Ataman reveals whether PAO will sign new players, provides update on Sloukas / News - Basketnews.com

Ergin Ataman opts for roster stability and rejects new transfers, pinning hopes on the imminent return of Ioannis Papapetrou while confirming the swift recovery of Kostas Sloukas for the upcoming two away games in Spain.

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Ergin Ataman is preparing his team for two challenging away EuroLeague games in Spain and has firmly stated that Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens won't be pursuing any new transfers following the departure of sharpshooter Kyle Guy.

Kostas Sloukas

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"We will not make any additions," Ataman pointed out, via SDNA. "We have really good chemistry right now, and we don't want to spoil it. We are waiting for [Ioannis] Papapetrou to return, and that will be the only addition to the team."

Papapetrou, sidelined since EuroLeague Round 2 due to a knee injury, is anticipated to make his comeback in mid-January.

Although PAO faced concerns with another Greek player, Kostas Sloukas, ahead of the EuroLeague double-round week, the veteran guard has made a quick recovery.

Sloukas, who missed the recent Greek League game against Maroussi on December 31, is now back in action.

"He was sick recently, and we saved him. Yesterday, he trained normally and is available to us," Ataman said.

Panathinaikos are set to meet Baskonia on Wednesday and Valencia on Friday in back-to-back away games.

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