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Former New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier has never been one to keep his opinions quiet, whether it's good or bad. This time, Fournier is expressing his opinion in a positive way, complimenting fellow NBA veteran Austin Rivers.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

KD to Fournier 'Chemistry Won’t Help You Guard Steph'

Netflix released the first trailer for Court of Gold, a documentary about the USA men’s basketball team in their road to the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Evan Fournier and 9 other ballers who voluntarily chose the EuroLeague over the NBA

Playing in the NBA is a dream for many aspiring ballers. But while only a handful get to play in the NBA, surprisingly, there are players that don’t want to be in the league even if they’re good enough to be in it.

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Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Pistons’ Evan Fournier shades Detroit with Olympics admission

Evan Fournier and the Detroit Pistons had quite the seasons for all the wrong reasons. After the Pistons were the top pick to win the NBA Draft Lottery, the projection went south.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Former Pistons Guard Exposes End of Season Struggles

When discussing young NBA teams, we often focus on their potential to become great. However, what’s usually overlooked is the learning curve they must face before reaching that potential.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / September 24

Evan Fournier reveals 'dark side of the NBA'

Fournier spent 12 years in the NBA before returning to Europe this summer.

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Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

NBA Veteran Evan Fournier Reflects On His 12-Year Odyssey

Evan Fournier, a long-time NBA vet, closed the door on a respectable career in America this summer when he chose to head overseas to continue his playing career.

Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Evan Fournier: Going From The Detroit Pistons To The Olympics Gave Me Life

Evan Fournier spent 12 seasons in the NBA and went from being a Playoff-caliber co-star to an end-of-the-bench veteran over that time. He ended last season on the woeful Detroit Pistons, a very frustrating experience for the French shooting guard, which prompted him to sign with Olympiacos in Europe.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 13

Evan Fournier turns down Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive ceiling, and Kyle Kuzma in the Olympics

We discussed all of this and more on the Bleav in Wizards podcast. Jahadi White and I are back on the Bleav in Wizards podcast and we covered Evan Fournier

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 5

12-Year Veteran, Ex-Nuggets Player Gets Honest About Leaving NBA

Many NBA veterans cut their time in the league short because they would rather pursue other opportunities over sitting the bench. While some teams value a veteran presence on the bench who plays a small role on the court and a big role in the locker room, not every player is willing to accept such a role.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 5

Evan Fournier Was Offered 2-Year Contract With Wizards But Didn't Want To Be Mentor On Losing Team

Evan Fournier recently made headlines by turning down a two-year contract offer from the Washington Wizards in favor of signing a two-year, $4 million deal with Olympiacos in the EuroLeague.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4

Evan Fournier shares blunt admission why he refused 2-year Wizards offer

Losing teams often relegate players on the wrong side of 30 to the bench as mentors to the young guns tasked to carry the franchise back to relevance. Despite reduced playing time, many players accept this role and thrive in their new capacities as glue guys and locker room vets.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 4

Veteran guard explains why he spurned NBA team to sign in Europe

He had an opportunity to extend his NBA career, but he revealed that he declined a two-year offer from the Wizards.

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Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Evan Fournier Reveals the Team He Rejected Before Leaving NBA

After a summer filled with rumors, the next destination for former first-round pick Evan Fournier was recently revealed. After 12 years in the NBA, Fournier signed with the EuroLeague’s Olympiacos.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / September 2

Olympics to Olympiacos: French guard leaves NBA for Europe

Evan Fournier’s efforts in helping France to an Olympic silver medal got him a job. Just not in the NBA.

A European swan song is ideal for Evan Fournier

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Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Veteran wing leaving NBA to play in Europe

A brief stint with the Detroit Pistons last season saw the 31-year-old get a small uptick in playing time, but failed to reignite his NBA career.

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Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / August 30

NBA guard considering EuroLeague offers following Olympic resurgence

The French swingman is “seriously considering” the possibility of returning to Europe.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 7, 2024

Detroit Pistons Free Agent Looking to Avoid Alternative Route

Currently, veteran forward Evan Fournier is not set to join an NBA roster for the 2024-2025 NBA season. Although Fournier had a team option with the Detroit Pistons after they acquired him from the New York Knicks at the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the Pistons declined it, making him a free agent.

Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29, 2024

Pistons have big plans for their glut of cap space

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Detroit Pistons News / NBA Analysis Network / February 27, 2024

Pistons’ Evan Fournier Met With Rude Welcome Back To MSG

Detroit Pistons veteran shooting guard Evan Fournier has to be somewhat happy about being traded by the New York Knicks ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / February 26, 2024

Evan Fournier Will Finish Season With Pistons

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Evan Fournier will finish the season with the Detroit Pistons. The New York Knicks traded Fournier to the Pistons on February 8.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / February 16, 2024

Report: Former Knicks wing unlikely to join buyout market

After spending the better part of the last two seasons on the bench in New York, he was traded from the Knicks to the Pistons as a salary-matching piece in the deadline-day deal that sent Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks out of Detroit.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2, 2024

Knicks’ Evan Fournier trade plan before deadline

The New York Knicks are approaching the NBA trade deadline with a lot of options. Their OG Anunoby deal has been a stunning success so far, and now it seems like they are a move or two away from being a legit title contender.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 13, 2024

Could Knicks Really Exercise Fournier Option?

There are few, if any certainties surrounding modern New York Knicks basketball. But one can more or less assume that Evan Fournier has no place in a fully healthy Manhattan rotation.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / January 2, 2024

Exiled Knicks guard is still awaiting a trade

Evan Fournier has made two appearances for the Knicks this season. The veteran guard has been exiled from Tom Thibodeau's rotation since November 15, 2022. Since then, Fournier has been used sparingly by the Knicks, often finding himself glued to the bench.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2023