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Maccabi Tel Aviv Offers Significant Pay Raise to Center Roman Sorkin
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First reported by Mako · Aug 13, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating a substantial salary increase for center Roman Sorkin, offering about $1.5 million net per season, reflecting his importance to the team. Sorkin, under contract until 2029, has been a key player since 2021, contributing to multiple championships. The club aims to finalize his contract soon as part of its roster preparations.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv offers Roman Sorkin a salary raise from $900,000 to $1.5 million net per season.
- 02Sorkin is a key player expected to anchor the team in EuroLeague and Israeli Premier League.
- 03His current contract runs through the 2028/2029 season, with negotiations ongoing.
- 04Sorkin has averaged 13.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last season with improved shooting.
- 05The club recently signed Keaton Wallace and Yam Madar, finalizing the roster for the new season.
- 06Sorkin has won three league titles and two cups with Maccabi since 2021.
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