Maccabi Tel Aviv Resumes Contract Talks With Roman Sorkin

Negotiations between Israeli basketball club Maccabi Tel Aviv and its center Roman Sorkin have been renewed, potentially resolving a contract dispute. Sorkin, who has a contract with the club until 2029, had previously stated that an offer received over the summer was not relevant. The club hopes to finalize a new deal before the league season begins.

Discussions regarding Sorkin's salary upgrade have restarted following an interview where he expressed dissatisfaction with the club's offer. While Sorkin is under contract for three more years, no formal offer had been presented until recently. Club management has emphasized Sorkin's significant value and importance to the team.

Initial talks began about three weeks ago after a summer hiatus. Sorkin deemed the initial offer of approximately $1.3 million per season irrelevant. Maccabi then increased its offer to around $1.5 million per season, to which Sorkin has not yet responded.

Following a loss to Latvia in World Cup qualifiers in late August, Sorkin told Sport Channel, "Contract extension? It's not relevant right now. There are no contacts right now, there was an irrelevant offer, unfortunately. I have a contract for another three years so the fans can relax, I will be at Maccabi. I learned a lesson."