TJ Shorts' Tenure with Panathinaikos Reportedly in Jeopardy

The chapter for TJ Shorts at Panathinaikos may be closing sooner than expected. After being a marquee signing of the summer, following an MVP-caliber season last year, the former Paris player has struggled to find his rhythm and consistency since arriving in Greece. According to information from Encestando, the Greek club is reportedly considering his release.

Despite signing a two-year contract, the Macedonian international has faced significant criticism in Athens, including from his coach Ergin Ataman. His perceived insufficient production (averaging 7.8 points and 3 assists in the Euroleague), combined with the decline of the 36-year-old Kostas Sloukas, is forcing the Greens to seek an alternative solution.

Trent Forrest Could Be the Replacement

And Panathinaikos may have already found it. As reported by the Spanish media outlet, the Greek club's management is reportedly aiming to attract one of the season's revelations in the Euroleague: Trent Forrest. While his averages of 11 points and 4.3 assists per game are not as eye-catching as Shorts' numbers in Paris, they could potentially be more sustainable under the Athenian club's jersey.

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Is TJ Shorts' time at Panathinaikos already nearing its end? A star acquisition for the Greek club this past summer, following an MVP-level season last year, the former Paris player has never truly found his stride or consistency since his arrival in Greece. According to information from Encestando, Pana is reportedly considering releasing him.

Despite initially signing a two-year contract, the Macedonian international has been the target of sharp criticism in Athens, particularly from his coach Ergin Ataman. His deemed insufficient production (averaging 7.8 points and 3 assists in the Euroleague), coupled with the decline of 36-year-old Kostas Sloukas, compels the Greens to seek an emergency exit.

Trent Forrest Could Arrive

And Pana may have already found it. Indeed, according to the Spanish media, the Greek management's objective is to attract one of the season's revelations in the Euroleague: Trent Forrest. With averages of 11 points and 4.3 assists per game, his statistics are not as impressive as Shorts' were in Paris, but they could therefore be more easily replicated in the Athenian club's jersey.