Guard Jordan Loyd leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv due to security situation in Israel

JERUSALEM, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Euroleague club Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on Thursday that it has agreed with guard Jordan Loyd on his immediate departure from the team.

The 31-year-old American, who joined the team in July on a two-season contract, decided to leave due to concerns about the security situation in Israel and pressure from his family.

Loyd's last game with Maccabi was the Euroleague