Panathinaikos Assembles Unprecedented Roster in European Basketball Summer
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Panathinaikos has made major signings this summer, including Gershon Yabusele and Isaac Bonga, assembling a record-breaking roster under coach Željko Obradović. With a budget exceeding 60 million euros, the club is setting new standards in European basketball, attracting top players despite competition from other teams. This follows Olympiakos winning the Greek championship and signing Jean Montero.
- 01Panathinaikos signed top players including Gershon Yabusele and Isaac Bonga on multi-year deals.
- 02Coach Željko Obradović returned, leading a roster with multiple players earning over 4 million euros annually.
- 03The club’s budget is expected to exceed 60 million euros, a European basketball record.
- 04Panathinaikos paid significant buyout fees to Valencia, Partizan Belgrade, and Real Madrid for key players.
- 05Despite offers from other clubs, top players chose Panathinaikos, highlighting its appeal.
- 06Olympiakos also strengthened its squad by signing Jean Montero after winning the Greek league.
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