Panathinaikos owner says he'll sign Nikola Jokic next year

Panathinaikos Aktor owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos revealed his ultimate transfer ambition during an interview on the Euro Insiders podcast published on Monday, August 10, 2026, stating his intention to sign NBA star Nikola Jokic next year. Giannakopoulos made the bold claim in the second part of his podcast appearance, signaling an ambitious vision for the Greek basketball club. Jokic, the reigning NBA champion and multiple MVP winner, is currently under contract with the Denver Nuggets.