Kosta Koufos signs reported 2-year, $6M deal with Russian club
Mark Sobhani / National Basketball Association / Getty
Veteran NBA center Kosta Koufos signed a two-year contract with Russian team CSKA Moscow, the team announced Friday.
The reported $6-million deal will make him the highest-paid American playing in Europe, sources told Yahoo's Chris Haynes. The contract includes an NBA option if he wants to return stateside.
Koufos, 30, holds dual Greek-American citizenship. While he was born and raised in Ohio, he has played for Greece internationally. In 11 NBA seasons with five teams, he's averaged 5.7 points and five rebounds.
HEADLINES
- Jokic passes Magic for 3rd in triple-doubles in Nuggets' loss to Cavs
- Wizards lose to Mavs, tie franchise record with 16th straight defeat
- Report: NBA returning to China with pair of 2025 preseason games
- NBA Power Rankings: A reason for optimism for every team
- Edey's return delayed after testing injured ankle
Advertisement