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AEK B.C. player and coaching contract developments

Overview

AEK B.C. has engaged in several roster and coaching movements. The club first announced the signing of 18-year-old point guard Vasilis Chartonas to a five-year deal running through 2031. Subsequently, the club announced a contract renewal for Lithuanian international guard Lukas Lekavicius, who signed a two-year extension keeping him at the SUNEL Arena until the summer of 2028. Lekavicius, a veteran who has previously played for clubs such as Zalgiris and Panathinaikos, is also reportedly in the final stages of obtaining a Greek passport to provide further roster flexibility. Furthering its youth development, the club signed 18-year-old guard Vasilis Ioannou to a 3+1 year agreement until 2030, with a planned loan to AS Papagou for the 2026-2027 season. In August 2026, the club extended the contract of team captain Dimitris Flionis until the summer of 2029, a move management described as a “significant commitment.” On August 24, 2026, the club announced the return of 30-year-old forward/center Giorgos Chalbouris on a contract through the end of the 2026-2027 season. Chalbouris, who previously played for AEK from 2015 to 2019, joins after a stint with Panionios and preseason preparations with Armani Milano. On August 27, 2026, AEK B.C. announced a long-term extension for coach Dragan Sakota, securing him until the summer of 2030. The club described the extension as a recognition of Sakota’s “deep, historic connection to the team.” While Sakota will remain head coach through the 2026-2027 season, his role following that period will be determined by him, allowing for potential transitions into other capacities such as technical director. Sakota, a former BCL top coach, has previously led AEK to a Greek Championship, a Greek Cup, and a BCL title.

Entities

AEK BC · Dragan Sakota · Makis Angelopoulos · Dimitris Flionis · AEK B.C.

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Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    AEK coach Dragan Sakota targets NBA Europe participation

    AEK coach Dragan Sakota has signed a contract extension until 2030 and expressed the club's ambition to join the upcoming NBA Europe league.

  2. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    AEK BC extends Dragan Sakota's contract until 2030

    AEK BC has extended head coach Dragan Sakota’s contract until 2030. He will remain head coach through the 2026-27 season before transitioning to a role of his choosing within the club.

  3. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    AEK BC signs Giorgos Chalbouris until 2027

    AEK BC has signed forward/center Giorgos Chalbouris until 2027, marking his return to the club after seven years.

  4. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Dimitris Flionis extends contract with AEK BC until 2029

    AEK BC captain Dimitris Flionis has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club until the summer of 2029.

  5. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEK BC signs Vasilis Ioannou to professional contract

    AEK BC has signed 18-year-old guard Vasilis Ioannou to a professional contract lasting until 2030, with a planned loan to AS Papagou for the 2026-2027 season.

  6. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    AEK BC extends Lukas Lekavicius contract until 2028

    AEK BC has extended the contract of Lithuanian guard Lukas Lekavicius until the summer of 2028, securing the veteran playmaker for two additional seasons.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    AEK B.C. signs 18‑year‑old guard Vasilis Chartonas to five‑year deal

    AEK B.C. signed 18‑year‑old guard Vasilis Chartonas on a five‑year contract until 2031, after his decorated youth stint with DEKA and praise for coach Dragan Sakota.

Sources

aek21fans.gr · agones.gr · best-tv.gr · ebasket.gr · eurohoops.net · filathlos.gr · gazzetta.gr · iefimerida.gr · madata.gr · maxbetsport.rs · mondo.rs · newsit.gr · novasports.gr · protothema.gr · sportal.gr · sportfmpatras.gr · sportlive.gr · sports.ert.gr · to10.gr · totalbasket.gr · vijesti.me · ygeia.tanea.gr · zougla.gr

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