David Roddy, the 25-year-old forward who bounced among four NBA teams, signed a contract with Hapoel Jerusalem that runs through the 2026-27 season, officially closing his NBA chapter. The Israeli club announced the deal on Thursday, confirming that Roddy will join the roster after his two-way contract with Denver concluded. Roddy’s time in Denver was limited to five games, a peripheral role on a roster that was contending for a title.
Roddy entered the league as the 23rd overall pick in the 2022 draft, selected by Philadelphia before being flipped to Memphis on draft night. In 173 NBA games he posted averages of 6.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists, numbers that reflect a bench player who contributed in short bursts. Over three seasons he wore the jerseys of the Sixers, Rockets, Grizzlies, Suns, Hawks and spent a significant portion of his last year with the Raptors 905 G-League affiliate before signing a two-way deal with the Nuggets in March.
Hapoel Jerusalem’s roster already includes former NBA players Isaiah Mobley, Devontae Cacok, Jared Harper and Kenny Lofton Jr., and the club boasts two Israeli championships, eight State Cups and seven League Cups. The team’s fast-paced, perimeter-oriented style should give Roddy a larger offensive role and the chance to showcase the high-energy play that earned him a two-way contract in the NBA.
The move underscores a growing pattern of fringe NBA players seeking stability and playing time overseas. While the Nuggets have reshaped their roster, re-signing Tyus Jones, adding Marvin Bagley III, and seeing veterans like Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr. depart, their focus remains on younger talent and flexibility. Roddy’s departure adds another name to the list of Americans heading to competitive European leagues.
Roddy will report to Hapoel Jerusalem’s preseason preparations, with the Israeli league’s regular season slated to begin in the fall. His contract runs through the end of the 2026-27 campaign, after which he could either extend his overseas career or pursue an NBA comeback if his performance warrants attention. The upcoming months will reveal whether the gamble revitalizes his game and how the club leverages its domestic dominance on the European stage.
