Dubai Basketball Signs EuroLeague Champion Thomas Walkup

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Dubai Basketball Signs EuroLeague Champion Thomas Walkup

2026-09-07T18:55-04:00

Dubai Basketball has reached an agreement with Olympiacos Piraeus for the transfer of Thomas Walkup on a multi-year deal, bringing one of Europe’s premier defensive guards to Dubai ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Dubai Basketball would like to thank Olympiacos for their professionalism, cooperation and constructive approach in making possible the transfer of Thomas Walkup to our club.

Having spent many successful years with Olympiacos, one of the most historic and successful clubs in European basketball, Thomas brings significant experience, leadership and a winning mentality to Dubai Basketball.

We are very pleased to welcome Thomas to our organization, and we are confident that he will be an important addition to our team as we continue to grow and compete at the highest level.

“Thomas is a very important signing for Dubai Basketball and another step forward in the direction we want to take as a club. His understanding of the game, competitiveness and ability to make the players around him better will be extremely valuable for our team. I would also like to personally thank the management of Olympiacos for the way the discussions were handled and for helping us reach an agreement that allows Thomas to begin this new chapter with Dubai Basketball,” said Dejan Kamenjasevic, General Manager of Dubai Basketball.

Dubai Basketball have great respect for Olympiacos and we hope this agreement can contribute to a positive and lasting relationship between our clubs in the future. Both organizations are also committed to working together to support the development and growth of the EuroLeague and to playing a key role in the expansion of its new franchise model.

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