Darius Thompson has officially parted ways with Anadolu Efes, the Istanbul club announced earlier today.
What had been rumored for several days is now official – Darius Thompson has left Anadolu Efes after two seasons.
Oyuncumuz Darius Thompson ile olan sözleşmemizi karşılıklı olarak feshetmiş bulunuyoruz.
— Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) July 11, 2025
Kendisine formamız altında vermiş olduğu mücadele için teşekkür eder, bundan sonraki kariyerinde başarılar dileriz.
Thank you Darius! pic.twitter.com/i942WUweVb
His next team is also known, as the 30-year-old American will play for Valencia starting next season, with the official announcement of the transfer still pending.
Thompson played 39 games for Anadolu Efes last season in the EuroLeague, averaging 9.5 points, 4.5 assists, and 2 rebounds. When it comes to the Turkish Super League, he played 31 games, averaging 6 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.8 rebounds.
Before Anadolu Efes, Darius Thompson also played for Baskonia, Lokomotiv Kuban, Brindisi, and ZZ Leiden.
Regarding Anadolu Efes, the club has also seen the departures of Dan Oturu, Jordan Nwora, Elijah Bryant, Dogus Ozdemiroglou, and Derek Willis so far.
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