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Bruno Fernando Joins Anadolu Efes After Maccabi Tel Aviv Deal Falls Through
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First reported by Mako · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
Angolan center Bruno Fernando, initially set to join Maccabi Tel Aviv for $2.1 million net, has signed with Anadolu Efes instead. The unexpected transfer follows uncertainty around Maccabi's budget despite a major investment pledge. Fernando has NBA and EuroLeague experience, having played for Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade.
- 01Bruno Fernando signed with Anadolu Efes, not Maccabi Tel Aviv, for the 2024/25 season.
- 02Maccabi had agreed to a $2.1 million net contract with Fernando but the deal fell through.
- 03Anadolu Efes was not initially a main contender for Fernando's signing.
- 04The Recanati family pledged tens of millions to Maccabi, but budget details remain unclear.
- 05Fernando has NBA experience and played for Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade in Europe.
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