By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Nick Calathes is in the process of completing a move from AS Monaco to Partizan Mozzart Bet, according to Serbian outlet meridian sport.
After picking up Bruno Fernando from Real Madrid, the team based in the Serbian capital would secure the services of yet another player from a EuroLeague rival, since the 36-year-old floor general is currently contracted with Monaco. Reaching a deal with La Roca Team to release Calathes is pending for Partizan to set up a reunion between the experienced point guard and head coach Zeljko Obradovic.
The all-time EuroLeague leader in assists and steals was crowned Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion in 2011, in his first of two separate spells at Panathinaikos and under the guidance of the nine-time champion in Europe’s premier club continental competition. After averaging 3.7 points and 3.8 assists per game over 13 appearances in the 2024-25 installment, he has yet to formally start his 14th EuroLeague journey.
Addressing several injuries early on the 2025-26 schedule, Partizan has been active on the market seeking additional healthy options. Besides Carlik Jones (foot), Shake Milton (ankle), and Mario Nakic (knee surgery) remaining sidelined, Jabari Parker (hand) and Aleksej Pokusevski (head) were hurt in Round 4 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season on Sunday.
Carrying a 3-3 W-L tally into the next two-game week of the EuroLeague Regular Season, the upcoming challenges are against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv in Arena 888 Sofia on Wednesday and FC Barcelona in Belgrade Arena on Friday.