By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Heading to a meeting in Belgrade’s Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on Wednesday, Partizan Mozzart Bet and Olympiacos are both dealing with several injury issues.
Besides Shake Milton (hand) joining Mitar Bosnjakovic (ankle), Carlik Jones (foot), and Mario Nakic (knee) on the injury report, and expected to sit out several months, the hosts have also ruled out Jabari Parker for Round 22 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season. Furthermore, Sterling Brown was labeled as questionable by head coach Joan Penarroya.
“Parker will not play due to a foot injury. Sterling is dealing with an illness. If he is fine tomorrow, he will play,” noted the 56-year-old play-caller in a pregame media session on Tuesday.
“Shake will be out for a long time,” continued Penarroya, and also confirmed intentions to scan the market for a suitable replacement.
The Partizan head coach also updated the status of 28-year-old Jones, who has been sidelined since late October. “He needs time. I hope he can be with us in three to four weeks,” he mentioned.
On the opposite side, Tyrique Jones is ineligible due to a clause in the recent agreement between the involved teams for his move to Olympiacos. Monte Morris (knee), Keenan Evans (leg), and Moustapha Fall (knee) are also unavailable for head coach Giorgos Bartzokas, but Shaquielle McKissic and Frank Ntilikina have been medically cleared to return to action.
Entering Round 22, Olympiacos sits 8th, inside the Play-In Showdown zone, behind a 12-8 record, with Partizan’s 6-15 being five games away from the postseason picture.