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Shtilman Says Maccabi Tel Aviv Will Raise Budget Into EuroLeague’s Top Six

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Shtilman Says Maccabi Tel Aviv Will Raise Budget Into EuroLeague’s Top Six
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First reported by N12 · Jun 25, 2026

What happened

Erik Shtilman said Maccabi Tel Aviv has approved a major budget increase that could lift it into the EuroLeague’s top six. He also said the club hopes to finalize a signing within days and is still trying to resolve Tamir Blatt’s contract situation.

  • 01Maccabi Tel Aviv approved a budget increase of 40% to 50%, Shtilman said.
  • 02He said the club aims to have a top-six EuroLeague budget.
  • 03Shtilman expects a new signing within three or four days.
  • 04Tamir Blatt’s future remains unsettled because of financial gaps.
  • 05A formal shareholders’ meeting on a 30 million shekel budget is expected in July.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Shtilman Says Maccabi Tel Aviv Will Raise Budget Into EuroLeague’s Top Six
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Tzillman says Maccabi Tel Aviv's budget will jump into EuroLeague's top six

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