European basketball transfer of Armoni Brooks

In early August 2026, Serbian club Partizan withdrew from the pursuit of American forward Armoni Brooks after the French EuroLeague team ASVEL faced a severe budget cut, slashing its finances from €59 million to about €24 million. With Partizan stepping back, Real Madrid was repeatedly mentioned as a potential destination, while other EuroLeague clubs, including Valencia Basket, Crvena Zvezda and Maccabi Tel Aviv, entered the race.

Later the same day, Real Madrid emerged as the clear frontrunner in the transfer negotiations. Valencia Basket was also reported to be in advanced talks, and the shortlist expanded to include Serbian clubs Partizan and Crvena Zvezda. The Spanish club’s interest raised questions about ACB non‑EU player limits, as Real Madrid can register only two foreign players, a factor that could affect the final deal if roster constraints are not resolved.