{"id":799299,"date":"2026-07-14T08:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/799299\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T08:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:06:12","slug":"olympiacos-reportedly-make-lucrative-offer-to-spurs-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/799299\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympiacos reportedly make lucrative offer to Spurs forward"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Olympiacos reportedly offered David Jones Garcia a two-year, tax-free deal worth around $3 million, hoping his connection with fellow Dominican Jean Montero can help complete the move after he rejected the Greek club last year.<\/p>\n<p>Olympiacos Piraeus are reportedly making another strong push to bring Dominican wing <a href=\"https:\/\/basketnews.com\/players\/38627-david-jones-garcia.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Jones Garcia<\/a> to the EuroLeague.<\/p>\n<p>        <a class=\"article-widget__photo\" href=\"https:\/\/basketnews.com\/players\/38627-david-jones-garcia.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-445073-plsm.jpg\" alt=\"David  Jones Garcia\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                Position<br \/>\n                SF\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Age<br \/>\n                24\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Height<br \/>\n                193 cm\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Weight<br \/>\n                95 kg\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Birth place<br \/>\n                Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic\n            <\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpursReporter\/status\/2076816744497168448\" rel=\"nofollow\">NBA reporter Dusty Garza<\/a>, Jones Garcia and his representatives held a &#8220;terrific meeting&#8221; with Olympiacos officials, who are believed to have offered him a two-year contract worth approximately $3 million.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal has reportedly been presented as a tax-free agreement, making it a compelling financial option for the 24-year-old as he evaluates whether to continue pursuing an NBA career or move to Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Per\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport24.gr\/basket\/olimpiakos-oi-erithrolefkoi-katethesan-protasi-ston-tzoons-gkarsia-simfona-me-amerikano-dimosiografo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sport24<\/a>, Olympiacos denied the report coming from the U.S.<\/p>\n<p> Olympiacos return after previous rejection <\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Olympiacos have attempted to sign Jones Garcia.<\/p>\n<p>Last summer, the Dominican international reportedly rejected a $2.0 million offer from the Greek powerhouse to remain in the United States and pursue an NBA opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>That decision eventually led to a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n<p>Jones Garcia averaged 2.9 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.2 rebounds over 11 games during the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p>He produced much bigger numbers in the G League, averaging 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists for the Austin Spurs.<\/p>\n<p>He is currently listed as a free agent by San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-445012-any780x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Credit IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect &#8211; Scanpix<\/p>\n<p> Jean Montero could help Olympiacos recruitment <\/p>\n<p>A potential move to Piraeus would reunite Jones Garcia with fellow Dominican guard Jean Montero.<\/p>\n<p>Olympiacos recently signed Montero to a three-year contract following his successful spell with Valencia Basket.<\/p>\n<p>Montero and Jones Garcia have played together for the Dominican Republic national team, including at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup, where they formed part of the team&#8217;s perimeter rotation.<\/p>\n<p>Their existing relationship could make the transition to Greece easier for Jones Garcia as Olympiacos attempt to strengthen their backcourt with another athletic scorer.<\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/basketnews.com\/plus?utm_source=basketnews_com&amp;utm_medium=bn_plus&amp;utm_id=UA-259273-31&amp;utm_campaign=banners_free_content_for_not_members_bottom_5\" class=\"banners_paid_content_info_block_white banners-paid-content-info-block-white\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bn-plus-img img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bn-plus.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                            Like what we are doing? 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