By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Kosner Baskonia and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot have officially parted ways following a two-year tenure, clearing the path for the French swingman’s move to Real Madrid.
The Cannes native registered 133 appearances in the blue and red colors, a stretch highlighted by capturing the Copa del Rey crown and establishing himself as one of the continent’s premier offensive weapons.
The club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz announced the conclusion of their relationship on Friday,
Kosner Baskonia y Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot separan sus caminos
Mila Esker, Tim! 💙❤
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— Kosner Baskonia (@Baskonia) July 17, 2026
Los Blancos capitalized on the opportunity shortly thereafter, officially announcing a two-year contract with Luwawu-Cabarrot.
Per the press release: “Real Madrid C. F. and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot have reached an agreement by which the forward, coming from Kosner Baskonia, will be a Real Madrid player for the next two seasons, until the end of the 2027-2028 season.”
Comunicado Oficial: Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot.
— Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) July 17, 2026
During the recent 2025–26 campaign, the explosive 31-year-old guard-forward reached the pinnacle of his European career. He dominated domestic competition by capturing the Liga Endesa Top Scorer award and securing a selection to the All-ACB First Team. His offensive excellence translated seamlessly to the continental stage, where he anchored Baskonia with identical production in Europe’s premier tournament, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc alongside a stellar 89.8% accuracy from the charity stripe for 18.2 points per contest.
This elite production made the former NBA veteran the most coveted target of the summer transfer market. While multiple powerhouse suitors, including FC Barcelona, aggressively pursued his signature, Madrid ultimately secured a verbal agreement on a lucrative two-year contract.
To facilitate the blockbuster transfer, the capital club had to navigate ACB’s intricate first-refusal market rules, which Baskonia strategically activated to mandate structured buyout negotiations rather than losing their franchise cornerstone without compensation.
Between 2016 and 2022, Luwawu-Cabarrot played six NBA seasons, suiting up for the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, and Oklahoma City Thunder. Furthermore, he captured silver medals with France in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and EuroBasket 2022.
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