Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos is reportedly in a powerful place to land wing Isaac Bonga this offseason, although the scenario may change if the previous NBA participant receives a contract supply from an NBA staff.
In response to Sportando, Panathinaikos presently has the benefit within the race for Bonga’s signature because the membership continues to discover methods to strengthen its roster for subsequent season.
Nevertheless, the participant’s long-term future might in the end depend upon whether or not alternatives emerge from the NBA.
Bonga spent final season with Partizan Belgrade and performed an necessary position for the Serbian membership in EuroLeague competitors.
The versatile wing averaged 9.9 factors, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 38 EuroLeague appearances whereas establishing himself as one among Partizan’s most dependable two-way contributors.
His NBA ambitions had been reportedly sophisticated final yr by the phrases of his contract.
Regardless of receiving curiosity from groups in North America, Partizan was stated to have prevented Bonga from pursuing NBA alternatives as a result of his deal didn’t embody an in-season NBA exit clause.
The contract reportedly runs by way of 2027, giving the Serbian membership vital management over his future.
Curiosity from the NBA has not disappeared, nevertheless. A Serbian media outlet reported in late April that the Detroit Pistons had been contemplating Bonga as a possible addition for subsequent season.
The 26-year-old beforehand frolicked with the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors earlier than rebuilding his worth in Europe.
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