For 54 years, Hapoel Tel Aviv waited to hoist the championship plate once again, but unfortunately they will continue to wait. Dani Franco's pupils surrendered to Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Menora Mivtachim Arena, the Yellows won 1-2 in the play-off final series and the disappointed Reds will continue to wait for the coveted title.
After a great season in the European framework as well, the Reds' difficulty will be to maintain their skeleton and the competition for stars is likely to be difficult as most of the players in the squad do not have a contract for next season. Just after the final whistle of the season, Israel Hayom puts things in order – what will Hapoel Tel Aviv look like next season?
Expected to stay
Tomer Ginat. The forward returned to the red uniform last summer in order to lead the project being built at the Shlomo Group Arena and did so with great success. The captain of the Israeli national team is signed for another 4 seasons in red and will continue for another season in the team.
Bar Timor. The guard had a great season individually and as a team that earned him the Sixth Player of the Year award. He has a contract for another season and will continue alongside Ginat as the Israeli base of the club.
Jacoben Brown. The veteran guard had a very successful season in the Eurocup where he was named to the All-NBA Team. Despite a number of injuries he provided good numbers. Brown has another season and is expected to continue with the club.
Brown, Cinematography: Alan Shaver
Swinging
Xavier Manford. The Reds are keen to see the American guard continue for another season and talks with his agent have been underway for a long time. Economic gaps separate the sides, but Manford has made no secret of his desire to continue in Tel Aviv.
Jordan McRae. One of the Reds' top performers of the season is attracting interest from top teams in the Eurocup and the battle for his services will be difficult. Hapoel Tel Aviv is interested in extending his contract, but significant economic gaps exist at this moment.
Jaylen Hord. The interior player, who initially arrived at the club as a training player on a temporary contract, ended the season as a central player in the team. The fact that Horek holds a French passport makes him sought after by many European groups where he would not be considered a foreigner. The Reds have expressed interest in continuing the contract with the player but his desire to get more significant playing minutes could influence his decision.
Gil Benny. The guard is terminating his contract with the club and after a difficult season his situation is a bit complicated. Benny received offers from many teams throughout the season and did not hide his disappointment at the paucity of playing minutes he received. The Reds are interested in continuing the contract and will offer him a new contract, but his decision will be made based on other offers he receives.
Chinano Onuaku. Center's debut season in red has seen ups and downs. A successful end to the season and being a tie-breaking weapon in the league and Europe will lead the Reds to make him an offer of a contract extension, but the center is considered an expensive player and has made no secret of his desire to continue to higher levels.
Idan Zalmanson. The Israeli chin has seen his status drastically diminish this year. The interior player is terminating his contract and his future depends on additional offers he receives and playing minutes.
Onuaku, Photo: Oded Karni
Expected to leave
J.P. Tokoto. Another player who has seen his status suffer this year is the American forward, who did not register at all throughout the playoffs. The forward is not expected to continue for another season.
Adam Ariel. The scorer is terminating his contract at the club and is expected to continue for another stop after playing little and making an impact this year.
James Paladin. The veteran guard who landed in Israel at the end of the season made only one appearance in a red uniform and was not noticeable. He is not expected to continue at the club.
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Tokoto. Expected to leave, photo: Oded Karni
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