Dubai Basketball secures major talent ahead of EuroLeague debut

Dubai Basketball has made a major signing ahead of the 2025/26 season, landing two-time EuroLeague champion Dzanan Musa on a three-year deal.

The 26-year-old Bosnian shooting guard arrives straight from a championship-winning campaign with European powerhouse Real Madrid.

Musa, who previously played in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets, says he’s excited to help Dubai Basketball make history in both the EuroLeague and ABA League.

Known for his scoring power and leadership, Musa brings experience from top European clubs and a strong track record, including MVP honours in Spain and a standout role in Real Madrid’s championship run.

His arrival marks Dubai Basketball’s first signing of the season, as the team prepares for its EuroLeague debut under head coach Jurica Golemac.

Fans are invited to be a part of the season and catch a glimpse of the best players in the world come together at Coca-Cola Arena.

Welcome to your new home, Dzanan 🤎🤍🖤#DU13AI pic.twitter.com/V451LSuii2

— Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) July 7, 2025

Time in America

Musa spent two seasons in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets, who selected him 29th overall in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft.

During his time in the United States, he appeared in 49 NBA games, gaining playing time alongside All-Star teammates including Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.

Musa also excelled in the NBA G League, where he averaged 19.5 points per game with the Long Island Nets, underlining his offensive potential.

Strong Presence in Europe

Musa made an immediate impact since his debut, which started with Slovenian side Cedevita Olimpija, where he made his first EuroLeague appearance at just 16 years old.

Following his time in the States, Dzanan joined Spanish side Río Breogán in 2021, where he was named the Spanish league’s MVP for his standout season.

The Bosnian was quickly scouted to join Spanish giants Real Madrid at 23 years old. He became a key figure in the team’s 2022/23 EuroLeague title-winning run, contributing an average of 14.8 points and 2.7 assists per game, which led him to be selected in the All-EuroLeague First Team in his inaugural year at Madrid.