Basketball
Head of Israel Basketball League and Wingate Sports Institute at Jpost Conference:
“No athlete should have to choose between representing their country and feeling safe or accepted in their sport”
Yam Madar delivers derby masterpiece as Hapoel Tel Aviv heads into playoffs red hot - comment
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC
Under fire: The resilience of Israel’s sports and education
Baron, Meyers power Israel to comeback victory over Bosnia
Alyssa Baron leads Israel Women’s Basketball to a 98-91 win over Bosnia in the EuroBasket qualifiers, with Abby Meyers and Daniel Raber contributing big performances.
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.
Avdija’s All-Star dream: New format could open door for Israel's rising star
Through 10 games with the Portland Trail Blazers, Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 47% shooting from the field and 37% fr
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.
Avdija, Blazers rally from 22 down to hand reigning NBA champs Thunder first loss of season
Israeli forward Deni Avdija delivers a near triple-double in a dramatic comeback win, as talk grows about his next big NBA contract.
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.
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.
New York basketball team threatens legal action against mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
The New York Knicks issued a cease-and-desist letter to Mamdani after the politician used a modified version of the Knicks logo in campaign advertisements.
Maccabi Tel Aviv clips Real Madrid, Holon wins in France
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid 92-91 in the Euroleague, with Tamir Blatt hitting the game-winning 3-pointer and Lonnie Walker scoring 27 points for their second win of the season.
Israeli basketball stars shine on NBA opening night: Avdija leads Portland, Saraf starts
Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops.
