Young Guard Yam Madar Considers Move from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Playing Time Concerns

First reported by N12 · 1 day ago

What happened

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 values significant court minutes and professional trust, which Maccabi offers, over financial gain. This potential move highlights shifting power dynamics in Israeli basketball club negotiations.

• 01Yam Madar prefers more playing time at Maccabi Tel Aviv over a higher salary at Hapoel Tel Aviv.
• 02Hapoel owner Ofer Yanai has led aggressive, costly player signings since 2023.
• 03Madar was often the fourth-choice point guard at Hapoel, limiting his court opportunities.
• 04Maccabi coach Oded Katash is known for trusting Israeli players like Madar.
• 05Hapoel plans to sign another foreign guard, signaling less trust in Israeli talent.
• 06Madar aims to become the top Israeli guard in the EuroLeague with Maccabi.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Young Guard Yam Madar Considers Move from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Playing Time Concerns

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew6 hours ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Internal Disputes Over Contract with Guard Yam Madar

MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner Sets No-Shop Agreement as Condition for Negotiations with Yam Madar

MakoCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew10 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Yam Madar Signs Record Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club

YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Optimistic About Signing Guard Yam Madar

N12Center · Hebrew14 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago

Dramatic Transfer of Yam Madar to Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Completion

MakoCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew22 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew24 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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