Hapoel Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Engage in Talks to Re-Sign Forward Bruno Caboclo

Israeli basketball clubs Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem are currently in discussions with Brazilian forward Bruno Caboclo about a potential return to Israel. Caboclo, who left Hapoel Tel Aviv during the last season while the team was coached by Dimitris Itoudis, is considering offers from both Israeli teams. Hapoel Tel Aviv's offer comes from owner Ofer Yanai, while Hapoel Jerusalem, led by Matan Edelson, has also initiated talks with the player. In addition to Israeli interest, Caboclo is receiving significant offers from Chinese and Japanese leagues.

Caboclo, 30, initially signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in August 2024 and contributed to the team's EuroCup victory that season, averaging 7.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in the European competition. However, he was not registered for the EuroLeague roster under Itoudis and was released mid-season, subsequently signing with a Dubai team, which he left at the end of the current season. Previously, in the EuroLeague, he averaged 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Drafted 20th overall by Toronto in 2014, Caboclo has played for several NBA teams including the Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets. His international career also includes stints with Limoges in France, Sao Paulo in Brazil, and Partizan Belgrade in Serbia. The ongoing negotiations highlight the active player market as Israeli teams seek to strengthen their rosters ahead of the new season.