Euroleague

Mizrahi departs for EuroLeague owners meeting, Israeli teams' status on table

Maccabi's Mizrahi flies to Italy as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Jerusalem fight for EuroLeague licenses amid plans to return home games to Israel.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv chairman Shimon Mizrahi alongside the players.
Maccabi Tel Aviv players.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Jerusalem in Winner Cup

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Jerusalem 88-71 to reach Winner Cup final. Lundberg scored 14 in Q4, while Brissett and Sorkin led comeback from 10 points down.

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MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate following their 88-71 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in the Winner Cup semifinals.

Tel Aviv derby set for Winner Cup final

“Maccabi deserved to win,” said Jerusalem coach Sasa Obradovic. “While we played well in the first half, in the second half their quality came out.”

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Antonio Blakeney against Josh Christopher, Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Ness Ziona.

Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Ness Ziona to reach Winner Cup final

After EuroLeague play, Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Ness Ziona 79-76 for a Winner Cup final spot. Blakeney, Wainright, German led as Itoudis awaits final rival.

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Mac TA nets needed Euroleague triumph

Hapoel Tel Aviv holds Galil Elyon to scoreless quarter • Hapoel Haifa comes back to beat Beersheba

DECEMBER 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Rokas Jokubaitis drives to the hoops for two of his 18 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 95-78 Euroleague victory over Zalgiris.

Sizzling Paris powers past Mac TA; Holon keeps BCL hopes alive

Shorts came out on fire, scoring with ease and creating havoc for the Maccabi defense. Tyson Ward and Maodo Lo also contributed early and often, giving Paris a commanding 50-36 lead at halftime.

DECEMBER 5, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AYLEN HOARD (right) and Maccabi Tel Aviv hit a wall against Paris, falling 93-81on Tuesday night in Euroleague action.

Maccabi Tel Aviv regains confidence in Euroleague

Full team effort in Berlin victory offers hope for upcoming clashes with Paris and Barcelona

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV Israeli-American forward Will Rayman was one of several players to step up for the yellow-and-blue in its Euroleague win at ALBA Berlin.

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s thin rotation costing it in Europe

It was also a busy week for the other Israeli teams in European basketball competitions, as both “Reds” clubs picked up important wins in EuroCup play.

OCTOBER 31, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Rokas Jokubaitis drives against Fenerbahce during the yellow-and-blue’s Euroleague loss this week.

Maccabi Tel Aviv navigates Loyd departure as conflict clouds Euroleague campaign

Maccabi isn’t in an ideal situation, but it isn’t to blame for that. When missiles are flying overhead and explosions are heard across the country, it’s frightening for anyone, Israeli or foreigner.

OCTOBER 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JORDAN LOYD’S tenure with Maccabi Tel Aviv was cut short after the 31-year-old former NBA guard departed the yellow-and-blue this week just months after signing with the club due to personal concerns over the war situation in Israel.

Randolph and Hoard make waves with offseason move to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv shakes up its roster with Levi Randolph and Jaylen Hoard as the 2024/25 season approaches, aiming to stay strong amid ongoing conflict.

AUGUST 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Jaylen Hoard is primed to become a fan favorite with Maccabi Tel Aviv and star for the yellow-and-blue locally and in Europe.

'Gray Wolves': Turkish soccer fans show support for extremist anti-Israel group

In addition to the wolf salute, anti-Israel chants such as 'Free Palestine' were also heard, and some of the Turks were even arrested.

JULY 9, 2024ByWALLA! SPORTS
Demonstrators carry a huge Turkish flag during a demonstration including members of the Turkish ultra-nationalist organization called the Grey Wolves in Duesseldorf, western Germany, May 8, 2016.

Motivated Hapoel TA makes significant moves

After falling just short of title, Reds bring in mix of foreign veterans and Israeli prospects to bolster core.

JULY 3, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL U20 captain Noam Yaacov will look to help Hapoel Tel Aviv get over the hump and win the local championship while making waves in European play.

Plenty of positives from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague season despite losing to Pana

There is no question that the Maccabi players can look at themselves in the mirror and say they gave it their absolute all.

MAY 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
THE COHESIVENESS of Maccabi Tel Aviv was evident throughout the Euroleague campaign and helped the marquee Israeli club overcome numerous challenges that arose.

Maccabi Tel Aviv bows out of Euroleague

Narrow Game 5 loss to Panathinaikos spells end of yellow-and-blue’s continental campaign.

MAY 9, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LORENZO BROWN (right) and Maccabi Tel Aviv fought valiantly, but came up just short to Kostas Sloukas (left) and Panathinaikos, falling 81-72 in Athens late Tuesday night in the decisive Game 5 of their Euroleague quarterfinal series.