Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv staring down 0-2 Euroleague quarterfinal hole vs Real Madrid

Dimitrios Itoudis’s squad came out with a ton of energy early, thanks to impressive play on the inside by Dan Oturu, as Hapoel grabbed a 42-40 advantage at halftime.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IT IS going to require quite a turnaround for Elijah Bryant and Hapoel Tel Aviv to overcome their 2-0 deficit to Real Madrid in their Euroleague quarterfinal series.
WHILE KEEPING it a tight game, Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red) fell to Real Madrid 86-82 in their Euroleague quarterfinal series opener in Spain.

Real Madrid edges Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague series opener

Facundo Campazzo led Real Madrid past Hapoel Tel Aviv as the Reds dropped Game 1 of their Euroleague quarterfinal series.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate after securing a Euroleague playoff berth despite a regular-season finale loss to Monaco. The Reds face Real Madrid in a best-of-five series.

Hapoel Tel Aviv heads to Euroleague quarterfinals

Hapoel Tel Aviv advances to the Euroleague quarterfinals despite a tough loss to Monaco, while Maccabi Tel Aviv now shifts focus to the Israeli league. Hapoel Jerusalem returns to action with a win.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
VASILIJE MICIC and Hapoel Tel Aviv are headed to the Euroleague playoffs in their first season in the competition, while Maccabi Tel Aviv’s continental campaign is over.

Blueprint vs breakdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s plan delivers, while Maccabi pays the price

As EuroCup champs, Hapoel was given a one-year temporary license, so to speak, to the Euroleague, and anything after that was not guaranteed unless the Reds advanced to the playoffs.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Tribute to former hostage Rom Braslavski, late drama define an unforgettable week in Israeli soccer

Late equalizers, red cards, and coaching turmoil shaped a dramatic week across Israeli soccer.

DECEMBER 2, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Former hostage Rom Braslavski on the field at Teddy Stadium on Sunday night was a powerful symbol of courage and renewal.

Israeli league: Walker’s 31-point performance leads Maccabi win; Hapoel TLV undefeated

Maccabi TLV rebounded with a dominant win fueled by Lonnie Walker (31 pts). Holon's coach slammed the performance, while Jerusalem and Tel Aviv also notched crucial victories.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Lonnie Walker hangs from the rim after an emphatic dunk for two of his game-high 31 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 102-75 league victory over Hapoel Holon at Menora Mivtachim Arena.

Yom Kippur War veteran, grandfather, soccer lover: Who was slain hostage Meny Godard? - explainer

His children describe him as “a family man who cared for everyone around him” and a “man of the sea.”

NOVEMBER 14, 2025ByANOUK CARTER-DORF
Deceased Gaza hostage Meny Godard.

Israeli hoops flying in Europe, except Maccabi: Hapoel Tel Aviv blows out Baskonia in EuroLeague

Hapoel Tel Aviv downed Baskonia 114-89 to move to 8-2 in EuroLeague, led by Elijah Bryant (24 pts). Meanwhile, Maccabi fell to Fenerbahce, dropping its record to 2-8.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Vasilije Micic helped lead the Reds to a 25-point victory over Baskonia and keep them atop the Euroleague standings with an 8-2 record

Heart, heartbreak at Bloomfield: Bermans’ return and Beitar’s stunning rout of Mac TA

Former Gaza hostages Gali and Ziv Berman attended the game, thanking Maccabi Tel Aviv players and fans for their embrace of "endless love."

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
RELEASED HOSTAGES, and twins, Ziv (left) and Gali (right) Berman are honored on the pitch at Bloomfield Stadium before the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Beitar Jerusalem match.

Hapoel Jerusalem captures Winner Cup title after tense final vs Hapoel Tel Aviv

The victory marked the seventh time Jerusalem won the Winner Cup, with the most recent coming in 2023.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate with the Winner Cup trophy after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 89-84 in Saturday night’s final at the Pais Arena in the capital.

From LeBron to Holon: Jordan McRae’s Israeli homecoming and his Purple pride - interview

Jordan McRae, a former NBA basketball player, discusses his prolific career and return to the Israeli league with The Jerusalem Post.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FORMER NBA champion Jordan McRae has embraced Hapoel Holon’s spirit in his return to the Holy Land, hoping to lead the Purples back to prominence.

Hapoel Jerusalem pulls out thriller against Maccabi Rishon Lezion

In the extra session, it was all Jerusalem as Smith put in a pair of baskets while Harper hit his shots from the line to seal the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward goes up to the hoops against Maccabi Rishon Lezion defender Amin Stevens (3) during the capital city Reds’ 100-93 overtime victory.

Beitar Jerusalem tops Hapoel Tel Aviv for Toto Cup

Dor Micha and Johnbosco Kalu helped secure Capital Club’s first title since 2019/20 in a heated yet well-controlled final at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

OCTOBER 29, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Beitar Jerusalem players celebrate on the pitch at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa following their 2-1 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final, the yellow-and-black’s first title since the 2019/20 campaign.

European basketball set to return to Israel in December

Two years after being forced to relocate games abroad, Israeli clubs will be able to host at home following the ceasefire and new security guarantees.

OCTOBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
BOTH TEL AVIV basketball teams – Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) and Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red) – will be able to host Euroleague games in Israel starting in December following Tuesday's decision in the aftermath of the ceasefire.