Tj Leaf

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised into the Winner Cup semifinals, but coach Oded Kattash stressed that his squad is still a work in progress ahead of the EuroLeague double-week.

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Maccabi Rishon LeZion in a friendly match before heading to a tournament in Cyprus. T.J. Leaf and Jimmie Clark are expected to be fit for the EuroLeague opener against Villeurbanne on September 24.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players continue to arrive in Israel, with Will Rayman and TJ Leaf returning on Monday. Leaf, who is recovering from a long-term injury, remains cautious about his return timeline but is eager to get back on the court.