Real Madrid Signs Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Claver Joins Fenerbahce Ahead of EuroLeague Season
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Real Madrid signed Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a two-year deal, Fenerbahce acquired Will Clyburn for one year, and Dubai signed Eli Okobo as they prepare for the new EuroLeague season.
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- Real Madrid signs Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot for two years after his strong season with Baskonia.
- Will Clyburn joins Fenerbahce on a one-year contract following a successful year at Barcelona.
- Dubai signs French guard Eli Okobo on a multi-year deal for its EuroLeague debut.
- Luwawu-Cabarrot was a top scorer in both EuroLeague and Spanish league last season.
- Clyburn is expected to fill the forward role left vacant by Tarik Biberovic at Fenerbahce.
- Dubai continues building a competitive roster aiming to contend in its first EuroLeague season.
The EuroLeague is heating up with major signings announced by Real Madrid, Fenerbahce, and Dubai ahead of the upcoming season. Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, officially signed French forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a two-year contract. The 31-year-old joins after a standout season with Baskonia, averaging 18.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in the EuroLeague, finishing fourth in scoring. He also led the Spanish league in scoring with 18.1 points per game. Luwawu-Cabarrot had been linked to Maccabi Tel Aviv but chose to remain in Spain, where Real Madrid views him as a key reinforcement for both their backcourt and frontcourt.
Will Clyburn, 35, the 2019 EuroLeague Final Four MVP who led CSKA Moscow to the title, signed a one-year deal with Fenerbahce. Clyburn arrives after a successful season with Barcelona, averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. At Fenerbahce, he is expected to play a central role at forward, filling the gap left by departing Tarik Biberovic.
Meanwhile, Dubai continues to build a competitive roster for its EuroLeague debut by signing French guard Eli Okobo to a multi-year contract. Okobo, who played five seasons with Monaco, averaged 11.2 points, 4.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds last season in the EuroLeague. He joins former Monaco teammate Jeron Blossomgame as Dubai aims to contend at the top level in its inaugural EuroLeague campaign.
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