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Rishon Holmes Linked to Red Star Belgrade Amid Maccabi Tel Aviv Talks
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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
Rishon Holmes, currently in talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv for the 2026/2027 season, is also a candidate for Red Star Belgrade. After a turbulent season with Panathinaikos, Holmes became a free agent and has been inactive for months. Both EuroLeague teams are pursuing the 32-year-old center as they build their rosters.
- 01Rishon Holmes is a top candidate for Maccabi Tel Aviv's center position for 2026/2027.
- 02Red Star Belgrade is also negotiating with Holmes, intensifying competition.
- 03Holmes signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos last summer but was released in March after conflicts.
- 04He averaged 7.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 19 games with Panathinaikos.
- 05Holmes has been a free agent and inactive for several months since his release.
- 06Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to complete a deal amid Red Star's quiet negotiations.
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