Despite reports linking Theo Maledon with Fenerbahce, the All-EuroLeague guard is expected to join Real Madrid, sources tell BasketNews.
All-EuroLeague Second Team guard Theo Maledon is expected to join Real Madrid next season, multiple sources tell BasketNews, despite reports linking him to Fenerbahce Istanbul.
3-pointers this season
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Madrid had been in advanced talks to secure Maledon for several months, with sources close to the market indicating he might have committed to a two-year deal.
Maledon's breakout season with ASVEL made him one of the EuroLeague's most impactful players.
He ranked fifth in total points created (27.5 per game, combining points and assists), trailing only T.J. Shorts, Kendrick Nunn, Mike James, and Carsen Edwards, according to BBallytics.
His leadership helped ASVEL secure 13 wins this season—four more than last year—including upsets over top-tier teams like Olympiacos, Real Madrid, Paris Basketball, Anadolu Efes (twice), and FC Barcelona.
Maledon averaged 20 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in those victories while shooting 50.6% from two, 42.9% from beyond the arc, and 91.7% from the free throw line.
Overall, Maledon finished the season with averages of 17.0 points (52.5% 2PT, 34.4% 3PT, 90.4% FT), 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.0 steals, and a 20.6 PIR—ranking fourth in the EuroLeague's performance index rating.
NBA scouts have re-evaluated him as a potential return candidate following a standout campaign with ASVEL.
## Real Madrid
Position Player
PG Facundo Campazzo
PG Andres Feliz
SG/PG Sergio Llull
SG/PG Xavier Rathan-Mayes
SG/SF Alberto Abalde
SG/SF Dzanan Musa
SF Mario Hezonja
SF Hugo Gonzalez
SF/PF Gabriel Deck
PF Eli Ndiaye
PF/C Usman Garuba
C Bruno Fernando
C Serge Ibaka
C Edy Tavares
Coach Chus Mateo (signed until 2026)
Expiring contracts Dzanan Musa, Sergio Llull, Serge Ibaka
Rumored to leave Serge Ibaka, Dzanan Musa
Interested Theo Maledon, David Kramer
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Donatas Urbonas is an award-winning Lithuanian basketball journalist, recognized as the best sports journalist in Lithuania in 2016 and the top basketball journalist in 2018. A Vilnius University journalism graduate, Urbonas has reported on major global sports events, including the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympics, FIBA World Cups, EuroBaskets, NBA Summer League, and NBA Draft.
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