Free agent guard Evan Fournier has struggled to get on the court over the last two seasons and he's now considering moving back to the EuroLeague. As reported by Michalis Stefanou, the 31-year-old veteran has received offers from EuroLeague teams and he's seriously considering leaving the NBA. Teams in Italy, Spain, and France have all either made an offer or expressed "formal interest" in signing the former sharpshooter. Last season, he began the year on the New York Knicks until he was traded to the Detroit Pistons where he appeared in 29 games. During that time, Fournier averaged 7.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting .373/.270/.794.
Evan Fournier Expected To Generate Interest As Free Agent
French veteran Evan Fournier finds himself going to the Paris Olympics as a free agent, but he could be back in the NBA for next season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Fournier is expected to generate interest among "some" NBA teams. Fournier became a free agent after the Detroit Pistons declined a $19 million team option on his contract. He is also expected to draw interest from EuroLeague teams. Fournier has been an afterthought in the NBA in recent seasons, making only 59 appearances across two campaigns, but he's been a capable scorer in the league and could re-ignite his career if he lands in a good situation.
The Pistons declined the team option on guard Evan Fournier. He is now heading toward unrestricted free agency. The 31-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign with the Knicks. However, he appeared in only three games for New York before being moved ahead of the trade deadline. Fournier suited up in 29 games for the Pistons, and he finished the year by averaging 7.2 points and 1.9 assists. He was due to make $19 million had Detroit kept him, so this move wasn't surprising. Still, Fournier will likely find work elsewhere in the National Basketball Association, although he probably won't see much action, considering his production has declined significantly over the last few seasons.
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Evan Fournier (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Fournier didn't play in Saturday's contest against the New Jersey Nets due to a sore right knee. The 31-year-old French sharpshooter has averaged 4.6 points in 19.0 minutes per game over his last 10 outings. His return won't boost the team's rotation, as Detroit has lost 12 of 13 games.
Evan Fournier Probable For Tuesday Against Philadelphia
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Evan Fournier (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Fournier didn't suit up for Saturday's contest against the New Jersey Nets due to a sore right knee. Over his last 10 outings, the 31-year-old French sharpshooter has averaged 4.6 points in 19.0 minutes per game. His return won't boost the Pistons, who have lost 12 of 13 games going into Tuesday.
According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Pistons are expected to keep guard Evan Fournier on the roster. The 31-year-old sharpshooter from France was traded to Detroit ahead of the deadline after spending three years in New York. He averaged 14.1 points in 80 games during the 2021-22 campaign. However, Fournier has played sparingly in the last two seasons and hasn't been a consistent presence in head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation. With this in mind, it appears there is a place for him in Detroit, considering he's logged 25 minutes in two games with the Pistons. Although Fournier has a way to go before earning a spot on fantasy rosters, he's still someone to keep on the radar, especially if he keeps getting playing time with his new team.
New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier (ankle) is out again for Friday's meeting with the Hornets. The 31-year-old played in his first game of the season on Friday night against the Wizards, scoring two points while missing all four shots from behind the arc in 16 minutes. However, he's now on the shelf with right ankle inflammation. Still, with RJ Barrett (illness) returning from a three-game absence, Fournier likely wouldn't have seen any action, at least not enough to be a viable fantasy option.
New York Knicks guard/forward Evan Fournier believes he can still be a useful player for the team after getting dropped from the rotation last season. "I might be dreaming of stuff, but to me I can help the team," Fournier said at the weekend. "Like I'm a good player. I can f-;king play. I bring stuff that this team doesn't have, too." The Frenchman also promised to treat every practice and opportunity like it was his last. Fournier doesn't appear to be in Knicks' plans, but he did get a look in the team's preseason opener on Monday. The 30-year-old came off the bench to score 11 points in 21 minutes off the bench in a 114-107 win over Boston, shooting 4-for-10 from the field with a 3-for-7 record from deep. He's been a solid performer in the league for a long time, but it remains to be seen if Fournier can force his way back into Tom Thibodeau's plans for 2023-24.
New York Knicks guard/forward Evan Fournier is desperate to see regular action in the NBA again. The 30-year-old sharpshooter was cast aside by the Knicks last season, suiting up for just 27 games and sitting out the entire playoff campaign, but Fournier believes that he can still be a useful player. "We'll see. Obviously, I want to play again. I want to have success. I know I can help. I know I can play, I know I can do many things," Fournier told Eurohoops about his situation in New York. The 11-year veteran has certainly proved some doubters wrong at the World Cup, averaging 21.7 points for France. However, he appeared to have burned his bridges with his current team and Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau earlier in the summer, so Fournier likely needs to find himself another club for the 2023-24 campaign to fill his ambitions of seeing regular playing time.
According to Ian Begley of SNY, the San Antonio Spurs are interested in acquiring New York Knicks guard/forward Evan Fournier. The 30-year-old Frenchman is fully expected to leave New York ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign after playing a very marginal role for the team last season. San Antonio appears to be a good landing spot for Fournier, and he's also talked positively about the potential move and linking up with fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. "It's not the Spurs of 2014 anymore but playing for coach Pop and learning from him, it would be a pleasure and an honor, for sure," Fournier said in an interview with L'Equipe. "Being with Victor, looking at the Olympics, being able to start chemistry on the court, that would be great." Fournier has spent 11 seasons in the NBA, averaging 14.0 points with 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
