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Tomas Satoransky Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Security Concerns and New Team Base in Sofia
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First reported by N12 · Aug 3, 2026
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Tomas Satoransky recently joined Hapoel Tel Aviv, which will base itself in Sofia next season due to security concerns. He welcomed the reduced playing role and family support amid the challenges, while expressing excitement about the team's EuroLeague ambitions.
- 01Tomas Satoransky joined Hapoel Tel Aviv after 12 professional seasons, including NBA and Barcelona.
- 02Hapoel will base operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, traveling weekly to Israel for league games.
- 03Satoransky appreciates spending some weekends in Sofia without playing, easing his workload.
- 04He expects to be the second or third point guard, accepting a reduced role due to physical concerns.
- 05His family supports the move, with children used to relocations and English-speaking schools.
- 06Satoransky sees Hapoel's project as ambitious, aiming to win the EuroLeague title.
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YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Tomas Satoransky Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Security Concerns and New Team Base in Sofia
N12Center · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Tomas Satoransky, Attracted by Flexible Living in Bulgaria
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Tomas Satoransky, Who Welcomes Flexible Living in Bulgaria
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Tomas Satoransky Explains Move to Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Health and Role Changes
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