But another organization stood in the way. Duane Washington had signed with Partizan in Belgrade earlier in the summer, but his European team had no interest in allowing the binge scorer out of his contract. Releasing Washington would mean him missing at least three EuroLeague games, including a key one against Real Madrid. The team wanted Washington to pay $600,000 in a buyout with another condition, according to a league source. -via New York Times / October 11, 2024

Source: New York Times October 14, 2024 01:51 UTC