Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Signing Czech Guard Tomas Satoransky as Local Player

Hapoel Tel Aviv is close to signing Czech guard Tomas Satoransky for the upcoming basketball season, according to a report by Sport 5 on July 14, 2026. The 34-year-old player, who recently played for Barcelona, is expected to join the Israeli club on a one-year contract with an option for extension. The team is exploring the possibility that Satoransky has Jewish roots, which could allow him to obtain Israeli citizenship and play as a local player rather than as a foreign import.

Satoransky returned to Europe in 2022 after six years in the NBA, where he played for Washington, Chicago, New Orleans, and San Antonio. Last season, he averaged 7 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in 25 minutes per game in the EuroLeague. He won the Spanish league championship with Barcelona in 2023 and has been named Czech Player of the Year eight times.

The club expects to pay Satoransky around $1.5 million for the season. He is anticipated to serve as the third guard in the rotation behind Itoudis, with the team also planning to add another senior guard. Hapoel Tel Aviv has already strengthened its roster by signing Amir Coffey, Kadin Carrington, and Zach LeDay, while extending contracts for Tai Odiase, Antonio Blakeney, Elijah Bryant, Ish Wainright, and Dan Otero.

This potential acquisition marks a significant move for Hapoel Tel Aviv as they prepare for the upcoming Israeli Basketball Premier League season.