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Thomas Walkup transfers from Olympiacos to Dubai BC

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The legal and regulatory conflict surrounding Thomas Walkup’s departure from Olympiacos has concluded with a formal transfer to Dubai Basketball. Following the EuroLeague’s launch of a disciplinary investigation into Dubai BC, the dispute centered on allegations of an ‘illegal approach’ and ‘irregular’ statements made by Dubai BC General Manager Dejan Kamestenjasevic. The investigation ~~specifically~~ examined whether Dubai BC violated regulations by contacting Walkup outside the permitted 60-day window of his ~~contract, which was originally set to run until 2027.~~ contract. Despite ~~the~~ prior tensions—including Walkup’s filing for contract termination via the Basketball Arbitral ~~Tribunal and his failure to attend medical examinations—Olympiacos has~~ Tribunal—Olympiacos officially announced ~~that Walkup will transfer to Dubai Basketball. This~~ his departure. The agreement ends his five-year ~~tenure with the Greek club,~~ tenure, during which he won 12 titles and reached five consecutive EuroLeague Final ~~Fours, including a European championship in May 2026. While Olympiacos previously demanded a release fee of approximately €3 million, the final~~ Fours. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately ~~$2.6~~ $2.2 million ~~(roughly €2.3 million). Walkup has reportedly signed a three-year contract with the UAE-based club, with a total gross compensation package estimated at $9.6~~ to $2.6 million. ~~Both organizations have expressed mutual~~ Following the move, Walkup addressed his departure from Abu Dhabi, expressing deep respect ~~regarding~~ for Olympiacos. He described the ~~negotiations. Dejan Kamenyasevic~~ organization as a ‘family’ and specifically praised coach Georgios Bartzokas for his character and professionalism, noting that he holds no negative feelings toward the ~~professionalism of~~ club or its supporters. Walkup has now transitioned to his new role with Dubai BC, where he aims to lead the ~~Olympiacos management~~ squad in ~~facilitating~~ their pursuit of the ~~deal, noting that Walkup will provide leadership for~~ EuroLeague Super Cup. He characterized the Dubai roster ~~during the 2026/27 season. The move is viewed~~ as ~~a strategic step for Dubai Basketball as they aim to compete at the highest levels~~ one of ~~European basketball under coach Xavi Pascual.~~ the most talented in the EuroLeague.

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