Panathinaikos attempts to acquire Nikola Jokic from NBA contract
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens has confirmed efforts to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for the upcoming season. He expressed optimism in securing the three-time MVP when Jokic becomes a free agent next summer. This move underscores the club's ambition to strengthen its roster ahead of the new season. Details surrounding the proposal and Jokic's current contract status remain unclear.
- •Panathinaikos owner confirms interest in Nikola Jokic.
- •Club attempted to buy Jokic out of his NBA contract.
- •Jokic will become a free agent next summer.
- •The club aims to enhance its roster for the next season.
- 1:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Panathinaikos owner says he attempted to lure three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić to Europe
- 9:30 PMCBS NBA — Greek team owner reveals 'very serious' Nikola Jokić offer, vows to go after Nuggets star again
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokić, Nuggets received offer from Greek team Panathinaikos to buy out final year of contract
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokić, Nuggets received offer from Greek team Panathinaikos B.C. to buy out final year of contract
- 8:32 PMESPN — Greek team pursuing Jokic; made 'serious' offer
"Dimitrios Giannakopoulo says he tried to buy out contract Jokić set to make more than $100m over next two seasons Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos says he attempted to lure three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić to his team for this coming season. Giannakopoulos, whose net worth is estimated anywhere from $500m and $1.9bn, said in a Euro Insiders podcast released on Monday that he pitched the Denver Nuggets on buying out Jokić’s contract and bringing him to Athens. Continue reading...
"The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.
"Panathinaikos B.C. owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos said he will try to persuade Jokić to decline his $64 million player option to play in Greece next year.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 11, 2026, 1:00 AMPanathinaikos owner says he attempted to lure three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić to Europe
Dimitrios Giannakopoulo says he tried to buy out contract Jokić set to make more than $100m over next two seasons Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos says he attempted to lure three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić to his team for this coming season. Giannakopoulos, whose net worth is estimated anywhere from $500m and $1.9bn, said in a Euro Insiders podcast released on Monday that he pitched the Denver Nuggets on buying out Jokić’s contract and bringing him to Athens. Continue reading...
- CBS NBAAug 10, 2026, 9:30 PMGreek team owner reveals 'very serious' Nikola Jokić offer, vows to go after Nuggets star again
Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, owner of Panathinaikos, says he'll try to sign Jokić again next summer when he's a free agent
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:16 PMNikola Jokić, Nuggets received offer from Greek team Panathinaikos to buy out final year of contract
Panathinaikos B.C. owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos said he will try to persuade Jokić to decline his $64 million player option to play in Greece next year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:16 PMNikola Jokić, Nuggets received offer from Greek team Panathinaikos B.C. to buy out final year of contract
Panathinaikos B.C. owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos said he will try to persuade Jokić to decline his $64 million player option to play in Greece next year.
- ESPNAug 10, 2026, 8:32 PMGreek team pursuing Jokic; made 'serious' offer
The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.
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