Announcement Regarding Contract Termination of Matt Bonds
Osaka Evessa has announced that it has mutually agreed to terminate the contract with Matt Bonds, who will be leaving the team. He was placed on the free agent list as of May 26.
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- 📰 Published: May 27, 2026 at 00:02
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Osaka Evessa announces the departure of player Matt Bonds. Despite ongoing negotiations to continue the multi-year contract, both parties have reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract following a request from the player.
He was officially placed on the free agent list on Tuesday, May 26.
Matt Bonds
Jersey Number: 5
Position: PF
Date of Birth: November 6, 1995
Birthplace: USA
Height/Weight: 196cm/103kg
Career History:
Saint Michael's College
2017-18 Horsholm 79ers (Denmark)
2018-19 SO Maritime Boulogne (France)
2019-20 Saga Ballooners
2020-21 Kawasaki Brave Thunders
2021- Nishinomiya Storks (now Kobe Storks)
2021-24 Nagasaki Velca
2024-26 Osaka Evessa
Major Awards:
2021-22 B3 League MVP
2022-23 B2 League Scoring Leader / Steals Leader / MVP
Player Comment:
Thank you so much to the Osaka organization for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your club, community, and family. I was able to work hard and grow thanks to all the coaches' and staff's daily sacrifices. My teammates and the relationships I was able to make here will go beyond basketball. I really want to thank the fans for being amazing. You were the fuel to our team. Your constant support and the love you gave inspired me to do my best. This club, fanbase, and city will always have soul. I will miss everything about it here, but I will see you all again.
He was officially placed on the free agent list on Tuesday, May 26.
Matt Bonds
Jersey Number: 5
Position: PF
Date of Birth: November 6, 1995
Birthplace: USA
Height/Weight: 196cm/103kg
Career History:
Saint Michael's College
2017-18 Horsholm 79ers (Denmark)
2018-19 SO Maritime Boulogne (France)
2019-20 Saga Ballooners
2020-21 Kawasaki Brave Thunders
2021- Nishinomiya Storks (now Kobe Storks)
2021-24 Nagasaki Velca
2024-26 Osaka Evessa
Major Awards:
2021-22 B3 League MVP
2022-23 B2 League Scoring Leader / Steals Leader / MVP
Player Comment:
Thank you so much to the Osaka organization for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your club, community, and family. I was able to work hard and grow thanks to all the coaches' and staff's daily sacrifices. My teammates and the relationships I was able to make here will go beyond basketball. I really want to thank the fans for being amazing. You were the fuel to our team. Your constant support and the love you gave inspired me to do my best. This club, fanbase, and city will always have soul. I will miss everything about it here, but I will see you all again.
FAQ
Which team did Matt Bonds leave?
He left the Osaka Evessa, a professional basketball team in the B.League.
What is his official status now?
He was placed on the free agent list as of May 26.
What is Matt Bonds' basketball background?
He has played for teams including Kawasaki Brave Thunders, Nishinomiya Storks (now Kobe Storks), Nagasaki Velca, and played for Osaka Evessa since 2024.