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Real Madrid are about to go separate ways with Thomas Heurtel and Trey Thompkins, after announcing their separation from the team.

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Both players were punished for violation of the club's discipline. As reported by Marca, Heurtel and Thompkins were caught partying together with Guerschon Yabusele in the Greek capital Athens, the day before facing Panathinaikos OPAP Athens.

According to SDNA.gr, Heurtel and Thompkins returned when it was already daylight and a few hours before the start of the EuroLeague duel.

The Royal club ended up losing 86-87 in a thriller at OAKA Arena. Both athletes were a part of the roster that game day.

Thompkins had 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 8 PIR over 21 minutes. For his part, the French point guard played 19 minutes and led the team with 18 points, adding 4 rebounds, 4 turnovers, and 16 PIR to his performance.

Guerschon Yabusele, who extended his contract with Real three months ago, was the third player to take advantage of the rest hours before the game in Athens.

In his case, Los Blancos decided to fine Yabusele. The Frenchman competed for 14 minutes against PAO and had one of the worst games this season. He finished the match scoreless and accumulated -1 PIR.

Despite all those problems, Pablo Laso remained optimistic about the future and expressed full trust in the rest of his players last Saturday.

"It is my decision [to separate Thomas Heurtel and Trey Thompkins], considering that the 13 remaining players can get the best from here to the end of the season and we are going to be the team we want to be," said the Spanish mastermind.

Laso also added a summarizing line: "I have full confidence in the rest of the players."

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