The basketball news of the day on the Balkans is the potential transfer of one of Partizan's most experienced players this season, Nik Kalates, to the Greek team PAOK and his potential return to Greek basketball. According to the Greek portal Sport24, PAOK has reportedly offered Kalates 1.8 million euros for a two-year contract.
PAOK, under the leadership of Andrea Trinkijer, aims to make a significant move next season, including a potential appearance in the Euroleague. With Kalates, the team from Thessaloniki would gain additional security on the guard positions. He is known as the best passer in league history with 2,266 assists to date.
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Greek media has now revealed how much Partizan actually offered Nik Kalates and why PAOK is reportedly ahead of the black-and-whites from Belgrade for his signature. According to the Greek publication Gazeta, Belgrade offered the star player 1.1 million euros for a one-year contract.
On the other hand, Kalates was offered a two-year contract with a slightly higher sum by PAOK. The deal is not yet final, making the coming days very interesting to see what will happen.
Kalates has played for teams such as Panathinaikos, Barcelona, Fenerbahçe, and Monaco, besides Partizan, in his career.
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Partizan and PAOK are both giants in European basketball. But can Partizan's offer match the allure of a bigger deal in Greece? This one will be a nail-biter for sure! Will Nik Kalates stay loyal or make a move for more money and glory?