Hapoel Jerusalem targeting Shake Milton: talks ongoing with Maccabi Tel Aviv as well

Shake Milton Partizan Belgrado - EA7 Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano EuroLeague 2025-26 Belgrado, 02/10/2025 Foto M.Ceretti / Ciamillo-Castoria

Shake Milton, coming off his stint with Partizan Belgrade, is on the radar of both Israeli clubs.

Hapoel Jerusalem continues to work on the market in search of new additions and has identified a player with extensive experience at the highest level. The Israeli club has reportedly shown interest in Shake Milton, the American guard who is currently a free agent after his spell with Partizan Belgrade. The news was reported by Tomer Givati.

The 1996-born guard is also in talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv, who are looking for a replacement for Lonnie Walker IV should the former NBA player leave the team. Milton has therefore become a potential target for both of Israel’s biggest basketball clubs.

After seven seasons in the NBA, where he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, Milton decided to move to Europe last summer by signing with Partizan. However, his experience in Belgrade was affected by injury problems that limited his impact.

During his EuroLeague campaign, Milton averaged 6.9 points per game, while in the ABA League he posted 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3 assists per game before parting ways with the Serbian club.

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