Unexpected: Keenan Evans signed a contract with Žalgiris, but will be loaned out

Unexpected: Keenan Evans signed a contract with Žalgiris, but will be loaned out

According to the report, the contract was concluded under the “1+1” formula.

Eriko Ovčarenko / BNS nuotr./Paulius Jankūnas, Keenanas Evansas

However, the American will not play in Kaunas – “Žalgiris” has already completed its roster, and he will be loaned to the London “Lions” team coached by Tautvydas Sabonis.

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We remind you that the “Lions” club competing in the European Cup belongs to “Tesonet,” which is also a shareholder of Kaunas “Žalgiris.”

29-year-old K. Evans played in Kaunas from 2022 to 2024, and recently belonged to the Piraeus “Olympiakos” team.

„Olympiakos“ nuotr./Keenanas Evansas

However, after another serious injury – a torn Achilles tendon – the Greek club released K. Evans.

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The American suffered this latest injury during a EuroLeague return game precisely against Kaunas “Žalgiris.”

Previously, K. Evans was sidelined for a long time due to another Achilles tendon rupture (2023), as well as a torn knee patellar ligament (2024).

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In his best EuroLeague season (2023–2024), the point guard averaged 17.3 points, 3.9 assists, and 18.3 efficiency rating.

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