Backdoor Podcast, as anticipated by Yannis Bourgeois, confirmed on June 2, 2025, that Paris Basketball have reached an agreement in principle with French veteran Amath M’Baye for the 2025-26 season on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old forward, who spent the last two seasons with CSKA Moscow, brings experience from Italian clubs like Brindisi, Milano, and Virtus Bologna, marking his first professional stint in France after playing in Japan post-college.
Herrera Extension Nears
Paris is also close to extending Chilean-German guard Sebastian Herrera, who joined the club in 2023 under coach Tuomas Iisalo. Herrera, averaging 7 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in the French LNB last season, has been a key rotation player. His extension would ensure continuity for Paris, who are rebuilding after losing stars like T.J. Shorts and Tyson Ward.
Building for EuroLeague
With M’Baye’s experience—he averaged 7 points in 21 EuroLeague minutes with Anadolu Efes in 2022-23 —and Herrera’s familiarity, Paris Basketball are strengthening their roster for the 20-team EuroLeague next season, alongside new entrants like Dubai BC. The signings follow their recent addition of Allan Dokossi, as Paris aim to maintain their entertaining style under new coach Francesco Tabellini.
Posted on: 2 June 2025, 19:02 CET
