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Panathinaikos adds center Mathias Lessort

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Mathias Lessort becomes the latest signing of Panathinaikos. Βy Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos Athens announced that 2023 All-EuroLeague center Mathias Lessort signed a two-year contract with the club. The French big man becomes the latest major acquisition of the Greens this offseason after guard Luca Vildoza and forward/center Kostas Antetokounmpo. Lessort, 27, spent the previous two years with Partizan Belgrade. He was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team last season after posting 12.0 points, a competition-leading 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists while Partizan made the playoffs and was eliminated in a five-game…

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Overseas Hoops: Jeremy Evans closing in on deal with Panathinaikos

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Panathinaikos OPAP is likely to become the fourth Turkish Airlines EuroLeague entree for Jeremy Evans By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net After being linked to Nigel Hayes and him nearing a deal with FC Barcelona, PanathinaikosOPAP turned its focus to Jeremy Evans and is nearing a deal with the American forward/center. Evans, 33, has made his way to 59 games of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. He most recently played for AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milanoposting 2.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest. His deal with the Greens will be confirmed within the next few days, as…

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Overseas Hoops: Ioannis Papapetrou remains as Panathinaikos captain

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The NBA-out clause included on the contract of Ioannis Papapetrou has expired By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos OPAP is heading to the next season with Ioannis Papapetrou retaining his status as captain. Papapetrou, 27, had recently signed a two-year contract extension. It included an NBA-out clause, which expired on Wednesday. He did not receive an NBA offer, despite teams seeming interested to secure his services. The Greens held their first joint practice on Wednesday with Papapetrou among the players working under head coach Dimitris Priftis. The Greek forward went for 12.1 points, 4.1…

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Overseas Hoops: Panathinaikos taking a look at Patrick Patterson

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After becoming a free agent Patrick Patterson may seek overseas options for the next chapter of his career By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos OPAP is considering Patrick Patterson. He recently surfaced as a potential option for the Greens. The experienced forward is hoping for an NBA contract without ruling out a first trip outside the league. A possible move to the Greek powerhouse would be welcomed by head coach Dimitris Priftis. However, progress in talks remains extremely premature. Patterson, 32, has played in 768 NBA games since being selected…

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Overseas Hoops: Alpha Diallo inks three year deal with Panathinaikos

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After a solid season in the Greek League, Alpha Diallo signed with Panathinaikos. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos signed forward Alpha Diallo to a three-year deal, the Greek club announced. The player won’t join the Greens for the 2021-22 season since he’s expected to be loaned. Diallo comes off his debut season as a pro. The former Providence player had 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals in Greece with Lavrio to help the team reach the league’s Finals for the first time in the history of the club. They…

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Overseas Hoops: Mario Hezonja reject Panathinaikos’ offer

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By Stavros Barbarousis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos OPAP was hoping to keep Mario Hezonja going into the 2021-22 season but the sides didn’t yet reach a deal as the Croatian forward turned down a two-million offer for two years, according to sdna. Eurohoops sources confirm. Hezonja was willing to continue with the club but the offer on the table included that the player’s side was to pay the buyout (400,000) to Barcelona which holds his rights in Europe and that was the reason for turning down PAO. Despite Hezonja moving on, Panathinaikos has already made…

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Ioannis Papapetrou re-signs with Panathinaikos

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Ioannis Papapetrou will stay with PAO for another two years By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos‘s hopes and wishes came to fruition as the club managed to find an agreement with captain Ioannis Papapetrou on a two-year deal, they announced. Papapetrou, 27, in his third season with the Greens, averaged 12.1 points and 4.1 rebounds across 27 EuroLeague games and has received interest from multiple teams this offseason. The forward also posted 13.9 points, 4.04 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 25:06 minutes over 28 games in the Greek League…

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Nemanja Nedovic re-signs Panathinaikos

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By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos is re-signing guard Nemanja Nedovic. The Serbian player teased his stay with Panathinaikos on social media and Eurohoops confirmed that he will remain an OAKA resident by penning a two-year deal with the Greens. Nedovic was the leading scorer of Panathinaikos in the 2020-21 EuroLeague with 16.0 points, while also having 3.7 assists in 25 games. He averaged 14.8 points and 2.9 assists in the Greek League as Panathinaikos won the championship, along with the Cup title. Over the season, Nedovic has been openly…

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EuroLeague has opened disciplinary proceedings against Panthiniakos

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The recent comments made about EuroLeague by Panathinaikos’ owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos may be punished By Aris Barkas at eurohoops.net / barkas@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos held a live broadcast last week via his Instagram account answering questions sent by the fans of his club. Among other things, Giannakopoulos openly accused EuroLeague management of “stealing money” and personally attacked CEO Jordi Bertomeu. According to Eurohoops sources, a disciplinary proceeding against Panathinaikos was opened for those statements made last week. According to EuroLeague bylaws, the verdict of this proceeding is expected to be…

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Panathinaikos signs PG Kendrick Perry

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The Greens got the point guard who played last season in Cedevita/Olimpia By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Kendrick Perry will be the first addition to Panathinaikos‘s roster for the upcoming season. As Eurohoops sources confirm, there’s a deal between the player and Panathinaikos which is expected to be official soon. The negotiations picked up speed yesterday and the financial gap between the offer of Panathinaikos and the demands of the player was bridged. The contract between the two sides is expected to have a two-year duration with an opt-out clause in the summer of…

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