Wenyen Gabriel signed with Maccabi a 1+1 deal that will run through until the end of the 2024-25 season with an option to extend it for a further year.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Playtika made one of its biggest moves this offseason, signing the former NBA forward Wenyen Gabriel.
According to an announcement, Maccabi signed Gabriel to a 1+1 deal that will run through until the end of the 2024-25 season, with an option to extend it for a further year.
"I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to join such a historic organization," Gabriel said in a press release. "I can no longer wait to bring my passion to Tel Aviv and the Euroleague and meet the famous fan base. I can say that I feel at home wearing the yellow jersey."
Gabriel spent 5 seasons in the NBA, representing the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Memphis Grizzlies.
In total, Gabriel made 150 appearances, averaging 4.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.5 assists, and 0.4 blocks per game.
Gabriel represented South Sudan in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. In 5 appearances, he averaged 23.5 minutes, 9.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 2.6 blocks, and 14.6 EFF per game.
 | Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv | |
| Position | Player | Status |
| PG | Tamir Blatt | Signed until 2025 |
| PG/SG | John DiBartolomeo | Signed until 2025 |
| SG | Antonius Cleveland | Signed until 2025 |
| SF | Levi Randolph (story) | Signed until 2025 +1 |
| PF | Jaylen Hoard (story) | Signed until 2026 |
| PF/C | Wenyen Gabriel (story) | Signed until 2025 +1 |
| PF/C | Jake Cohen | Signed until 2025 |
| PF/C | Jasiel Rivero | Signed until 2024 +1 |
| C | Roman Sorkin | Signed until 2025 |
| Coach | Oded Kattash (signed until 2026) | |
| Expired contract | Rafael Menco, Josh Nebo (will not return), Joe Thomasson | |
| Rumored to leave | Tamir Blatt (exit clause), Wade Baldwin IV (will not return), Lorenzo Brown (will not return), Bonzie Colson (will not return), James Webb III (will not return) | |
| Interested | Bruno Caboclo, Jordan Loyd, Daryl Macon | |
More Maccabi transfer news:
- Wenyen Gabriel signs for Maccabi
- James Webb leaves Maccabi
- Levi Randolph joins Maccabi
- Jaylen Hoard becomes first official Maccabi signing
- Wade Baldwin and Bonzie Colson reportedly reached agreements with Fenerbahce
- Josh Nebo parts ways with Maccabi
- Tamir Blatt reportedly nearing new deal with Maccabi
- Wade Baldwin will leave Maccabi
- Oded Kattash signs an extension with Maccabi
