Overview

• Antetokounmpo has missed multiple Greek exhibition games and practices while the Milwaukee Bucks withhold written permission under FIBA’s insurance terms.
• FIBA’s standard policy caps payouts below the salaries of elite NBA stars, giving clubs authority to block player participation without additional coverage.
• Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić were subject to the same clearance requirement but have since been approved and are training with Serbia and Slovenia.
• Greece coach Vassilis Spanoulis said Antetokounmpo is slated to begin full team training this weekend as the tournament approaches.
• Greece opens its EuroBasket campaign on Aug. 28 in Limassol against Italy, making timely clearance essential for their group-stage strategy.