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Hapoel Jerusalem signs guard Jaleen Smith for two years
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First reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Jerusalem announced the signing of guard Jaleen Smith to a two-year deal, making him the first addition for new coach Sasa Obradovic. The 31-year-old American-Croatian player, who previously eliminated Jerusalem from the EuroCup with Turk Telekom, is expected to earn about $600,000 a season.
- 01Jaleen Smith signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem.
- 02He is the first signing for new coach Sasa Obradovic.
- 03Smith will reportedly earn about $600,000 per season.
- 04He helped Turk Telekom eliminate Jerusalem from the EuroCup last season.
- 05Smith averaged 13.3 points in the EuroCup and made the 2024/25 Team of the Season.
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