Basketball

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup

Hapoel Jerusalem remained unbeaten in the EuroCup with a commanding 100-64 victory over Riga Zelli, while Bnei Herzliya fell 86-74 to Porto in Basketball Champions League action.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate on the bench during their 90-81 comeback Euroleague victory over Virtus Bologna in Bulgaria.
LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance.

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HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward David Roddy drives to the basket for two of his game-high 16 points in the Reds' 88-74 victory over visiting Hapoel Beersheba in the capital.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball rolls to 116-89 victory as Hapoel Jerusalem, Tel Aviv secure wins

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Kiryat Ata 116-89 behind John DiBartolomeo's seven threes, while Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv,, and Bnei Herzliya secured wins.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
He picked up where he left off last season. Avdija.

Deni Avdija is becoming Portland's most dangerous weapon: 'This guy is different'

Strong preseason performances have raised expectations, as well as his successful chemistry with Lillard and Morant, which is set to help him take another leap forward.

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Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv notch pivotal Euro hoops conquests

Maccabi Tel Aviv edged Valencia 91-88, while Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Panathinaikos 91-81, handing the Greeks their first loss of the season after a 5-0 start.

OCTOBER 18, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Yam Madar (left) drives on Valencia’s TJ Shorts during the yellow-and-blue’s 91-88 Euroleague win.

Deni Avdija climbs in new rankings, earns high praise

The Portland star ranks 24th on Bleacher Report’s NBA list and rises from 76th to 27th in CBS’s rankings: “He could become one of the best in the league.” Full rankings inside.

OCTOBER 18, 2026ByWALLA! SPORTS
Avdija rises in the rankings.

Jewish guide to the 2026-27 NBA season

Fresh off becoming the first Israeli All-Star basketball player in NBA history, Deni Avdija leads a growing cohort of Jewish and Israeli players taking the court in the upcoming season.

OCTOBER 16, 2026ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Domantas Sabonis and Deni Avdija.

Maccabi Tel Aviv furious after Barcelona drama: 'It feels wrong'

Following Barcelona loss, Maccabi to approach EuroLeague over refereeing. “A painful loss, the game to turn our season,” club said, praising Yam Madar: “Knew he had it in him.” Colson sees positives.

OCTOBER 14, 2026ByOR SHKEDI
On the way to Valencia: Clark and the Yellow-and-Blue.

Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-4 in Euroleague after tight loss to Barcelona

Both teams brought their “A” game to the table as Kevin Punter and Yam Madar put on a show for their respective sides, but it was the Blaugrana who came out on top.

OCTOBER 14, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV coach Oded Katash has to figure out how to pull the club out of its early season Euroleague woes, with another tough game coming up tonight against Valencia.

David Roddy on Joining Hapoel Jerusalem: 'An exciting project'

The former NBA forward explained why he chose to join the Reds despite their absence from the EuroLeague and outlined his ambitions for the upcoming season: “Win everything.”

OCTOBER 14, 2026ByOR SHKEDI
Hanochi and Roddy celebrate against Maccabi Ashdod.

Maccabi Tel Aviv drops 120 on Galil Elyon as Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv claim basketball win

Clark led the way with 16 points, TJ Leaf added 15, and Will Rayman and Keaton Wallace scored 14 apiece. Maurice Kemp led Galil Elyon with 27 points.

OCTOBER 13, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Jerusalem forward Yotam Hanochi (center) celebrates with teammates during the Reds’ 92-69 victory over Hapoel Holon.

Kattash: 'There’s no reason to play in Dubai but not Tel Aviv. We want to return to normality'

Ahead of Spain trip, Maccabi’s coach discusses EuroLeague returning to Israel (“It’s politics”), Barcelona & Valencia’s pace, and his record against Catalans: “Thanks for the reminder.”

OCTOBER 13, 2026ByOR SHKEDI
The fans, the club and Kattash all sent a message to the EuroLeague.

Back home in Holon, Shahar Amir looks to take next step in basketball, life - interview

Shahar Amir returns to Hapoel Holon following a breakout season with Galil Elyon, reflecting on personal milestones, the loss of Raz Adam, and his hopes for the future.

OCTOBER 11, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SHAHAR AMIR returns to Hapoel Holon after a breakout season with Hapoel Galil Elyon, looking to build on his progress and help the Purples make a strong start to the new Israeli league campaign.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball claims first EuroLeague win as Hapoel evens season record

Maccabi Tel Aviv bounced back from a 0-3 EuroLeague start with a convincing win over Milano in Belgrade, while Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered its second defeat of the season in Spain.

OCTOBER 11, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YAM MADAR (left) and Keaton Wallace (right) helped Maccabi Tel Aviv get back to winning ways in both the Euroleague and locally over the weekend, with a pair of wins heading into a big week.