Moraitis Extends with Panathinaikos until 2028, Joins Iraklis on Loan for 2025-26

Just hours after extending his contract with Panathinaikos BC, Dimitris Moraitis has agreed to play for Iraklis on loan for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. This move will see the international Greek guard gain further valuable experience.

Iraklis Official Club Announcement

"KAE Iraklis announces the acquisition of Dimitris Moraitis on loan from KAE Panathinaikos for the 2025-2026 competitive season."

Player Profile

Dimitrios Moraitis, born on February 3, 1999, in Maroussi, Attica, Greece, is a 1.94-meter (6'4.5") tall guard, weighing 86 kg (190 lb). Primarily a point guard/shooting guard, he has been a consistent presence in Greek basketball since beginning his professional career in 2014. Moraitis went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Contract Extension with Panathinaikos BC

 

Just before this loan agreement, Panathinaikos BC announced the extension of Moraitis's contract until the summer of 2028, demonstrating the club's long-term belief in his potential.

Performance with Panathinaikos BC

Moraitis joined Panathinaikos BC in 2023 and has contributed to the team's recent successes.

2023-24 Season (Greek Basket League): In 20 regular season games, he averaged 4.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 9.3 minutes per contest. He showcased strong shooting percentages with 55.4% from the field, 56.4% from three-point range, and 91.7% from the free-throw line.
2024-25 Season (Greek Basket League): Across 13 regular season games, he averaged 3.9 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 8.7 minutes.

Upcoming Season (2025-26) and Family Legacy

Despite his contract extension with Panathinaikos BC, Moraitis will spend the entire 2025-26 season on loan with Iraklis. This move also carries a special family connection, as Dimitris will follow in the footsteps of his father, Kostas Moraitis, who famously played for Iraklis from 1994 to 1996. Dimitris will now be "a resident of Ivanofio," Iraklis's home arena, for the next season.

Professional Career Snapshot

Moraitis has gained extensive experience playing for several prominent Greek clubs throughout his career:

Early Career: He started his career with Panionios (2014–2015) before moving to AEK Athens (2015–2021), during which he had a loan stint with Kolossos Rodou (2019–2020).
Peristeri: He then played for Peristeri (2021–2023), where he saw increased playing time and responsibility, averaging 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 22.8 minutes during the 2021-22 season.

Panathinaikos BC: Joined the Greens in 2023 (currently on loan to Iraklis for 2025-26).

Career Highlights & Achievements

Dimitris Moraitis already possesses an impressive collection of titles and individual accolades at a young age:

EuroLeague Champion (2024)
FIBA Champions League Champion (2018)
FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champion (2019)
Greek League Champion (2024)
2× Greek Cup Winner (2018, 2025)
2× Greek Youth All-Star Game (2019, 2020)
Jordan Brand Classic (2015)
Panhellenic Junior Championship Champion (2015)
Panhellenic Junior Championship MVP (2015)