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August 30, 2025
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve
Bogdan Bogdanovic doubtful for rest of EuroBasket with Serbia
EuroBasket - The Serbian national team awaits medical evaluation from the Los Angeles Clippers regarding Bogdan Bogdanovic. The captain, who suffered a hamstring injury against Portugal, could miss the rest of the tournament depending on his NBA franchise's decision.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s participation in the rest of EuroBasket remains uncertain after his injury during the game against Portugal. The LA Clippers guard, who serves as captain of the Serbian national team, is suffering from a hamstring injury that forced him to withdraw from the game against Latvia.
Standard procedure between NBA franchises and national teams
The medical staff of the Serbian national team is now awaiting evaluation from the Los Angeles Clippers doctors, according to Meridian Sports. This is a standard procedure for all NBA players competing with their national teams in international competitions.
The LA Clippers have the final say regarding their player’s participation in the rest of the tournament. Although Bogdanovic is covered by the FIBA-NBA agreement that insures players during international competitions, no official announcement has been made yet about his availability for Serbia’s upcoming games.
This situation perfectly illustrates the delicate balance between NBA franchise interests and national team ambitions. For Serbia, losing their captain and one of their most experienced players would be a significant blow to their European medal aspirations.
Uncertainty therefore remains about Bogdanovic’s immediate future in this competition, as the California franchise logically prioritizes their player’s long-term health ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season. A decision is expected in the coming hours.
Sylvain Sultat suit la NBA au quotidien, entre performances individuelles, dynamiques collectives et grandes histoires de la ligue. Sur BeBasket, il décrypte l’actualité américaine avec passion et régularité, toujours à l’affût des tendances qui font bouger le monde du basket.
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