Multiple NBA teams have interest in bringing power forward Nicolo Melli stateside, international journalist David Pick reports (Twitter link). The 26-year-old Melli has played the last two seasons for Brose Bamberg of the German BBL.
Melli worked out for several NBA teams, including the Pistons, Bucks, and Wolves, leading up to the 2013 draft. However, he went undrafted and returned to the Euroleague.
Melli had his best season during the 2016/17 campaign for Brose Bamberg. He averaged 11.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game while shooting 50.9% from the field. He was named the Euroleague Round 11 MVP.