Derby boost: Giakoumakis and Sanchez available for AEK
Two big names are back. Giakoumakis and Sanchez are both fit and available for the derby against AEK, giving Razvan Lucescu a serious boost in attack (1) (2) (9). Lucescu now has two key returning options to pick from as PAOK targets all three points in a crucial fixture (4) (10).
2nd place on the line: PAOK vs Olympiakos race
PAOK and Olympiakos are locked in a fight for 2nd place in the Super League, and it matters more than just pride. Finishing 2nd means a better entry point into European qualifying, with a more favourable path through the rounds (5) (6). The remaining schedule will decide who gets the easier route into Europe next season.
Mitrou-Long says goodbye to Napoli, heading to PAOK
Greek-American guard Naz Mitrou-Long has officially said his farewells to Napoli and is on his way to Thessaloniki to join PAOK Basketball (3) (11). Napoli finished 10th in Serie A and missed the playoffs. Mitrou-Long expressed genuine gratitude to the club and city before making the move.