Race for Hayes-Davis: Hapoel Tel Aviv ahead of everyone
After becoming a free agent following a trade and subsequent release by the Bucks, Nigel Hayes-Davis could soon return to Europe, and there is a clear frontrunner. Panathinaikos had been in the race, but club owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos stated on social media that his offer was rejected. The other options lead to Hapoel Tel Aviv and Fenerbahce, but at the moment the Israeli club is by far the favorite. The club owned by Ofer Yannay has put a significant financial offer on the table, one that the Turkish side cannot match. Fenerbahce had dreamed of a reunion after winning the EuroLeague last season, but the gap is simply too wide. It would be surprising if Hayes-Davis decided to accept that proposal, which is clearly well below Hapoel Tel Aviv’s offer.
Hapoel’s moment – Adding a player of this caliber would be a major boost for Hapoel Tel Aviv, who already won the bidding war for Vasilije Micic this summer. Coach Dimitris Itoudis’ team suffered its fifth straight loss yesterday across domestic league play and the EuroLeague, to the point that the Greek coach’s position is starting to be questioned.
However, it is worth noting that Hayes-Davis and Itoudis are represented by the same agency, and that Hapoel Tel Aviv is aiming to win the EuroLeague in its very first season of participation. Having a champion on the roster—MVP of the most recent Final Four—could be the icing on the cake for an already impressive squad.
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