Top Agent Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Drama of Israeli Basketball Transfers This Summer
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Agent Mishko Raznatovic revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the summer 2026 transfer saga involving Israeli basketball stars Yam Madar and Tamir Blatt. Madar left Hapoel Tel Aviv for Maccabi Tel Aviv seeking a bigger role despite a lucrative NCAA offer, while Blatt moved from Maccabi to Hapoel after a near transfer to Europe stalled. Raznatovic praised both players’ decisions and expects a strong upcoming season for Israeli basketball.
- 01Yam Madar left Hapoel Tel Aviv for Maccabi Tel Aviv seeking more playing time and a bigger role.
- 02Madar declined an $8.2 million NCAA offer from LSU to continue in the EuroLeague.
- 03Tamir Blatt nearly signed with Red Star Belgrade but eventually joined Hapoel Tel Aviv on a three-year deal.
- 04Negotiations were complicated by intense rivalry and information leaks between Maccabi and Hapoel.
- 05Agent Mishko Raznatovic considers the summer successful for both players amid a growing Israeli basketball scene.
- 06Israeli clubs are investing heavily, raising the league’s competitiveness and European stature.
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