By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Partizan Mozzart Bet officially announced the arrival of guard Ethan Thompson on Sunday, executing a massive perimeter upgrade for the upcoming season.
Confirming recent rumors about landing the 27-year-old guard, the Serbian powerhouse penned him to a two-year contract, preparing for the demanding 2026–27 campaign. The Belgrade organization is heavily focused on contending across multiple fronts, including the EuroLeague, alongside the AdmiralBet ABA League and domestic Serbian competitions.
Thompson represents a crucial foundational piece for an aggressively re-engineered squad that already features a deep rotation. The NBA veteran, former Oregon State standout, and international player with Puerto Rico joins a formidable, previously confirmed group under head coach Joan Penarroya that includes Kyle Allman Jr., Mitar Bosnjakovic, Kevarrius Hayes, Tonye Jekiri, Carlik Jones, Arijan Lakic, Joffrey Lauvergne, Vanja Marinkovic, Uros Mijailovic, Mario Nakic, Alessandro Pajola, Lamar Stevens, Nikola Tanaskovic, Luca Vildoza, and Derek Willis.
Itan Tompson je novi košarkaš Partizana Mozzart Bet! Američki bek koji nastupa za reprezentaciju Portorika, osmi je igrač koji je ovog leta pojačao crno-bele.⚫⚪
U redove Partizana, Tompson dolazi iz Indijana Pejsersa. Osim u NBA, nekadašnji igrač Oregon Stejt koledža je… pic.twitter.com/umnTgVhj8Z
— KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) August 16, 2026
The 6-foot-4 product shooting guard will supply immediate offensive versatility and rugged physical baseline defense to Penarroya’s tactical lineups. This signing concludes days of intense speculation regarding his future following the finalization of his tenure in the United States. The versatile backcourt weapon had his European path cleared when the Indiana Pacers waived him from his two-way contract on Thursday.
Welcome to Belgrade! Welcome to Partizan Mozzart Bet!⚫⚪#KKPartizan pic.twitter.com/2ATf3QnHmT
— KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) August 16, 2026
The California native is coming off his most extensive NBA run yet, registering 32 appearances and 13 starts under head coach Rick Carlisle during the 2025–26 Regular Season while averaging 7.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He concurrently dominated the G League structure, lighting up scoreboards with a blazing 26.8 points per contest split between the Sioux Falls Skyforce and the Noblesville Boom.
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