Crvena Zvezda Share Triple Injury Boost Alongside Blow to Star Signing

Pulse Sports Team 12:36 - 03 October 2026

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet announced on Saturday that Johnathan Motley sustained an injury requiring rest, sidelining the center for the foreseeable future. However, there is also plenty of encouraging news for the Belgrade outfit.

Motley suffered the injury during the EuroLeague Round 3 clash, which the Red-and-Whites won against Anadolu Efes (77-72).

Despite a solid performance in the first half, he did not return to the floor after the break, and head coach Ibon Navarro confirmed the injury during the post-game press conference.

Crvena Zvezda have now officially confirmed the setback, but also delivered positive news for the fans—Nikola Djurisic, Patrick Baldwin, and Dejan Davidovac have returned to full team practice and should soon be back on the court.

KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Club Statement

Following detailed diagnostic testing, the medical team of KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet determined that center Johnathan Motley suffered a quadriceps injury during Thursday night's match against Anadolu Efes. This type of injury requires rest and continued medical care, and the club's medical staff is already implementing all necessary rehabilitation and recovery protocols for our center. The public will be informed in due time regarding Johnathan Motley's return to competitive action. Nikola Djurisic, Dejan Davidovac, and Patrick Baldwin took part in full 5-on-5 team practice on Saturday and are fully available to coach Navarro for all upcoming activities. KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet