29-year-old Israeli big Roman Sorkin has “garnered interest” from the Portland Trail Blazers, according to SNY’s Ian Begley:
After a strong showing in EuroBasket with Israeli National Team, Maccabi Tel Aviv PF/C Roman Sorkin has garnered interest from POR, NYK & MIA per league sorces. Sorkin, under contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv was one top bigs in Euroleague last season.
At the time Israel was eliminated in EuroBasket Sorkin was the 17th-highest scorer in EuroBasket play, averaging 16.5 points on
51.4% shooting and 31.8% from deep on 3.8 attempts.
Blazers General Manager Mike Schmitz was in attendance for Israel’s recent game against Iceland where Sorkin was named Player of the Game with 31 points on 13 of 19 shooting (4 of 7 from deep) and 5 boards.
Sorkin plays professionally with Maccabi Tel Aviv and averaged 6.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game in 2023-24, making All-Israeli League First Team three times. He is also a University of Oregon alum, playing all four of his college years in Eugene.
