Valencia Signs TJ Shorts to Revive Career After Disappointing Season

Valencia, fresh off its historic 2025/26 season as Spanish league champions and first-time EuroLeague Final Four participants, has begun assembling its roster for the upcoming season. On July 7, 2026, the club officially announced the signing of guard TJ Shorts, who is aiming to rejuvenate his career after a challenging year with Panathinaikos. Shorts, once one of Europe's top point guards, struggled last season in the EuroLeague, averaging 7.8 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.4 rebounds in 16.1 minutes per game. This marked a significant decline from his standout 2024/25 season, where he averaged 18.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 2.7 rebounds. Valencia's announcement was notably brief and unusual, simply stating "Thank you and good luck" on social media. The club hopes Shorts will regain his previous form and help maintain their momentum in the upcoming campaign.