Reports in Greece suggest Panathinaikos have entered a tense phase after the loss to Aris Thessaloniki, with doubts tied to a poor 2026 run and a 3-4 stretch in the EuroLeague since the turn of the year. Friction with several players and public criticism from the coach are also cited as key factors.
Even the recent EuroLeague win over ASVEL Villeurbanne reportedly failed to calm the situation, as the on-court performance raised fresh questions. Owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos had been the main backer of the coach, but his post-game stance is described as noticeably harsher toward both players and staff.
A “mutual” split is now portrayed as a concrete possibility, with Ataman said to be weighing his future despite having another year on his deal. If a change happens soon, Christos Serelis is mentioned as the leading interim option ahead of Tuesday’s EuroLeague game vs Real Madrid Baloncesto (03/02, 21:15) at the OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall.
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