Panathinaikos reportedly in talks with Ataman’s agent soon. Mitrou-Long is a target

Panathinaikos is in talks with Ergin Ataman as two-times EuroLeague champion head coach confirmed today to Greek newspaper Live Sports.

In this context, the trip of his agent, Misko Raznatovic, to Athens at the end of the week can hardly be considered random as reported Sport24.

At this point, things seem quite clear regarding Panathinaikos and Ergin Ataman. A proven contact point exists. What remains is to find the framework that will lead both sides to the “marriage” and collaboration with a long-term contract in the background.

At the same time, some of the names dominating Raznatovic’s client list will be put on the table. Among them is Naz Mitrou-Long, who is expected to secure a Greek passport in the coming weeks (as Thomas Walkup). A development that simplifies any interest from Panathinaikos’ side, given that from the next season, Canadian point guard can be considered as a native player in the Greek Basket League.

Naz Mitrou-Long signed a two-year contract last summer with Olimpia Milano, but has had a difficult season and, as reported by the website realolimpiamilano.com, is not part of Armani’s rotation for the Italian championship playoffs.