Bogdan Bogdanovic has been ruled out of the EuroBasket due to a ruptured hamstring muscle, according to reports from Eurohoops.net and BasketNews.com.
The Serbian Federation released a statement regarding Bogdanovic’s injury, which also revealed that the Clippers wing will return to the United States to receive treatment.
“Bogdanovic has been diagnosed with a ruptured hamstring muscle, which will prevent him from playing in the remainder of the European Championship. In agreement with Bogdan’s club, the Los Angeles Clippers, the captain will undergo intensive therapy in the United States in the coming period to recover as quickly as possible,” the statement read.
Bogdanovic, the captain of the Serbian national team, was injured on a drive to the basket late in the second quarter against Portugal on Friday. Bogdanovic was examined by the Serbian and Clippers medical teams, which determined the extent of his injury.
In two EuroBasket 2025 appearances, the 33-year-old averaged 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 20 minutes per contest. Serbia has a 3-0 record in Group A and will now try to win the tournament without him.
The overriding concern for Bogdanovic now is whether his injury will linger into the NBA season. The veteran guard dealt with hamstring injuries early in the 2024/25 season, but played 30 games during the second half of the season for the Clippers, averaging 11.4 points and 3.2 assists in 25.0 minutes per game. He began the season with the Hawks, who dealt him to the Pacific Division club at the trade deadline.
Bogdanovic is set to make just over $16MM during the upcoming season and the Clippers hold a $16MM club option for the final year of his contract in 2026/27.
Zacch Risacher been the best player on the court in the 1st 15mins or so of this France/Israel group play game from Poland. Looks like Sarr won’t be playing today but he was great in France’s 1st couple Ws. They’re looking to join Greece, Finland, Germany, Turkiye & Serbia as the 3-0 teams so far. Deni just went to the bench with his 2nd foul. He’s gonna have to outplay Zacch the rest of the way if Israel is gonna avoid their 2nd loss. 1pt French lead, about 2mins left in the half
Ever since Tony Parker retired the French guard play has been mid. Now with no Fournier their long range shooting is lacking as well. This team they have now really long, athletic & great defensively (Zacch & Bilal especially are just major problems for opposing wings), but they have scoring droughts in every game & Israel took advantage in the 3rd. 2 huge treys by Elie Okobo in the last 2 possessions of the qtr have given France a 1pt lead back going into the 4th tho
Okobo still hot as he knocks down another trey to start the 4th
Deni starting to turn up. He followed up a nasty step back off balance trey with an and1 to spark a big Israeli run. They have a 7pt lead w/ 7mins to go. Zacch gotta knock a shot down
Deni out here dominating & the French guards looking drained & ineffective, specifically Sylvain Francisco. Israel up 11 & in great shape to move into 1st place in this group w/ 2:30 left
A hamstring rupture is a big deal — surgery required, 6 month recovery time. For Bogdanovic and Clippers, the season is likely gone.
Injury risk in off-season international play is a real thing. I’m sure there are more, but the ugly injuries I can recall:
– Danilo Galinari ACL tear in 2022,
– Paul George fibula in 2014,
– Andrew Bogut broken elbow 2010.
Giannis, Jokic, and Donkic are still participating in this tourney. If I’m their NBA teams, I’m for early exits.
Calling Luke Adams: Is it really the case that NBA teams have no right under the CBA to prevent a player from participating in international play and are still obligated to pay the salary of an injured player? Could a team limit a player contractually, superseding the CBA?