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Jonas Valančiūnas Set to Sign with Zalgiris Kaunas Ahead of EuroLeague Season

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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago

What happened

Jonas Valančiūnas is set to join Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania for the EuroLeague, while Mike James signed a lucrative deal with Anadolu Efes.

  • 01Jonas Valančiūnas will sign with Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas for the EuroLeague.
  • 02Mike James joined Anadolu Efes on a one-year contract worth about $3 million gross.
  • 03James' contract includes an option for a second year.
  • 04Other players mentioned include Justin Robinson and Mikal Jantunen.
  • 05These moves reflect key player transfers in European basketball ahead of the new season.

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N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Jonas Valančiūnas Set to Sign with Zalgiris Kaunas Ahead of EuroLeague Season
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Jonas Valančiūnas Set to Sign with Zalgiris Kaunas Ahead of EuroLeague Season

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