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 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, sparking a larger brawl that required police intervention.

Initially, Jones was fined 100,000 euros and Nunn 50,000 euros, with both teams receiving a one-game home match ban without spectators. On July 6, 2026, the Greek League's disciplinary committee announced further sanctions: Jones will be suspended for seven games, Nunn for two games, and both Olympiakos and Panathinaikos will start the next season with a two-point deduction and an additional 100,000 euro fine each.

These penalties come after earlier disciplinary actions by the Greek anti-violence committee and reflect the league's strict stance against on-court violence. The decisions affect both players' availability and the teams' standings in the upcoming season, emphasizing the league's commitment to maintaining sportsmanship and order.