Hassiel Ribeiro Released by Crvena Zvezda, Seeks New Team Ahead of EuroLeague Season

Hassiel Ribeiro, the 32-year-old Cuban center, has been released by Crvena Zvezda Belgrade and is now a free agent. Ribeiro, who previously played two seasons with Maccabi Tel Aviv before moving to Serbia last summer, had a challenging season due to a serious injury. This limited him to just 18 games, including nine in the EuroLeague, where he averaged 4.8 points and 1.7 rebounds in under 10 minutes per game. Despite having a contract option for the upcoming season, both Ribeiro and Crvena Zvezda agreed not to exercise it.

Ribeiro is currently exploring his next destination, with no confirmation yet on whether he will remain in the EuroLeague. His best EuroLeague season was in 2024-25, his second with Maccabi Tel Aviv, when he averaged 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. The EuroLeague season is set to begin in about three months, and the player market is already active with numerous signings taking place daily.