 2023.
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