Baskonia's NBA‑guard recruitment

In late July 2026, Spanish EuroLeague club Baskonia was reported to be close to signing Canadian‑born guard A.J. Lawson, a former NBA player with G‑League experience. The team viewed him as a key addition for the upcoming season and aimed to build its playing philosophy around him.

Later the same day, reports indicated that Baskonia was shifting its backcourt recruitment away from Latvian guard Artūrs Žagars, focusing instead on a guard with NBA experience. The club’s scouting staff was evaluating several candidates, including other potential Latvian national‑team players, while confirming that Rodions Kurucs remained on the roster. The evolving focus underscored Baskonia’s intent to reinforce its guard positions with players who have NBA or high‑level European credentials before finalising its season roster.

No further developments on this recruitment strategy have been reported since those late‑July updates.