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Dwayne Bacon is expected to make his debut with his new team, Panathinaikos Athens, in the game against Partizan next Thursday.

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As Panathinaikos Athens prepare to host Kolossos Rhodes for the Greek Basket League on Sunday afternoon (14:45 CET), coach Dejan Radonjic will have to make do without one player, while another will be a game-time decision.

Dwayne Bacon

Team:Panathinaikos AthensPosition:SG, SFAge:27Height:201 cmWeight:100 kgBirth place:Florida, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

The Greens' latest signing, Dwayne Bacon, has been integrated into the squad and has already had his first practice session with his new teammates. However, the 27-year-old wingman will not play in PAO's upcoming fixture. Bacon has not yet fully overcome the jet lag after landing in Athens last Tuesday afternoon.

The Greek club didn't register the former AS Monaco player for domestic league games, as all teams are allowed to utilize up to six non-local athletes. Right now, Panathinaikos have eight non-Greek players on their roster, although Andrew Andrews' future with the Greens seems uncertain - especially after Radonjic DNP'd him in Tel Aviv against Maccabi. Once Bacon joins the team, he will be the one to replace Andrews in Greek league contests.

Thus, Bacon is expected to make his Panathinaikos debut in the EuroLeague game vs. Zeljko Obradovic's Partizan next Thursday at OAKA.

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On the other hand, Marius Grigonis feels a slight discomfort in his leg that did not allow him to complete the last training session. At the same time, his participation in the game vs. Kolossos will be a last-minute decision for Radonjic and the coaching staff.

The Lithuanian guard's condition will be re-evaluated, and in case he doesn't get minutes on Sunday, it will be purely for precaution.

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