EuroLeague Daily Brief (Aug. 23, 2026): Crvena Zvezda finalise roster, Asvel sign Tremont Waters
Here’s a quick roundup of the latest EuroLeague moves and headlines as teams build toward the new season. Highlights today: Crvena Zvezda have finished their squad, Asvel added a playmaker, and there are a few interesting transfer stories circulating around the league.
Crvena Zvezda finalise their roster
Crvena Zvezda have now locked in a 17-player roster under coach Ibon Navarro and the squad has completed medical checks as preparations get underway. Navarro will have a deep mix of experienced EuroLeague players, recent signings and younger talent to work with.
The club announced jersey numbers for several newcomers: Johnathan Motley will wear No. 0, Chris Jones No. 1, Nick Weiler-Babb No. 3, Patrick Baldwin Jr. No. 24, Vojin Medarevic No. 25, Andrej Bjelic No. 30 and David Kramer No. 44. Other players will keep their existing numbers.
Expect a crowded backcourt featuring Chris Jones, Jared Butler, Andrej Bjelic, Nick Weiler-Babb, Stefan Miljenovic, Tyson Carter and David Kramer. The forward group includes Nikola Djurisic, Ognjen Dobric, Jordan Nwora, Dejan Davidovac, Semi Ojeleye, Chima Moneke and Patrick Baldwin Jr., while the centers list is led by Vojin Medarevic, Johnathan Motley and Ebuka Izundu. With the roster set, Navarro can focus on building chemistry and installing his system.
Key transfers and rumours
Asvel have added guard Tremont Waters to their roster. The 27-year-old arrives after a strong season in Puerto Rico, where he averaged 16.3 points, 6.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 30 games. Waters brings playmaking and scoring ability and should strengthen the club’s backcourt rotation.
Waters has a varied professional resume, with stops in China, France and the G League, plus brief NBA appearances. His experience as a primary ball-handler and shot creator fits Asvel’s need for creativity in the backcourt.
There’s also reported interest in Dalano Banton from several EuroLeague clubs. Banton put up big numbers in the G League last season — roughly 24.9 points, 7.0 assists and 4.1 rebounds across 44 games — and that production has attracted attention. His NBA minutes were limited last year, but his scoring and playmaking make him an intriguing target for teams looking for an offensive spark.
Finally, Sylvain Francisco has joined Panathinaikos and sees the move as a chance to learn from one of Europe’s most successful coaches and from veteran teammates. He’s spoken about wanting to sharpen his pick-and-roll play, become more efficient off the ball and expand his overall understanding of the game. The move should offer him a platform to develop those areas while contributing to a title contender.
Stay tuned for more updates as the preseason progresses and squads continue to take shape.
