Olympiacos in talks with free agent John Konchar

Olympiacos have turned to John Konchar, who has NBA experience, to balance their roster at the start of the 2026-27 season. The club, which is both the EuroLeague and Greek Basketball League champion, is holding direct talks with the player's agent.

The Greek side is aiming to fill the wing spot that was left open by the departure of Shaquielle McKissic and could not be filled over the summer. Evan Fournier's injury and the uncertainty surrounding Tyler Dorsey also pushed the management into action.

The 30-year-old Konchar became a free agent after the New York Knicks parted ways with him on September 30. His agent has offered the player to a number of EuroLeague teams. The 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) player from Purdue went undrafted in 2019, but has still played 381 games in the NBA over roughly seven seasons. He spent most of his career as a role player with the Memphis Grizzlies and also briefly wore a Utah Jazz jersey.

Konchar stands out for his defensive strength, his success in switches against taller opponents, his rebounding and his ability to read passing lanes. He is not a primary ball handler, and his career three-point shooting average is limited. Even so, his versatility is expected to fit Olympiacos' system of play.

Olympiacos are 3-0 down in the Greek league, but sit behind the unbeaten PAOK because of a league penalty. In the EuroLeague, they are at the top with a 5-1 record, level with three other teams.