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Panathinaikos Unveils Record-Breaking EuroLeague Budget with Three Players Over 4 Million Euros

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First reported by Mako · Jul 10, 2026

What happened

Panathinaikos revealed a record EuroLeague budget with player salaries totaling 32.4 million euros and an overall team budget near 60 million euros, including three players earning over 4 million euros each. This follows a poor season and includes the signing of French forward Gershon Yabusele. The club aims to strengthen its roster significantly for the upcoming season.

  • 01Panathinaikos sets a new EuroLeague record with a total player salary of 32.4 million euros.
  • 02Three players, Nunn, Hayes-Davis, and Yabusele, earn over 4 million euros each.
  • 03Coach Željko Obradović’s salary adds 3.5 million euros, pushing total payroll to 53.5 million euros.
  • 04The overall team budget is expected to reach approximately 60 million euros.
  • 05Yabusele’s signing marks one of the biggest EuroLeague acquisitions this summer.
  • 06Panathinaikos aims to recover from a poor previous season with this high investment.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Panathinaikos Unveils Record-Breaking EuroLeague Budget with Three Players Over 4 Million Euros
N12Center · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Panathinaikos Reveals Record-Breaking EuroLeague Budget with Three Players Over 4 Million Euros

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