Overview
- Eurohoops, citing BasketNews, reports that Howard is in advanced negotiations to depart Baskonia for Zenit Saint Petersburg but the transfer has not been officially confirmed.
- The coverage links the talks to a sudden drop in Howard’s early-season playing time, noting he has averaged roughly 4.7 points in about 10 minutes across three EuroLeague games.
- Eurohoops also reports that Howard was left out of Baskonia’s recent European game against Beşiktaş by a technical decision, a development described as worsening his standing in the rotation.
- A move to Zenit would reunite Howard with coach Duško Ivanović, which the reports identify as a likely motivating factor for the prospective transfer.
- Howard’s current situation contrasts with his recent seasons in Vitoria, when he averaged 10.4 points in 21 minutes in 2025–26 and posted a 19.5-point EuroLeague peak in 2023–24, and the outcome could alter both clubs’ backcourt plans if confirmed.