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Zalgiris Secures Star Guard Williams-Goss Until 2029
22 Sep
Summary
- Nigel Williams-Goss extended his contract with Zalgiris until 2029.
- Panathinaikos Aktor showed interest in the point guard during the offseason.
- Zalgiris revealed a €28.8 million budget for the upcoming season.
Nigel Williams-Goss has committed his future to Zalgiris Kaunas by signing a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. The announcement was made during the club's annual pre-season press conference, confirming that the playmaker's deal had been updated.
Sports director Gediminas Navickas revealed that Panathinaikos Aktor had expressed interest in the player during the offseason. Williams-Goss originally joined Zalgiris on a 2+1 deal before the 2025-26 season, quickly becoming a key player with averages of 11.5 points, 3.9 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.9 steals.
The extension ensures Williams-Goss will continue to be a central figure for the Lithuanian team. This move aligns with Zalgiris's financial strategy, as the club unveiled a pre-tax budget of €28.8 million, with €19.7 million allocated for player and staff salaries, marking a substantial increase in spending power.
