Euroleague: Hapoel Tel Aviv adds Heidegger

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues weaving its project for the upcoming season. After its return to the EuroLeague, where it reached the playoffs, the Israeli team is still completing its roster with strategic signings. After bringing in Tomas Satoransky, Zach LeDay, and Jacob Toppin, it now adds Max Heidegger, a point guard with international experience who strengthens the team's playmaking.

Heidegger, 29 years old and 1.91 meters tall, has signed a one-year contract that will last until the end of the 2026/27 season. The Israeli-American arrives after completing the last season at Burgos in Spain, where he averaged 12.4 points in nine games, with a 62.5% shooting accuracy on two-pointers and 41.8% on three-pointers.

A solid international journey

Heidegger’s career reflects a solid trajectory through various European leagues. He began his professional journey in Israel, signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv before being loaned to Bnei Herzliya and Oldenburg in Germany. He then played in the Turkish Markazpendi and in the Spanish Baskonia, where he gained experience in high-level competitions.

His search for new horizons took him to the United States, where he played with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA Development League. After this stage, he returned to Europe to defend the colors of Reyer Venezia in Italy, establishing himself as a versatile player in different playing systems. In the summer of 2025, he returned to Israel and joined Bnei Herzliya, where he played 17 games with an average of 15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals in 25.2 minutes per game. His shooting percentages were impressive: 67.2% on two-pointers and 39.3% on threes.

Trust from the coaching staff

Dimitris Itoudis, coach of Hapoel, expressed his satisfaction with the addition of the point guard. "We welcome Max Heidegger, a very talented and intelligent player, to the point guard position. We are looking forward to working with him. I spoke with him during the summer; he is fully motivated and very aware of his situation and what is expected of him," said the Greek coach.

For his part, George Hinas, the club's technical director, emphasized the qualities the player brings. "We are delighted to welcome Max to our family. He is a player with experience in the Israeli league. Max is known for his offensive capability and his talent for directing play, and he will help us become stronger and more competitive locally."

Ambitions in the EuroLeague and local competition

Heidegger has expressed his enthusiasm for this new stage. "I am very excited to join Hapoel. I am glad to be part of a club with such ambitions, both locally and in the EuroLeague, and I could not be prouder of that. I look forward to achieving great things together and getting to work. Let's go, Hapoel!" the point guard stated at his introduction.

This signing fits into Hapoel Tel Aviv's strategy of building a competitive team on two fronts: the battle for the title in the Israeli league and participation in the EuroLeague, where the team has already demonstrated its capability by reaching the playoffs in the previous season. The addition of Heidegger, along with the other previously announced reinforcements, reflects the club's ambitious intentions for the upcoming commitments.

The point guard arrives with the responsibility of providing stability in playmaking and a proven offensive capability in various competitions. His numbers at Bnei Herzliya, where he averaged over 15 points per game, and his experience with teams like Baskonia and Venezia position him as a key piece in Itoudis’ project for the upcoming campaign.

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