Obradović returning this summer, report
Inside Euroleague dropped a bombshell report late Tuesday: Željko Obradović is set to return to Panathinaikos this summer, replacing Ergin Ataman. The legendary coach, who led your team to five Euroleague titles during his first spell, would step back into the OAKA hot seat after Ataman's tenure ends.
This isn't a rumor from the fringe, Inside Euroleague broke the story, and it's already spreading across Greek media (4). Ataman's departure would come amid a broader summer overhaul, with as many as thirteen players expected to leave the club.
Finals decider tips off tonight
Game 2 of the Stoiximan GBL finals against Olympiacos is tonight at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Your team trails 1–0 in the series and faces a must-win situation to keep the championship dream alive (2) (3).
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Olympiacos coach Giorgos Bartzokas called Panathinaikos a "difficult challenge" and said his team is prepared for a battle. With a massive squad reset looming in the summer, this could be the last dance for this group, and they know it.
Who's out for the season
Three Olympiacos players and one Panathinaikos player have been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to Greek reports (1). The absences could shift the balance in tonight's finals matchup, though the full list of names was published across Greek outlets.
For your squad, losing a rotation piece at this stage hurts, but it also means the healthy core needs to deliver every minute.
