Kendrick Nunn to miss AEK game to finalize Qatar passport process

Panathinaikos guard Kendrick Nunn will miss the upcoming match against AEK as part of a scheduled rotation to manage his playing time. During this absence, the American player has been granted special permission by the club to travel to Qatar to finalize the requirements for obtaining a Qatari passport. Reports indicate that Nunn is set to become a naturalized player for the Qatar national basketball team ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Nunn is scheduled to return to Athens on the morning of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He is expected to be available for selection by coach Zeljko Obradovic for the upcoming EuroLeague game against Barcelona for the 11th round of the competition.