Maccabi Tel Aviv Manager Lists 12 Guards Amidst Roster Crisis
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv's professional manager, Claudio Coldebella, has sent a list of 12 potential guard candidates to the team's owners to address an urgent roster shortage due to player injuries. The list includes detailed financial projections and contract statuses for players like Jahmir Young, Kamar Baldwin, Kilian Hayes, and Nemanja Nedovic. Coldebella also addressed speculation about Tyler Dorsey and provided professional assessments of several prospects. The team is seeking to strengthen its guard positions amidst a demanding schedule and financial pressures.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv manager Claudio Coldebella listed 12 guards for owners amid roster crisis.
- Team faces guard emergency due to Ife Lundberg's injury, leaving only four players.
- Potential targets include Jahmir Young ($50-60k/month) and Kamar Baldwin ($40k/month).
- Tyler Dorsey has a $5 million buyout, with Olympiacos and PAOK reportedly interested.
- Coldebella assessed candidates, noting risks with rookies and coach's preference for point guards.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's professional manager, Claudio Coldebella, has provided the team's owners, including Richard Deetz, with a list of 12 potential guard candidates to address an urgent roster shortage. The team is facing a "state of emergency" at the guard positions due to the injury of Ife Lundberg, leaving only four available players for two spots, not including Amit Avvo.
Coldebella emphasized the precarious situation, especially with a demanding schedule until the end of November, high physical demands, and constant travel. He acknowledged the owners' efforts for the club but highlighted the significant financial and other implications of playing outside Tel Aviv and the increased spending across the EuroLeague.
The list includes detailed financial projections and contract statuses for several players. Jahmir Young is estimated at $50-60,000 per month. Kamar Baldwin, currently under contract with Bayern Munich, is available for an estimated $40,000 monthly, pending buyout negotiations. Kilian Hayes, previously drafted seventh in the NBA, could be acquired for around $60,000 per month, though he might seek an in-season exit clause. Nemanja Nedovic, under contract with Crvena Zvezda for €800,000 annually, could be signed for approximately €40,000 per month.
Other players considered include David DeJulius, Fatt Russell, Adam Flagler, Jordon Crawford, Javon Freeman-Liberty, and Leland Walker, who is currently playing in Finland. The email also addresses speculation surrounding Tyler Dorsey, who is under contract with Olympiacos for $1.8 million, rejected a $2.7 million extension, and is reportedly a target for PAOK with a $3.5 million offer. Olympiacos has unofficially stated a $5 million buyout is required for any team seeking Dorsey.
Coldebella also provided professional assessments of some key candidates. He noted the team's mixed record with developing rookie players from the NBA or G-League, raising concerns about Jahmir Young's high-risk potential. Regarding Nemanja Nedovic, he pointed out the coach's preference for a pure point guard over a combo guard like Nedovic, also considering his age and injury history, though Nedovic has maintained good availability in recent seasons. Kilian Hayes was described as the most intriguing prospect with prior European experience. Kamar Baldwin was deemed a solid player despite less successful recent seasons.
Coldebella mentioned an initial idea to replicate the success of finding and developing a player like Jimmy Clark from the Winner League, but no suitable candidate has emerged. The pursuit of Leland Walker from Finland was a result of this strategy. He concluded by stating he would follow up with the team's coaches for their final input.
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