EuroLeague Daily Brief — July 25, 2026: Shengelia Linked to Dubai; Partizan Signs Tanasković

Here’s a quick roundup of the main EuroLeague news today: a few notable signings, some big-name transfer whispers, and a glimpse at broader league thinking about expansion.

Transfers and signings

Dubai look set to keep adding firepower as Mamadi Diakite has moved on from Baskonia and is expected to join Xavi Pascual’s project in the UAE. With Diakite already out of his Spanish club, an official announcement seems to be the only thing missing before he’s formally added to the roster.

Another big name linked with Dubai is Tornike Shengelia. Reports from Spain suggest the Georgian forward could follow Pascual to the United Arab Emirates, though Shengelia is still under contract with Barcelona through June 2028. Any transfer would likely require a sizeable buyout, with Spanish coverage indicating a release figure in the region of €900,000.

In Belgrade, Partizan have confirmed the signing of Nikola Tanasković on a multi-year deal after his departure from Buducnost. Tanasković returns to the club where he came up through the youth ranks and made his first pro steps, and he’ll bring veteran presence and size to Partizan’s frontcourt.

Valencia have also welcomed back young wing Lucas Mari following his spell in the United States. Mari re-joins the Spanish side as he continues his development and adds depth to their rotation.

Meanwhile, Baskonia are reportedly closing in on guard A.J. Lawson, the Canadian who has NBA and G League experience. Lawson, who has appeared in NBA games for several teams, came off a strong G League season where he averaged around 20 points, five rebounds and a couple of assists per game while knocking down multiple three-pointers.

League developments and outlook

EuroLeague leadership are actively discussing how the competition could evolve, including possible cooperation with NBA Europe. The CEO has floated a model that blends established clubs with new franchises in untapped cities—adding a handful of teams in markets where the league currently has no presence. At the same time, he warned that having two competing pan-European leagues would likely fragment the market and reduce overall value, so finding a cooperative path forward is a priority.

Elsewhere, the offseason free-agent pool remains a talking point as teams try to sort out the roughly 40 players who are currently without contract clarity. Expect more movement in the coming weeks as clubs finalize their rosters for the new season.

If there’s more significant news, especially confirmed transfers or official club announcements, we’ll keep tracking it and share updates.