James Webb released by Valencia, set to join Maccabi / News - Basketnews.com

James Webb won't continue with Valencia and Maccabi are slated to be his next destination.

Credit: Valencia Basket/Miguel Angel Polo Credit Valencia Basket/Miguel Angel Polo

Valencia Basket have received payment for the buyout clause corresponding to James Webb's release, which means that the American power forward will not fulfill his remaining year with the Spanish club.

James Webb

Position:PF, SFAge:29Height:206 cmWeight:92 kgBirth place:Augusta, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

In the official statement, Valencia thank Webb for his professionalism, dedication, and work and wishes him the best in his future, both professionally and personally.

James Webb III arrived at Valencia Basket last summer from UCAM Murcia. Since he joined the Spanish entity, he has played a total of 59 games, 27 in the Endesa League and 32 in the EuroLeague. The 29-year-old forward averaged 8 points along with 4.1 rebounds this season in the EuroLeague on 60.9% 2-point shooting and 38.4% 3-point shooting.

His numbers in the ACB were even better, as Webb recorded 9.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 26 games.

Per Moses Barda from ONE, Webb is set to join Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, who appear as the team to have bought him out of his contract with Valencia.

Valencia Basket

Position Player Status PG Chris Jones Signed until 2026 PG Martin Hermansson Signed until 2024 SG Josep Puerto Signed until 2025 SF Victor Claver Signed until 2024 SF Xabi Lopez-Arostegui Signed until 2025 SF Millan Jimenez Long-term SF/PF Semi Ojeleye(story) Signed until 2025 SF/PF Jaime Pradilla Signed until 2024 C Brandon Davies(story) Signed until 2025 C Boubacar Toure(story) Signed until 2025 Coach Alex Mumbru (signed until 2025) Expired contract Klemen Prepelic (will not return), Jasiel Rivero, Kyle Alexander (will not return), Jared Harper, Sam Van Rossom (will not return), James Webb III (will not return) Rumored to leave Bojan Dubljevic (will not return), Jasiel Rivero, Nenad Dimitrijevic (won't return), Shannon Evans (won't return), Jonah Radebaugh (will not return) Interested Brandon Davies (story), Kassius Robertson

More Valencia transfer news:

James Webb released by Valencia, set to join Maccabi Brandon Davies joins Valencia after leaving Olimpia Milan Semi Ojeleye on his way to Valencia Bojan Dubljevic's 11-year, record-breaking term with Valencia comes to an end Kyle Alexander and Valencia part ways Shannon Evans leaves Valencia Valencia part ways with Klemen Prepelic Sam Van Rossom leaves Valencia after a 10-year stint

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv

Position Player Status PG Yiftach Ziv Signed until 2023 +1 PG/SG Wade Baldwin Signed until 2025 PG/SG Lorenzo Brown Signed until 2026 PG/SG John DiBartolomeo(story) Signed until 2025 SG Austin Hollins Signed until 2024 SF Rafael Menco Signed until 2024 SF/PF Guy Pnini Signed until 2023 +1 SF/PF Bonzie Colson Signed until 2025 PF Jarell Martin Signed until 2024 PF/C Alex Poythress Signed until 2024 PF/C Jake Cohen(story) Signed until 2025 C Roman Sorkin Signed until 2025 Coach Oded Kattash (signed until 2024) Expired contract Josh Nebo, Darrun Hilliard, Jalen Adams (will not return) Rumored to leave Darrun Hilliard, Alex Poythress (story), Josh Nebo Interested Braian Angola (story), Tamir Blatt (story), Petr Cornelie, James Webb (story)

More Maccabi transfer news:

James Webb released by Valencia, set to join Maccabi Jake Cohen extends his contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv Shaping the future: Why Maccabi's off-season might be less busy than ever Bonzie Colson signs extension with Maccabi Oded Kattash set to stay with Maccabi during the next season Maccabi reportedly closing in on a deal with Tamir Blatt Braian Angola reportedly has a deal in place with Maccabi Alex Poythress reportedly to leave Maccabi after one season Thank you for being with us! Subscribe to BN+ and browse ad-free.