Bogdan Bogdanović discusses NBA season and Partizan future
Serbian national team captain Bogdan Bogdanović has signed a one‑year contract with the Houston Rockets and is training in Igalo, Montenegro, ahead of the upcoming NBA season. He said he remains attached to his former club Partizan, stating “if you were once in Partizan, you are always in Partizan,” but emphasized that his focus is on health, discipline and team success with the Rockets.
Former Serbian international Vladimir Stimić criticised the management of Red Star and Partizan, claiming both clubs are run by “Vučić’s puppets” and commented on Luka Vildoza’s transfer to Partizan. Meanwhile, young Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica announced a two‑year, €12 million deal with UCLA after training with Janis Antetokounmpo, aiming for the 2028 NBA draft. Other Serbian basketball moves include Ratko Obradović signing with ABA club FMP, Ognjen Jaramaz joining Lithuanian side Lietkabelis, and the EuroLeague 2026/27 schedule kicking off on 24 September with Red Star and Partizan opening matches.
Entities: Bogdan Bogdanović · Giannis Antetokounmpo · Houston Rockets · Nikola Kusturica · Partizan Belgrade · University of California, Los Angeles · Vladimir Stimić
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nikola Kusturica signed a two‑year, €12 million contract with UCLA and aims for the 2028 NBA draft. (player announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vladimir Stimić claimed that Red Star and Partizan are led by “Vučić’s puppets.” (social media post of interview excerpts)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bogdan Bogdanović signed a one‑year contract with the Houston Rockets. (Bogdanović’s contract announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ognjen Jaramaz signed with Lithuanian club Lietkabelis for the next season. (player transfer news)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The EuroLeague 2026/27 season starts on 24 September, with Red Star and Partizan playing their opening games. (league schedule release)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bogdan Bogdanović is training in Igalo, Montenegro ahead of the NBA season. (pre‑season preparation remarks)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ratko Obradović signed with ABA league club FMP. (club signing report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bogdan Bogdanović said he loves Partizan and that “if you were once in Partizan, you are always in Partizan.” (interview statements)