Valencia Basket has reached an agreement with American point guard Darius Thompson (Italian passport) to terminate the remaining two years of his contract with the club, leaving Valencia Basket after being part of the squad that won the club's first domestic double with the Liga Endesa title and Supercopa Endesa.
Valencia Basket wishes to thank Thompson for his professionalism, dedication, and hard work during his time wearing the orange jersey, and wishes him the best in his future, both professionally and personally.
Darius Thompson joined Valencia Basket in the summer of 2025 from Anadolu Efes Istanbul and appeared in a total of 76 games with the club, averaging 8.2 points on 36.6% from three-point range, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for 8.9 efficiency rating.