Shanghai Sharks Add JaVale McGee, Re-Sign Brandon Goodwin
The Shanghai Sharks have signed JaVale McGee and re-signed Brandon Goodwin after previously agreeing to a deal with D'Angelo Russell. McGee last played in the NBA in 2024 and has since played in other leagues, while Goodwin was the CBA Finals MVP last season. Kevin Pangos announced his retirement, and EuroLeague owners are expected to discuss expanding to 24 teams.
Shanghai has now lined up three import players for 2026/27: D’Angelo Russell, JaVale McGee, and Brandon Goodwin. McGee, 38, last appeared in the NBA in 2024 and spent last season with Beijing; he also has recent experience in Puerto Rico and Australia. Goodwin, 31, was Shanghai’s Finals MVP after topping the CBA in assists during its title run.
The CBA allows each club up to three imports, so that trio likely fills Shanghai’s limit. Elsewhere, Kevin Pangos retired after a career that included EuroLeague first-team honors and Canadian national-team duty. EuroLeague owners are set to meet, with expansion to 24 clubs expected to be a main topic.
Shanghai’s additions could raise the CBA’s visibility among global basketball fans and give local players daily exposure to veteran NBA and international experience. The moves may also affect roster opportunities for domestic players, since import slots are limited. Pangos’s retirement and EuroLeague expansion talks could shape player movement and fan interest across Europe, while any changes may influence how leagues compete for talent and audiences.