Panathinaikos Reportedly Considering Jared Harper as Potential TJ Shorts Replacement

30/05/202619:57

eurocup rosters — HARPER Jared Umana Reyer Venezia vs Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem BKT EuroCup Regular Season 2025/2026 Venezia, 11/02/2026 Foto A. Gilardi/Ag. Ciamillo Castoria

The point guard is expected to return to the EuroLeague after two dominant seasons in the EuroCup

TJ Shorts is expected to leave Panathinaikos after just one season, and the Greek powerhouse is reportedly evaluating Jared Harper as a possible replacement.

Harper is coming off an outstanding two-year stint with Hapoel Jerusalem, earning back-to-back EuroCup MVP awards during his time with the club.

Shorts finished the EuroLeague season averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 assists in 16 minutes per game. Several EuroLeague teams are closely monitoring the situation between the pointguard and Panathinaikos, including Valencia Basket.

🚨🚨I can tell that TJ Shorts is expected to leave Panathinaikos, and Jared Harper is one of the top candidates to strengthen the backcourt!

Harper is one of the Greek club’s leading targets to replace Shorts, as they’re expected to put a big offer on the table to make it happen pic.twitter.com/phY2RyyR2B

— Arel Ginsber (@ArelGinsber8) May 30, 2026