Hapoel Tel Aviv's Jonathan Motley Set to Join Red Star Belgrade in Major Transfer
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Jonathan Motley is set to transfer from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Red Star Belgrade, with the Serbian club covering most of his salary. Motley, who joined Hapoel in 2024 and contributed to their EuroCup victory, saw reduced playing time late last season. The move fills a gap left by several departing players at Red Star.
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- Jonathan Motley is transferring from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Red Star Belgrade.
- Red Star seeks to replace three players who left this summer.
- Motley signed a two-year deal with Hapoel in March 2024 worth $2.3 million per season.
- Hapoel will pay about $750,000 of Motley's next contract salary.
- Motley helped Hapoel win the EuroCup and played in the EuroLeague.
- His playing time decreased significantly late last season against Real Madrid.
Jonathan Motley is poised to leave Hapoel Tel Aviv to join Serbian club Red Star Belgrade. The American center is in advanced negotiations with Red Star, who are seeking a replacement for Joel Bolomboy, Hassiel Rivera, and Dontas Motiejunas, all of whom departed this summer. Motley signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv in March 2024, with an option for a third year, earning approximately $2.3 million per season. However, he is expected to leave with Hapoel covering about $750,000 of his upcoming salary, while Red Star will pay the remainder.
Motley joined Hapoel Tel Aviv in 2024, helping the team win the EuroCup and compete in the EuroLeague. In Europe's top competition, he averaged 8.3 points per game with shooting percentages of 65.4% on two-pointers, 48.8% on three-pointers, and 72.7% from the free-throw line, along with 2.3 rebounds. Despite this, he was gradually sidelined toward the end of the season, playing only 14 minutes and 29 seconds total in the playoff series against Real Madrid.
This move marks a significant roster change for both clubs as Red Star aims to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season, while Hapoel Tel Aviv adjusts its lineup following Motley's departure.
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