Anadolu Efes parts ways with Saben Lee and Cole Swider

2026-06-09T18:27:24+00:00 2026-06-09T18:27:24+00:00.

Nikola Miloradovic

09/Jun/26 18:27

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Lee is expected to continue his career with Zalgiris, while Swider leaves after one season in Istanbul

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

Anadolu Efes officially announced the departures of Saben Lee and Cole Swider, thanking both American players for their contributions during the 2025-26 season.

Lee is now expected to continue his career at Zalgiris, with the Lithuanian club close to signing him to a two-year contract as part of its roster rebuild.

The American guard joined Efes in December 2025 after a brief stint with Olympiacos. In 16 EuroLeague games for the Istanbul side, he averaged 11.2 points, 3.1 assists and 1.7 rebounds.

Swider also leaves Efes after one season with the club. The 26-year-old forward appeared in 30 EuroLeague games during his debut campaign in Europe, averaging 5.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest. His next destination has not yet been revealed.

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