Roman Sorkin
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Roman Sorkin, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Offers Significant Pay Raise to Center Roman Sorkin
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating a substantial salary increase for center Roman Sorkin, offering about $1.5 million net per season, reflecting his importance to the team. Sorkin, u…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Seen as Potential Dark Horse in EuroLeague Season
Ahead of the EuroLeague season, analysts praise Maccabi Tel Aviv’s roster depth and potential leadership from Jimmy Clark, calling them a possible dark horse. Hapoel Tel Aviv boas…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Key Player Absences Ahead of Season Start
Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball team faces multiple player absences due to international duties ahead of the new season, forcing them to start training with a reduced roster. Key pl…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Position Shift for Roman Sorkin Amid Deep Frontcourt
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced Shane Hunter's return, creating a deep frontcourt with four centers including Roman Sorkin. This depth may allow Sorkin to play more as a power forward…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Evaluates Shane Hunter's Development After Loan in Poland
Shane Hunter, on loan at Legia Warsaw, showed potential but also struggled during the 2025/26 season. Maccabi Tel Aviv, fresh off a double championship, plans to integrate him gra…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Completes Roster With New Signings to Boost Flexibility for 2026/27 Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv completed its 2026/27 basketball roster by signing Armando Bacot and Keaton Wallace, enhancing squad depth and flexibility. The club aims to manage player workloa…
Israel Basketball Coach Announces World Cup Qualifiers Roster Without NBA Stars
Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi announced Israel's basketball roster for World Cup qualifiers without NBA stars Deni Avdija and Ben Sharf, preparing for upcoming games against Poland an…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Center Daniel Theis for 2026/27 Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv signed experienced center Daniel Theis on a two-year deal for the 2026/27 season, strengthening their frontcourt. Theis brings extensive NBA and EuroLeague experi…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Urged to Retain Tamir Blatt to Boost Championship Hopes
Hapoel Tel Aviv's strong EuroLeague debut season fuels hopes for an Israeli championship, with Tamir Blatt seen as a key player to retain. Despite defensive concerns, Blatt's offe…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Finalizes Frontcourt with Two New Centers for 2026/27 Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv is finalizing its 2026/27 basketball roster by signing German center Daniel Theis and American Armando Bacot, while local player Shane Hunter returns from loan. T…
Israeli Basketball Chief Urges Commitment Ahead of 2029 EuroBasket with Historic Talent Pool
Amos Frishman, head of the Israeli Basketball Association, publicly urged national team players to commit fully ahead of the 2028 EuroBasket qualifiers, focusing on building a his…
Israeli Duo Aronov and Musis Lead U18 Team to Stunning EuroBasket Wins
Israel's U18 basketball team, led by Aviv Aronov and David Musis, has stunned Europe by defeating Greece and France to top their group at the EuroBasket Championship. Aronov and M…
Roman Sorkin Rises From Lower League to EuroLeague Star with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Roman Sorkin, once a lower-league player, has become a key EuroLeague star for Maccabi Tel Aviv after being signed by former manager Avi Even. Despite initial doubts, Sorkin's dev…
European Basketball Market Booms as Israeli Clubs Navigate Big Signings and Ownership Changes
European basketball is experiencing a financial surge with huge contracts and buyouts, as explained by Avi Even. Israeli clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem are actively r…
Israeli Basketball Federation Criticizes Players Missing National Team Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
The Israeli Basketball Federation criticized players who missed recent national team games ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers in August, emphasizing the importance of commitmen…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Frontcourt Shortage Ahead of Season Start
Maccabi Tel Aviv faces a shortage of frontcourt players ahead of the new season, with only three centers/forwards currently on the roster and uncertainty over their fitness. Despi…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Partizan Center Bruno Fernando Amid Holmes Uncertainty
Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively negotiating to sign Bruno Fernando from Partizan Belgrade after Rishon Holmes hesitated to join. Fernando, with NBA and European experience, is expect…
Israel Faces Tough Road to Qualify for 2027 Basketball World Cup in Qatar
Israel’s basketball team, coached by Ariel Beit Halachmi, advances to the next World Cup qualifier stage with a 2-4 record, facing Poland, Latvia, and the Netherlands in Group K…
Oded Katash and Yam Madar Unite to Revive Israeli Basketball Dream
Oded Katash and Yam Madar have joined forces at Maccabi Tel Aviv, aiming to revive Madar's career and strengthen Israeli basketball. Madar left Hapoel Tel Aviv amid conflicts to s…
Yam Madar and Tamir Blatt Set New Salary Records in Israeli Basketball
Yam Madar and Tamir Blatt are set to sign record-breaking contracts in Israeli basketball, with Madar joining Maccabi Tel Aviv for $2 million per season and Blatt signing with Hap…
Yam Madar Signs Multi-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv After Intense Negotiations
Yam Madar is joining Maccabi Tel Aviv on a multi-year contract after agreeing to terms following a late-night meeting, choosing Maccabi over city rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv. The deal…
Israel Basketball Team Faces Germany in World Cup Qualifier Despite Key Absences
Israel's basketball team returns to action against Germany in a World Cup qualifier on July 3, 2026, missing several key players due to injuries and NBA commitments. Captain Tomer…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Record Deal to Sign Yam Madar Amid Contract Disputes
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to completing a record-breaking deal to sign Yam Madar, despite ongoing contract length disputes. Both parties remain confident the agreement will be fin…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Bruno Fernando to Strengthen Center Position
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating to sign Angolan center Bruno Fernando, who is leaving Partizan Belgrade, as they seek to strengthen their roster alongside finalizing Yam Madar's d…
Young Guard Yam Madar Considers Move from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Playing Time Concerns
Yam Madar, a young Israeli point guard, is likely to leave Hapoel Tel Aviv for rival Maccabi Tel Aviv due to limited playing time despite a higher salary offer from Hapoel. Madar…
Yam Madar Signs Record Two-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
Yam Madar has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, becoming the club's highest-paid player with a $2 million net salary per season and a total employer cost of $4 mil…
Yam Madar Rejects Hapoel Tel Aviv's Offer, Eyes Sensational Move to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Yam Madar rejected a $2.5 million per season offer from Hapoel Tel Aviv, prompting the club to withdraw it and paving the way for a potential move to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Madar is ex…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Plans Key Signings After 2025/26 Double Victory
After winning the 2025/26 double and the finals against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating key player contracts and focusing on signing a top center and resolving gu…
Maccabi Tel Aviv celebrates title as Hapoel Tel Aviv waits for another season
A “Double Dribble” episode reviewed the playoff finals, praising Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title run and questioning Hapoel Tel Aviv’s future after another trophyless season. The panel d…
Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury
Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…
Roman Sorkin: Yam Madar Is the Best Israeli Player in the League
Roman Sorkin praised Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague place and said it helps Israeli basketball. He also singled out Yam Madar as the best Israeli player in the league, saying Madar…
Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent
Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised team…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces a Complicated Rebuild After Its 58th Title
Maccabi Tel Aviv is heading into the summer with a major roster rebuild, an uncertain front office, and only eight guaranteed players. Claudio Coldebella may leave for Roma, leavi…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Offseason Uncertainty, while Hapoel Tel Aviv Pushes to Keep Yam Madar
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating to keep Tamir Blatt and Lonberg while uncertainty over Claudio Coldebella slows its offseason plans. Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay m…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinches Title After Defensive Breakdown Leaves Roman Sorkin Open
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 on Tuesday night to win the championship. The decisive possession featured a slow Hapoel transition, a defensive mix-up, and an open co…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's title-winning play exposed a costly defensive breakdown by Hapoel Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv won the championship 83-79 on Tuesday night after a key late possession against Hapoel Tel Aviv. A slow inbound, defensive confusion, and a missed timeout opportu…
Walker's title-cap gesture sparks on-court clash after Maccabi Tel Aviv's championship win
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 on Tuesday to win its 58th Israeli title and take the final series 3-1. After the game, a handshake refusal by Hapoel owner Ofer Yanai…
Kats says he is ready to run EuroLeague's biggest budget after Maccabi title
Oded Katash said Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title win over Hapoel Tel Aviv showed the team’s resilience after an injury-hit season. He also said he is ready to manage a much bigger EuroLe…
Roman Sorkin Draws Heavy Online Criticism After Another Tough Finals Game
Roman Sorkin of Maccabi Tel Aviv is facing heavy online criticism after another poor showing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals. The report says Hapoel is successfull…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv head into Game 4 with the title on the line
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 74-80 in Game 3 of the Israeli final to cut the series to 2-1. Game 4 is tonight at 20:50, with Hapoel trying to force a fifth game and Macca…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Treats Game 4 as Must-Win After Cutting Final Deficit to 2-1
Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 of the Israeli league final tomorrow at 8:50 p.m., trailing the series 2-1. Coach Dimitris Itoudis and players Tomer Ginat and Guy…
Hapoel Tel Aviv targets survival in Game 4 of the finals after cutting the series deficit
Hapoel Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 of the Israeli Basketball Super League final on Monday at 8:50 p.m. after pulling the series to 2-1. Coach Dimitris Itoudis an…
Hapoel Tel Aviv's defensive shift turned the playoff series around
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv by changing its approach, emphasizing defense and bigger lineups. The switch limited Maccabi and produced a standout performance from Vasilij…
Hapoel forces a Game 4 after Maccabi’s first playoff loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the Winner League playoff finals. The series now moves to Game 4 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and if needed, a Game 5 will f…
Roman Sorkin has rare scoreless playoff game in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s finals loss
Roman Sorkin of Maccabi Tel Aviv had a rare scoreless game on Sunday in the third game of the championship series. He finished 0-for-5 with three rebounds, after scoring 21 points…
The veteran captain who could lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to another title
John DiBartolomeo is again central to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s push for the championship, with the team up 2-0 over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the playoff final. The 35-year-old captain has dra…
Kattz Outfoxed Itoudis as Maccabi Took a Big Step Toward the Title
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the finals, taking a major step toward its 58th championship. Analysts said Oded Kattz outcoached Dimitris Itoudis, w…
Kats outfoxes Itoudis as Maccabi takes commanding Finals lead
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the finals on Thursday, taking a major step toward its 58th title. Analysts credited Oded Kats for outmaneuvering Dimitri…
