By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Jordan Loyd has been added to the injury list of Anadolu Efes.
A few hours before tipoff in LDLC Arena on Tuesday evening, the Istanbul outfit ruled him out for the meeting opposite LDLC ASVEL Vllleurbanne citing an illness and back injury.
Leading to his exclusion from Round 18 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season, the 32-year-old combo guard was hurt in Round 12 of the Turkiye Sigorta Basketbol Super Ligi matchup against Galatasaray MCT Technic in Istanbul’s Turkcell Basketball Development Center on Sunday.
At the top of his first EuroLeague journey with Efes and seventh overall, the American–born naturalised Polish guard has put up 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.1 blocks per contest over 17 appearances, including four starts.
Furthermore, Shane Larkin (groin), Burak Can Yildizli (wrist), PJ Dozier Jr. (thigh), and Giorgos Papagiannis (knee) remain sidelined for the team coached by Pablo Laso.
Also dealing with injuries, Sehmus Hazer (ankle), Nick Weiler-Babb (foot), Isaia Cordinier (knee), and Erkan Yilmaz (Achilles) are available, as noted.
Beş oyuncumuz bugünkü LDLC Asvel maçımızın kadrosunda olmayacak:
*Jordan Loyd (üst solunum yolu enfeksiyonu ve bel)
*Shane Larkin (kasık)
*Burak Can Yıldızlı (el bileği)
*PJ Dozier (uyluk)
*Georgios Papagiannis (diz)Dört oyuncumuz ise sakatlıklarına rağmen sahaya çıkacaklar:… pic.twitter.com/3zlR71fKUF
— Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) December 23, 2025
On the French side, Armel Traore will not suit up and Nando De Colo is considered questionable, per Le Progres. The 22-year-old forward suffered a right ankle injury in Round 18 of Europe’s premier continental competition opposite Olympiacos. Meanwhile, the 38-year-old combo guard missed last week’s trip to Greece due to a hamstring injury.
At 6-11, Efes sits 3.5 games away from the Play-In Showdown zone. The team coached by Pierric Poupet is ranked last on a 4-13 tally.