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Sasha Vezenkov: Everything you need to know

Sasha Vezenkov

Sasha Vezenkov

PF

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Sasha Vezenkov

Sasha Vezenkov Career Stats  

  • Career Averages

    PTS
    REB
    AST
    BLK
    STL
    5.4
    2.3
    0.5
    0.2
    0.5
    Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS%
    2023-24 42 0 12.2 5.4 2.3 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.3 0 0 1.1 2.9 37.5% 0.9 1.7 54.9% 2.0 4.5 44.0% 0.3 0.4 80.0% 0.7 1.6 1.0 1.6 +2 56.9%
    Career
    42
    0
    12.2
    5.4
    2.3
    0.5
    0.2
    0.5
    0.3
    0
    0
    1.1
    2.9
    37.5%
    0.9
    1.7
    54.9%
    2.0
    4.5
    44.0%
    0.3
    0.4
    80.0%
    0.7
    1.6
    1.0
    1.6
    +2
    56.9%
Sasha Vezenkov

Sasha Vezenkov Player Profile  

Birthdate 8/6/1995 (30)
Status FA
HT/WT 6'8", 225 lbs
Draft Info 2017: Rd 2; Pk 57 (BKN)
Birthplace Nicosia,, CYP
Position PF
Experience 2 seasons

Career History

Sacramento Kings 2023-2024 (1 season)

Sasha Vezenkov: Breaking News

Inks long-term deal with Greek club

Vezenkov signed a five-year, $18.5 million contract with Greek club Olympiacos on Thursday, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports. After the Kings shipped him to the Raptors in late June, Vezenkov reached a buyout agreement with Toronto earlier this week, giving up a guaranteed $6.6 million for the 2024-25 season so that he could pursue a return overseas. The 28-year-old will end up taking a pay cut in terms of annual average salary as he heads to Greece, but he'll get some longer-term security and will likely settle back in as a featured player for Olympiacos, with whom he earned EuroLeague MVP honors in 2023. Vezenkov made the jump to North America for the 2023-24 season but struggled to find his footing with the Kings, appearing in 42 contests for the club while averaging 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes.

Cut loose by Toronto

The Raptors waived Vezenkov on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. Vezenkov was under contract for a guaranteed $6.66 million in 2024-25, but in an expected move, he'll give up his full salary for the upcoming season so that he can pursue an opportunity overseas in Greece, per Murphy. After winning EuroLeague MVP honors with Greek club Olympiacos in 2023, Vezenkov signed a two-year deal with the Kings last summer. The 28-year-old had a quiet rookie season with the Kings, averaging 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes over 42 appearances.

Shipped to Toronto

The Kings traded Vezenkov, Davion Mitchell, the No. 45 pick in 2024 NBA Draft and a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft via Portland to the Raptors in exchange for Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Vezenkov made 42 appearances for the Kings in 2023-24, averaging 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes on 44.0/37.5/80.0 shooting splits. While Vezenkov has shown the ability to be a quality floor-spacer at the forward position, there is no guarantee he will receive a significant uptick in playing time in Toronto.