Paris Basketball have officially announced the departure of center Michael Kessens, who is expected to join another team in search of more playing time. An agreement was reached on Thursday to facilitate this move.

Kessens arrived in Paris from Bonn in the summer of 2023 and quickly became a vital part of the team and its locker room. He was named captain last season and co-captain this year, leaving a lasting impact during his time in the French capital, where he played 69 games.

During his tenure with Paris, Kessens won the Leaders Cup and the EuroCup and became vice-champion of France.

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However, this EuroLeague season, Kessens has not seen any game action.

Last season, he averaged 4.3 points and 3.2 rebounds over 13 EuroCup games, playing an average of 13:32 minutes per game.