Former NBA guard Raul Neto signed a contract with the Brisbane Bullets team in the National Basketball League of Australia reported in the press release.
In 2013, Neto was selected in the second round of the NBA from 2015 to 2023, playing in 435 regular season games for four teams during that time. The 34-year-old, who joined Brisbane as a replacement for an injured player, said he was looking for an opportunity to “compete at a high level” as he prepares to represent Brazil in the upcoming FIBA window.
“The NBL is a very competitive league and a new challenge for me,” – said Neto. “I’m excited for the opportunity to experience the league, compete against great players and be a part of the Bullets program. I believe in what (head coach) Will Weaver and the Bullets are building and I look forward to being a part of the program and competing with this group.”
Here are some more notes from around the world of international basketball:
- After being cut out denver on monday Lonnie Walker IV arouses interest abroad, reports Aris Barkas of Eurohoops. According to Barkas, Turkish club Beşiktaş is one of at least three Euroleague teams eyeing the seven-year NBA veteran. Walker previously played for Zalgiris Kaunas and Maccabi Tel Aviv and recently signed a contract with an agent Mishko Raznatovichsignaling that he is preparing to return to Europe for the upcoming season.
- A great man Christian Koloko, refused On Friday, the Pelicans are believed to be attracting interest from Spanish team Baskonia, according to a report from Mail (tip to BasketNews.com). After that, Baskonia sought help from the vanguard a loss Khalifa Diop to gentlemen and diverge with Aleksey Leon. Koloko, who played for three teams last season, has played a total of 122 games since entering the NBA as a second-round pick in 2022. He is no longer eligible for a two-way contract and was in camp with New Orleans on a non-guaranteed basis Exhibition 9 right.
- Eduardo Tansley of The Athletic spoke with members of the London Lions as they prepared for Monday’s exhibition game against the Trail Blazers. They became the first British basketball club to ever face an NBA team, losing 119-66. Lviv’s roster includes Maxwell Lewiswho played 62 combined games with the Lakers and Nets, and Drag Philipwho spent the 2018/19 season with the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate before heading overseas.
