Giannis Antetokounmpo out for meetings against Ukraine and Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss upcoming meetings against Ukraine and Spain due to NBA scheduling conflicts. EOK confirmed that his absence is situational and not related to financial issues, emphasizing that they have a history of securing necessary insurance clearances for him. Additionally, NCAA prospects Alexandros Samodurov, Neoklis Avdalas, and Vangelis Zougris will not participate as their schools denied them release due to strict academic residency policies. This development marks a significant adjustment for the team as they prepare for these international matchups.
- •Antetokounmpo confirmed to miss upcoming games against Ukraine and Spain.
- •EOK denies financial reasons for his absence.
- •NCAA players denied release due to academic residency policies.
- •Meetings are scheduled to take place in Athens.
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