Hapoel Tel Aviv and Tamir Blatt Near Agreement on Long-Term Contract

After more than ten days of halted negotiations, Hapoel Tel Aviv and basketball player Tamir Blatt resumed talks on July 27, 2026, aiming to finalize a long-term contract. The discussions, which had paused due to internal disagreements within the club about Blatt's role, have now progressed positively, with both sides optimistic about concluding the deal soon.

Blatt had previously agreed to terms involving a $1.6 million annual salary, including several hundred thousand dollars in shares. Despite the earlier impasse, the club's management appears convinced to move forward. Additionally, there is consideration of signing Blatt to a long-term contract with a potential loan arrangement, which remains under discussion.

The club has also informed Blatt that, initially, he is unlikely to be part of the EuroLeague rotation, despite his previous season averages of 7.1 points and 5.2 assists in 19.5 minutes per game. This development marks a significant step toward resolving the ongoing saga between the player and Hapoel Tel Aviv.