Olympiacos: Milutinov out of the six foreigners for Greek Super Cup final

Olympiacos have made a notable roster decision before the Greek Basketball Super Cup final by leaving Nikola Milutinov out of the six foreign players listed for the game. The move suggests the coaching staff is prioritizing the Serbian center's fitness over short-term trophy risk. Milutinov has not played any minutes during the Super Cup and is still recovering from an injury. With Tyrique Jones suspended and Cory Joseph not registered in the Greek Basket League, Olympiacos now rely on Donta Hall as the only proven center. M'Baye N'Diaye and Antonis Karagiannidis are expected to help in emergency situations. Head coach Giorgos Bartzokas appears to be protecting Milutinov for the EuroLeague season. The Super Cup final is a short, single-elimination event, while the EuroLeague campaign demands long-term durability. Leaving Milutinov out of the six foreign players is therefore a load-management decision. The immediate tactical risk is the lack of frontcourt depth. Donta Hall can protect the rim and move well, but he is not a center built to carry heavy minutes alone. If Hall gets into foul trouble, Olympiacos may be forced to use smaller lineups, which would hurt rebounding and rim protection. N'Diaye is a flexible forward who can play center by necessity, while Karagiannidis offers domestic size and energy. Neither is a proven high-level starter at center. The team's depth is stretched, and the final will test their ability to adapt. In the wider context, this news has limited impact beyond Olympiacos. It shows how European clubs manage foreign-player quotas and load management. The final remains important, but the bigger picture is Milutinov's availability for EuroLeague. If he returns quickly, the risk drops sharply. If the injury lingers, Olympiacos may need to adjust their frontcourt plan. For now, all eyes are on Donta Hall and the young centers. The match will answer whether Olympiacos can win a trophy without their best center.