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Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Two-Year Deal with Center Daniel Theis

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אור שקדי

First reported by Mako · Aug 1, 2026

What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to sign center Daniel Theis to a two-year deal worth $4.5 million, awaiting his release from Villeurbanne. Theis, returning to Europe after seven NBA seasons, will join alongside new signing Armando Bacot as the club manages injuries to TJ Leaf and Gur Levi.

  • 01Maccabi Tel Aviv agrees on a two-year contract with center Daniel Theis.
  • 02Theis awaits release from French club Villeurbanne, which is offloading players.
  • 03Theis will earn approximately $4.5 million over two years.
  • 04Theis played seven NBA seasons and recently averaged 9.7 points with Monaco.
  • 05Maccabi plans to sign American center Armando Bacot soon.
  • 06TJ Leaf and Gur Levi remain injured and likely miss training start.

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OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv, Villeurbanne, Panathinaikos, Monaco, Boston Celtics
PlacesFrance

Full coverage · 4 outlets

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WallaCenter · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Two-Year Deal with Center Daniel Theis
N12Center · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Signing Daniel Theis as Second-Highest Paid Foreign Player
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Signing Daniel Theis as Second-Highest Paid Foreign Player
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Daniel Theis Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
N12Center · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Daniel Theis Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Faces Ownership Shift with Potential New American Investor
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Daniel Theis Signing While Talks Continue With Armani Brooks
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Signing Veteran German Center Daniel Theis
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Daniel Theis Nears Signing With Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Villeurbanne Financial Issues
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Deal to Sign German Center Daniel Theis
N12Center · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Agreement with German Center Daniel Theis

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