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Aleksander Balcerowski's move to Panathinaikos hits a roadblock over 500,000 euros buyout clause.

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Panathinaikos Athens have decided to back off from pursuing Aleksander Balcerowski, and they now shifting their focus to other options.

Aleksander Balcerowski

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The Polish center was being considered to bolster PAO's frontline under Ergin Ataman's guidance. However, his case won't be progressing any further, according to George Kouvaris of Gazzetta.gr.

One of the key factors leading to this decision was a significant buyout clause in Balcerowski's Gran Canaria contract, amounting to 500,000 euros, which needed to be paid by Monday evening.

According to SDNA's George Zakkas, after July 25, Gran Canaria will have the freedom to set the player's buyout price and seek offers from other interested teams. However, EuroCup champions are keen on retaining the 23-year-old center and intend to offer him an improved contract.

In 22 EuroCup games last season, Balcerowski averaged 8.6 points and 3.8 rebounds for 10.6 PIR. His stats were similar in the Spanish ACB -- 9.4 points and 3.3 rebounds for 10 PIR.

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