Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague season ended yesterday (Tuesday) after the loss to Real Madrid, and although the Yellows still have one big goal this season, one can already start looking ahead regarding Maccabi’s direction in 2022/23. Of course, the bottom line in the league will also have an impact, but this is the picture that emerges in terms of the roster players, right now – the day the Euroleague season ended.
coach
The biggest question, from which it will be affected is not kicking the choice of staff and the players who will stay and come. At the moment there is still no decision about the man who will stand on the lines, with the possibility that Avi Even will continue still exists, although he himself has not yet decided whether he would like the position. If Even does not remain as coach, whether due to a decision by the management or due to his choice, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s intention is to appoint a proven Euroleague coach, such as Xavi Pasqual or Andrea Trinkieri.
Strangers
Scotty Wilbkin – Holds a guaranteed contract for next season. If a new coach arrives who is not interested in him, Maccabi Tel Aviv will ask for significant compensation for his release.
Ante Žižić – One of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s main goals this summer, despite the less good series against Real. The center has an option to leave in the summer and the Yellows will make every effort to keep him for another season, even if with an upgraded contract, given the great interest from several European teams.
Derrick Williams – Williams has no contract for next season, and initial talks have already been held between him and Maccabi. It is too early to assess whether he will continue, with what is in his favor being the good connection to the club.
Keenan Evans – Maccabi Tel Aviv has an option on the quarterback who closed a reasonable debut season in the Euroleague.
James Nanley – Does not hold a contract for next season. Although he improved while on the move, Maccabi Tel Aviv do not intend to continue with him and are already looking for players in this position in the market.
Jaylen Reynolds – He had quite a few ups and downs during the season. Depends on the decision of the coach to come, but chances are he will not stay.
Angelo Cloiaro Terminates a contract. After four seasons in yellow-blue, chances are he will not continue.
Kyrie Thomas – Arrived in the middle of the season and started well, but did not impress at the Euroleague level (especially offensively). At the moment the chances are likely that he will leave, although he will also depend on the squad that will be built around and the new players that will come in terms of positions.
Cameron Taylor – The guard / forward who was loaned to Strasbourg did a good half season outside of Maccabi Tel Aviv. The team has an option on him for next season and it has not yet been decided whether to fulfill.
Israelis
Yiftach Ziv – Signed for another season at Maccabi Tel Aviv, expected to stay for a second season.
Roman Sorkin – Maccabi Tel Aviv holds an option on him. The team is very pleased with his improvement in the last part of the season and intends to keep him.
John Dibertolomeo – Holds a contract for next season with the possibility of both sides leaving. Maccabi highly appreciates John Dee, who was also good this season, probably since the arrival of Avi Even. The guard himself, by the way, is still debating how to continue, with on the one hand he wants to stay, but on the other hand he wants to play in a team that will get more minutes. Estimates are that eventually the captain will continue.
Jake Cohen – Swaying towards next season, also depends on the ability of Maccabi Tel Aviv to add another senior Israeli. May remain.
Oz Blazer – Along with good ability in the league, he rarely played in the Euroleague this season and even found himself in many games outside the form. Also for him, a question mark.