Nunn Travels to Qatar for Passport Process
American guard Kendrick Nunn is missing Panathinaikos' Stoiximan GBL match against AEK while he finalizes a Qatari passport.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Kendrick Nunn is not among the six foreign players Panathinaikos selected for its Stoiximan GBL match against AEK on November 8. The American guard has traveled to Qatar to finalize his passport and complete medical examinations.
Why it matters
The squad decision was made for planning and load-management purposes, and Nunn's passport agreement stands to earn him 1.5 million for every major tournament he participates in. Qatar is set to host the 2027 World Cup, which gives the arrangement added significance.
Nunn's passport agreement reportedly pays 1.5 million for each major tournament he plays for Qatar. The club selected six foreign players for the Stoiximan GBL round 6 match, leaving Nunn off the roster.
The players
Kendrick Nunn
Kendrick Nunn is an American guard who has played professional basketball in Europe and is now pursuing eligibility to represent Qatar.
Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos is a Greek professional basketball club based in Athens that competes in the Stoiximan GBL and the EuroLeague.
The details
Nunn traveled to Qatar with special permission from Panathinaikos to finalize his passport and undergo medical examinations that would make him eligible to compete for the country. He is scheduled to return to Athens on the morning of November 10 and will be available for the EuroLeague match against Barcelona on November 13.
Timeline
November 8, 2026, 13:00: Panathinaikos plays AEK in Stoiximan GBL round 6 without Nunn.
November 10, 2026, morning: Nunn is scheduled to return to Athens.
November 13, 2026, 21:15: Nunn is available for the EuroLeague match against Barcelona.
Roadmap
Qatar's push to naturalize players ahead of the 2027 World Cup, which it will host, is reflected in Nunn's passport effort. Clubs like Panathinaikos now weigh such national-team opportunities against their own competitive schedules.
Nunn's absence from the AEK match affects Panathinaikos' rotation for that game, and fantasy managers tracking European guards will need to account for his return timeline. Fans planning to watch the EuroLeague game against Barcelona on November 13 should note the 21:15 start time.
The takeaway
Player eligibility moves such as Nunn's show how national-team opportunities can reshape a club's roster planning. Readers following European basketball should watch how Panathinaikos manages his workload around the upcoming EuroLeague schedule.
What happens next
Nunn is scheduled to return to Athens on November 10, and he is slated to play against Barcelona in the EuroLeague on November 13.
Further reading
Explore more Basketball coverage for context on player movement between European clubs and national teams.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eurohoops.
