# Panathinaikos roster reinforcement and performance updates > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/panathinaikos-roster-reinforcement-efforts > Updated: 2026-11-03T06:51:32.000Z. Sources: 87. Developments: 2. Panathinaikos is actively seeking a new center to strengthen its roster for the EuroLeague season. The club has previously prioritized the American market, monitoring players such as James Wiseman and Charles Bassey. Recent reports from Italian media indicate that the club made a formal attempt to sign Virtus Bologna center Aliou Diarra. Panathinaikos reportedly submitted a buyout offer of approximately 450,000 euros, but Virtus Bologna rejected the proposal, stating they are unwilling to part with the Mali-born center during the season. On the court, the team has shown resilience following a dip in form. In a significant EuroLeague matchup in Madrid during the 10th round, Panathinaikos secured a dramatic 115-112 overtime victory against Real Madrid. Kendrick Nunn led the scoring with 33 points, including a 23-point performance in the final quarter to force overtime. Mathias Lessort contributed 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Sylvain Francisco added 19 points. This win improved Panathinaikos’s record to 8-2 in the competition, marking a critical turning point as they aim for a top position in the standings. Following the match, Nunn stated that the team is “on the right track” and is working to find its rhythm after previous fluctuations in performance. The victory serves as a vital response to recent losses in both the EuroLeague and the Greek Basketball League. ## Claims - PAOK defeated Roma 113-111 in a EuroCup match. (reported by 4 sources) - Ben Moore scored the winning basket with 0.9 seconds remaining. (reported by 3 sources) - PAOK improved their EuroCup record to 4-2. (reported by 3 sources) - Panathinaikos defeated CSM Bucharest 3-1 in the second leg of the CEV Challenge Cup. (reported by 3 sources) - Panathinaikos won the first leg against CSM Bucharest with a score of 3-0. (reported by 3 sources) - Panathinaikos will face Corona Brasov in the round of 32. (reported by 3 sources) - PAOK defeated Roma with a score of 113-111. (reported by 2 sources) - Taiari scored 27 points for PAOK. (reported by 2 sources) - Osman scored 25 points for PAOK. (reported by 2 sources) - The total points scored by both teams was 224. (reported by 2 sources) - Brijin Tariri scored 27 points including 6 three-pointers. (reported by 2 sources) - Cedi Osman scored 25 points. (reported by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Panathinaikos defeats Real Madrid in EuroLeague thriller Panathinaikos defeated Real Madrid 115-112 in a high-scoring EuroLeague overtime thriller, led by Kendrick Nunn’s 33 points and Mathias Lessort’s dominant performance. 85 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-faces-roster-challenges-and-transfer-interest ### 2026-10-30: Panathinaikos evaluates roster reinforcements for EuroLeague Panathinaikos is targeting roster reinforcements, prioritizing American players before potentially pursuing Ali Diarra from Virtus in mid-November. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-evaluates-roster-reinforcements-for-euroleague --- Cite as: Panathinaikos roster reinforcement and performance updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/panathinaikos-roster-reinforcement-efforts