Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Serbian national team captain and former Partizan star, is reportedly poised to return to his first professional club, the reigning ABA League champions. The sharpshooter’s diminished role with the Los Angeles Clippers this season has fueled speculation about a possible return to Europe, particularly to Partizan, where he first gained widespread recognition.
Gallinari’s Statement Fuels Hopes Among Partizan Supporters
Danilo Gallinari, who played alongside Bogdanovic for two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks and reached the Eastern Conference finals in 2021, made a revealing comment during his appearance on the 6.75range podcast. When a presenter expressed doubt about Bogdanovic’s return to Partizan, Gallinari offered a clear and optimistic response.
Bogdan is definitely coming back to Partizan! Bogi is coming back!
– Danilo Gallinari, former Italian national player
Bogdanovic’s Legacy at Partizan and Professional Journey
Bogdanovic spent four seasons at Partizan, where he earned two ABA League championships, four national league titles in Serbia, and two Radivoj Korac Cup trophies. His impact on the club’s recent history remains significant, supported by his recognition as the EuroLeague Rising Star twice.
After departing Belgrade in 2014, Bogdanovic moved to Fenerbahce, securing a EuroLeague championship before transferring to the NBA. Since then, he has played for the Sacramento Kings, the Atlanta Hawks, and most recently joined the Los Angeles Clippers in February 2025 ahead of the trade deadline.
Contract Situation and Possible Implications
Bogdanovic’s current agreement with the Clippers extends through the next season but includes a team option valued at $16 million. The Clippers’ decision on retaining him must be made by June 30, creating uncertainty about his tenure in the NBA and enhancing the possibility of an early departure to Europe.
Danilo Gallinari has sparked the imagination of Partizan fans with a statement he made during a podcast appearance. ⚫️⚪️🧐#kkp
– Danilo Gallinari, former NBA player
The Significance of Bogdanovic’s Potential Return to Partizan
If Bogdanovic does return to Partizan, it would mark a celebrated homecoming for one of the team’s most accomplished players in recent history. The move could energize the club’s fan base, strengthen their roster, and signal a notable shift in his career after several seasons in the NBA and Europe. As the Clippers weigh their options, Partizan fans remain hopeful that Bogdanovic will rejoin the ranks of their champions in the near future.
“Bogdan Bogdanović se definitivno vraća u Partizan”, rekao je Danilo Gallinari gostujući u podkastu 6.75range 👀🤯
📹 6.75range/IG pic.twitter.com/C3rWyWCjC4
— Flouter (@FlouterNET) March 5, 2026
Danilo Gallinari has sparked the imagination of Partizan fans with a statement he made during a podcast appearance. ⚫️⚪️🧐#kkp pic.twitter.com/ONbvci4slG
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) March 5, 2026
