The champions of Europe and Greece are already planning for the future. <\/p>\n
Work at SEF has begun, the core roster is being secured with new contracts, and transfer moves are underway with the goal of keeping Olympiacos at the top.<\/p>\n
Winning the fourth EuroLeague and the domestic championship marked the culmination of a historic season for Olympiacos. In Piraeus, however, there is no mood for prolonged celebrations. Attention has already turned to the future, which rests on three key pillars: the reconstruction of the Peace and Friendship Stadium, retaining the core of the team, and targeted player acquisitions.<\/p>\n
The Angelopoulos brothers set the tone immediately after winning the title against Panathinaikos. \u201cIt was the last game at the SEF as we know it. Work begins on Monday. When we step into the new SEF, we\u2019ll experience magical moments all over again. We haven\u2019t had our fill of titles. We\u2019ll keep going,\u201d was their message.<\/p>\n
Construction has already begun, and Olympiacos BC is taking action on multiple fronts to minimize the impact on the schedule. The \u201cRed-and-Whites\u201d have asked the EuroLeague and the Hellenic Basketball Federation (ESAKE) to schedule as many away games as possible in the first part of the new season, until the renovations at the arena are completed.<\/p>\n
Contrary to initial estimates, Olympiacos is not expected to leave the SEF entirely. The plan calls for work to be suspended in specific interior areas so that the team can continue to use the arena during the season. The final stage of the renovation is scheduled to take place after June 2027, with the goal of having the fully renovated SEF ready for the 2027\u201328 season.<\/p>\n
At the same time, solutions for a temporary home venue are being explored where necessary. AEK\u2019s \u201cSunel Arena\u201d in Liosia remains an option for the EuroLeague, though it is not currently considered the most likely scenario, while for the GBL league, the Glyfada Indoor Arena appears to be the most likely solution for the first few months of the year. <\/p>\n
Behind all this lies an even greater goal: bringing the Final Four back to Greece\u2014and specifically to Piraeus\u2014at a new and upgraded SEF.<\/p>\n
Peters\u2019 successor<\/b><\/p>\n
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On the court, the core of the team remains virtually unchanged. Giorgos Bartzokas isn\u2019t looking for massive changes but rather quality additions that will raise the team\u2019s level even higher. <\/p>\n
The negotiations involving Valencia\u2019s Jan Montero and Red Star\u2019s Cody Miller-and Red Star\u2019s McIntyre are considered to be at a particularly advanced stage and are expected to significantly strengthen the perimeter. These are two players with different skill sets who offer playmaking, scoring, and greater depth to the rotation.<\/p>\n
At the same time, the biggest challenge in the transfer market concerns the \u201c4\u201d position. Alec Peters\u2019 departure to Armani Milan leaves a significant void, with Olympiacos considering options such as Isaac Bonga, Braxton Key, and Isaiah Mike. The key is not only quality but also the ability to adapt to Bartzokas\u2019s philosophy and to play alongside Sasha Vezenkov.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the coming days has less to do with new signings and more with retaining the key players behind the team\u2019s success. Olympiacos has already begun discussions on multi-year contract extensions with Tyler Dorsey, Thomas Walkup, and Tyson Ward. Dorsey\u2019s case appears to be the most advanced, with the prospect of a deal through 2029 and a significant salary increase that will exceed $2 million per year.<\/p>\n
Similarly, both sides wish to secure Wokap\u2019s future with the club until the end of his career, while there is also a positive outlook for extending the partnership with Tyson Ward.<\/p>\n
The message is clear: Olympiacos isn\u2019t just building next season\u2019s team. It is building the foundation for the next decade.<\/p>\n
The magnitude of this year\u2019s success is evident even off the court. Shipowner Nikos Tsakos announced that one of the new tankers in his fleet will be named \u201cEuroleague 26,\u201d in honor of Olympiacos\u2019 fourth European title.<\/p>\n
This is yet another sign of the momentum that has built up around the club. With a new SEF on the horizon, a strengthened roster, contract renewals, and a coach who remains the team\u2019s linchpin, Olympiacos appears determined to capitalize on its success.
The fourth EuroLeague title is already on display. In Piraeus, however, all eyes are set on the next goal: the fifth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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