Naz Mitrou-Long replaces Isaiah Taylor in Zalgiris Kaunas / News - Basketnews.com

Mitrou-Long signed a one-year deal with the possibility to extend it for one more year. He's the first new signing of Zalgiris Kaunas this season.

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Several weeks after winning the Lithuanian League (LKL) title, Zalgiris Kaunas have announced their first addition to the roster for the upcoming season.

Points this season

46%75,9Points made:75,9Accuracy:45,9%Place in standings:16Record max:95Record min:60Best scorer:Ignas BrazdeikisTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

According to the club's official announcement, Naz Mitrou-Long has signed a one-year deal with the organization. There is an option in the contract to extend the partnership for one more season.

The club also announced that the newly-signed guard will replace Isaiah Taylor on the roster.

The 29-year-old guard last played for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. Although Mitrou-long still had one year left in his deal with the Italian team, the club terminated the contract.

In 21 games for the team in the EuroLeague, Mitrou-Long averaged 7.4 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists for 4.7 PIR. His numbers were a bit better in the Italian League (LBA) - 7.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists for 7.6 PIR.

The news about the two sides being close to a deal wasfirst reported by BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas.

Earlier in the summer, Zalgiris extended the contract of Tomas Dimsa. Arnas Butkevicius, meanwhile, has undergone surgery but will be ready for the start of the new season.

Zalgiris Kaunas

Position Player Status PG Lukas Lekavicius Signed until 2025 SG Dovydas Giedraitis Signed until 2025 +2 PG/SG Keenan Evans Signed until 2024 PG/SG Tomas Dimsa (story) Signed until 2025 +1 SG/PG Nazareth Mitrou-Long Signed until 2024 +1 SG/SF Ignas Brazdeikis Signed until 2023 +1 SF/PF Edgaras Ulanovas Signed until 2024 SF Arnas Butkevicius Signed until 2024 PF/C Rolands Smits Signed until 2026 C Laurynas Birutis Signed until 2024 C Kevarrius Hayes Signed until 2024 Coach Kazys Maksvytis (signed until 2024 +1) Expired contract Achille Polonara (will not return), Isaiah Taylor (will not return), Karolis Lukosiunas (will not return) Rumored to leave Motiejus Krivas (going to NCAA), Tyler Cavanaugh (will not return) Interested Naz Mitrou-Long (story), Danielius Lavrinovicius

More Zalgiris transfer news:

Tyler Cavanaugh parts ways with Zalgiris Kaunas Achille Polonara and Zalgiris part ways Kevarrius Hayes extends his contract with Zalgiris Rolands Smits signs multi-year extension with Zalgiris Naz Mitrou-Long close to an agreement with Zalgiris Thank you for being with us! Subscribe to BN+ and browse ad-free.