Armoni Brooks Moves Further Away from Joining Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Security Concerns

Maccabi Tel Aviv's pursuit of guard Armoni Brooks for the upcoming season has significantly cooled, primarily due to security concerns in Israel. Brooks, who played last season with Olimpia Milano and averaged 13.1 points per game in the EuroLeague, initially showed interest in joining the Israeli champions. However, after transferring this summer to ASVEL Villeurbanne, a French club facing financial difficulties, Brooks is unlikely to play there, but his chances of moving to Maccabi Tel Aviv have diminished.

Sources close to the club indicate that Brooks' family is worried about him playing in Israel given the current security situation, which has become a major factor in his hesitation. Despite Maccabi Tel Aviv's efforts to clarify and explain the situation in Israel, it appears Brooks will not join the team this season.

On a positive note for Maccabi Tel Aviv, the club confirmed that Armando Bacot will remain on the roster for the next season. The team continues to seek guard options as it prepares for the upcoming Israeli Basketball Premier League season.