FC Bayern Basketball are saying goodbye to Kamar Baldwin. The 29-year-old American is leaving Munich at short notice after requesting a move, having accepted an offer from another EuroLeague club. Baldwin had asked Bayern to terminate his contract, which was due to run until 2028, ahead of schedule. The club will receive a transfer fee from his new team.
“We’re sorry to see Kamar go, not least because he’s an outstanding team player. But we understand that he wants to try to take on a bigger role elsewhere after battling back from the serious injuries he suffered last season,” sporting director Thorsten Leibenath said of the departure. “Naturally, we’re keeping an eye on the market, but there’s no pressure—we have confidence in our squad.”
Comeback after lengthy injury layoff
Baldwin joined Bayern from Baskonia Vitoria in the summer of 2025, but suffered a thigh muscle injury the following November. After a setback, the injury ultimately kept him sidelined until the end of April. This season, he featured in all eight games for the BBL leaders under head coach Anton Gavel, averaging 7.0 points (56% FG) and 2.8 assists. The left-handed guard also appeared in five EuroLeague games, averaging 5.6 points.
“Leaving Munich is definitely not an easy decision, and it has nothing to do with anything other than basketball,” Baldwin said. He said goodbye to his teammates at a team dinner on Monday evening. “I’ll always cherish the connections I’ve built over the last year and a half with the players, physiotherapists, coaches and doctors at the club. I’d also like to thank Coach Anton and GM Thorsten for giving me an opportunity this season. I wish the club and everyone associated with it nothing but the best and every success in the future.”
FC Bayern Basketball would like to thank Kamar for his commitment and wish him all the best for the next chapter of his career.
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