Wire

Sign in to baba News

One account across the web, iPhone and Android — your subscription follows it.

or use an email code

Search stories

Type at least two characters. Results come from every newsroom baba reads.

↑↓ to move · ↵ to open · esc to close

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to keep asking. News Plus removes the daily limit.

or use an email code

Ongoing Story· Day 2

Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Veteran Guard Nemanja Nedovic

3 developments

N12Sports

Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Nemanja Nedovic Amid EuroLeague Struggles

Translated & summarized from N12 by baba

CenterNeutral tone

Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

Maccabi Tel Aviv is pursuing veteran guard Nemanja Nedovic to strengthen its backcourt after a EuroLeague loss and an injury to Ife Lundberg. Coach Oded Katash confirmed interest in the 35-year-old Serbian, who previously neared a deal last summer. While Nedovic's experience is valued, his recent inactivity and injury require careful integration if signed. The team is also exploring other market options to improve its performance in the European competition.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Maccabi Tel Aviv is targeting veteran guard Nemanja Nedovic to bolster its roster.
  • The team seeks immediate improvement in decision-making and clutch play.
  • Nedovic was close to signing with Maccabi last summer.
  • The club must carefully manage Nedovic's integration due to his recent inactivity and injury.
  • Maccabi is also evaluating other player options in the market.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively seeking significant reinforcement for its backcourt following a 113-99 EuroLeague loss to Real Madrid. The team is particularly in need of a proven player, especially after the injury to Ife Lundberg. The prominent name resurfacing as a target is Nemanja Nedovic, a 35-year-old guard, a move confirmed by coach Oded Katash. Nedovic was reportedly close to signing with the club last summer.

Maccabi believes Nedovic's extensive EuroLeague and European basketball experience, along with his unique playing style, could greatly benefit the team, particularly alongside veteran players already on the roster. The primary goal is to acquire a player who can make sound decisions in crucial moments, take the right shots, and immediately upgrade the team's decision-making capabilities.

However, signing the Serbian guard presents challenges. As a free agent since the summer and having not played for an extended period, partly due to injury, the club must proceed with caution. If an agreement is reached, the coaching staff's main task will be to integrate him gradually into game rhythm without overexertion, given the urgency for reinforcement.

Concurrently, Maccabi Tel Aviv continues to scout the player market for other options that fit their professional and budgetary needs, aiming to stabilize the team and embark on a new path in the European competition. Last season with Monaco, Nedovic averaged 6.1 points per game, shooting 40.8% from three-point range in 13:26 minutes of play.

N12Centre · Neve Ilan

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

SportsTopic

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

Mentioned

Open the Wire