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Paris Lee Joins Ironi Nes Ziona in Impressive Signing
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First reported by Mako · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
American point guard Paris Lee signed a two-year deal with Ironi Nes Ziona, bringing extensive EuroLeague experience and top defensive skills to the Israeli team. Nes Ziona also renewed Jackson Rowe's contract and signed two Israeli players, while seeking more foreign recruits.
- 01Paris Lee signed a two-year contract with Ironi Nes Ziona on July 26, 2026.
- 02Lee averaged 11.1 points and 5.5 assists last season with Kazan in Russia.
- 03He led the EuroLeague in steals two years ago and was Greek league steals leader the year before.
- 04Lee was Belgian league MVP in 2019 and has played for top European clubs.
- 05Nes Ziona extended Jackson Rowe's contract and signed Israelis Vincent Amsalem and Adam Ariel.
- 06The club is still looking for another foreign point guard and center.
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