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Lyles returns to NBA; Panathinaikos turns to other options
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Lyles returns to NBA; Panathinaikos turns to other options

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Trey Lyles will not continue his career in Europe and has agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, returning to the NBA.
  • This decision removes Panathinaikos, a Greek basketball club that had shown serious interest, from contention for the player.
  • Lyles had a productive season with Real Madrid, averaging 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in the EuroLeague.

Trey Lyles is set to return to the NBA, having agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to reputable sources. This move effectively ends the speculation surrounding his potential transfer to the European club Panathinaikos, which had been seriously considering the 30-year-old Canadian forward to bolster its frontline.

Lyles recently completed a highly productive season with Real Madrid, where he averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague. He particularly stood out in the final against Olympiacos, scoring 21 points in the first half.

Despite strong interest from Panathinaikos and admiration from coach Zeljko Obradovic, Lyles opted to return to the NBA for his 11th season. He has accumulated 650 regular-season appearances in the league, with career averages of 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game across stints with the Jazz, Nuggets, Spurs, Pistons, and Kings.

For Panathinaikos, this development means they must now shift their focus to other transfer targets to strengthen their roster. The club had viewed Lyles as a significant potential addition, but his decision to return to the United States closes that chapter for them.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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