Mike James agrees to contract extension with Monaco / News - Basketnews.com

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The All-EuroLeague First Team member Mike James has reached an agreement with AS Monaco, sources say BasketNews.

Mike James

Team:Monaco BasketPosition:PG, SGAge:31Height:185 cmWeight:84 kgBirth place:Oregon, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

According to BasketNews sources, both sides agreed to extend the cooperation for two more years.

James averaged 16.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 18.1 PIR per EuroLeague game this season.

He led the EuroLeague rookies to the playoffs and forced Olympiacos to Game 5 in front of Kevin Durant.

In the series against the Reds, Jamesaveraged 17.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 20.8 PIR in the playoffs.

A 31-year-old guard made the MVP of the season conversation, scoring at least 20 points in 13 games.

James posted 31 points against Fenerbahce Istanbul, poured in 29 over Panathinaikos Athens, and scored 27 vs. back-to-back EuroLeague champions Anadolu Efes Istanbul.

The EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) named him the MVP of the EuroLeague season.

An extension with Mike James was a top priority assignment for Monaco entering the 2022 free agency.

Monaco also has renewed Donta Hall (three years), Alpha Diallo (three years), Donatas Motiejunas (two years), and head coach Sasa Obradovic (three years).

John Brown, Jordan Loyd, Elie Okobo, and Jaron Blossomgame are set to join AS Monaco the following season.

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AS Monaco

Position Player Status SF Armel Traore Long-term contract Coach Sasa Obradovic (story) Expired contract Leo Westermann, Paris Lee (will not return), Dwayne Bacon, Mike James (story), Danilo Andjusic (will not return), Alpha Diallo, Jerry Boutsiele (will not return), Will Thomas, Brock Motum, Donatas Motiejunas, Ibrahima Fall-Faye, Donta Hall, Rudy Demahis Rumored to leave Yakuba Ouattara (story), Rob Gray (will not return), Brock Motum Interested Mike James (story), Donatas Motiejunas (story), Alpha Diallo (story), Donta Hall (story), John Brown III (story), Jordan Loyd (story), Jaron Blossomgame (story), Elie Okobo (story), Adrien Moerman, Yakuba Ouattara More EuroLeague transfer news Subscribe to BN+ and get access to exclusive content.