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Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Yam Madar in Major Basketball Move Ahead of New Season
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First reported by N12 · 6 hours ago
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv signed guard Yam Madar to a $6 million three-year deal, aiming to strengthen its roster after missing EuroLeague playoffs. The club retained key foreign players and plans to bolster its frontcourt, targeting center Bruno Fernando. Tamir Blatt is set to leave for Hapoel Tel Aviv, while Efe Lundberg is expected to stay.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv signed Yam Madar for three years at $6 million with a two-year option.
- 02Coach Oded Katash plans Madar as a central player, limiting further guard signings.
- 03Key foreign players Hood-Schifino, Clark, and Brissett extended contracts; Colson returned.
- 04Lonnie Walker may leave due to NBA option or high salary; Lundberg likely to stay.
- 05Tamir Blatt to join Hapoel Tel Aviv after failed salary talks with Maccabi.
- 06Maccabi targets center Bruno Fernando to address ongoing frontcourt weaknesses.
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