By Dimitris Minaretzis/ info@eurohoops.net
Olympiacos is interested and moving forward with plans to acquire John Konchar as the club looks to steady its roster early in the 2026–27 schedule.
The reigning EuroLeague and Stoiximan GBL champions have turned their focus to the 30-year-old wing to address a vacancy left by the departure of Shaquielle McKissic, a spot that remained unfilled through the summer. This pursuit has followed an injury to Evan Fournier and the ongoing situation surrounding Tyler Dorsey, prompting management to initiate direct talks with the player’s camp.
Konchar became available after his agent began marketing him to several EuroLeague teams following his release by the New York Knicks on September 30.
Standing at 1.96 meters, the former Purdue standout brings a team-first mentality and unique heritage, tracing roots to Czechia, Hungary, and Serbia. Although he went undrafted in 2019, Konchar carved out a solid career in the NBA, making 381 appearances across nearly seven seasons. The vast majority of his time was spent as a reliable role player for the Memphis Grizzlies before a brief stint with the Utah Jazz.
Known as a strong athlete and defender, the West Chicago native excels at switching onto taller opponents, rebounding, and disrupting passing lanes. While he is not a primary ball-handler and holds a modest career average from three-point range, his versatility is expected to fit into the team’s system.
Domestically, the Reds hold a 3–0 record in the GBL but trail undefeated PAOK due to a league penalty, while sitting in a three-way tie on top of the EuroLeague tables with a 5–1 tally.
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