European basketball clubs undergo intensive preseason preparations

European basketball clubs are currently engaged in intensive preseason preparations, marked by both competitive results and roster challenges.

In Serbia, Crvena zvezda is testing new talent, including David Kramer, who has integrated quickly following his arrival from Real Madrid. The team is preparing for a high-level tournament in Crete against opponents like Olympiacos. Meanwhile, Partizan suffered a 94:83 defeat to Hapoel Tel Aviv in a closed scrimmage, struggling with 28 turnovers despite a solid debut from Ethan Thompson.

Panathinaikos is facing significant injury concerns under coach Željko Obradović. Following a loss to Maroussi, the team has seen Nikos Rogavopulos sidelined with a quad injury, adding to a growing list of unavailable players including Kendrick Nunn and Najhel Hayes-Davis. These issues forced the cancellation of a scheduled match against Peristeri.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, KK Bosna BH Telecom secured a 76:64 victory over Szolnok in Romania, led by P. J. Pipes. Additionally, Slavija competed in a friendly against Široki, while the national 3x3 football team achieved world championship status in Utrecht, though this is a separate discipline.