The summer transfer window brought seismic shifts to the EuroLeague. Clubs underwent massive transformations, and this offseason was once again packed with spectacular transfers, the return of coaching legends, and the arrival of former NBA stars, making the 2026/27 season seem more exciting than ever.
The EuroLeague enters the upcoming season with a lineup change as well, as Besiktas replaces Monaco in the competition, while a significant number of stars have found new homes.
That is why the EuroLeague highlighted the most important moves for every club so far on its official website.
Anadolu Efes – Mike James
Anadolu Efes brought in the one and only Mike James, the EuroLeague’s all-time leading scorer, a former EuroLeague MVP, and even paired him up with two of his former backcourt teammates, Mathew Strazel and Jordan Loyd, for an immediate chemistry boost.
Asvel – Tony Parker
It’s been a turbulent summer in Villeurbanne, but the appointment of Tony Parker as head coach still brings plenty of intrigue. In his first job coaching a club side, he’ll need to prove himself from day one if Asvel is to put its summer frustrations in the rear-view mirror.
Barcelona – Josh Nebo
One of Barcelona’s main problems last season was rim protection and explosiveness around the basket. Josh Nebo arrives to solve both of those problems with his energy, high-flying alley-oop dunks, and blocked shots. With younger, more athletic teammates around him, Nebo is even more valuable.
Baskonia – A.J. Lawson
Historically, Baskonia has often found great value in the offseason market. A.J. Lawson stands out due to his explosiveness, transition game, perimeter defense, and great skills to play off the ball. A smart one-on-one player. Lawson should play a leading role right away.
Bayern – Austin Wiley
The center may not be the sexiest name on this page, but Austin Wiley is a defensive anchor and a rim protector, which could make him the backbone of coach Anton Gavel’s defense. A strong EuroLeague debut season for Wiley may be what Bayern needs to become a playoff contender.
Besiktas – David DeJulius
Last season, David DeJulius went from a talented player with upside to a star in the Spanish League. Now he returns to the EuroLeague for a shot to be a leading man. If he can reprise his Murcia performances with Besiktas, the Black Eagles could surprise a lot of teams.
Crvena Zvezda – Chris Jones
Crvena Zvezda filled a position of need with Chris Jones, who will be surrounded by many offensive weapons, so he does not look set to be Crvena Zvezda’s primary offensive option. That could make him even more dangerous and make this signing even more significant.
Dubai – Xavi Pascual
Appointing a head coach of Xavi Pascual’s caliber is a statement that Dubai is aiming to contend, and not just for a place in the postseason. Pascual has an arsenal of proven EuroLeague stars on his roster, and he certainly knows how to guide a star-studded team.
Reunited sooner than expected 🤝
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) August 6, 2026
After Xavi Pascual was recently appointed as Dubai’s new head coach, Tornike Shengelia has now followed him ✍️
The Georgian forward reportedly paid a release clause worth nearly €1 million to leave Barcelona 💵 pic.twitter.com/zeWK8HG94C
Fenerbahce – Shane Larkin
The number of newcomers on the Asian side of Istanbul this summer nearly reached double digits, but none is bigger than Shane Larkin, a two-time champion and a member of the All-25 EuroLeague Team who wants to bring his leadership and give Fenerbahce an offensive spark as both the player – and the club – chase EuroLeague glory.
Hapoel Tel Aviv – Jacob Toppin
It would be unfair to expect Jacob Toppin to be a force right out of the gate. Being new to European basketball and having missed most of last season, he will need to figure things out. But his combination of athleticism, size, and outside shooting is the type of skill set that coach Dimitris Itoudis will love to work with.
Maccabi Tel Aviv – Daniel Theis
With 11 players returning from last season, Maccabi’s biggest position of need was center and that was solved with the signing of Daniel Theis. Time will tell if the veteran big man is the answer to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans’ prayers.
Milano – Alec Peters
A case could be made for Alec Peters as the unofficial 2026 Final Four MVP, so instrumental was he in ending Olympiacos’s 13-year wait for a EuroLeague title. Having played in Sasha Vezenkov’s shadow since 2024, Peters can now be the star himself for a Milano side chasing its first playoff spot since 2022.
OFFICIAL: Daniel Theis is a new Maccabi Tel Aviv player! 🟡🔵
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) August 5, 2026
That can only mean one thing – the German car is ready, and the dog sitter has already been arranged. Looks like all of his specific requests were approved 😅 pic.twitter.com/3yGmEA1VCO
Olympiacos – Jean Montero
With the signing of Jean Montero, the rich got richer. Defending champion Olympiacos added a 23-year-old All-EuroLeague guard who was the best player on a Final Four team.
Panathinaikos – Zeljko Obradovic
The Greens have added several big names this summer, and most of them can be directly linked to Zeljko Obradovic, the winningest head coach in EuroLeague history, returning to the club. The moment Obradovic agreed to return to Athens, Panathinaikos’s championship chances instantly multiplied.
Paris – T.J. Warren
Basketball fans will remember T.J. Warren for his 2020 NBA Bubble run, when he averaged 26.6 points and dropped a career-high 53 in his first outing. Two seasons removed from the NBA, Warren arrives in Paris to prove that he’s still that scorer.
Partizan – Luca Vildoza
Luca Vildoza could be the X-factor for Partizan on both ends of the floor. He has the experience and shot-making skills that can elevate Partizan’s offense and he may emerge as the perfect sidekick for Carlik Jones.
Zeljko Obradovic has the chance to build a starting five that produces nearly 70 POINTS per game in the EuroLeague. 🤯💥💥
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) July 30, 2026
🏀 Sylvain Francisco: 16.5 PPG
🏀 Kendrick Nunn: 18.3 PPG
🏀 Isaac Bonga: 9.9 PPG
🏀 Nigel Hayes-Davis: 14.1 PPG
🏀 Guerschon Yabusele: 10.5 PPG
Combined:… pic.twitter.com/MOqe3brKbT
Real Madrid – Pedro Martinez
After a rare, title-free season, Real Madrid went for the coach of the moment. Pedro Martinez has earned success with his fast-paced basketball brand in which strong defense, quick shots, and transition offense take over. Real Madrid seems to have the right players to adjust quickly. It will be fun to watch.
Valencia – TJ Shorts
Despite changing many players and its coach, Valencia has a system that worked really well last season and it may be a perfect fit for TJ Shorts, who has played at this fast-paced rhythm for the best part of his European career.
Virtus – Marcus Carr
This has been a summer of betting on potential for Virtus, and Marcus Carr looks like the bet most likely to pay off fast. Having shown in Israel and Germany that he knows how to score, Carr could be the key to Virtus climbing out of last season’s 17th-place finish.
Zalgiris – Jonas Valanciunas
One of the best Lithuanian players of all-time wearing Zalgiris‘ jersey for the first time is not something to be ignored. One of the best rebounders in basketball, Jonas Valanciunas joins a team of great shooters, who will get even better looks when he is double-teamed. A win-win!
