TITLE: Kuzma Criticizes Current CBA; Osman, Bonga and Mills Sign Overseas; Diaz-Graham Selected No. 1 in G League International Draft
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Milwaukee forward Kyle Kuzma used social media on Thursday to denounce the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, contending that the new tax apron rules are operating “like a hard cap” and hurting players, teams and fans. In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), Kuzma argued that organizations are basing moves on “fear-based apron decisions,” which, in his view, undercut player value, break up home-grown rosters and erode the continuity that attracts audiences. He called the next round of negotiations “a do-or-die moment,” urging greater transparency and stronger representation for players.
Osman Returns to Anadolu Efes
Former Cavaliers wing Cedi Osman is heading back to Turkey. Sportando reports that the 29-year-old has reached an agreement with Anadolu Efes, the club he played for from 2011 to 2017. Osman spent the past two seasons with Greece’s Panathinaikos, averaging 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 58 EuroLeague games last year.
Bonga Commits to Real Madrid
Real Madrid has secured a three-year deal with Isaac Bonga, according to Encestando and relayed by Sportando. The German swingman, a second-round NBA pick in 2018, is coming off a career year with Partizan Belgrade. Although Bonga pursued an NBA return, the Spanish powerhouse will pay his buyout to keep him in the EuroLeague.
Mills Joins ASVEL Villeurbanne
Veteran guard Patty Mills will suit up for ASVEL Villeurbanne in France’s LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague, Eurohoops.net reports. The 36-year-old will reunite with longtime Spurs teammate Tony Parker, who recently moved from club president and majority owner to head coach. Mills last appeared in the NBA during the 2024-25 season, logging 29 games with Utah and the Clippers.
Diaz-Graham Headlines G League International Draft
The NBA G League staged its annual international draft on Thursday, with the Texas Legends selecting Spanish forward Jorge Diaz-Graham first overall. Complete results of the two-round event are available on the league’s website.
Source: HoopsRumors
