By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Nikola Milutinov is set to miss upcoming Olympiacos action across continental and domestic schedules.
The Serbian center fractured the distal phalanx of his right index finger, which sidelines him for Tuesday’s EuroLeague Regular Season Round 12 fixture against Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in Cyprus.
This setback extends a rough stretch for the 2.13-meter big, who has struggled to find rhythm early in the 2026–27 Regular Season. Physical issues have restricted him to just seven outings, including four starts. Across those games, he has averaged 3.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 0.1 steals.
Even so, Milutinov carries plenty of pedigree into this campaign. He has appeared in 303 career contests in Europe’s top club competition, wearing the Piraeus club’s jersey in 238 of them. Last spring, he finally lifted his first EuroLeague trophy alongside his teammates.
With Milutinov out, head coach Giorgos Bartzokas must keep his roster moving forward on two fronts. In EuroLeague play, the Reds sit in a four-way tie for first place at 8–3 with Valencia, Panathinaikos Aktor, and FC Barcelona.
Back home in Greece’s Stoiximan GBL Regular Season, they remain unbeaten at 6–0. Yet a league penalty dropped their tally to 10 points, placing them behind undefeated PAOK and 5–1 Aris as they prepare to face the latter Thessaloniki outfit on Nick Galis Hall on Sunday.
Beyond Milutinov, Jean Montero remains sidelined due to injury, while Tyler Dorsey could soon return to the court once his team suspension ends.
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