{"id":47795,"date":"2025-08-06T12:20:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/47795\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:20:10","slug":"ex-sixers-pick-gets-major-offer-outside-nba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/47795\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Sixers Pick Gets Major Offer Outside NBA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_z9dnhc30h\">With NBA free agency cooling down, many players are beginning to make their way overseas as teams are finalizing their camp rosters and exiting the open market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wyx5pn58k\">For the former <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_2rvts4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nba\/76ers\/news\/si.com\/nba\/76ers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> center, Richaun Holmes, he\u2019s joining a Greek club and becoming one of the highest-paid players overseas. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0imj8onbp\">via @MikeAScotto: Richaun Holmes has agreed to a deal with Panathinaikos that\u2019ll make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe, sources told @hoopshype. Holmes averaged 7.4 points on 65% shooting and 5.7 rebounds with the Wizards last season. Holmes had interest from multiple EuroLeague teams.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Richaun Holmes has agreed to a deal with Panathinaikos that\u2019ll make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe, sources told <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hoopshype?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@hoopshype<\/a>. Holmes averaged 7.4 points on 65% shooting and 5.7 rebounds with the Wizards last season. Holmes had interest from multiple EuroLeague teams <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8yGgMkn2p1\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/8yGgMkn2p1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeAScotto\/status\/1952799369092116602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7zr8rkrnj\">Signing overseas doesn\u2019t spell an end for Holmes\u2019 NBA career, but it gives him an opportunity to stay active and give teams something to watch when it comes time for NBA franchises to start considering potential free agents outside of the States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_g7dxvfdsh\">Panathinaikos is based in Athens, Greece. The club plays in the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6labrdfqx\">The organization is coached by Ergin Ataman, a prominent Turkish-born head coach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_p3l3zgpmi\">Panathinaikos has won seven EuroLeague titles, 40 Greek Championships, 21 Greek Cups, and one Intercontinental Cup. The club was founded 106 years ago.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Richaun Holmes, Sixer\" title=\"Richaun Holmes, Sixer\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Apr 10, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images<br \/>\n \/ Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wr6hyt819\">After a Community College run in 2011-2012, Holmes attended Bowling Green from 2012 to 2015. During the 2015 NBA Draft, Holmes was selected 37th overall in the second round by the Philadelphia 76ers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_nfkdm24tw\">Throughout the first three seasons of his career, Holmes played for the Sixers. He started 17 games in his second year. Over a three-year span, Holmes appeared in 156 games. He put up averages of seven points, four rebounds, and one block. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_vr56pbf1g\">After his Philly stint, Holmes spent one season with the Phoenix Suns. Then, he took on a four-year run with the Sacramento Kings. Holmes appeared in 192 games, collecting nearly 140 starts. He averaged 10 points, seven rebounds, and one block with the Kings. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qxkdu4pbt\">Since his days in Sacramento, Holmes has played for the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards. 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