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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick warned of defensive issues ahead of their Champions League match against Olympiacos, citing tactical positioning and pressing as key factors, and emphasizing the need for improved execution from his young team.
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly offered reigning EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov an NBA contract worth part of their $12.4 million mid-level exception. The 6-foot-9 wing, who currently plays for Olympiacos, has a buyout clause between $1 million and $1.5 million in his contract if he joins the NBA. The Kings acquired his rights from the Cleveland Cavaliers last offseason and have been scouting him for months. Vezenkov is a "priority" for the Kings, according to coach Mike Brown.
EuroLeague star Sasha Vezenkov is reportedly considering playing in the NBA for the 2023-24 season, with a deal between him and the Sacramento Kings "trending toward inevitable," according to a source. The Kings acquired Vezenkov's NBA rights last offseason and have been monitoring his play overseas. The 6-foot-9 forward has been posting MVP-like numbers for Olympiacos, averaging 17.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game with a 54.6 shooting percentage from the field. Vezenkov is under contract with Olympiacos beyond this season, but he has a buyout clause in his deal.