Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Signing Center Richaun Holmes
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly considering signing free agent center Richaun Holmes, a former Panathinaikos player, as they also seek a guard. Holmes was close to joining the Israeli club last summer. The 33-year-old was released by Panathinaikos in March after a public dispute with his coach and averaged 7.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 19 games.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering signing free agent center Richaun Holmes.
- Holmes was close to joining Maccabi Tel Aviv last summer but the deal fell through.
- The 33-year-old center was released by Panathinaikos in March.
- Holmes averaged 7.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 19 games for Panathinaikos.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is also actively searching for a new guard.
Israeli basketball club Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly considering signing American center Richaun Holmes, who previously played for Panathinaikos. Holmes, 33, is currently a free agent and could join immediately. This comes as the team is also actively searching for a guard.
Maccabi Tel Aviv was close to signing Holmes last summer, but negotiations fell through at the last minute. With the current season proving challenging, the club's professional staff has revisited Holmes as a potential addition to strengthen their frontcourt.
Holmes, who stands at 2.06 meters, joined Panathinaikos last summer for his first European stint after a notable NBA career. He signed a two-year contract reportedly worth $2.5 million annually. However, his time with the Greek team was cut short in March following public disagreements with coach Ergin Ataman, who criticized Holmes and other big men for their lack of movement. Holmes was subsequently released by the club.
During his 19 games with Panathinaikos, Holmes averaged 7.9 points and 4.3 rebounds. He has not played for any team since his release but has been linked to other EuroLeague clubs. Maccabi Tel Aviv appears to be making a concerted effort to bring him to the team.