War in Israel FAQ: future, players on the market, and Wade Baldwin's case / News - Basketnews.com

BasketNews gathered a FAQ section for the war in Israel, answering questions about the impact on the players, Israeli clubs, and contract situations, among other topics.

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The war in Israel caused plenty of horror for the country and, at the same time, brought plenty of uncertainty into the basketball world.

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Are you one of the basketball fans curious about how the ongoing situation in Israel might impact players, clubs, and their contracts?

BasketNews contacted multiple sources and compiled a list of FAQs to help you better understand the situation:

Q: Can players opt out of their contracts due to the current war situation in Israel?A: No, the current condition does not allow players to opt out of their contracts. It ultimately depends on the club and the player to reach a mutual agreement in case the player wishes to leave the organization.

Q: Have other clubs started actively exploring the market for players that represent the Israeli clubs?A: Yes, there has been a significant level of interest in players and their future. As soon as the situation in Israel escalated, inquiries started pouring in from various levels of basketball organizations.

Q: Is significant player movement expected in the market following the situation in Israel?A: Player movement is more likely among lower-level teams and players. Currently, the top three Israeli teams are expected to continue their activities outside the country without making roster changes.

The clubs continue to pay their players and request patience as they navigate the situation until it is resolved.

Q: How are teams expected to continue their basketball activities?A: Many teams have sent their foreign players to training camps in other countries. When local players join them, these teams will resume their activities.

For example, Maccabi is relocating their team to Cyprus and adjusting their game schedule accordingly.

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For example, the home game against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, initially scheduled for October 12 in Tel Aviv, has already been suspended.

Instead of hosting Valencia in Tel Aviv on October 18, Maccabi will now play the Spanish club away. This change allows Maccabi to play three away games in a row, leaving room for the military situation to change in the meantime.

The Yellows are set to play their next three consecutive home games on November 2 (Real Madrid), 9th (FC Bayern Munich), and 14th (Olympiacos Piraeus).

Q: Could Maccabi potentially have to play all their first-half season games away as long as the war continues?A: The EuroLeague is closely watching the ongoing situation, but it's unlikely that Maccabi will be permitted to change all their home games to away games during the first part of the season.

If the conflict doesn't end in the coming weeks, the Israeli team may be required to play their matches at a neutral venue.

Q: Would Wade Baldwin be able to transfer to another EuroLeague team and immediately contribute to his new club? This discussion among the fans stems from his absence in Maccabi's opening EuroLeague game due to injury.A: No, Wade Baldwin could not transfer to another EuroLeague team at this point.

He was registered on Maccabi's roster before the September 28 deadline. Even if he doesn't play a single game for Maccabi in the first half of the season, he could be eligible to be registered on another EuroLeague team's roster only after December 30.

According to EuroLeague bylaws, players registered on a EuroLeague team cannot play for another EuroLeague club until December 30. After this deadline, EuroLeague players will have the opportunity to switch teams until Round 26, which falls before February 7.

Q: Does signing a contract in Israel include safety clauses?A: No, in recent years, signing contracts in Israel did not include special safety provisions.

Q: What conditions would qualify as a force majeure allowing players to decide whether they want to continue representing Israeli clubs?A: Force majeure can be invoked by both clubs and players, although it is more commonly initiated by clubs.

Official letters or documentation might be required to invoke force majeure, but it's uncertain whether FIBA will grant players LOC (Letter of Clearance). FIBA typically encourages players and clubs to find mutual agreements in such situations.

Currently, there are no clear FIBA guidelines for resolving contractual situations during this uncertain time.

Please note that the situation is evolving, and it's essential to stay updated through official sources and announcements for the latest information on how the situation in Israel may impact basketball activities.

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