Greek League Hands Heavy Suspensions and Point Deductions After Olympiakos-Panathinaikos Brawl

Following a violent altercation after Game 5 of the Greek basketball finals between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos, severe penalties were imposed on the players and teams involved. The incident escalated near the locker rooms when Olympiakos center Tyrique Jones threw a powerful punch at Panathinaikos guard Kendrick Nunn. The confrontation extended to other players, requiring police intervention to separate the sides.

Initially, Jones was fined 100,000 euros and Nunn 50,000 euros, with both Olympiakos and Panathinaikos receiving one-game home crowd bans. On July 6, 2026, the Greek League's disciplinary committee announced further sanctions: Jones was suspended for seven games, Nunn for two, and both teams will start the next season with a two-point deduction and an additional 100,000 euro fine each.

These measures follow earlier punishments from the Greek anti-violence committee and reflect the league's strict stance on maintaining discipline after the heated finals clash. The penalties affect not only the players but also the clubs' standings and finances as they prepare for the upcoming season.