Maccabi Tel Aviv will play with three guards for only the second time this season. The decision to go with Darren Hilliard instead of Jerel Martin does not necessarily indicate the future.
Oded Katsch will continue to coach the team next season, effectively eliminating the clause according to which only winning the championship would lead to his stay. Maccabi's tendency is to exercise Martin's option for another season, while Hilliard is expected to leave in light of his high salary (about $800,0) compared to his marginal position.