Baskonia Targets Guard Jamir Young Mentioned in Leaked Emails
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Spanish basketball club Baskonia is reportedly targeting guard Jamir Young, whose name surfaced in leaked Maccabi Tel Aviv emails. Young, a 26-year-old guard, has played in the NBA G League and had brief stints with the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat. Despite aiming for the NBA, he may join Baskonia in Europe as the Israeli club has not yet signed a guard.
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- Baskonia is reportedly targeting guard Jamir Young, mentioned in leaked Maccabi Tel Aviv emails.
- Young, 26, has played in the NBA G League and had brief NBA opportunities.
- He averaged 25.9 points in the G League during the 2025/2026 season.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has not yet signed a guard for its backcourt.
- Young recently played one game for the Lakers' G League team.
Spanish EuroLeague club Baskonia is reportedly interested in signing guard Jamir Young, a player whose name appeared in leaked emails from Maccabi Tel Aviv's professional management. Maccabi Tel Aviv has yet to sign a guard to bolster its backcourt, and while they are still searching, other EuroLeague teams are actively pursuing candidates.
Young, 26, stands at 1.84 meters and played college basketball for Charlotte and Maryland, where he was a standout player. After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, he began his professional career in the NBA G League. He later received opportunities with the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat. During the 2025/2026 season, he was a key player in the G League, averaging 25.9 points, 8.5 assists, and 4.9 rebounds, with strong shooting percentages.
Young also participated in the NBA Summer League, posting impressive averages of 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, but did not secure an NBA contract. He recently joined the Lakers' G League affiliate, playing in one game so far. While Young is still aiming for an NBA career, he may move to Europe, with Baskonia identified as a strong contender to sign him.
