Here is your EuroLeague Daily Brief covering the latest EuroLeague news, transfers, rumors, contracts, and off-court stories across Europe.
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TOP STORY: Keenan Evans returns to Zalgiris after injury struggles and long recovery journey
Keenan Evans is officially returning to Zalgiris after the Lithuanian club decided to reunite with one of its former stars. The American guard signed a 1+1 contract with the organization and will immediately join London Lions on loan as he continues his comeback process.
The move represents much more than a regular roster decision. Zalgiris has shown confidence in a player who became one of the team’s leaders during his first spell in Kaunas, despite the serious injuries that have disrupted his career over the past two years.
Evans suffered a major injury while playing for Zalgiris before later joining Olympiacos. After missing an entire season during his recovery, he returned to action but suffered another serious setback shortly after his comeback.
Now, Zalgiris is giving Evans another opportunity to rebuild his career, with the guard continuing his recovery in London before targeting a return to the highest level. The decision has also received strong reactions around European basketball, with players praising the club’s support and loyalty toward Evans.
TRANSFERS & MOVES: Daulton Hommes stays with Paris, Valencia signs Oumar Ballo
Daulton Hommes has extended his contract with Paris, keeping the American forward in the French capital for another season. The 30-year-old, 2.04m forward has been with the club for the past two years.
Valencia has signed Malian center Oumar Ballo to a three-year contract through the 2028/29 season, with the 2.13m big man immediately joining Galatasaray on loan for the 2026/27 campaign.
Ballo arrives after an impressive first professional season with Cantu, where he averaged 11.3 points and 8.4 rebounds while leading the Serie A in offensive rebounding.
INSIDER DESK: Unicaja emerges as potential destination for Joel Bolomboy
Unicaja is interested in former Crvena Zvezda center Joel Bolomboy, according to reliable Spanish journalist Chema de Lucas. The 32-year-old big man remains without a club after leaving the Serbian side this summer.
Bolomboy was previously linked with a move to Asvel, but the uncertainty surrounding the French club has made that option unlikely. Unicaja has now emerged as another potential destination, although there is currently no indication that talks are advanced or that the Malaga club has made a formal offer.
The American center, who also holds a Russian passport, spent the past three seasons with Crvena Zvezda after arriving in 2023. Last season, he averaged 5.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 14 EuroLeague appearances.
ÚLTIMA HORA: El Unicaja estrecha el cerco sobre Joel Bolomboy (2,06 m.; 32 a.).
— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) August 7, 2026
El estadounidense-ucraniano era uno de los nombres del ASVEL para la 2026-27. En Euroliga ha jugado en CSKA, Olympiacos y Estrella Roja.
BREAKING: Unicaja Málaga is interested in Joel Bolomboy.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: Garrison Mathews reveals why he chose Milano move after seven NBA seasons
Garrison Mathews is preparing to join Milano after spending the past seven seasons in the NBA. The American shooting guard’s move to the Italian club is not official yet due to bureaucratic issues, but an agreement between the two sides is already in place.
Speaking to the Williamson Herald, Mathews admitted that he never expected to leave the NBA, but the opportunity with Milano was too good to turn down.
“I’m thrilled about the opportunity. I never thought I’d play abroad, but I’ve received a couple of calls with important offers that were too hard to refuse.”
Mathews now hopes to make the most of his opportunity in Milano and use a strong season to earn another chance in the NBA.
“My goal is to have a good season and then, hopefully, get the opportunity to play there [NBA] again.”
