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Jordan Loyd Nearing Anadolu Efes Deal, Reports Say

Real Madrid’s bid faltered due to Valencia’s Spanish league rights over the guard.

Overview

  • Marc Stein reported that Loyd is close to signing with Anadolu Efes, with no official announcement yet.
  • The 32-year-old starred for Poland at EuroBasket 2025, averaging 22.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals over seven games.
  • Real Madrid had pursued Loyd, but Valencia’s control of his Spanish league rights complicated a move from AS Monaco.
  • Loyd helped Monaco reach its first EuroLeague final last season and posted 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 27 EuroLeague games.
  • Efes won EuroLeague titles in 2021 and 2022 and was knocked out in last season’s quarterfinals, while also competing in Turkey’s Basketball Super League.