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Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Former NBA Forward Amir Coffey for One Season

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By אור שקדי

First reported by N12 · Jul 9, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv has signed American forward Amir Coffey to a one-year, $1.2 million contract after previous attempts to recruit him. Coffey, who recently played for the Phoenix Suns, joins the team as a key player under coach Dimitris Itoudis, with Colin Malcolm remaining as his backup.

01Hapoel Tel Aviv signed NBA-experienced forward Amir Coffey for one season at $1.2 million.
02The club kept Coffey's signing secret until the official announcement.
03Hapoel tried to sign Coffey last season but he joined the Phoenix Suns instead.
04The team maintained contact with Coffey, hoping he would not secure another NBA deal.
05Coffey is expected to be a leading player under coach Dimitris Itoudis.
06Colin Malcolm remains on the team as Coffey's backup despite reports to the contrary.

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