Hapoel Jerusalem Offers $750K to Guard Tamir Blatt Amid Israeli Basketball Transfer Battle
Hapoel Jerusalem has entered the competition to sign guard Tamir Blatt for the upcoming season, offering him a $750,000 contract. Blatt, who recently completed his contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv and became a free agent, is currently evaluating offers. Although Maccabi Tel Aviv's offer stands higher at $900,000, Hapoel Jerusalem promises Blatt a significant professional role with a high position in the team's hierarchy, hoping recent developments will sway his decision.
Currently, Hapoel Jerusalem's backcourt includes Jared Harper, Jalen Smith, Roy Hover, and Eitan Borg. Should Blatt join, he is expected to assume a key role. In his third season with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Blatt averaged 7.1 points and 5.2 assists in 19.5 minutes per game in the EuroLeague, alongside 9.6 points and 4.5 assists in the Israeli regular season.
Despite reports of the offer, Hapoel Jerusalem officially denied submitting any proposal to Blatt. The situation highlights the intensifying competition within Israeli basketball as teams vie for top talent ahead of the new season.
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