According to Encestando.es, Real Madrid is targeting Olympiacos’ American power forward Alec Peters for the 2025-26 season to complement their interior trio of Usman Garuba, Walter Tavares, and Bruno Fernando. Peters, who has one year left on his contract with Olympiacos, is seeking more minutes after being overshadowed by Sasha Vezenkov, making a move appealing for both the player and the Greek club, which would save over €1 million net on his salary.
Peters as a Key Fit
Peters, who extended his contract with Olympiacos until 2026, per a 2024 Eurohoops report, averaged 13.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in the 2023-24 EuroLeague season. His shooting ability would open the floor for Real Madrid, pairing well with Mario Hezonja, who is considering NBA offers that could trigger his exit clause, as reported by Motorcyclesports.net. If Peters secures a release, he tops Madrid’s list, though Maccabi’s Jaylen Hoard remains an alternative, per journalist Andrea Calzoni.
Roster Taking Shape
Real Madrid has already secured Théo Maledon for three seasons, as noted in earlier Encestando reports. Adding a stretch four like Peters would enhance their frontcourt versatility, especially after Kabengele’s move to Dubai BC, confirmed by Chema de Lucas on X. As the EuroLeague expands to 20 teams for 2025-26, including Dubai and Valencia, per BasketNews, Madrid is positioning itself to compete at the highest level.
Posted on: 29 May 2025, 13:15 CET
