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sports2 years ago

Sacramento Kings Secure EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov

The Sacramento Kings have signed forward Sasha Vezenkov, who was named the EuroLeague Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season. Vezenkov averaged 17.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game for Olympiacos, earning him the Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy and a spot on the All-EuroLeague First Team. He also helped lead Olympiacos to win the Greek League Championship. Vezenkov, originally drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017, joins the Kings after they acquired his draft rights in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

via NBA.com|
#euroleague#mvp#nba
sports2 years ago

Sasha Vezenkov Joins Kings in Three-Year Deal

EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov is set to sign a three-year, $20 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, who held his draft rights. The Bulgarian forward, known for his impressive performance in the EuroLeague, is expected to have a significant role with the Kings. The contract offer is slightly lower than the salary of Keegan Murray in 2023/24, and Vezenkov's salary will depend on whether the Kings operate as an over-the-cap team or use cap room. Vezenkov, currently under contract with Olympiacos, expressed his readiness for new challenges after his Greek club lost in the EuroLeague final.

via hoopsrumors.com|
#contract-signing#euroleague#nba
sports2 years ago

Kings Secure EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov in 3-Year Deal

EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov has agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 6-foot-9 forward is known for his sharpshooting skills and is expected to play a significant role in the Kings' pursuit of success in the Western Conference. Vezenkov, a career 40% 3-point shooter in the EuroLeague, has also been named MVP of the Greek League twice. The Kings acquired his draft rights in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

via ESPN|
#basketball#euroleague#nba
sports2 years ago

Kings Secure EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov in 3-Year Deal

EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov has agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 27-year-old Bulgarian forward is known for his sharpshooting skills and is expected to play a significant role in the Kings' pursuit of success in the Western Conference. Vezenkov has a career 40% three-point shooting percentage in the EuroLeague and has twice been named the MVP of the Greek League. The Kings acquired his draft rights in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

via ESPN|
#basketball#euroleague#nba
sports2 years ago

Kings make contract offer to EuroLeague MVP Vezenkov

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.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|
#euroleague#nba#olympiacos
sports2 years ago

"Sacramento Kings Offer High-Priced Contract to EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov"

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly offered a contract to EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov worth part of the full mid-level exception, slightly lower than Keegan Murray's $8.4MM in 2023/24. The Kings acquired Vezenkov's draft rights from the Cavaliers in exchange for the 49th overall pick in the 2022 draft. The 6'9" Bulgarian forward averaged 17.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists on a .546/.398/.857 shooting slash line in 33 EuroLeague games this past season.

via hoopsrumors.com|
#contract#euroleague#kings
sports2 years ago

Sasha Vezenkov set to join Kings in NBA trade.

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.

via NBC Sports|
#euroleague#kings#nba
sports2 years ago

Sasha Vezenkov set to join the Kings, says NBA insider.

Olympiacos Piraeus forward Sasha Vezenkov is considering signing with the Sacramento Kings in the upcoming NBA off-season, with sources indicating a deal is "trending toward inevitable." Vezenkov has an NBA out in his long-term contract with Olympiacos after this season. The Kings have shown interest in the EuroLeague MVP candidate, with head coach Mike Brown praising his skills. Vezenkov is currently focused on the EuroLeague Final Four, with Olympiacos set to play AS Monaco in the first semifinal.

via BasketNews.com|
#euroleague#nba#olympiacos-piraeus