Asvel continues to reshape its roster for the upcoming EuroLeague season, and the French club has now officially added its fourth new signing of the summer.
Following the arrivals of Zac Seljaas, Bodian Massa, and Bastien Vautier, the latest reinforcement for the Villeurbanne squad is Armel Traore, a French forward with brief NBA experience.
Bienvenue Armel ! 🇫🇷
— LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) July 29, 2025
LDLC ASVEL poursuit la construction de son effectif et est heureux de vous annoncer la signature d’Armel Traoré pour les deux prochaines saisons au sein du club.
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The 21-year-old suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, appearing in nine NBA games. During his stint in LA, he shared the floor with LeBron James and even played alongside Partizan’s new addition, Shake Milton, in one outing.
Before heading to the NBA, Traore played in France for Monaco, Metropolitans, and ADA Blois. After parting ways with the Lakers in February, he finished the 2024–25 season in Spain with Manresa.
He made just five appearances in the Liga Endesa, averaging 7.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Asvel Team News:
- Tony Parker announced Theo Maledon will sign with Real Madrid
- Zac Seljaas signed with Asvel
- Bodian Massa left Bourg to continue his career in Villeurbanne
- Asvel signs Bastien Vautier as their third addition this summer
- Joffrey Lauvergne officially parts ways with Asvel after three seasons
| ASVEL | |||
| Head Coach: Pierric Poupet | |||
| Centers | Bodian Massa | Bastien Vautier | |
| Power Forwards | Zac Seljaas | Mbaye N’Diaye | |
| Small Forwards | David Lighty | Melvin Ajinca | Armel Traore |
| Shooting Guards | Edwin Jackson | ||
| Point Guards | Nando De Colo | ||
| Contract expired: Andre Roberson, Tarik Black, Shaquille Harrison | |||
| Left the club: Theo Maledon, Joffrey Lauvergne, Neal Sako, Charles Kahudi, Paris Lee, Ben Bentil | |||
| New signings: Zac Seljaas, Bodian Massa, Bastien Vautier, Armel Traore | |||
| Rumored to leave: Edwin Jackson | |||
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