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Former EuroLeague Center Freddy Gillespie Signs Two-Year Deal with Nes Ziona

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Mako · Aug 9, 2026

What happened

Nes Ziona signed center Freddy Gillespie to a two-year contract after his season with Galatasaray. The 29-year-old brings EuroLeague experience and will join a strengthened roster aiming for a strong season in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

  • 01Nes Ziona signed center Freddy Gillespie for two years after his stint at Galatasaray.
  • 02Gillespie played 82 EuroLeague games, last with Milan, averaging 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds.
  • 03Last season, he averaged 5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in the EuroCup with Galatasaray.
  • 04He will join Jacob Wiley at center, alongside new signings Paris Lee, Adam Ariel, and others.
  • 05Returning players include Bryce Brown, Jackson Rowe, and Spencer Weisz, strengthening the squad.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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People
OrganizationsNes Ziona, Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Red Star Belgrade, Milan, Panathinaikos, Villeurbanne
PlacesNes Ziona, Israel

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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Former EuroLeague Center Freddy Gillespie Signs Two-Year Deal with Nes Ziona
N12Center · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Freddy Gillespie Signs Two-Year Deal with Nes Ziona Basketball Club

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