Rokas Jokubaitis: Injured

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Lithuanian guard, Rokas Jokubaitis, will be out of action for approximately three weeks after suffering a thumb fracture during a training session. The former player of Zalgiris and Barcelona missed the recent game in which Maccabi defeated Nes Ziona, and his absence will continue to impact the team in the upcoming matches.

The 23-year-old guard arrived at Maccabi this summer from FC Barcelona, and in his first two Euroleague games with the Israeli team, he averaged 6.5 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds. His absence presents a significant blow to Maccabi, as they have also recently lost Jordan Loyd, who signed with AS Monaco, leaving the team with less depth in the backcourt.

To address these absences, the team has announced the signing of Saben Lee, a talented guard from the Turkish team Manisa, with NBA experience with the Phoenix Suns. Lee, known for his scoring ability, will be eligible to make his Euroleague debut against Anadolu Efes in the next game. His addition will be crucial to providing fresh scoring and offensive resources to a team that needs to maintain its competitive pace while awaiting Jokubaitis's recovery and adjusting its roster after Loyd's departure.

With a 1-1 record in the Euroleague, Maccabi aims to uphold their strong start to the competition and bolster their rotation with the arrival of Saben Lee, who has sparked much hope among the club's fans in Israel.

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