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Andrews and Panathinaikos found an amicable solution via EuroLeague's mediation.

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Andrew Andrews and Panathinaikos Athens found an amicable solution via EuroLeague's mediation, EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) announced.

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The two sides had been in a conflict in recent months due to release papers, but Andrews finally terminated the contract with PAO on March 10.

ELPA suggested mediation by EuroLeague, which was successful and brought the two sides together to find a settlement that would satisfy both of them.

After the resolution, Andrews reportedly is set to receive his full-year salary for the 2022-23 season as well as the amount of the buyout in his contract, which is less than €100,000.

ELPA press release:

After Andrew Andrews and Panathinaikos Athens hit a wall in their contractual relationship, the ELPA, which at all times tried to bring both parties to an amicable solution, suggested that instead of unilateral actions, parties try to settle their dispute and terminate their agreement on mutual terms with the help of mediation.

ELPA suggested to Mr. Andrews and his representatives to use EuroLeague as the role of a mediator, which is in accordance with EuroLeague Bylaws. Therefore, on 2 March 2023, the player has officially requested the initiation of mediation between him and the club. With the help of the appointed mediator, both parties agreed to terminate their contract on mutually acceptable terms on 10 March 2023.

The ELPA is pleased that through the process of mediation Mr. Andrews, his agency's lawyer, and Panathinaikos Athens cooperated in good faith and thus found a solution acceptable for both sides. ELPA would like to thank EuroLeague and its appointed mediator for their assistance in this matter.

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