Valencia Basket is close to completing a major signing for their project. According to Matteo Andreani, the Spanish club is advancing negotiations to sign TJ Shorts, a point guard who will leave Panathinaikos despite having a multi-year contract with the Greek team.
The operation is in its final stages and Valencia Basket would be willing to pay a buyout to Panathinaikos to secure the player's rights. The move would put the Spanish team ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv, which had also shown interest in the point guard in this market.
Shorts would arrive at Valencia as a top-tier piece for playmaking. His ability to create advantages, change pace, and take on offensive responsibility makes him one of the most impactful point guards in the European market. After his stint at Panathinaikos, his future now points to the Liga Endesa and a Valencia Basket team looking to strengthen with ambition.
Pending final details, the Spanish club appears to have gained a decisive advantage in the race for the player. If the operation is completed, Valencia Basket would add a differential point guard with experience at the highest continental level.