Nemanja Bjelica parts ways with Fenerbahce, heading to Crvena Zvezda / News - Basketnews.com

Fenerbahce parted ways with the player after an injury-riddled year. Bjelica should sign a deal with Crvena Zvezda in the coming days.

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Nemanja Bjelica was seen as one of the biggest signings in Europe last offseason. After an injury-riddled season, He will change clubs this year.

Nemanja Bjelica

Team:Fenerbahce Beko IstanbulPosition:PFAge:35Height:209 cmWeight:106 kgBirth place:Belgrade, SerbiaProfileNewsStatistics

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has officially announced that the organization has parted ways with the 35-year-old. He still had a year left in the deal with the franchise before the departure.

After recovering from an injury he suffered while playing for the Serbian national team in August 2022, Bjelica played just seven games in the EuroLeague last year, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds for 3.1 PIR.

The veteran big man will likely join Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, Meridiansport write.

Telegraf adds that Bjelica has reportedly agreed to an open contract that would allow the Serbian club to exercise their right to part ways with the player at any time.

Bjelica has already played for Crvena Zvezda in the past, representing the red-and-whites from 2008 until 2010.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Position Player Status PG Nick Calathes Signed until 2024 PG Yam Madar (story) Signed until 2025 +1 PG Raul Neto (story) Signed until 2024+1 PG/SG Scottie Wilbekin Signed until 2025 SG Melih Mahmutoglu Signed until 2024 SG Tyler Dorsey Signed until 2025 SG/SF Marko Guduric Signed until 2026 SF Dyshawn Pierre Signed until 2025 +1 SF/PF Metecan Birsen Signed until 2025 +1 SF/PF Nigel Hayes-Davis Signed until 2025 +1 PF Nate Sestina (story) Signed until 2024 +1 C Georgios Papagiannis (story) Signed until 2025 C Johnathan Motley Signed until 2024 C Sertac Sanli (story) Signed until 2025 Coach Dimitris Itoudis (signed until 2025) Expired contract Ismet Akpinar (will not return), Carsen Edwards (will not return), Devin Booker (will not return), Samet Geyik (will not return), Dogus Balbay (will not return) Rumored to leave Nick Calathes (story), Kostas Antetokounmpo (will not return), Tonye Jekiri (will not return) Interested Arturs Zagars

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