By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
August started with three important signings in Euroleague. As it was expected for a long time Zoran Erceg is the new member of Galatasaray, signing a two-year deal that will reunite him with his old Besiktas coach Ergin Ataman. Erceg was released by CSKA Moscow and it was a well known fact that he was a priority for Galatasaray.
In Germany, Bayern Munich continues pillaging the roster of Alba Berlin. The newest addition is Heiko Schaffartzik, Djedovic and Idbihi were the previous two former Alba player who relocated to Munich and according to Sportando the next on the line is American forward/center Deon Thompson.
The champions of the same country, Brose Baskets, also are expected to announced the signing of Zach Wright, who is leaving Spartak St. Petersburg due to financial issues of the Russian club. Wright is expected to be the starting point guard of Brose Baskets and he is an important addition.
In Eurocup, Hapoel Jerusalem announced the signing of veteran center Yaniv Green, the extension of Elishay Kadir‘s contract and the addition of Chanan Colman, Israeli champion with Maccabi Haifa.