THE Onuralp Bitim is a sought-after name in the market, following his release from Chicago Bulls. According to an Italian journalist of “BasketNews”, the Fenerbahce is interested in the acquisition of the Turkish forward, but not to have him this year!
Specifically, the publication in question emphasizes that the Turkish club intends to give him Bitim this year on loan, with another Euroleague team, namely Paristo be his most likely destination until the end of the current season!
The 2023/24 season Bitim had 3.5 points and 1.4 rebounds per 11.7 minutes in 23 NBA regular season games. Before moving to the other side of the Atlantic, he had an excellent season with the Bursasporaveraging 18.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in the Turkish league and 18.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists per game in the EuroCup. In fact, he earned a spot in the latter’s second best five for the 2022-23 season.
Turkish side Fenerbahce is showing strong interest in Onuralp Bitim, per sources. The club is working towards a plan that would include a loan move for Bitim until the end of the season with Paris Basketball as a serious candidate as a landing spot for the player.
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