Walkup and Dorsey Create Summer Tension for Olympiacos

Olympiacos faces an uncomfortable situation right after reaching the peak. The 2026 EuroLeague champions celebrate a historic title, but simultaneously confront a summer of important decisions, with Thomas Walkup and Tyler Dorsey as two of the names that could shape the planning of the Greek club.

The most striking case is Walkup's. The American point guard, naturalized Greek, has a contract with Olympiacos through 2027 and has no exit clause, which leaves the club in a strong position. However, interest from Dubai has changed the scenario. The offer the player would be handling would be significantly higher than his current salary and could reach figures close to $6 million for two seasons or even $9 million for three years.

For Walkup, at 33 years old, it would be a financial opportunity difficult to ignore. For Olympiacos, on the other hand, his departure would mean losing one of the defensive pillars and balance of the project. The club can retain him contractually, but will have to assess how far it wants to go in an economic race to convince him to stay.

At the same time, the Tyler Dorsey front emerges. The wing wants to improve his conditions after an impactful stint with the team, and his request would revolve around €3 million annually, a figure notably higher than what is provided in his current contract.

The problem for Olympiacos is not just each case separately, but the sum of both. Retaining Walkup with a significant improvement and at the same time addressing Dorsey's demands could strain the budget of a roster that already competes at the European elite level.

The EuroLeague title has reinforced the prestige of the project, but it has also elevated the value of its players. Olympiacos now enters a complex phase: maintaining the championship core without breaking its economic structure.