Frank Ntilikina has officially joined Paris, keeping the French guard in the EuroLeague after his departure from reigning European champions Olympiacos.
The move represents a return to France for Ntilikina, who was born in the country and began his professional career with Strasbourg.
The 27-year-old spent the previous season with Olympiacos but was unable to secure a consistent role in a crowded backcourt. He ultimately decided to leave Piraeus and has now found a new opportunity with Paris.
Ntilikina averaged 4.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in the EuroLeague last season.
Ntilikina remains in the EuroLeague
Ntilikina’s departure from Olympiacos had been expected after the club assembled a deep roster capable of competing on multiple fronts.
Despite leaving the reigning EuroLeague champions, the French international has managed to remain in Europe’s top competition.
His move to Paris gives him the opportunity to take on a potentially larger role while returning to his home country.
Before joining Olympiacos, Ntilikina spent time with Partizan, where he played EuroLeague basketball after returning to Europe following several years in the NBA.
His NBA career included spells with the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets, while Strasbourg was his first professional club.
The move to Paris therefore marks another chapter in a career that has taken the French guard from Strasbourg to the NBA, back to European basketball and now to one of France’s most ambitious clubs.
Welcome to Paris Frank🫡🤝‼️
— Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) August 12, 2026
Vainqueur de l’@euroleague, 2 fois médaillé d’argent aux Jeux Olympiques et 7 saisons NBA dans le bag, le French Prince rejoint la capitale pour la saison qui arrive 💪
Let’s work @FrankLikina 🖤❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/yjkVmTACfi
Paris continue reshaping their roster
Ntilikina becomes another important addition to a Paris roster that has undergone significant changes during the offseason.
The club has already brought in Alize Johnson, T.J. Warren, Terry Tarpey, Maozinha Pereira and Tyson Etienne.
Paris will also enter the new campaign under new head coach Maxime Lefevre, who will be tasked with guiding the team through another demanding EuroLeague season.
The club has simultaneously seen several players leave.
Lamar Stevens and Derek Willis joined Partizan, while Justin Robinson moved to Barcelona and Yakuba Ouattara also departed the club.
The arrival of Ntilikina should help Paris compensate for some of the experience lost during the summer. All Paris roster moves can be followed on the EuroLeague Transactions tracker.
A fresh opportunity for Ntilikina
For Ntilikina, the move to Paris represents an opportunity to regain momentum after a season in which his role with Olympiacos was relatively limited.
His defensive ability, size and experience at the highest level could make him a valuable addition to Paris’ backcourt.
At 27, the French guard still has time to establish himself as an important EuroLeague player, and returning to his home country could provide the ideal environment for another step forward.
After leaving Olympiacos and the reigning European champions, Ntilikina has chosen to remain in the EuroLeague – this time with Paris.
