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Maccabi Tel Aviv Extends Captain John DiBartolomeo's Contract Through 2028

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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago

What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv has extended captain John DiBartolomeo's contract through the 2027/28 season, making him the club's longest-serving captain. Despite limited EuroLeague minutes, he remains a key player locally. The club is also close to signing guard Yam Madar and is negotiating with Ife Lundberg while targeting frontcourt reinforcements.

  • 01Maccabi Tel Aviv extends John DiBartolomeo's contract until 2028, breaking club captaincy records.
  • 02DiBartolomeo joined Maccabi in 2017 and will complete 11 seasons with the team.
  • 03Coach Oded Katash calls DiBartolomeo a symbol of professionalism and leadership.
  • 04DiBartolomeo averaged 7.9 points in the Israeli league and excelled in playoffs last season.
  • 05Maccabi aims to finalize Yam Madar's signing and negotiate with Ife Lundberg.
  • 06The club is targeting frontcourt players Rishon Holmes and Bruno Fernando for reinforcement.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Extends Captain John DiBartolomeo's Contract Through 2028
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain John DiBartolomeo Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain John DiBartolomeo Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

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