By Kostas Giataganas / info@eurohoops.net
The EuroLeague transfers market has been very active thus far in this offseason, with the latest moves of Nick Calathes to Barcelona, Tornike Shengelia to CSKA Moscow and Derrick Williams to Valencia standing out.
Of course, these are a small portion of the impressive transfer moves this summer, though there are still some names looking for their next destination.
Eurohoops picks the Top 10 of EuroLeague free agents that are ready to set the market on fire once again.
Lorenzo Brown
2019-20 team: Crvena Zvezda
2019-20 stats: 12.3 points – 3.3 rebounds – 4.6 assists
Lorenzo Brown turned out to be one of the surprises of the past EuroLeague season. A rookie in the competition at 29, he has an exceptional season, being Crvena Zvezda‘s top scorer. Following the season cancellation, he was immediately targetted by Panathinaikos, however, there is competition from other clubs as well (e.g. Fenerbahce), while the player seems undecided about his future.
Billy Baron
2019-20 team: Crvena Zvezda
2019-20 stats: 11.6 points – 2.7 rebounds – 2.2 assists
During his two-year stint in Crvena Zvezda, Billy Baron has proven his ability to execute from the three-point line (40.3%), while in this past season he led Zvezda in scoring behind Brown. Now, after his rookie season in EuroLeague, he is available at the transfers market and looking for the best potential for him, outside of Belgrade.
Ante Tomic
2019-20 team: Barcelona
2019-20 stats: 5.7 points – 4 rebounds – 1 assist
After eight successful years with Barcelona, it was time for Ante Tomic to depart from the team, signaling the end of an era. At 33, the Croatian big man has gained experience, and despite the fact he might not be as energetic as in the previous years, many EuroLeague teams would ask for a qualitative center to protect its rim.
Greg Monroe
2019-20 team: FC Bayern Munich
2019-20 stats: 12.9 points – 6.8 rebounds – 2.5 assists
Last summer, Greg Monroe was one of the big arrivals in the competition, as Bayern has signed him following nine years in the NBA. A former Buck, Monroe made a statement on the court, as one of Bayern’s biggest assets. It’s highly unlikely that he will continue in the German club next season, so the chances of seeing him in a different EuroLeague team are big.
Nate Wolters
2019-20 team: Maccabi Tel Aviv
2019-20 stats: 7.5 points – 1,8 rebounds – 2.7 assists
Nate Wolters has already gained plenty of EuroLeague experience, having played for three different teams (Crvena Zvezda, Zalgiris, and Maccabi). He is a valuable tool for each team’s backcourt and could draw interest by many teams looking for alternatives in their playmaker position, for example, Panathinaikos.
