The fierce competitiveness of the Euroleague does not give a margin to anyone, even the champion of the competition. Just a week ago, the Fenerbahçe de Jasikevicius celebrated in Abu Dabi the second Euroleague of all its history, The first one under the controls of the Lithuanian coach, who was fired from Barcelona through the back door of 2023 and that, with only two years, has demonstrated why it is one of the most privileged minds of the continent.
In any case, the Turks already see how the other fat fish put hand in the market and seek to make them clovering inside. The first expected exit in the Istanbul team will be, if nothing twists, that of one of the MVP of the past Final Four: Marko guduric. Formed in the lower categories of the club, it is close to closing a multiannual agreement with Olimpia Milano, a team that prepares before the imminent landing of its captain, Nikola Mirotic, in the direction of Monegasca lands. Precisely before these, the Serbian was exhibited in the Great Final of the Euroleague, scoring 19 points, capturing 6 rebounds and putting a triple crucial to caress the title.
Exum Like Saras
With a contract until 2026, everything seems to indicate that Marko will not comply with what is signed with Fenerbahçe and will accept the Italian proposal, much superior to which other teams such as Panathinaikos or Red Star would have put him on the table. Faced with this situation, the Ottoman painting is with the horizon in search of solutions beyond the other puddle. One of the names that has come to the fore is Dante Exum, an old known for Euroleague fans. This was reported by the journalist Matteo Andreani of 'Basketinside360'. The current Dallas Mavericks player has already lived a journey of two seasons away from the NBA, between January 2021 and July 2023, reaping good campaigns with Barça and depart from Belgrade. In the Palau Blaugrana, he opted for the Australian after being martyred by injuries in his last years in the United States. It was precisely Jasikevicius, current coach of Fenerbahçe and then from Barça, who trusted him despite his extensive file in the infirmary.
In Catalan lands, Dante paid to a very good level and connected with the stands, although nothing could be done to avoid his departure in the direction of Serbia, where the party offered him a good salary to join the Obradovic, Puncer, Lessort and Company project. In Belgrade he continued playing as 'PlayMaker' and avoided any scare with his knee, which opened the doors of the NBA again. The Dallas Mavericks, then led by Luka Doncic, offered him a 'friendly' contract and ecosystem for his 'Re-Debut' in the best league in the world. In fact, they managed to reach the NBA finals against the Celtics, although Boston ended up imposing themselves. In this second season in the MAVs, things have not gone so well to Exum, who could only play 20 regular season games, averaging 8.7 points and 2.8 assists. Discomforts and injuries in his Achilles, femoral and a break in his hand ended up ending his 25-26 season.
With his contract ending this summer, everything seems to indicate that the Texans will not bet again on him. The Australian would be interested in being a leader of a team in Europe, being the current champion the best positioned to offer him this position. It should be remembered that other players like Nigel Hayes-Davis or Tadic Biberovic are on the output ramp in the Istanbul team, so the signing of a star like Exum seems increasingly priority.
