Maccabi Tel Aviv Candidate Jamir Young Linked to Spanish Club Baskonia
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Jamir Young, a guard previously linked to Maccabi Tel Aviv, is reportedly a candidate to join Spanish EuroLeague club Baskonia. Young, who played in the NBA G League and Summer League, has not yet secured an NBA contract. He averaged 25.9 points in the 2025-2026 G League season and recently played one game for the Lakers' G League affiliate.
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- Jamir Young, a guard linked to Maccabi Tel Aviv, is reportedly a candidate for Spanish club Baskonia.
- Young played in the NBA G League during the 2025-2026 season, averaging 25.9 points.
- He also participated in the NBA Summer League but has not yet secured an NBA contract.
- The 26-year-old guard recently played one game for the Lakers' G League development team.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has yet to sign a guard to bolster its backcourt, and as the team continues its search, other EuroLeague clubs are emerging as potential rivals for their targets. Reports from Spain on Monday indicated that Jamir Young, a player previously mentioned in leaked club emails, is a candidate to join Baskonia, which is seeking reinforcements.
Young, a 26-year-old 1.84-meter guard, played collegiately at Charlotte and Maryland, establishing himself as a top player. After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, he began his professional career in the NBA G League, later earning opportunities with the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat.
During the 2025-2026 season, he was a key player in the G League, averaging 25.9 points, 8.5 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game, with strong shooting percentages. He also participated in the NBA Summer League, posting impressive averages of 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists, but did not secure an NBA contract. Most recently, he joined the Lakers' G League development team, playing one game so far.
While Young is still pursuing an NBA career, his inability to secure a contract means a move to Europe remains a possibility. The Spanish club Baskonia is reportedly a leading candidate to sign him.
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