EuroLeague transfer deadline: which moves are still expected to happen? / News - Basketnews.com

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The clock is ticking. Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams have seven days to improve their rosters for the rest of the season. BasketNews went through the clubs that could make some last-minute moves.

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According to modified EuroLeague rules, player additions may be completed up to and including February 23, by 18:00 CET.

Most of the EuroLeague clubs are set for the rest of the season, but few teams are still looking for an upgrade.

At this time of the year, teams are looking for players that could fit more like glue guys rather than game-changers. In the best case, proven and well-known options, such as John Holland was for UNICS Kazan.

Holland played for green and whites last year and will add some perimeter depth to the Russian team.

Of course, if you're CSKA, things might be different. Russian powerhouse is linked with Kevin Pangos, who still has to solve his situation with the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign with the EuroLeague club.

Per Kostas Melayess of Gazzetta, both sides agreed to a 2.5-year $6M contract.

Another EuroLeague title contender, FC Barcelona, focus on signing an extension with Dante Exum.

A 26-year-old Australian signed a three-month contract on December 7. In the beginning, he insisted on making the NBA comeback. However, after settling down in Barcelona, including a recent 4-game stretch averaging 10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, things might have changed.

Some BasketNews sources suggest that both sides are finalizing an agreement to extend the partnership until the end of the season.

Despite Cory Higgins' almost season-ending injury, no other signings are expected in Barcelona before the EuroLeague transfer deadline, indicate BasketNews sources.

You might predict Maccabi Tel Aviv could make some roster changes since the Israeli powerhouse officially parted ways with Ioannis Sfairopoulos and started interviewing potential candidates to replace him.

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Oded Kattash is one of the primary names, according to three different sources from Israel, Omri Manhime, Yakov Meir, and Moses Barda.

Although Maccabi monitored the market before Sfairopoulos' departure, it doesn't seem very likely that the new coach brings some new guns, sources say BasketNews.

Olympiacos Piraeus passively observed the frontcourt players market, but it's very unlikely they will make moves as well, according to sources.

UNICS might add another big man, but they will make the signing only if some quality option is available, per BasketNews information. With the current market situation, it's not easy to make it happen.

Another team definitely on the market is Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Per BasketNews sources, Baskonia are looking to sign a point guard since Lamar Peters left the club after his short-term agreement expired. Also, sources suggest that Baskonia might add another frontline player.

There's Real Madridalways ready to drop some market bombs.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul monitored the frontline players market for a while, but it remains unclear whether they will actually reinforce their roster.

You never know. When the season is on the line, and there's still a possibility to improve your chances to make the playoffs, Final Four, or even win the title, some teams might take risks (and put extra money on the table).

Let's wait and see what the EuroLeague signing deadline will bring to us.

February 23, 18:00 CET. Mark your calendars!

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