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Roman Sorkin Explains Absence From Previous Israeli National Basketball Window

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

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First reported by N12 · Aug 19, 2026

What happened

Roman Sorkin explained that an injury prevented him from joining the Israeli national basketball team during the previous window. He emphasized his commitment to the team and highlighted the positive atmosphere among players. Looking forward, Sorkin expressed optimism about the upcoming games and his club Maccabi Tel Aviv’s roster depth.

  • 01Roman Sorkin missed the previous national team window due to an injury that required painkillers during the final.
  • 02The decision for his absence was made by the national team and Maccabi Tel Aviv medical staff.
  • 03Sorkin stressed that players do not skip national team games intentionally and each absence has its own reason.
  • 04He highlighted the team’s positive atmosphere and camaraderie despite recent absences.
  • 05The team is focused on winning in the upcoming window after last summer’s European Championship success.
  • 06Sorkin is excited about Maccabi Tel Aviv’s deep roster and playing alongside veteran Daniel Theis this season.

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In this story
People
Roman Sorkin
OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv, Israeli National Basketball Team
PlacesRamat Gan, Israel

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N12Center · HebrewAug 19, 2026
Roman Sorkin Explains Absence From Previous Israeli National Basketball Window
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 19, 2026
Roman Sorkin Explains Absence From Previous Israeli National Basketball Window

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