Hapoel Jerusalem Denied Permission to Loan Tamir Blatt by Hapoel Tel Aviv

Following the injury of guard Jared Harper, Hapoel Jerusalem sought to strengthen its roster by acquiring Tamir Blatt on loan. Blatt, who is under a three-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv and previously played for Jerusalem, was approached by the capital's team. However, Hapoel Tel Aviv, the reigning league runners-up, refused to allow the loan move. Jerusalem explored the possibility of a one-year contract release due to Harper's thumb ligament injury, which is expected to sideline him for three to five months.

Currently, Blatt is with the Israeli national team but will miss the upcoming game against Latvia due to injury. Last season, he averaged 7.1 points and 5.2 assists per game in the EuroLeague and was a key player in Maccabi Tel Aviv's championship run until he was injured during the semifinals against Hapoel Holon. With Harper's return anticipated between December and February, Hapoel Jerusalem plans to continue searching for a point guard ahead of the EuroCup season starting on September 29.