Hapoel’s Tyler Ennis Tears Achilles Tendon, Out for Season After Win Over Dubai

Ennis’s season ends abruptly as Hapoel secures key win but loses a key contributor

In Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv’s 85–60 rout of Dubai Basketball on Tuesday, veteran guard Tyler Ennis crumpled to the floor in the final seconds of the first quarter and later was diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, an injury that is expected to end his season. The 31-year-old was taken for imaging during the game; surgery is anticipated in the coming days.

For a player whose career has been defined by resilience – from an NBA first-round pick to comebacks after a fractured ankle (2018) and an ACL tear (2020) – this setback hits hard. Ennis had carved out a valuable sparkplug role this season, averaging 4.5 points in 8:22 minutes per game across 10 EuroLeague appearances, while delivering steady production domestically (11.9 points, 3.9 assists in the Israeli League).

Achilles tears typically sideline basketball players 6–12 months, with most returning closer to the 9-10 month mark. Hapoel now turns to its depth to sustain momentum from the statement win, while Ennis begins another rehab journey he’s proven he can face – and overcome.