New York Knicks draft-and-stash guard Rokas Jokubaitis may be contemplating an exit from Hapoel Tel Aviv, according to a report by journalist Vuk-Milos Petrovic.
The 24-year-old Lithuanian, who joined the Israeli club with expectations of continued development, is reportedly unsettled due to ongoing regional instability and international tensions surrounding the region.
Petrovic notes that Fenerbahce, one of Europe’s premier basketball organizations, is monitoring the situation closely and has expressed concrete interest in acquiring Jokubaitis.
Though he remains under contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv, sources suggest that the former Barcelona playmaker might explore early termination options to facilitate a move to a more stable competitive environment.
Jokubaitis, a savvy ball-handler and creative passer, has long been viewed by the Knicks as a potential NBA contributor down the line.
Any change in his club situation could impact not only his trajectory in Europe but also his eventual transition to the NBA.
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