For yet another summer, the future of Mike James in Monaco was the subject of endless speculation, rumors, and media reports, particularly after the controversy surrounding his suspension and subsequent reinstatement by the club itself.
Despite all the chatter, James returned to Monaco, honoring the terms of his contract that run through 2027, and rejoined the team’s pre-season preparations, aiming once more to make an impact at the EuroLeague’s highest level.
The immediate question, however, is whether James will accompany the team to Cyprus for the upcoming preparatory tournament this weekend, where heavyweights Olympiacos, Paris, and Crvena Zvezda will also be competing.
Meanwhile, uncertainty still surrounds Jordan Loyd’s situation with Monaco. After a standout EuroBasket performance and growing interest from Real Madrid and other EuroLeague clubs, his future with the French side remains unclear.
Mike James returned to Monaco for the pre-season, aiming for the #EuroLeague tophttps://t.co/9Yr18nOn04
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) September 11, 2025
