Summary of "„Žalgirio“ ramybė dėl Tubelio, sudie Brazdeikiui, daug klaustukų kito sezono sudėtyje | Širdyje 💚🤍"
Overview
Žalgiris’ roster planning for the next season is the central topic. Martynas outlines which players are likely to stay versus leave and weighs several high-profile transfer rumors—especially around the “oak” big man (referenced in captions as “Oak,” clearly pointing to Ofereed/Tubelis-related center talk) and the likely future of “Cisco” (referenced in captions as Cisco, i.e., Sylvain Francisco).
1) “Who stays, who goes” framework for next season
- From the current 13 players, Martynas argues that about 7 are essentially guaranteed to remain, while around 6 are uncertain / likely to leave.
- He identifies players he expects to stay long-term, citing:
- contract extensions
- remaining contract years
- Others are described as finishing their deals or being widely linked with other clubs.
2) Oak / Tubelis transfer speculation: money, minutes, and role fit
The discussion centers on foreign media claims that Tel Aviv and Olympiacos could be destinations for the “oak” big man.
Martynas’ reasoning focuses on:
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Financial feasibility
- A reported bid around ~€1M+ (captions also mention “maybe more than a million”) could be “small enough” in the Lithuanian context that Žalgiris might still consider it.
- He emphasizes that Žalgiris ultimately controls whether an exit happens.
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Olympiacos fit question
- He doubts the move because the player would likely see limited minutes, either:
- behind/in the same area as Vezhkov (Vezenkov)
- within Olympiacos’ established rotation
- He doubts the move because the player would likely see limited minutes, either:
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Risk scenario
- If coach Barzokas changes plans or the team underperforms, the minutes situation could worsen or become unpredictable.
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Barzokas’ philosophy
- Even if Olympiacos can carry multiple bigs, Martynas suggests it’s not the type of utilization Žalgiris needs—making the transfer less straightforward for the player.
3) Žalgiris contract constraints and buyout timing
A key point is the timing of buyouts:
- No buyout this summer for this particular player.
- Any major “jump” (e.g., NBA/another high-level move) would require:
- an offer
- contract terms that make it possible
Martynas stresses that Žalgiris can block/withhold certain outcomes by not agreeing to buyout terms right now, pushing any real opportunity to next summer.
This leads to a more “likely one more year” stance: offers may exist, but departure is not automatic.
4) Other likely departures and market value talk (Madara, Rupštavič, Wright, etc.)
Other players discussed as likely not staying include:
- Mantas Rupštavič: described as a sure exit candidate.
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Jams Madaras: claims about a sizable NBA-related offer/timeline are debated, including how:
- rules and eligibility
- age
- Israeli army service exemptions can affect whether US leagues become possible.
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Moses Wright:
- noted as having a one-year contract that ended without publicly confirmed extension
- interest from other teams is speculated
5) Francisco (“Cisco”) as the biggest decision point
Martynas frames the offseason around one unresolved issue: who replaces Cisco / Francisco’s role and leadership.
Key claims:
- Cisco is described as the core piece of the team’s identity and production.
- He is linked to larger clubs and possibly NBA pathways.
- If Cisco leaves, Žalgiris may keep its general structure—but would need a replacement that covers more than stats:
- leader role
- primary defensive load
- mid-season “engine”
Martynas suggests Žalgiris could lose its best “two-leader core,” which could force a broader rebuild (even if not a full reset).
6) Barcelona / NBA rumors involving Moses Wright and other barca-related roster changes
The guest notes:
- possible signings or pre-agreements
- contract verification timing issues (e.g., medicals, pre-contracts, official dates)
Overall vibe: Catalan clubs can move quickly, and transfers may look delayed until paperwork is finalized.
7) Center recruitment scenario: Jonas Valančiūnas and “athletic” bigs
Jonas Valančiūnas is discussed as a major tactical change:
- Martynas argues Žalgiris needs different center types:
- athleticism
- ability to run
- defensive capability
- fit within Euroleague rotations
He suggests a possible structure where:
- Valančiūnas becomes the first center
- another athletic big (referenced inconsistently in captions, e.g., Marik/Marek) becomes the second center
Minutes distribution is also implied to change compared to the current season.
8) Brazdeikis and Sirvydis: playoff rotation logic and future uncertainty
A major segment addresses Ignas Brazdeikis and Sirvydis:
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Brazdeikis
- described as not starting / not being used during a playoff stretch due to coach rotation decisions
- the guest finds it surprising but not definitive proof of future plans
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Sirvydis
- framed as someone who wants to play
- there is “negative feedback” around his role, potentially leading to:
- contract negotiations, or
- a market exit
9) Overall conclusion: big contracts, limited replacements, and “responsible offseason”
The guest’s conclusion is that Žalgiris must make a responsible, high-stakes decision because:
- replacing multiple key leaders is difficult
- the Euroleague market is described as “brutal”
- the team needs both quality and role clarity, particularly for the player who will take over Cisco’s leadership and defensive load
The offseason is framed as aiming to stay competitive (not fighting for the bottom), but progressing depends on a small number of crucial signings.
Presenters / contributors
- Martynas (main interviewee/presenter)
- Donatas Urbanas (mentioned as a known insider/analyst source)
- Jankūnas (mentioned as speaking via BasketNews / commenting on the future)
- BasketNews (referenced as the source of comments, not as a direct presenter)
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