Nikos Rogkavopoulos returns for Panathinaikos ahead of Euroleague opener

Panathinaikos is finalizing preparations for their Euroleague season opener against Paris, scheduled for Thursday at the Telekom Center Athens. Head coach Zeljko Obradovic confirmed that forward Nikos Rogkavopoulos has recovered from a muscle injury sustained during a friendly match against Marousi earlier this month and is available for selection. Rogkavopoulos participated in team training sessions this week, providing a necessary solution for the coaching staff.

While Rogkavopoulos and Dimitris Moraitis return to the rotation, the team continues to face significant personnel absences. Key players Kendrick Nunn, Kostas Sloukas, Nigel Hayes-Davis, and Moustapha Fall are confirmed to be unavailable for the upcoming match. Kendrick Nunn is expected to return from the United States on Wednesday, where he will undergo medical evaluation to determine his availability, with a tentative return to action projected for the first ten days of October.

Following the Paris matchup, Panathinaikos is preparing for the Stoiximan Super Cup semifinal against PAOK, which is scheduled for Saturday in Peristeri. The team continues to manage its roster depth as they balance competitive commitments across both the Euroleague and domestic competitions.