Anadolu Efes center Georgios Papagiannis to miss season start

Anadolu Efes announced that Greek center Georgios Papagiannis will be unavailable for the start of the 2026-2027 competitive season. The 29-year-old player continues his recovery program following a severe knee injury sustained nearly ten months ago during a match against Panathinaikos in Istanbul.

Efes team manager Ozgur Aliuz confirmed the news regarding both Papagiannis and teammate Isaia Cordinier, who is also currently sidelined. While the club has heavily renovated its roster this summer in hopes of returning to title contention, these injury setbacks represent a significant obstacle for the coaching staff as they prepare for official competitions.

The medical staff at Anadolu Efes is monitoring the condition of both athletes on a weekly basis, though no clear timeline for their return to the court has been established. For now, both players remain focused on their ongoing rehabilitation programs, leaving their official debut for the new season uncertain.