Basketball

Deni Avdija on track for first All-NBA selection: 'He is Portland's most important player'

Bleacher Report named the Israeli star one of five players projected to earn their first All-NBA selection after a strong start to the season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Star. Avdija.
In incredible form. Doncic.

Records on the radar: Doncic is on fire, Curry is ageless, and the NBA is already going crazy

MACCABI TEL AVIV captain John DiBartolomeo celebrates after leading the yellow-and-blue to a stunning comeback win over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final.

Maccabi Tel Aviv captain leads dramatic comeback against Hapoel to lift Winner Cup trophy

Where did that comeback come from?

Maccabi wins Winner Cup after epic comeback against Hapoel


Basket League and Players Union sign deal to boost Israeli players

The sides agreed on a multi-year framework that includes establishing a dedicated fund, increasing resources for Israeli players, and introducing mechanisms to expand opportunities in the league.

Maccabi Tel Aviv player Yam Madar against Hapoel Tel Aviv player Bar Timor.

Red Star: Bryant gives Hapoel Tel Aviv first EuroLeague victory

Hapoel Tel Aviv won 81-80 at Red Star Belgrade for its first EuroLeague victory, led by Elijah Bryant's 18 points. Real Madrid awaits in two days.

A strong night for him. Bryant.

Hapoel Tel Aviv to hold ceremony marking three years since October 7 events

A special ceremony will take place on October 5 at Shlomo Group Arena, commemorating those murdered and fallen since October 7 and honoring stories of bravery and sacrifice since the massacre.

Hapoel Tel Aviv players.

NIS 4m allocated to boost attendance in Israeli Basketball Super League

The Basketball Super League board decided to build an incentive system aimed at increasing attendance in arenas following a drop last season. The playoff format will remain unchanged.

They want a new audience and a new atmosphere. The league administration.

Maccabi Tel Aviv breezes into Winner Cup semis with balanced scoring output against Kiryat Ata

After ASVEL loss, Yellows crush Kiryat Ata 109-61 to reach Winner Cup final four vs Jerusalem. Theis led with 15, Colson added 14 in dominant win.

A light opening to a double European week. Kattash.

Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype

Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.

KENNY LOFTON JR. has quickly emerged as a dominant force for Hapoel Jerusalem, showcasing the all-around ability that has made him one of the team’s most exciting new additions.

Josh Christopher signs with Ironi Ness Ziona

The American guard (24, 1.95 meters) logged 152 games in the NBA and ended last season in China, averaging 13.8 points per game for Shenzhen. "Excited to get going," he said after signing.

Josh Christopher, player for Ironi Ness Ziona.

Hapoel Jerusalem considers moving its upcoming home games to Cyprus

Hapoel Jerusalem held its season launch event, with Matan Adelson adding: "The sky is the limit for us. Cyprus has clear advantages over Belgrade."

Sasha Obradovic, head coach of Hapoel Jerusalem, against Maccabi Ashdod.

From the NBA to Tel Aviv: Keaton Wallace readies for EuroLeague debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv is getting ready for the new season with a roster that combines a number of holdovers from last season with a group of newcomers who will look to take the team to the next level.

MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Keaton Wallace is set for his first season in Europe after two years with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers venue change: Cyprus has advantages, focus remains on Israel return

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers moving games to Cyprus from Belgrade, as team prepares for ASVEL clash with Theis and Brissett returning to roster.

Waiting for an update. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.