Former NBA Players Sign Overseas, Irish Guard Joins Timberwolves

Several former NBA players are continuing their basketball careers overseas as the 2025-26 season approaches. Talen Horton-Tucker, after a stint with the Lakers, Utah Jazz, and Chicago Bulls, is finalizing a deal with Turkish club Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, the reigning EuroLeague champions, though he remains open to NBA opportunities. Former Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall, known for his height and stint in the NBA, has signed with the Ningbo Rockets in the Chinese Basketball Association. Meanwhile, CJ Fulton, an Irish-born guard, is pursuing an NBA opportunity through an Exhibit 10 deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, aiming to become the second Irish player in the NBA. Additionally, Dante Exum, after overcoming injuries and time overseas, has secured a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks, carving out a solid role as a perimeter defender and shooter. These moves highlight the varied paths players take to sustain their professional basketball careers, whether through overseas contracts or new NBA opportunities.