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Hapoel Tel Aviv Removes Opt-Out Clause From Star Players' Contracts After Last Season

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First reported by Mako · Jul 12, 2026

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Hapoel Tel Aviv extended contracts for its star basketball players but removed a clause allowing them to skip playing in Israel amid security concerns.

01Hapoel Tel Aviv extended contracts for key players including Tai Odiase, Antonio Blakeney, Elijah Bryant, and Dan Otero.
02The club removed a clause allowing players to opt out of playing in Israel due to security issues.
03Elijah Bryant and Dan Otero previously used this opt-out clause multiple times during the 2023 security situation.
04The clause's removal means players must now commit to playing in Israel regardless of security concerns.
05This contract change follows the loss of player Yam Madar but retention of other stars.
06The clause had been a major topic in Israeli basketball since the October 2023 war outbreak.

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