Ataman: "The only goal is to win the championship"
Ahead of Game 1 of the Stoiximan GBL finals against Olympiacos on Wednesday, Panathinaikos AKTOR coach Ergin Ataman made the mission clear: the only objective is the league title. He acknowledged Olympiacos' excellent season but made it plain, respect exists, but so does total belief in his own squad. (1)
Foreign player shuffle: Faried in, Grigonis out
Panathinaikos has made a late adjustment to its foreign player list for the finals. Kenneth Faried has been registered, replacing Grigonis with immediate effect. Kostas Sloukas remains a doubt ahead of Game 1. The move gives Ataman additional frontcourt depth for the series against Olympiacos. (2)
Foreign rosters locked in for both sides
Both Panathinaikos AKTOR and Olympiacos have confirmed their eight registered foreign players ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 tip-off at SEF. The full lists are now public, setting the stage for a finals series where the import matchups will be decisive. (3)
Fan reactions
While the basketball finals dominate the immediate conversation, supporters are also locked into the long-term stadium situation. The Votanikos project timeline now points to mid-2028 before Panathinaikos can move in, with the Amateur division's facilities flagged as a persistent obstacle. Frustration is building over the slow pace. Full discussion
