Isaia Cordinier's contract with Virtus Bologna is about to expire, and the French forward is expected to leave the Italian club. In the small forward role, Cordinier will be one of the most intriguing players available on the market, so the question arises: where might he be headed next?
Since arriving at Virtus Bologna in 2021, Isaia Cordinier's growth has been exponential.
The French player always had a lot of potential, but injuries limited him considerably at the start of his career.
However, in Bologna, Cordinier has become one of the most highly regarded players on the continental scene in his position, winning the EuroCup title in 2021.
That being said, his contract with Virtus Bologna is set to expire, and the chances of him staying with the Italian club seem rather low.
During the season, Virtus had already received approaches from other clubs for Cordinier, but the management decided to keep the player at least until the end of his contract.
With the offseason already in full swing, Cordinier is becoming a very attractive name for many clubs looking for experienced reinforcements.
What could be the best destinations for Cordinier? And which ones are most likely? Let's find out together.
NBA
The first option would take Cordinier away from Europe to the NBA. The French player was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2016.
In 2018, his rights were traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Shortly after signing with Virtus Bologna in 2021, the Nets waived their rights to Cordinier, making him an unrestricted free agent in the NBA.
Therefore, if Cordinier were to play in the NBA, he would have no restrictions on which team to choose and would be free to go anywhere.
Sources have told BasketNews that the player
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Orazio Cauchi
Orazio Cauchi started his career in basketball at 21, having worked for several years at Sportando as the lead writer of the website. He also covered several live events, including the Euroleague Final Four, Italian Cups, Serie A league finals, and EuroBasket. He also contributed to American media, such as LibertyBallers and Def Pen Hoops. Cauchi joined BasketNews in 2021 as a Staff Writer. Holds a degree in Politics & International Relations.
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