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Serbian forward Filip Petrušev said his move moved to Dubai Basketball Club was prompted by a lack of concrete after limited offers and alleged sabotage by a rival club. He highlighted a serious knee injury that limited curtailed his play in the ABA League playoffs but still playoff appearances. He helped Dubai secure win its first title and pursue EuroLeague ambitions. Petrušev later detailed spoke about a third‑degree cartilage injury that required injections, medication and two months of rehabilitation, and he rehab. Petrušev credited the demanding training regime and strict disciplinary code imposed by former Crvena Zvezda coach Duško Ivanović at Crvena Zvezda for his development and for his decision to sign in Dubai. abroad. In July 2026, Crvena Zvezda president Željko Drcelić confirmed ongoing discussions with the club is discussing NBA about a possible potential NBA Europe project with the NBA, emphasizing league. He stressed that any agreement must guarantee Serbian clubs clear rights and franchise rights, revenue sharing for Serbian clubs. He also referenced and protect the club’s priority of securing a long‑term EuroLeague licence with its associated TV and commercial revenues. Drcelić also noted the club’s realistic ambition to reach the ABA League final‑four while competing against rivals with larger budgets. Drcelić recalled an informal “gentleman’s agreement” with NBA center forward Nikola Vučević, which did not materialise as Vučević stayed with leaving the Orlando Magic, and noted ongoing negotiations door open for additional reinforcements ahead Vučević should he become free of the new season. NBA obligations. Petrušev reflected again on his time at Zvezda, reiterating how reiterated the rigorous strict disciplinary system under Ivanović, describing a detailed rulebook covering training attendance, dress code and disciplinary standards conduct, with monetary fines for violations. He added that former NBA player Džabari Parker would likely have been sanctioned under Ivanović shaped his growth, underscoring the club’s focus on financial stability those rules, and an expanded competitive profile. observed that a similar system operates in Dubai.