Maccabi Tel Aviv Finalizes Frontcourt with Two New Centers for 2026/27 Season
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By דסק החדשות C14
First reported by Mako · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv is finalizing its 2026/27 basketball roster by signing German center Daniel Theis and American Armando Bacot, while local player Shane Hunter returns from loan. The team awaits Theis's release from Villeurbanne and faces uncertainty over guard Loni Walker's future, potentially freeing budget for a new guard. Armoni Brooks is unlikely to join due to security concerns and other offers.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv agrees to two-year deal with center Daniel Theis for $2.2 million per season.
- 02Theis awaits official release from financially troubled French club Villeurbanne.
- 03Armando Bacot to join as third center after a modest EuroLeague rookie season.
- 04Shane Hunter returns from loan, adding Israeli depth to the frontcourt.
- 05Loni Walker's future is uncertain and likely to leave, freeing budget for a guard replacement.
- 06Armoni Brooks prefers Real Madrid over Maccabi due to Middle East security concerns.
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