The Hamburg Towers dropped into the relegation zone after suffering a 77-96 defeat against FC Bayern Basketball. BILD reported that the loss marked the club’s fifth defeat in six opening league games, prompting an immediate roster shakeup that included the departure of forward Trey Wade.
Deficit Deepens in Munich
Hamburg kept pace through the first half, trailing by just a single point at 41-42 before a disastrous third quarter erased their momentum. MarJon Beauchamp scored 22 points to lead Bayern, fueling an 18-2 run that carried the hosts to a 29-12 advantage in the third period. Towers coach Benka Barloschky admonished his squad during a timeout, telling the team they looked dead tired and asking what was happening on the floor. The visitors never recovered from the surge, falling to a 77-96 final scoreline in front of 6,100 spectators under referee Benjamin Barth, who worked his 750th BBL fixture.
Roster Shakeup Claims Trey Wade
Following the loss, Hamburg cut ties with 28-year-old American forward Trey Wade, according to BILD. Standing 1.98 meters and weighing 103 kilograms, Wade arrived in the summer from Hungarian club Debrecen to anchor the defense and secure rebounds. Club officials determined the jump from the second-tier Hungarian league proved too steep, leaving him off the travel roster for Munich. Twenty-two-year-old talent Jamil Muttilib made his BBL debut off the bench, stepping up from third-tier side Rist Wedel to fill the void.
Front Office Searches for Reinforcements
Hamburg executive Fabian Villmeter is actively scouring the market for a shooting replacement and a combo guard to stabilize the squad, as reported by Hamburger Abendblatt transfer expert Rupert Fabig. The club aims to make the roster competitive enough to climb out of the drop zone. Despite the struggles, the team showed statistical improvement in Munich, hitting 39 percent of their three-point attempts and pulling down 32 rebounds.
David Muenkat Assesses Fatigue Before Sunday Game
Forward David Muenkat, who posted 15 points and 10 rebounds, offered a measured post-game assessment to broadcaster Dyn. He stated that the team executed several positive elements and collected rebounds effectively, noting that physical fatigue in the second half derailed their game plan while they continue working to establish a team identity. Hamburg returns to action on Sunday, October 25, 2026, hosting Syntainics MBC from Weißenfels at 16:30 local time with a live broadcast on Dyn.
Forward MarJon Beauchamp (Luiseño) scored 22 points Sunday as Bayern Munich beat Veolia Towers Hamburg 96-77.He shot 9-of-17 from the field, including 4-of-8 from three, and added 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, a steal, and an assist to earn player of the game.#NativeAthlete #Luiseño pic.twitter.com/TaAIrU9smd
