Kostas Antetokounmpo reportedly reaches verbal agreement with Fenerbahce / News - Basketnews.com

Kostas Antetokounmpo nearing a EuroLeague return as he has reached a verbal agreement with Fenerbahce to sign a contract until the end of the 2022-23 season.

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After the release from the Chicago Bulls, Kostas Antetokounmpo is closing in on Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

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Vasilis Papatheodorou of SDNA.gr revealed that Kostas has reached a verbal agreement with Fenerbahce.

The player is expected to sign a contract until the end of the 2022-23 season, via the report.

SDNA further reports that Panathinaikos Athens were also interested in the Greek big man. However, Antetokounmpo committed to Fenerbahce and for this reason, his and PAO's case did not progress.

The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo did not play a single game in the NBA this season.

He competed for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. Kostas averaged 11.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks throughout 12 matches (10 starts).

Last campaign, Giannis' brother represented LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne jersey and played in the EuroLeague. NBA champion (2020) registered 5.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 6.6 PIR over 28 matches in the top European club competition.

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