Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Eye Signing Veteran Forward Nikola Mirotic in 2026
Nikola Mirotic, the experienced forward currently with AS Monaco, is expected to be a major target in the European basketball market in the summer of 2026. According to a report by BasketNews, both Tel Aviv clubs, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, are considered potential contenders to sign Mirotic amid Monaco's severe financial crisis, which is likely to force several star players, including Mirotic, to leave the club.
Mirotic joined Monaco last summer with the goal of leading the team to its first EuroLeague title but now faces uncertainty due to the club's unstable future. BasketNews clarifies that there are no current negotiations or offers from either Tel Aviv team; the report is an analysis suggesting these clubs as suitable destinations given their financial capabilities and competitive ambitions. Both teams are reportedly building rosters aimed at winning titles and can meet Mirotic's high salary demands. Additionally, both clubs need reinforcements at the forward position, making the potential move professionally fitting.
Besides the Tel Aviv teams, other possible destinations mentioned include Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe, Anadolu Efes, and Beşiktaş, Serbian club Partizan Belgrade, and a sentimental option of returning to his youth club Budućnost Podgorica in Montenegro. At 35 years old, Mirotic averaged 11 points and 3.4 rebounds over 31 EuroLeague games last season, shooting 48% from the field and 39% from three-point range. Should he leave Monaco, he is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in the European market.
