Former Phoenix Forward Amir Coffey Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv for $1.2 Million

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced on July 9, 2026, the signing of forward Amir Coffey for the 2026/27 season. Coffey, 29 years old and 2.01 meters tall, will be playing in Europe for the first time after seven seasons in the NBA. During his NBA career, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns, appearing in 369 regular-season games with averages of 6.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He shot 52.8% on two-pointers and 38.2% on three-pointers.

Coffey will earn a salary of $1.2 million with Hapoel Tel Aviv. The club's professional manager, George Chinas, expressed gratitude to the team's owners for facilitating the signing and highlighted Coffey's experience as valuable for their goals of winning the championship and the State Cup, as well as replicating last season's success in the EuroLeague. Head coach Dimitris Itoudis welcomed Coffey to the team, emphasizing his versatility, size, scoring ability, rebounding, and defensive skills.

This signing marks a significant addition to Hapoel Tel Aviv's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season in the Israeli Basketball Premier League and European competitions.