Hapoel Tel Aviv Releases Randolph and Cook After Underwhelming Stints
Hapoel Tel Aviv officially parted ways with Liwei Randolph and Kiandra Cook on July 5, 2026. Randolph joined the team in February from Zenit and appeared in eight EuroLeague regular-season games and four playoff games against Real Madrid. Over 12 games, he averaged 2.0 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.3 assists. In the Israeli league, Randolph played six games, averaging 11.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
Kiandra Cook arrived from Rio Breogan for the final month of the season. He played five playoff games in the Winner League, averaging 3.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.2 assists. During the regular season, Cook appeared in one game, contributing 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist in a victory over the city rival.
Both players failed to make a significant impact during their brief tenures with Hapoel Tel Aviv, leading to their release as the club looks to restructure its roster ahead of the next season.
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