Oct. 26, 2025 — Keve Aluma Departs Ryukyu Golden Kings, Cites Personal Reasons

Ryukyu Golden Kings forward Keve Aluma will not continue with the club for the rest of the 2025–26 EASL season. Aluma shared the update on Sunday, posting the following message on his social channels:

“Hi Ryukyu Golden Kings fans, I wanted to update you. I know it was sudden me leaving the team but I had some personal reasons for coming home. I am doing well and hope to be back to Japan in the future. My time with Ryukyu has been very special. God Bless.”

Ryukyu confirmed the news the next day on its official accounts.

Aluma did not appear in an EASL game for Ryukyu this season. He was listed on the roster for the Oct 22 win over the Meralco Bolts (81–72) but did not play.

Last season, Aluma led Ryukyu with 130 total points in EASL play and averaged 21.7 points and 11.7 rebounds.

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Oct. 25 — Steve Zack Departs Alvark Tokyo 

Alvark Tokyo center Steve Zack has left the team following its Oct 22 EASL game at New Taipei, a 107–89 road win. The club announced his departure on social media on Oct 25.

Zack appeared in one EASL game for Alvark this season, the Oct 8 matchup against the Xac Broncos, finishing with 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists in a defeat.

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Oct. 22 — Alvark Tokyo’s Kai Toews, Ryan Rossiter Return From Injury 

Alvark Tokyo guards Kai Toews and forward Ryan Rossiter returned from injury on Wednesday, Oct 22, making their first EASL appearances of the season in a 107–89 win over the New Taipei Kings. Both had missed Alvark’s EASL opener with lower-body injuries.

In their return, Toews posted 10 points and 6 assists, while Rossiter added 5 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.

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Oct. 17 — Ira Brown Departs Alvark Tokyo

Alvark Tokyo forward Ira Brown has left the team following its EASL opener on Oct 8, an 84–69 loss to Mongolia’s Xac Broncos. The club announced the move on social media on Oct 17.

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Brown logged just over 17 minutes in the opener, finishing with 4 points and 6 rebounds. He had signed with Alvark on Sep 19, 2025.