Valencia Basket have added a proven scorer and spacer, signing Nikola Mirotic from Monaco Basket with terms not disclosed. The 208 cm, 113 kg forward returns to Spain’s Liga ACB with a resume that fits what Pedro Martinez wants. You can find his full profile and game logs on Sofascore, and follow the new team setup on the Valencia Basket page. The move signals ambition and adds skill to a roster already trending up.

The numbers behind the move

At Monaco in the LNB Élite Pro A 25/26 season, Mirotic produced 233 points across 20 appearances. He shot 62 of 131 from the field for 47.33%, with 33 of 74 from three for 44.59%. He also hit 76 of 83 free throws at 91.57%, which speaks for late-game calm. His plus-minus sat at +142, a strong indicator of on-court impact. On Sofascore, he averaged a Sofascore Rating of 7 in league play across those 20 games.

The forward added 68 rebounds, split as 57 defensive and 11 offensive, plus 23 assists, 17 steals and 8 blocks. There were 22 turnovers, giving him a 1.05 assist-to-turnover ratio, which is steady for a high-usage forward. In the French Basketball Cup, he appeared twice and scored 12 points, went a perfect 8 of 8 at the line and recorded one block. Those are small-sample cup minutes but they align with his strengths. Back in Liga ACB 22/23 with Barça, he logged 435 points in 32 games, shooting 58.50% on twos, 38.16% on threes and 94.68% at the stripe.

How Mirotic fits Pedro Martinez’s plans

Valencia’s attack gains a stretch-four who bends defenses with high-percentage perimeter shooting. A 44.59% three-point clip on 74 attempts last league season is exactly the spacing tool for pick-and-pop sets. The 91.57% free-throw mark helps in tight fourth quarters when games slow down. At 208 cm and 113 kg, Mirotic can post smaller defenders and still step out to punish switches. That blend should help Valencia keep the floor open and the pace controlled at Roig Arena.

Defensively, he adds team-length and reliable positioning, supported by 57 defensive rebounds and 8 blocks in league action. Seventeen steals show active hands when rotating or stunting at the nail. The +142 plus-minus suggests lineups with him generally win the margin battle. His 1.05 assist-to-turnover ratio hints at safe decisions when pressured. Sofascore makes it easy to track how those traits translate week to week, including shot maps and Sofascore Rating trends.

Valencia Basket’s form and targets

Valencia arrive from a strong base: fourth in the table with a 24-9 mark and a recent L L W W W form line. Their latest ACB Playoffs run included a 102-75 home win over Barça and back-to-back away victories, 88-80 and 108-84. That sequence points to a team comfortable both at home and on the road. Preseason tune-ups also went well, with an 88-81 win against Casademont Zaragoza and a 108-95 victory at Monbus Obradoiro. The arrow is pointing up on both ends.

Mirotic aligns with those ambitions by adding scoring variety and late-game shot creation from the frontcourt. His three-point gravity should lift Valencia’s pick-and-roll spacing immediately. The free-throw reliability will help close out wins. Experience in high-stakes ACB games is another practical benefit. It all sets up nicely for another push under Pedro Martinez in front of 15,600 at Roig Arena.

What changes in the rotation

Expect Valencia to use Mirotic across the forward spots to maximize matchups. As a starter or high-minute sixth man, his shooting draws bigs away from the paint. That opens driving lanes for guards and slip cuts for screeners. His presence sharpens end-of-quarter sets where a quick pop or trail three flips momentum. He is also a late-clock outlet who can create separation with a jab step or quick post touch.

On defense, 57 defensive rebounds from last season show he helps finish possessions. Eight blocks and 17 steals add complementary rim and passing-lane coverage. He will not need to over-dribble; simple swing passes and quick decisions fit the brief. The two French Cup outings, including 8 of 8 free throws, reinforce his reliability in short, high-leverage stints. All of it suggests seamless plug-and-play value without overhauling the current scheme.

What Monaco Basket lose

Monaco part with a floor-spacer who put up 233 league points and a 44.59% three-point percentage last season. They also lose 68 rebounds, 23 assists and a +142 plus-minus footprint. His 91.57% free-throw shooting is hard to replicate in clutch time. With only 22 turnovers across 20 league games, Monaco also give up a secure secondary playmaker. The French Cup data, while small, added clean minutes with perfect free throws and a block.

Redistributing those touches now becomes a coaching puzzle. Replacing the gravity that pulls a big out to the arc changes how defenses rotate. It may open new roles for others, but the spacing gap is real. The club will search for balance between interior force and perimeter threat. Monaco’s path forward will be about maintaining efficiency while adjusting to the loss of a proven stretch forward.

Fans can follow every step on Sofascore. Track Mirotic’s debut and game-by-game output on his player page, and monitor Valencia’s schedule, results and standings on the team hub. Live data, shot charts and Sofascore Rating will tell the story quickly as the ACB season picks up speed.