NBA Summer League: "At This Time Goga Is Not With The Team For Personal Reasons" Here's What Summer League Coach Mike Weinar Said About Goga Bitadze

Goga Bitadze is not with the Indiana Pacers NBA Summer League team right now for personal reasons.

On Wednesday, Indiana Pacers NBA Summer League coach Mike Weinar said that Goga Bitadze is not with the team right now due to personal reasons. 

The Tweet with the quote from Weinar can be seen posted below from the Twitter account of the Pacers. 

"At this time Goga is not with the team for personal reasons."

Summer League head coach Mike Weinar on Goga's status.

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 4, 2021

"Ate this time Goga is not with the team for personal reasons," Weinar said via the Pacers. 

Full NBA Summer League Roster: 

1. Goga Bitadze
2. Duane Washington, Jr.
3. Tyrone Wallace
4. Terry Taylor
5. Cassius Stanley
6. Keifer Sykes
7. Devin Robinson
8. Terry Henderson
9. Chris Duarte
10. Jordan Bone
11. Oshae Brissett
12. Amida Brimah
13. Bennie Boatwright 

The Pacers previously reported on Tuesday that Bitadze had not been practicing due to a back issue (see Tweet below).

INJURY UPDATE: Goga Bitadze has not participated in the first two summer league practices due to a sore back. He is being evaluated daily and updates will be provided as warranted.https://t.co/W9wcEFrtPY

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 3, 2021

Their first game is against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, Aug 8. 

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