Maccabi Tel Aviv Weighs Options for Backcourt Reinforcement Amid Injuries
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is seeking backcourt reinforcements due to Iffe Lundberg's 6-8 week injury. Potential targets include Tyler Dorsey and Brandon Boston. However, reports indicate no current negotiations with Dorsey, and his return seems distant. Brandon Boston, recently released by the Chicago Bulls, is also being considered, but faces competition from other European clubs like Besiktas, and questions remain about his positional fit for Maccabi.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv seeks backcourt reinforcements after Iffe Lundberg's injury.
- Tyler Dorsey's potential return to Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly not being negotiated.
- Brandon Boston, recently released by the Chicago Bulls, is also a target for Maccabi.
- Besiktas is also pursuing Brandon Boston, with ongoing negotiations.
- Concerns exist about Brandon Boston's positional fit for Maccabi Tel Aviv's needs.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is exploring potential reinforcements for its backcourt following an injury to Iffe Lundberg, who is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. Two names that have surfaced in recent discussions are Brandon Boston and Tyler Dorsey.
However, a return for Dorsey to Maccabi Tel Aviv appears unlikely in the immediate future. According to a report from Serbian outlet Max-Sport, citing sources close to Olympiacos, there are currently no negotiations between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dorsey. While his relationship with the Greek club has reportedly deteriorated, leading to speculation of a departure, concrete talks with Maccabi are not underway. Dorsey previously played two seasons for Maccabi Tel Aviv. "Basketnews" also mentioned him as a potential reinforcement, noting his familiarity with the club and Maccabi's need for backcourt depth, but cautioned that financial considerations and a potential salary cut for Dorsey could complicate any deal. Other clubs reportedly interested if he leaves Olympiacos include PAOK Thessaloniki, Olimpia Milano, Real Madrid, and Panathinaikos, with PAOK considered a prominent suitor, though Dorsey's departure from Piraeus is not officially confirmed.
Brandon Boston, recently released by the Chicago Bulls after failing to secure an NBA roster spot, is another player linked with Maccabi. The 24-year-old guard, who has prior NBA experience with the Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans, also has experience in European basketball, having played for Fenerbahce last season. However, Maccabi is not the only team interested in Boston. Turkish club Besiktas reportedly expressed interest in signing Boston as early as October 13, alongside Lonnie Walker, and negotiations were said to be ongoing as of recently.
Greek media has also mentioned Boston as a possible candidate for Maccabi Tel Aviv, but Sport-FM has raised doubts about his suitability for the team's specific needs. The analysis suggests Maccabi might prefer a guard capable of playing both point and shooting guard positions, whereas Boston is seen as a better fit for shooting guard or small forward. Boston, standing at 1.98 meters, played 28 EuroLeague games for Fenerbahce last season, averaging 4.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 11.8 minutes per game. He was drafted 51st overall in 2021 and played 42 games for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024/25 NBA season, averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. He participated in the Summer League with Milwaukee and attended the Chicago Bulls' training camp before his release.
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