Maccabi Tel Aviv Parts Ways With Tamir Blatt Ahead of Move to Rival Hapoel Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on July 6, 2026, that point guard Tamir Blatt is leaving the club after three seasons, during which he won two championships with the team. Blatt is now set to sign a three-year contract with Maccabi's major rival, Hapoel Tel Aviv, reportedly earning about $1.6 million per season.
Blatt previously played for Hapoel Tel Aviv from 2014 to 2017 before stints with Hapoel Holon, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Alba Berlin. He returned to Israel to join Maccabi Tel Aviv, where in the most recent season he averaged 9.6 points per game with a 39% three-point shooting percentage and 4.5 assists per game. He became a free agent after the season, having missed the final playoff series due to injury.
This transfer marks a significant move in Israeli basketball, as Blatt returns to a former team and a key rival of his previous club. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly, with Blatt joining Hapoel Tel Aviv for the upcoming seasons.
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