Former Knicks, Bulls Player Signs Top-3 Largest Contract in Europe
Guerschon Yabusele is set to become one of the top three highest-paid European players after leaving the NBA for a three-year contract.
- Free agent forward Guerschon Yabusele agreed to a three-year deal with Panathinaikos on Wednesday, a contract that HoopsHype reports will make him one of the top three highest-paid European players.
- Drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2016, Yabusele played for Spanish club Real Madrid from 2021 to 2024 before returning to the NBA with the Sixers following an impressive Olympic performance for France.
- Over the past two seasons, Yabusele averaged 8.3 points playing for the Sixers, Bulls, and Knicks before New York traded him to Chicago Bulls for Dalen Terry, who was later dealt for Jose Alvarado.
- Yabusele's standout performance for France in the 2024 Olympics gold medal game against Team USA helped him regain NBA interest, though last year marked only his fourth season in the league.
- Financial obstacles marked his previous NBA tenure; Yabusele reportedly paid $1 million of his $2.5 million Real Madrid buyout to sign a $2.1 million deal with the Sixers, only to be allegedly lowballed the following offseason.
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The former New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele had a chance to weigh his options in NBA free agency. With known overseas interest, Yabusele knew there was a Plan B on the table if he didn’t receive any desirable offers from NBA teams. It’s unclear which teams approached the ex-Knick, but Yabusele’s plans are set. […] The post Ex-Knicks Player Finds New Team After NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
Two years after his return, Yabusele already left the NBA to return to the Euroligue. The Frenchman signed on the Panathinaikos side.
Panathinaikos Athens is flexing its muscles. The team, which has been working hard this offseason, has reached an agreement with Guerschon Yabusele, reported HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto.
Former Knicks, Bulls player signs top-3 largest contract in Europe
Oct 13, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images A recent member of the NBA champion New York Knicks is headed back to Europe. Former Knicks and Chicago Bulls big man Guerschon Yabusele has reportedly agreed to a 3-year contract with Greek basketball powerhouse Panathinaikos. Ac…
The signing of Guerschon Yabusele by the Panathinaikos in exchange for 15 million could mean the departure of Juancho Hernángómez from Athens
The 30-year-old forward/center said "yes" to the "greens" despite interest from the NBA
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