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Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Deal to Sign Kessler Edwards
The Israeli club aims to strengthen its roster ahead of the EuroLeague deadline and key 2025-26 season games.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv is in advanced talks to acquire 25-year-old forward Kessler Edwards, who currently plays for the Grand Rapids Gold in the NBA G League. The move is part of the team's plan to reinforce its frontcourt as they prepare for the critical stretch run in both the EuroLeague and the Israeli Winner League.
Why it matters
Hapoel Tel Aviv holds a 16-11 record in the EuroLeague, placing them sixth in the standings and just inside the direct spots for the 2026 playoffs. Domestically, they trail league leaders Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, intensifying the need for roster enhancements ahead of the crucial final games.
The details
After failing to secure Nigel Hayes-Davis and monitoring Dario Saric without concluding a deal, Hapoel Tel Aviv has turned its focus to Edwards, who has played professionally in the NBA and G League since being selected 44th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 NBA draft. With the EuroLeague registration deadline approaching next Wednesday, the club aims to finalize Edwards' inclusion in the squad.
- The EuroLeague registration deadline is next Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv holds a 16-11 record in the EuroLeague regular season standings as of February 19, 2026.
The players
Kessler Edwards
A 25-year-old forward who currently plays for the Grand Rapids Gold in the NBA G League, after being selected 44th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 NBA draft.
Dimitris Itoudis
The head coach of Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv.
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