Tamir Blatt Returns to Hapoel Tel Aviv with Record Three-Year Deal
Hapoel Tel Aviv announced the signing of point guard Tamir Blatt, who is crossing the street from his longtime rival Maccabi Tel Aviv. Blatt, 29, returns to the club where he began his professional career over a decade ago. He signed a three-year contract reportedly worth around $1.6 million per season, including a base salary of $1.1 million plus $500,000 in shares, marking an unprecedented financial arrangement in Israeli basketball.
This signing comes after weeks of negotiations and internal disagreements within Hapoel Tel Aviv. Blatt averaged 7.1 points and 5.2 assists in the EuroLeague last season, alongside 9.6 points in the Israeli Premier League. His career path includes stints at Hapoel Holon, Hapoel Jerusalem, Alba Berlin, and three years with Maccabi Tel Aviv before returning to Hapoel.
The deal reflects Hapoel Tel Aviv's high professional and financial ambitions for the coming seasons and is considered one of the most significant signings of the Israeli basketball summer. The club continues to build a formidable roster, aiming to challenge the league's top teams.
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