Paris Basketball loses Alpha Diallo, defensive champion, to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA
Paris Basketball has suffered a significant blow with the departure of Alpha Diallo, defensive champion of the French league and EuroLeague this season. The Guinean international, who also holds American nationality, has signed a guaranteed one-year contract worth $1.4 million (1.22 M EUR) with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
What happened?
Alpha Diallo, 29, has played for Paris Basketball since 2021. He has won numerous titles with the team, including the championship, Coupe de France, Leaders Cup, and Supercup. He has also participated in two EuroLeague Final Four editions, finishing third in 2023 and finalist in 2025.
Why does it matter for Paris Basketball?
The departure of Alpha Diallo is a significant blow for Paris Basketball, which is already facing severe financial problems. The club of the Principality has announced that several players, including Mike James and Matthew Strazel, will leave the team at the end of the season. Paris Basketball's financial problems are such that the club is uncertain about returning to the elite professional league next season.
What comes next?
Paris Basketball must now focus on rebuilding its team. The club has already announced that several players, including Jaron Blossomgame, will leave the team soon. Paris Basketball fans hope that the club will be able to find quality players to replace the departures.
Last result
The last result of Paris Basketball was a 85-79 loss to Zalgiris Kaunas on April 17, 2026.
Recent form
Paris Basketball has lost its last two games, with a recent form of 2-0-3 (LLWWL) in its last five games.
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Paris Basketball is facing severe financial problems, which could affect its ability to return to the elite professional league next season. The departure of Alpha Diallo is a significant blow to the team, which must now focus on rebuilding its roster.