Simas Jasaitis set to follow Spahija to Maccabi Tel Aviv
"I have had many offers, but have now made a decision," said the Lithuanian forward to Lietuvos Rytas.
Simas Jasaitis 88(photo credit: Jpost Staff)By ALLON SINAILietuvos Rytas Vilnius's Simas Jasaitis appeared to be on his way to Maccabi Tel Aviv this week after confirming to a Lithuanian newspaper that he has decided to join the Israeli champions.
"I have had many offers, but have now made a decision," said the Lithuanian forward to Lietuvos Rytas, which also is the name sponsor of the team Jasaitis seems to be leaving. "I have decided to join the team whose coach I know the best."
Jasaitis was referring to Neven Spahija, coach at the Lithuanian champions before being hired by Maccabi Tel Aviv last week.
The 24-year-old Jasaitis would be Spahija's first signing as coach of the yellow-and-blue and the second Lithuanian player to play in Tel Aviv after Sarunas Jasikevicius.
Jasaitis could take Anthony Parker's place in Maccabi's starting five with the 2005/06 Euroleague MVP reportedly set to sign with the Toronto Raptors in the next few days.
According to reports, Parker and the struggling NBA team have agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal.RECOMMENDED STORIESFour killed, over 130 wounded in Israel from Iranian fire, Tehran burns from IDF strikesJUNE 14, 2025IDF says aircraft operating in heart of Tehran, denies claim Iran shot down fighter jetJUNE 14, 2025Tehran under fire: IDF continues strikes in Iran, focusing on the capital – what was hit?JUNE 14, 2025The road to Tehran has been paved: IDF secures air route for stronger strikes on IranJUNE 14, 2025