Gal Mekel released by New Orleans Pelicans Mekel, the second Israeli to play in the NBA after Omri Casspi, was waived earlier this season by the Dallas Mavericks
Gal Mekel back in NBA with New Orleans Pelicans The former Maccabi Haifa standout, waived this season by Dallas, signed a non-guaranteed deal with New Orleans and had six assists in his first game.
Visa snafu tanks Mekel’s NBA plans The Indiana Pacers were primed to sign the Israeli guard following his release by the Dallas Mavericks, but opted for a different player because of the visa delays.
