Overview

• Hamidou Diallo signed a two-year deal with Cazoo Baskonia, marking his first stint in Europe after averaging 22.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game for the Shanxi Loongs in China’s CBA.
• Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv added 24-year-old Serbian swingman Uros Trifunovic to its 2025-26 roster following his season with Turkey’s Tofas and appearances in the NBA Summer League.
• Panathinaikos Aktor Athens agreed terms with 31-year-old American forward Richaun Holmes, who averaged 7.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in 31 games with the Washington Wizards last season.
• Baskonia aims to improve on its 14-20 EuroLeague finish and missed playoff berth by integrating Diallo’s athleticism, defensive acumen and finishing ability.
• The influx of former NBA and CBA standouts highlights the growing globalization of basketball talent as clubs pursue experienced wings and forwards for competitive edge.