By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
After being linked to Nigel Hayes and him nearing a deal with FC Barcelona, Panathinaikos OPAP turned its focus to Jeremy Evans and is nearing a deal with the American forward/center.
Evans, 33, has made his way to 59 games of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. He most recently played for AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milano posting 2.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest.
His deal with the Greens will be confirmed within the next few days, as reported by SDNA and confirmed by Eurohoops sources.
The former Western Kentucky standout also holds the experience of 252 NBA games, most with the Utah Jazz in a lengthy stint stretching from 2010 to 2015. He was the NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion in 2012.