Nets two-way player E.J. Liddell is apparently heading overseas to continue his career.
Greece’s Aris B.C. has reached a two-year deal with Liddell, with only the official announcement pending, according to Eurohoops’ Johnny Askounis. Liddell’s two-way deal, signed in September, covered just one season.
Liddell appeared in 26 games, including five starts, with Brooklyn this season. He averaged 5.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists while shooting 48.6 percent from the field. He did most of his damage during five April contests, averaging 18.4 points and 5.8 rebounds.
The 6’6” forward also appeared in 26 G League games with the Long Island Nets, averaging 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in 29.3 minutes per agme.
Liddell was the 41st overall pick in the 2022 draft but tore his ACL in the Summer League just a few weeks later, wiping out his rookie season. The 25-year-old appeared in just 20 NBA games for the Pelicans and Bulls before he joined the Nets.
Speaking of Buckeye greatness, it feels like Bryce Maximus transferring to OSU (or Duquesne) woulda been the smart move for his basketball career. Arizona is losing a couple of talented frosh to the NBA (Peat & Burries). But they’re bringing back a lot of talent as well, especially on the wing where Bryce plays. They’re also bringing in some blue chip freshmen as well. Playing time/usage % seems like it would be way more plentiful literally anywhere else in the nation but esp at Duquesne & Ohio St where he already has fam/local connections that make those 2 schools a lil more of an obvious fit… link to youtube.com