Furkan Korkmaz could strengthen Besiktas under Dusan Alimpijevic at least until the end of the season, according to Turkish media reports.
As stated, the Turk has already come to the largest city in Turkey for negotiations. This happened after the Indiana Pacers decided to waive him. In simpler terms, they decided to release him.
As reported by “Sports Digitale,” the former Anadolu Efes player wants to return to the NBA as soon as possible, but that will be difficult to achieve at least this season, so he wants to play in Turkey.
Apparently, Besiktas has offered him €600,000 for four months. Moreover, he will not be able to play in the EuroCup because the registration period has passed.
Therefore, he can only play in the Turkish Super League, where Besiktas is very successful and currently ranks third in the table. Ahead are only the EuroLeague giants Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes. Furkan Korkmaz, we recall, requested to be traded multiple times during his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers.
His wish was granted, but he did not stay in Indianapolis. This season, he averaged 3.5 points in 35 NBA games played. Throughout his career, he has played for Anadolu Efes and the Philadelphia 76ers. He also played for the G-League affiliate of the Pennsylvania team, the Delaware 87ers.