story, MUTiRiS and ewjerkz are close to returning to SAW
SAW are in advanced discussions with Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes, João “story” Vieira, Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto and Adones “krazy” Nobre, multiple sources told HLTV. The first three were part of the lineup that notably played at PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 and reached the semi-finals of IEM Cologne later that year.
krazy joined SAW only in June 2025 and spent six months with the team before he, MUTiRiS and António “aragornN” Barbosa were transferred to BC.Game as a package deal. He was the last of the trio to be benched.
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BC.Game bench krazy
The creation of a new Portuguese top team has been rumored for weeks, with several of the country’s best players recently benched or released by their respective organizations.
MUTiRiS was dropped by BC.Game in April after the team failed to qualify for the IEM Cologne Major, where story made his final appearance for FlyQuest.
ewjerkz was released by Ninjas in Pyjamas earlier on Tuesday after seven months on the bench. He was close to joining paiN in January before talks broke down.
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NIP and ewjerkz part ways
Rounding out the roster should be Filipe “NOPEEj” Dias, who has been with Rebels since September 2025. He will reunite with krazy after the pair played together in the Rhyno squad that notably finished second at the 2024 IESF World Championship.
Following the departure of their entire lineup in January, SAW assembled a more modest roster, featuring four of EXSAD’s players. Sources said that the Portuguese organization will continue to support the team, which is currently ranked 230th in the global VRS..
SAW are currently aiming to build the following lineup:
Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes João “story” Vieira Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto Adones “krazy” Nobre Filipe “NOPEEj” Dias
