By Nikola Miloradovic / info@eurohoops.net
Most EuroLeague clubs have already completed the core of their rosters for the 2026-27 season, but the market still features several recognizable players capable of strengthening teams at different levels of the competition.
Reputation alone, however, was not enough to earn a place on this list. Recent form, age, injury history, current physical condition and the amount of high-level basketball each player may still have to offer were all taken into consideration.
The same applies to actual availability. Daniel Theis and Tamir Blatt remain without officially announced clubs, but neither has been included. Theis has been widely linked with ASVEL following his departure from Monaco, with Tony Parker even publicly describing the German center as a major addition. Blatt, meanwhile, could reportedly join Hapoel Tel Aviv following the expiration of his contract with Maccabi.
Several established players were also separated from the main list because of health concerns. Vincent Poirier, Keenan Evans and Alex Len are technically available, but none can currently be viewed as a straightforward, immediate solution.
With all those factors in mind, here are ten of the most notable EuroLeague free agents still available, listed without a particular ranking.
Frank Ntilikina
Frank Ntilikina remains one of the most intriguing defensive guards available. At 1.93 meters, the French international can pressure opposing ballhandlers, switch across several perimeter positions and play alongside a more creative guard without requiring many possessions.
His injury history and offensive limitations remain legitimate concerns, but Ntilikina is still only 27 and has 321 NBA appearances behind him. After spending last season with Olympiacos, he could represent a valuable addition.
Monte Morris
Monte Morris offers something increasingly difficult to find at this stage of the market: extensive NBA experience and the ability to organize an offense without making many mistakes.
The 31-year-old guard joined Olympiacos during the previous campaign but is now available again. Morris may not be the explosive scorer some teams require, but his decision-making, pick-and-roll experience and traditionally strong assist-to-turnover numbers make him one of the safest backcourt options still on the market.
Omer Yurtseven
Omer Yurtseven spent last season moving between Panathinaikos, the G League, the Golden State Warriors and Real Madrid. Before leaving Athens, he averaged 8.2 points and 4.5 rebounds across 18 EuroLeague appearances.
The Turkish center provides size, rebounding and reliable finishing around the basket. At 28 he should still have several productive seasons ahead of him and could immediately enter the rotation of many EuroLeague teams.
Richaun Holmes
Richaun Holmes remains one of the most accomplished centers available after his first European season ended prematurely. The former NBA big man averaged 7.9 points and 4.3 rebounds across 19 EuroLeague appearances for Panathinaikos, converting more than 65% of his attempts from the field.
A knee injury interrupted his campaign before Panathinaikos terminated his contract in March following a breakdown in the relationship between the player and the club. His European debut did not unfold as expected, but at 32 and with 489 NBA appearances behind him, Holmes still offers athletic finishing, rebounding and pick-and-roll experience that few remaining free agents can match.
Bruno Caboclo
Bruno Caboclo possesses one of the most unusual physical profiles on the market. His length, mobility and finishing allow him to cover both interior positions, while his outside shooting gives coaches additional tactical flexibility.
The Brazilian’s previous campaign was disrupted by back problems and a midseason move from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Dubai. His performances with Partizan already demonstrated that he can be highly productive at the EuroLeague level.
Rolands Smits
Rolands Smits may be the most dependable frontcourt role player still available. The Latvian does not require a large number of possessions and can contribute through physical defense, screening, rebounding and occasional outside shooting.
After spells with Barcelona, Zalgiris and Anadolu Efes, Smits has accumulated considerable EuroLeague experience. At 31, he may not carry the upside of some younger options, but he represents a relatively safe choice for a club searching for a reliable rotation player.
Shake Milton
Shake Milton’s first EuroLeague season ended with Partizan activating an opt-out clause in his contract. He averaged 6.9 points, 2.4 assists and 1.4 rebounds across 23 appearances, without fully establishing himself as the backcourt solution the Serbian club had envisioned.
His debut campaign was underwhelming, particularly his 25.7% shooting from three-point range, but Milton still offers size, ballhandling and nearly 400 games of NBA experience. A second year in Europe, under more suitable circumstances, could provide a clearer picture of his actual value.
Brandon Boston Jr.
Brandon Boston Jr. entered European basketball as an intriguing long-term project after averaging 10.7 points across 42 appearances for the New Orleans Pelicans. However, he struggled to secure a consistent role during his first season with Fenerbahce.
The 24-year-old finished his debut EuroLeague campaign with 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 14 games. Those numbers were modest, but his age, length and scoring potential separate him from many older players on the market. A club willing to offer patience and a larger role could still unlock his upside.
Arturs Zagars
Arturs Zagars remains an appealing option for clubs willing to bet on talent and development. The Latvian point guard can create out of the pick-and-roll, score from the perimeter and increase the tempo of an offense.
His opportunities with Fenerbahce were limited, and he has yet to establish himself as a consistent EuroLeague contributor. However, at 26, Zagars still has room to grow and offers more long-term upside than many veteran guards currently available.
Aleksej Pokusevski
Aleksej Pokusevski is still more of a project than a proven EuroLeague contributor. He averaged 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12 minutes per game for Partizan last season before the two sides went their separate ways.
His production was limited, but Pokusevski is only 24 and already has 168 NBA appearances behind him. His combination of height, ballhandling and passing remains unusual, and in a market filled with older players, his remaining development potential is difficult to ignore.
Injury watch
Vincent Poirier would normally belong near the top of this list. The former Real Madrid and Anadolu Efes center is a proven EuroLeague starter, rebounder and rim protector, but a ruptured Achilles tendon is expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period. Any club signing him would be making a long-term investment rather than adding an immediate contributor.
Keenan Evans remains one of the most talented guards without a club, but he suffered another Achilles tendon rupture shortly after returning from a lengthy absence. After playing only a handful of games across two seasons with Olympiacos, his recovery and ability to regain his previous level remain major questions.
Alex Len suffered a plantar fascia injury in his left foot in May, forcing him to miss the EuroLeague Final Four and the remainder of Real Madrid’s season. His condition is not believed to be comparable to the long-term injuries suffered by Poirier and Evans, but no public timetable or confirmation of his full recovery has been provided.
Honorable mentions: Rodrigue Beaubois, Donatas Motiejunas, Levi Randolph, Jasiel Rivero and Markquis Nowell.
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