Zalgiris Kaunas extend contract with Laurynas Birutis / News - Basketnews.com

Birutis signed a new 1+1 deal with Zalgiris. His previous contract was set to expire after the end of the 2023-24 season.

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With one game remaining until the end of the EuroLeague regular season, Zalgiris Kaunas have extended the contract with one of their key role players.

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The organization has announced that Laurynas Birutis has signed a new 1+1 deal with the team.

The Lithuanian center's current contract was set to expire after the 2023-24 season.

In his second consecutive year with Zalgiris, third overall, Birutis has been averaging 7.6 points and 3.8 rebounds for 9 PIR per game. His usage has seen an increase since the new head coach, Andrea Trinchieri, arrived.

Under Trinchieri, Birutis played the best game of his EuroLeague career against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in January, scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for a career-high 28 PIR.

Earlier in the season, Zalgiris extended the contract with Brady Manek.

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