Israeli Guard Yam Madar Faces Crucial Deadline to Decide Between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv
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First reported by Walla · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Israeli basketball player Yam Madar faces a midnight deadline to decide whether to activate his $300,000 buyout clause from Hapoel Tel Aviv or join Maccabi Tel Aviv, which has offered him a significant contract and a leading role. Hapoel is frustrated by the low buyout clause, while Madar weighs a $12.5 million five-year offer from Hapoel against Maccabi's three-year $6 million deal with more playing time.
- 01Yam Madar must decide by 11:59 PM today whether to activate his $300,000 buyout clause with Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- 02Madar holds a contract with Hapoel for another season, with a mutual exit option.
- 03Hapoel offered Madar $1.9 million for the next season or a $12.5 million five-year upgraded contract.
- 04Maccabi Tel Aviv offered Madar $6 million over three years with a promise of a leading role and EuroLeague minutes.
- 05Hapoel is frustrated by Madar’s low buyout clause, calling it a major club mistake.
- 06Madar can pay the buyout himself to negotiate freely with both clubs.
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