Euroleague Transfer Blitz: Valančiūnas Returns, Monteiro Joins Olympiacos, Yambousele to Panathinaikos

Euroleague clubs are intensifying roster construction as the summer transfer window progresses. Notable moves include Lithuanian forward Giannis Valančiūnas finishing a 1,000‑plus game NBA career and signing with his native club Žalgiris Kaunas, while French forward Gerson Yambousele has agreed to a deal with Panathinaikos after seasons with the Sixers, Knicks and Bulls.

Greek powerhouse Olympiacos secured Dominican wing Zhan Monteiro, a high‑scoring NBA veteran, to bolster its front line. French guard Silven Francisco joined Villerban, and veteran Sean Larkin moved from Anadolu Efes after eight years to Fenerbahçe. Additionally, Croatian forward Dario Šarić returned to Anadolu Efes after a decade abroad.