Hapoel Tel Aviv BC announced a contract extension for Elijah Bryant through the end of the 2028/29 season, ensuring the leading scorer will keep wearing red on the European stage.
What happened?
On July 11, 2026 the club posted on its official Twitter that Bryant’s deal, which began in the summer of 2025, will now run until the close of the 2028/29 campaign. The extension ranks among the biggest EuroLeague moves this year, locking down one of the team’s core players.
Why does it matter for Hapoel Tel Aviv BC?
During the 2025/26 EuroLeague season Bryant averaged 15.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.7 steals over 38 games, shooting 59.6% from two‑point range and 37.2% from three‑point range, and posted a 19.6 PIR. He earned a spot on the EuroLeague All‑First Team, cementing his status as an elite performer. In the Israeli Premier League he added 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game before an injury sidelined him from the playoffs.
How is Bryant’s career evolving under Dimitris Itoudis?
Before joining Hapoel Tel Aviv, Bryant spent several seasons with Anadolu Efes, winning the 2022 EuroLeague title, and began his pro career with Hapoel Eilat in 2018 before stints at Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Milwaukee Bucks, where he captured an NBA championship. Under head coach Dimitris Itoudis, Bryant has become one of Europe’s most dangerous offensive weapons. Itoudis said, "We are very happy Elijah stays with us, after surgery he will return stronger."
What’s next for Hapoel Tel Aviv BC?
The extension through 2029 keeps Bryant at the heart of Itoudis’ plan to maintain a steady EuroLeague presence. The club aims to reinforce the backcourt, but Bryant has already shown he can lead without marquee signings. If he returns healthy, expect him to continue breaking personal records and guide Hapoel Tel Aviv BC back to the playoffs.
How does the deal affect the market?
The contract signals that European clubs are willing to invest in American talent with NBA and EuroLeague experience. Bryant, a former NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, exemplifies a player who can blend NBA‑level skill with European competition, and his long‑term stay boosts Hapoel Tel Aviv BC’s appeal to other prospects.
Fans are already counting down to Bryant’s next home game, and the team plans to build a potent offense around his pick‑and‑roll play and expanded perimeter shooting. With the extension, Hapoel Tel Aviv BC positions itself as a serious contender for the 2028/29 season.