Daniel Oturu and Elijah Bryant are expected to stay with Hapoel Tel Aviv, as revealed by Konstantinos Melagies on the “BIG 4” show on Sport24. Despite earlier uncertainties due to Middle East tensions, the club has resolved issues, securing their key 2024-25 signings.
Context and Contract Adjustments
The duo’s future was in doubt amid regional instability, with potential exits rumored. Hapoel addressed this by relocating EuroLeague home games to Sofia, Bulgaria, and exempting foreign players from returning to Israel for domestic matches, alongside salary adjustments to retain them.
Tactical Fit and Club Strategy
Oturu (2.03 m) and Bryant (1.96 m) bring rebounding and scoring depth, vital for Hapoel under Dimitris Itoudis. The strategic shift to Sofia and financial tweaks ensure stability, reinforcing the team’s EuroLeague competitiveness despite geopolitical challenges.
Posted on: 30 June 2025, 15:28 CET
