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Maccabi Tel Aviv Replaces Longtime Guard Tamir Blatt with Yam Madar Amid Contract Dispute

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First reported by Walla · 4 hours ago

What happened

Tamir Blatt is leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv for Hapoel Tel Aviv after contract disputes and a shift in his role under coach Oded Katash, who favored signing Yam Madar as a professional upgrade. Blatt's salary demands and Madar's strong performance led to Blatt's reduced playing time and eventual departure.

01Tamir Blatt's contract talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv stalled over salary disagreements.
02Coach Oded Katash pushed to sign Yam Madar, viewing him as a professional upgrade.
03Blatt's playing time decreased, and he was no longer a regular starter.
04No personal conflict was reported between Blatt and Katash despite the professional shift.
05Blatt is expected to join Hapoel Tel Aviv with a $1.6 million annual salary.
06The move ends a significant player-coach partnership in Israeli basketball.

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