SALT LAKE CITY – Real Madrid signed Italian forward Gabriele Procida to a three-year contract, filling the roster spot left by Hugo Gonzalez, whom the Boston Celtics selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Utah Jazz hold Procida’s NBA rights after acquiring him from the Detroit Pistons in 2024 in exchange for Simone Fontecchio.

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Gabriele Procida Signs With Real Madrid

Despite a disappointing 2024-25 season with Alba Berlin, Real Madrid’s offer signals their confidence in the 23-year-old’s potential.

Procida averaged 9.7 points and 2.2 rebounds last season, shooting 44 percent from the field and just 22 percent from beyond the three-point line.

The forward’s 6-foot-7 frame and high-level athleticism are e

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