Tyrique Jones out for Olympiacos' trip to Cyprus due to a cyst in his right thigh, Chima Moneke available after passport renewal

Olympiacos center Tyrique Jones will miss the Neofytos Chandriotis preseason tournament in Cyprus (September 11–13) due to a minor surgical procedure to remove a cyst in his right thigh. The club described the operation as minor and non-serious, with Jones expected to return to training next week. However, his availability for the EuroLeague Super Cup in Abu Dhabi (September 18–19) remains uncertain pending next week's assessment. Meanwhile, Crvena zvezda forward Chima Moneke (30) has resolved an expired passport issue that previously prevented him from traveling to Heraklion, Crete. After renewing the document, Moneke is now set to play in Cyprus against Olympiacos (Friday) and Aris (Sunday). Jones' absence tests Olympiacos' frontcourt depth in the preseason, though it is not considered a serious setback. The bigger story is how coaching staffs manage load for key players ahead of the regular season. Moneke's return strengthens Crvena zvezda's wing rotation for the same tournament. The EuroLeague Super Cup in Abu Dhabi also highlights the league's push into Gulf markets. If Jones recovers in time, Olympiacos will field a near-full-strength squad for that event. Overall, this is a routine preseason availability update with low competitive impact but some tactical significance for rotation planning.