David Roddy leaves NBA to join Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
David Roddy has officially departed from the Denver Nuggets and the NBA, signing with Hapoel Jerusalem for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The 25-year-old forward has a varied NBA career, having played for multiple teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks, before joining the Nuggets in March. He reflects positively on his move, expressing excitement for the new opportunity. Hapoel Jerusalem has a roster that includes other former NBA players and aims to continue its successful history in the Israeli league.
- •David Roddy signs with Hapoel Jerusalem for 2026-27 season
- •Roddy previously played for several NBA teams
- •He spent the last season with the Nuggets and G League
- •Hapoel Jerusalem has a history of NBA players on its roster
- •Nuggets face potential roster changes this offseason
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — David Roddy leaves Nuggets for team in Jerusalem
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Former Denver Nuggets Forward Officially Leaves NBA to Play in Israel
"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 […] The post Former Denver Nuggets Forward Officially Leaves NBA to Play in Israel appeared first on HEAVY.
"David Roddy isn't returning to the Nuggets after a strong stint late in the 2025-26 season. The former CSU star signed overseas in Jerusalem.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:01 PMDavid Roddy leaves Nuggets for team in Jerusalem
David Roddy isn't returning to the Nuggets after a strong stint late in the 2025-26 season. The former CSU star signed overseas in Jerusalem.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:04 PMFormer Denver Nuggets Forward Officially Leaves NBA to Play in Israel
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 […] The post Former Denver Nuggets Forward Officially Leaves NBA to Play in Israel appeared first on HEAVY.
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