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Roberto Bascoy: Chris Shentziou, Kostas Papanikolaou's press officer: "Papanikolaou will decide between Olympiacos and NBA. He's not considering another European team" Twitter

Greece, Olympiacos, Kostas Papanikolaou 

Kostas Papanikolaou of Olympiacos, winner this year “rising star award” as he team defended its title in London, has already proved that he is one of the best European players and this why many NBA teams are thinking of approaching Portland to acquire his rights. Blazers followed him closely throughout the season, but at this point it seems that “Pap” in not on the immediate plans of Neil Olshey. Portland (besides starter Nicolas Batum) also has another talented European forward with Spaniard Victor Claver and is no need to “overload” the small forward position. EuroHoops.net

Portland Trail Blazers, Greece, Olympiacos, Kostas Papanikolaou 

So there is a strong chance that the Blazers will trade his rights and many teams has shown interest. Spurs and Mavericks are among them, as well as the Knicks who drafted Papanikolaou on No48 of last year’s draft. Knicks GM Glen Grunwald visited London for a day, just to watch him on the semifinal against CSKA! EuroHoops.net

Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Greece, Olympiacos, Kostas Papanikolaou 

Eddie Johnson: Congrats to the Big Red (Olympiacos basketball club on its 2nd straight championship. I am so proud to be a part of your success. Twitter @Jumpshot8

Euroleague, Greece, Olympiacos, Eddie Johnson 

Niki Bakouli: Biggest rumor the last two days in Greece? Michael Jordan is enjoying his honeymoon in the Greek Islands in a private yacht Twitter @Eurohoopsnet

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Greece, Yvette Prieto 

Smush Parker will not play in TB2L with Selcuk Universitesi because his former team, Peristeri, did not give him the letter of clearance. Parke started the season with Cibona on a one-month contract. Left Croatia, Parker moved to Peristeri where he was averaging 15.3ppg in 4 games. Parker left the Greek team for Turkey but Peristeri refused to release the LOC. Sportando

Greece, Turkey, Smush Parker, Peristeri 

Filathliticos beat Niki Volou 75-70, Adetocunbo had 19 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks and Ainge was taking his notes from a courtside seat between the scorers table and the guets’ bench. When the home team lost, its fans start curshing at the winners and also at Ainge. They thought he was someone affiliated with Filathliticos. When they were informed who he was, they started shouting at him that everyone in Volos is a fan of the Lakers. EuroHoops.net

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Draft, Danny Ainge, Greece, Giannis Adetokoubo 

Ugo Udezue: Solomon Alabi signed with Ikaros in Greece today. http://t.co/sfwL6Zq1Ae Twitter @Ugo_Udezue

Solomon Alabi, Greece 

Gallinari's Greek team-mate Kostas Koufos meanwhile, who has been having a breakout season with Denver, has also declared his intention to play at the EuroBasket. "As long as I stay healthy until the end of the season, I would be very proud to suit up for the national team again in the summer," the center told Greek daily Ethnos. Sportando

Denver Nuggets, Kosta Koufos, Greece, Eurobasket 

Former Toronto Raptors center Solomon Alabi signed with Greek A1 side Ikaros. 24 year-old big man spent the season in NBA Development league. TrendBasket

Solomon Alabi, Greece 

Jason Kapono is out from PAO BC. At least that’s what he wants and asked before today’s game against KAOD. The American sharp shooter is not expected to finish the season in Greece, as he appeares to be irritated by his lack of minutes in Euroleague and in the Greek league. This is more than truth, since he wasn’t used not even for a second in the last game against Anadolu Efes. EuroHoops.net

Free Agency, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Panathinaikos officially confirmed Kapono’s request. EuroHoops.net

Free Agency, Jason Kapono, Greece 

David 'Dubi' Pick: Euroleague champs Olympiacos have approached free agent PGs Jeremy Pargo & Chris Quinn, per sources. Both are weighing their options. Twitter @IAmDPick

Free Agency, Chris Quinn, Greece, Olympiacos, Jeremy Pargo 

Vasilis Spanoulis: “At this moment I am focus to Olympiacos and our season’s goals. We want to play in Euroleague’s play offs, we want to remain Greek champions and we also want the Greek cup. I don’t know what could happen in the summer. It’s something that I will think about when it would be time to do so”. Still, does he want to return to the States in order to prove that he can play in the NBA? His answer for the moment is just a big smile! “I will see the offers that will be available and for sure I will examine all of them”. EuroHoops.net

Free Agency, Greece, Vasilis Spanoulis 

Niki Bakouli: Jason Kapono will finally arrive tomorrow in Athens for @paobcgr #Euroleague Twitter @Eurohoopsnet

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Niki Bakouli: Jason Kapono informed @paobcgr that he will travel to athens after the first week of december Twitter @Eurohoopsnet

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Jason Kapono wrote an open letter which was posted in Panathinaikos bc official website. The American forward is thanking the Greek team for its support to his family problems (his wife is having pregnancy complications), but he still haven’t decided if he will come to Athens. “Having reached a deal with Panathinaikos last week, I faced an unexpected family emergency, that delayed my departure to Greece. At this moment my situation is still unclear and I don’t know yet if it will prevent me from fulfilling my obligations to the team. My agents and Panathinaikos are in constant contact and me and my family will try to find a positive solution. Panathinaikos is one of the most legendary clubs in Europe and I was excited to join them and be a part of their winning tradition. Everyone in the team is fully professional and respected my situation, specially owner Mr. Giannakopoulos, whom I thank personally about his support”. EuroHoops.net

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Panathinaikos announced officially on Friday the 16th of November the singing of Jason Kapono and a few hours latter his wife had complications in her latest pregnancy. The Greek club is in constant contact with the player, waits to be informed about the new date of his arrival – he was scheduled to travel to Greece on Sunday – and clarified to the American player that his wife will have the best possible medical care in Athens. EuroHoops.net

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Kapono seems to appreciate the behavior of the club, but he is worried due to the condition of his wife and he seems reluctant to come immediately to Greece on his own, or with his whole family. The Greens on the other hand can’t wait forever and even with his contract being signed, the deal could be voided. Kapono should decide what he will do in the next two or three days. If not, then Panathinaikos will not have any other choice than to move on. EuroHoops.net

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Emiliano Carchia: Panathinaikos signed former NBA Player Jason Kapono. Via @Niki Bakouli Twitter @SportandoBasket

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece