Partizan Belgrade ends contract with Jabari Parker

Partizan Belgrade announced on Friday, October 23, that they have mutually agreed to terminate the contract with American forward Jabari Parker. The 31-year-old, who returned to Serbia after a loan spell with Joventut Badalone, is no longer part of coach Joan Peñarroya's plans for the 2026-2027 season.

Parker's performance did not meet expectations

Parker joined Partizan in the summer of 2025 with high hopes but struggled to make a lasting impact in Belgrade. He played 15 games in the EuroLeague during the 2025-2026 season, averaging 7.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. This was far below the expectations for a player seen as a key recruit for the team.

Loan to Joventut brought better results

In February 2026, Parker was loaned to Joventut Badalone, where he found more playing time and responsibility. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in the Basketball Champions League and 12.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in the Spanish league, showing improvement from his time in Belgrade.

Partizan moves forward with Robert Franks

At the same time, Partizan officially announced the signing of Robert Franks. The 29-year-old American forward, who played in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, has committed to the club until the end of the 2026-2027 season. Franks has experience in multiple leagues and recently had strong performances with the Ibaraki Robots in Japan.