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Greece men's basketball team roster and player availability

Overview

In late July 2026, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed readiness to join the Greek national team for the upcoming FIBA window against Ukraine and Spain, noting that insurance costs had previously prevented his participation. The Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) subsequently began preparations for the EuroBasket training camp, which was scheduled to commence on 12 August. As the team finalized its roster, coach Kostas Sloukas evaluated guard options including Tyler Dorsey and Thomas Walkup, while confirming that veteran guard Kostas Sloukas would not be included. Other potential candidates discussed included Nikos Mitioglou, Kostas Papanikolaou, Dimitris Moraitis, Vasilis Toliopoulos, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, and Kostas Antetokounmpo, whereas Nikos Rogkavopoulos and Georgios Papagiannis were reportedly excluded from plans. By 9 August 2026, reports indicated that the Greek squad would face significant roster challenges for FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying matches against Ukraine on 28 August and Spain on 31 August. Antetokounmpo was expected to be absent because the Miami Heat declined to release him due to concerns regarding workload and injury risk following a knee injury. While veteran guard Nick Calathes and Tyler Dorsey were set to return, Kostas Sloukas and Georgios Rogkavopoulos were expected to miss games due to injury recovery. Coach Vassilis Spanoulis was slated to lead a roster including Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo, Dinos Mitoglou, and Kostas Papanikolaou. On 11 August 2026, the EOK issued a clarification regarding Antetokounmpo’s absence, stating it was not due to financial issues. On 12 August 2026, it was confirmed that Antetokounmpo will miss the qualifying matches against Ukraine and Spain following a collaborative agreement between the EOK, the coaching staff, and the Miami Heat.

Entities

Giannis Antetokounmpo · Greece National Basketball Team · Hellenic Basketball Federation · Miami Heat · Greece men's national basketball team

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Greece national basketball team friendly matches tickets released

    Tickets are now on sale for the Greek men's national basketball team's friendly matches against Poland and Cyprus in Athens as preparation for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

  2. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss Greece World Cup qualifiers

    Giannis Antetokounmpo will skip Greece’s FIBA World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Spain to focus on fitness and preseason integration with the Miami Heat.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Hellenic Basketball Federation clarifies Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence

    The Hellenic Basketball Federation clarified that Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence from the national team is not due to financial issues, but rather timing related to his career.

  4. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Greece basketball team to play World Cup qualifiers without Giannis Antetokounmpo

    Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss Greece's crucial World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Spain after the Miami Heat declined his release. Nick Calathes and Tyler Dorsey will return to the squad.

  5. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek National Basketball Team Sets EuroBasket Roster with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Guard Decisions

    Greece's national basketball team starts camp on Aug 12, eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s participation and deciding between guards Tyler Dorsey and Thomas Walkup; veteran Kostas Sloukas is omitted.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Giannis Antetokounmpo confirms availability for Greece’s next FIBA window

    Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’ll join Greece if called for the next FIBA window versus Ukraine and Spain, explains NBA‑player insurance, and aims to help the team qualify for the 2027 World Cup.

Sources

balla.com.cy · casa-dolce.com · dikaiologitika.gr · ebasket.gr · eurohoops.net · fibaafrica.com · gipedo.politis.com.cy · greekcitytimes.com · heatnation.com · jaworznianin.pl · m.naftemporiki.gr · metrosport.gr · newsbomb.gr · newsit.gr · newspao.gr · paopantou.gr · pelop.gr · si.com · sports.ert.gr · tanea.gr · to10.gr · wisportsheroics.com

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