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Zach Leday Nears Lucrative Deal to Join Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Team

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

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Zach Leday is nearing a multi-year, $3 million-per-season contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv after leaving Olimpia Milano. Despite interest from Partizan Belgrade, Leday's higher salary demands have stalled their offer. The forward has strong EuroLeague experience and previously played in Israel early in his career.

01Zach Leday is close to signing a multi-year $3 million per season contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv.
02Partizan Belgrade offered 4.5 million euros over two years but refused to meet Leday's 5.2 million euro demand.
03Leday averaged 13.1 points and 4.2 rebounds last season with Olimpia Milano.
04He began his professional career in Israel with Gilboa/Galil in 2017-2018.
05Leday has played for top EuroLeague teams including Olympiacos, Zalgiris, Milano, and Partizan.
06Basketball journalist Donatas Urbonas confirmed advanced talks between Leday and Hapoel Tel Aviv.

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