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Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis After Unique Negotiations and High Demands
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First reported by Mako · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv signed German center Daniel Theis to a two-year, $4.4 million contract after a week of negotiations involving club chairman Shimon Mizrahi and coach Oded Katash. Theis prioritized a significant role and accepted playing EuroLeague home games in Belgrade. His family will not move to Israel initially, and he requested accommodations for his dog and a large car.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv signed Daniel Theis for two years at $4.4 million total.
- 02Negotiations lasted about a week, with heavy involvement from chairman Shimon Mizrahi.
- 03Theis prioritized a key team role and accepted EuroLeague games in Belgrade.
- 04His family will not move to Israel initially, unrelated to security concerns.
- 05Theis requested a dog-friendly apartment and a large car, preferably an Audi.
- 06A Spanish club nearly signed him but withdrew quickly.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis After Unique Negotiations and High Demands
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis After Unique Negotiations and High Demands
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs World Champion Daniel Theis for 2026/27 Season
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Daniel Theis Signs Two-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv to Strengthen Frontcourt
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis and Prepares Roster for Next Season
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis, Finalizes Roster Ahead of Next Season
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Veteran German Center Daniel Theis on Two-Year Deal
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Veteran German Center Daniel Theis on Two-Year Deal
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Center Daniel Theis for 2026/27 Season
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Veteran German Center Daniel Theis Signs Two-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Daniel Theis Signs Two-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv to Lead Frontcourt
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Daniel Theis Signs Two-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv to Lead Frontcourt
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