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Saric Returns to Anadolu Efes

The 32-year-old forward joins Efes as a veteran EuroLeague addition after a season of limited NBA minutes and strong recent showings for the Croatian national team.

Overview

  • Eurobasket.com reported that Anadolu Efes has added Dario Saric to its 2026-27 roster but provided no club confirmation, contract length, or salary details.
  • Saric is a 32-year-old Croatian power forward listed at 208 cm and 102 kg who began his career in Croatian clubs and was a first-round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
  • Last season he had short NBA stints with the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings, and averaged 1.0 point and 1.2 rebounds in five games with the Kings.
  • He remains productive for Croatia, posting 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers, underscoring his international value.
  • Efes gains veteran size and experience that could affect its EuroLeague rotation, but Saric’s exact role and minutes with the club are unclear and worth watching in the build-up to the season.