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Hapoel Jerusalem plans its biggest budget ever ahead of next season

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Jerusalem is preparing for 2026/2027 with its biggest budget ever, a projected 30% rise in player salaries, and Sasha Obradovic expected as coach. Jared Harper is staying, while Austin Wiley and most other foreign players are expected to leave.

  • 01Hapoel Jerusalem plans its largest budget ever for 2026/2027.
  • 02Player salaries are expected to rise by about 30%.
  • 03Sasha Obradovic is expected to become the team's coach soon.
  • 04Jared Harper has a guaranteed contract and may receive an improved deal.
  • 05Austin Wiley and most other foreign players are likely to leave.

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Saša Obradović
OrganizationsHapoel Jerusalem, NBA

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N12Center · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem plans its biggest budget ever ahead of next season
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem Parts Ways With Four Players Ahead of 2026/27
N12Center · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem Parts Ways with Four Players Ahead of Next Season

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