And-Ones: Perry, Thomas, Mashburn, Barkley, Johnson

Former NBA forward Reggie Perry signed a contract with the European Cup club Bosnia, reports a team press release. The club is located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Perry, a 2020 second-round pick who played in 36 NBA games from 2020-22, spent the past few seasons in the NBA G League, Korea and China. He was signed by the Beijing Royal Fighters last season and averaged 14.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

Here’s more from around the world of international basketball:

• Isaiah Thomaswho spent the offseason scouting for the Celtics, is still looking to continue his playing career. 37-year-old security guard Posted on X that he is interested in playing abroad this season. “I want to ride abroad for a year!!! I want that experience! And train them boys on that water.” Thomas, who last played in the NBA for Phoenix in the 2023/24 season, previously stated pursuing a career outside the US
• Former NBA forward Jamal Mashburn decided not to become a new investor in AS Monaco Basket due to concerns about taking on a long-term financial commitment, he told L’Equipe (tip to Sporty). Through Helen Holdings, an investment fund founded by Mashburn, he explained that the deal could not be completed due to several uncertainties that arose during the due diligence process. “It could not responsibly accept unlimited exposure to ill-defined historical liabilities and risks over which the new investor would have limited or no control.” he said.
• Is Inside The NBA Losing Its Two Biggest Stars? Charles Barkley said on an episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast” that the upcoming season of “Inside the NBA” will be the last for both him and the host Ernie Johnson unless “Ernie changes his mind.” (tip to Athlete). The show moved from TNT to ESPN last season under the latest national broadcast rights deal. Barkley, 63, had intended to retire at 60 but was convinced to stay on while the show negotiated a new deal. Barkley said he decided to return to the show so the backstage staff could keep their jobs.