The keys to Nigel Hayes-Davis' million-dollar contract with Panathinaikos

Nigel Hayes-Davis, 31 years old, has closed a multimillion-dollar deal with Panathinaikos, solidifying one of the most notable signings in the EuroLeague.

The multimillion-dollar agreement

After intense competition with teams like Fenerbahçe Beko and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, owner of Panathinaikos, announces on social media the signing of Nigel Hayes-Davis until 2028. His $10 million salary places him among the highest-paid players in Europe, surpassed only by Vasilije Micic and Kendrick Nunn.

A desired signing

Following his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks and a short stint in the NBA, Hayes-Davis becomes the most sought-after free agent in Europe. Giannakopoulos manages to finalize the deal before the end of the 2025-26 EuroLeague regular season, thanks to the financial strength of Panathinaikos.

Goal: the playoffs

The small forward joins Ergin Ataman's team, aiming to secure a spot in the EuroLeague playoffs. With a record of 16-11, Panathinaikos is fighting to clinch one of the direct six positions to the final phase. In the national league, the team boasts an impressive 15-2 in the Stoiximan GBL, with Olympiacos as its main rival.

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