Maccabi Tel Aviv Parts Ways With Tamir Blatt Ahead of Move to Rival Hapoel Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv officially announced on Monday that Tamir Blatt has ended his tenure with the club and signed with city rival Hapoel Tel Aviv. The club expressed gratitude for Blatt's significant contributions over the past three years, highlighting his role in winning two league championships and two State Cups, as well as establishing himself as one of the best passers in the EuroLeague.

Blatt returns to Hapoel Tel Aviv nine years after leaving the team as a young player for Hapoel Holon. His career also includes stints with Hapoel Jerusalem and Alba Berlin before joining Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2023. He signed a three-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv worth $1.7 million per season.

During the current season, Blatt averaged 7.1 points, 5.2 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague, shooting 38.5% from three-point range in 19.2 minutes per game. In the Israeli Premier League regular season, he posted averages of 9.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 rebounds. His last game for Maccabi was Game 2 of the playoff semifinals against Hapoel Holon.

Fans and commentators have praised Blatt's performance and professionalism, emphasizing the importance of a respectful farewell amid the ongoing changes in the team. Blatt is recognized as an outstanding offensive player who delivered some of the best years of his career at Maccabi Tel Aviv.