Dorsey, Walkup, and Ward near Olympiacos extensions

Dorsey, Walkup, and Ward set to stay

Olympiacos are locking down their core. Tyler Dorsey, Thomas Walkup, and Nick Ward are all close to signing contract extensions that will keep them at the club beyond this treble-winning season (1). The moves signal continuity after a campaign that delivered the EuroLeague, the Greek Basket League, and the Super Cup.

Bid over €2m lodged for Tsapras

The club are moving fast for a young talent. Olympiacos have made an approach for a player named Tsapras with an offer exceeding €2 million, reports surfaced Monday (2). No deal is done yet, but the intent is clear.

Sunel Arena eyed as temporary home

With SEF undergoing renovations, Olympiacos need a roof for early-season EuroLeague games. AEK's Sunel Arena is the leading candidate to host the team until the new SEF is ready (3). It is a short-term fix for a long-term upgrade.

Fan reactions

The mood in Greece is sharp, especially across town. One Panathinaikos fan on Reddit conceded the finals showed a better Olympiacos side but pushed back hard on the idea that three trophies erase a whole season's doubts, before the post was cut short mid-thought. The rivalry never sleeps. Read the full thread

Sources

  • 1. athletiko.gr — Ο Ολυμπιακός «δένει» το παρόν και το μέλλον του με Ντόρσεϊ, Ουόκαπ και Γουόρντ
  • 2. athletiko.gr — «Κρούση του Ολυμπιακού για Τσάπρα με πάνω από 2 εκατ. ευρώ» (video)
  • 3. sportime.gr — Ολυμπιακός : Η Sunel Arena της ΑΕΚ στο τραπέζι μέχρι την επιστροφή στο νέο ΣΕΦ
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