Former Nuggets Forward Officially Leaves NBA to Play in Israel
Former Denver Nuggets forward David Roddy has signed a contract with Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. The 25-year-old will play for the club through the 2026-27 season after stints with several NBA teams.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing trend of professional basketball players seeking opportunities in international leagues after struggling to maintain consistent roles in the NBA.
The Denver Nuggets lost another player in free agency. David Roddy has officially left the Nuggets and the NBA after signing with a team at the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
According to a press release by Hapoel Jerusalem, Roddy is the latest player to join the Israeli club this season. His contract is for just the upcoming 2026-27 season.
"Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem Basketball Club is pleased to announce the signing of American forward David Roddy until the end of the 2026/27 season," the team said. "Rudy joins Hapoel after four seasons in the NBA, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the best league in the world."
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The 25-year-old forward also released a statement about the next chapter of his career:
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