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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 

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 

Olympiacos announced the signing of Josh Powell for the season. The player will replace Joey Dorsey. Powell, who won the NBA with the Lakers, was recently cut by the Spurs at the training camp. Sportando

San Antonio Spurs, Josh Powell, Greece, Olympiacos 

Joey Dorsey decided to leave Olympiacos after less than a season. The American big man won both Euroleague and Greek A1 with Reds last year. Dorsey wrote on Facebook after the home loss against Zalgiris Kaunas that he has an offer from the NBA and he will talk with the staff to decide about his future. But, as reported by David Pick, the decision was already made. Dorsey will return to the NBA leaving Olympiacos who agreed to release him. Sportando

Free Agency, Greece, Olympiacos, Joey Dorsey 

David 'Dubi' Pick: Friday #Euroleague rumble: Whispers from Olympiacos insiders hint the team has agreed to release Euroleague-winning C Joey Dorsey. Twitter @IAmDPick

Free Agency, Greece, Olympiacos, Joey Dorsey 

Olympiacos officially announced that they have re-signed big man Joey Dorsey for two more years. The player moved to Olympiacos in the middle of the season 2011-12 and won with Reds both Euroleague and Greek A1. Sportando

Greece, Olympiacos, Joey Dorsey 

Olympiacos is waiting for Joey Dorsey's decision to stay on the team, but it's also considering alternatives. One of them is Chris Andersen, who was offered to Olympiacos. Athlitika Nea

Free Agency, Chris Andersen, Olympiacos, Joey Dorsey 

Giorgos Printezis informed Fenerbahce/ Ulker that he will not accept its offer and he seems to have decided to renew his contract with Olympiacos and will remain a member of the Euroleague reigning Champions until the summer of 2015. The man who sealed the European triumph of the Greek team with his world famous basket basket just 0,7” seconds before the end of the final game against CSKA Moscow, will continue his career at Piraeus. EuroHoops.net

Greece, Olympiacos, Giorgios Printezis 

Eurohoops.net: Acie Law signed a new contract with @olympiacosbc with an NBA opt out until the 25 of July Twitter

Free Agency, Acie Law, Olympiacos 

Raul Alzaga: Kostas Papanikolau said he will stay with Olympiakos one more year before heading to the NBA. Twitter

New York Knicks, Olympiacos, Transactions, Kostas Papanikolaou 

Giorgios Printezis: "First I am going to listen to what Olympiakos has to offer and then I will see my other options. The NBA is a big challenge for me, but I don’t know what will happen yet. I will talk to Olympiakos and then I will decide." redplanet.gr

Greece, Olympiacos, Giorgios Printezis 

Joey Dorsey is headed to Olympiakos. El Correo

Greece, Olympiacos, Joey Dorsey 

According to several reports from Greece, Olympiacos is close to landing DJ Mbenga. The Belgian big man is free agent after his experience in the NBA. Among the two parts the agreement is almost reached and is missing just the signature on the contract. Sportando

Free Agency, Greece, Olympiacos, Didier Ilunga-Mbenga 

According to sentragoal.gr, Olympiacos are examining the case of NBA-veteran Earl Boykins. With the cases of Zabian Dowdell and Akin Akingbala dead in the water Olympiacos are looking for other options, especially that of 35-year old Earl Boykins. TalkBasket

Free Agency, Greece, Olympiacos, Earl Boykins 

Emiliano Carchia: Sports.gr report that Marko Jaric and Olympiacos reached an agreement in principle. Deal will be official if Jaric won't get a call from NBA Twitter

Marko Jaric, Greece, Olympiacos 

Only five European teams could afford signing Gasol: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, CSKA Moscow, Efes or Olympiacos. Marca.com

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Pacers guard George Hill is close to a deal with Olympiakos. Sport24.gr

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