Meridian Sport and Buzz Sport sources report that Paris Basketball and Anadolu Efes are now the frontrunners to sign Carsen Edwards, after Crvena Zvezda exited the race due to salary concerns, as confirmed by Meridian Sport. Paris is in advanced talks to replace TJ Shorts, while Efes seeks to bolster their backcourt.
Edwards’ Rising Appeal
The Bayern Munich guard’s standout EuroLeague season has made him a hot commodity, with Paris eyeing him after Shorts’ confirmed move to Panathinaikos, verified by coach Ergin Ataman. Efes sees his scoring prowess as a key addition under Igor Kokoskov.
Clubs’ Strategic Moves
Paris aims to maintain their EuroLeague surprise status, while Anadolu Efes, per Buzz Sport, is strongly interested to strengthen their roster. With Crvena Zvezda out, the race intensifies for the American combo guard in the expanded 20-team EuroLeague.
Posted on: 12 June 2025, 11:15 CET
