Russell Westbrook is reportedly in advanced talks with Hapoel Tel Aviv about a potential move to the Israeli club. Multiple US reports cite continued negotiations, with sports journalist Marc Jacobs posting on X that discussions between the parties “continue to advance.” The reports add that, if completed, the move would mark Westbrook’s first club outside the United States.
The renewed coverage follows earlier reports of interest from Hapoel Tel Aviv that were denied about two weeks ago. With the current talks described as progressing, the outlets differ mainly in emphasis—one highlights the potential scale of the signing in European basketball terms and the other focuses on the “advanced talks” status and Westbrook’s likely first overseas club—while both point to ongoing discussions rather than a finalized agreement.
