Kadin Carrington Leaves Hapoel Jerusalem Amid Contract Drama, Set to Join Hapoel Tel Aviv

Kadin Carrington ended his four-year tenure with Hapoel Jerusalem on Tuesday, concluding a significant chapter with the capital's basketball team. Despite a strong offer from Jerusalem to extend his contract, Carrington chose silence when asked to state his desired salary, leading to disappointment within the club.

Behind the scenes, Jerusalem had encouraged Carrington to name his price to stay, but he refrained from responding. Sources involved in the negotiations revealed that throughout the season, Carrington expressed no commitments to other teams and requested to postpone contract talks until the season's end. He also conveyed his fondness for Jerusalem and promised to give the club the final say in matching any offers, a promise that ultimately was not fulfilled, causing frustration.

Carrington, who will turn 31 on October 31, posted impressive stats this season, averaging 14.8 points (45.3% three-point shooting), 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in the EuroCup, alongside 14.5 points (34.2% three-point shooting), 3.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in the Israeli Premier League. He is now on track to join Hapoel Tel Aviv, having already reached an agreement with them.