By Dionysis Aravantinos / info@eurohoops.net
It’s that period of time again, where teams in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague are searching for ways to improve their roster and find a solid player that could be of major help, at least until the end of the season.
The following six players of Eurohoops’ list have been cut by their respective teams in the NBA on Monday night. It was the deadline for their NBA teams to cut them, or else their contracts would have been guaranteed until the end of the season.
However, now they are free on the market, which means that a EuroLeague team can sign them. And with James Nunnally already near Panathinaikos, it will not be a surprise to see more of them crossing the Atlantic.
Marshon Brooks
NBA Team: Memphis Grizzlies
Stats: 6.6 PPG / 45% FG / 1.6 RPG
Age: 29
Position: G
Height:1.96m (6′ 5”)
EuroLeague Experience: AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milano (2014 – 2015)
After playing one season in Italy and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague competition with AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milano, and three in China for the CBA competition with the Jiangsu Dragons, Marshon Brooks signed a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and returned to the NBA.
In the 2018-2019 NBA season, the 29-year old guard played in 29 games and averaged 6.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists on 13.3 minutes a night. However, by the start of the new year, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls, where he was eventually cut from their roster. Brooks, 29, can be a great choice for a EuroLeague team, as he already knows what to expect from Europe’s best competition, and is an overall solid guard.
NBA Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Stats: 2.1 PPG /42. 9% FG / 38.5% 3FG
Age: 28
Position: F
Height: 2.01m (6′ 7”)
EuroLeague Experience: Fenerbahce BEKO Istanbul (2016-2018)
Will the 2017 EuroLeague champ return to Europe’s best competition? The rumors have already started, and James Nunnally could be a perfect addition for either a title contender or a team trying to make the playoffs. He possesses unique skills for a forward and still remains a great three-point shooter.
In his short stint in Minnesota, playing for the Timberwolves, the 28-year old forward managed to participate in 13 contests and average 2.1 points in just 4.9 minutes, on impressive shooting percentages, especially from downtown (38.5%). Many EuroLeague teams would love to have an EL champ on their roster, that could help with his shooting and defensive efforts.