Basketball

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.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani walks with supporters to 30 Rockefeller Plaza for the first mayoral debate in New York City, US, October 16, 2025
 Maccabi Tel Aviv's Tamir Blatt vs Real Madrid

Maccabi Tel Aviv clips Real Madrid, Holon wins in France

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) brings the ball up the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Moda Center, October 22, 2025.

Israeli basketball stars shine on NBA opening night: Avdija leads Portland, Saraf starts

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.

European basketball set to return to Israel in December


Vasilije Micic reminds Europe who he is, leads Hapoel Tel Aviv past Valencia

Micic wasn’t about to let anyone think that at age 31 he was done. After a mystical third frame, he was anything but finished.

VASILIJE MICIC had a dominant Euroleague performance for Hapoel Tel Aviv at Valencia, leading the Reds to victory with a vintage display of skill and leadership

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to 1-3 in EuroLeague as Holon, Herzliya lose

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffers a tough 92-71 loss to Barcelona in Euroleague action, dropping to 1-3 • Marcio Santos leads with 18 points as the team struggles to find rhythm ahead of Thursday’s game.

MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Lonnie Walker shoots during the yellow-and-blue's 92-71 Euroleague loss to host Barcelona on Tuesday night.

Israel vehicle tracking company Ituran signs sponsorship agreement with Gaza Envelope club

Under the terms of the agreement, the M.K. Otef Darom basketball team will feature the Ituran logo on the front of their uniforms for all home and away games.

MK OTEF DAROM basketball administration poses after signing a sponsorship deal with Ituran.

Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv to duel in Winner Cup final

Hapoel Jerusalem downed Maccabi Tel Aviv 79-69 as Jared Harper starred once again to advance to the Winner Cup final.

KHADEEN CARRINGTON (left) and Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Tamir Blatt (45) and Maccabi Tel Aviv over the weekend in their Winner Cup semifinal clash.

Unfinished business: Austin Wiley back to power Hapoel Jerusalem - interview

With a stellar, star-studded squad, plenty of experts are picking Hapoel to capture the title for the second time in their history. But of course, the games are played on the court and not on paper.

FROM injury, Austin Wiley is set to be a key force for Hapoel Jerusalem this season, bringing skill, size and leadership.

Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

The surprise resignation, which comes ahead of the NCAA season, is reportedly linked to Pearl's consideration of entering politics. He has acknowledged a possible run for Senate in Alabama.

Bruce Pearl celebrates with his team after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Arena, Feb. 1, 2022.

Law firms hit the court for Shalva’s IDF hopefuls

The leader of the legal group described the tournament as an opportunity to prove that the firm's "commitment to equality and inclusion is not just words."

ISRAEL LAW FIRMS competed on the court at the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem to raise money for the 'Rising in Rank' project for those with disabilities joining the IDF.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem face off in historic Super Cup

The Israel Basketball League will hold a Super Cup clash between beloved Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.

AFTER FINISHING June's finals tied at 1-1 when the Iran war broke out, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv will duel in the season-opening Super Cup on Sunday.

Israel's exit from EuroBasket left the good, the bad, and the ugly on sight

A win over France was no doubt the highest point for Israel, while a close loss to host Poland after having heard the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah booed loudly was one of the lowest.

Deni Avdija bleeding.

Israel falls to Greece, exits EuroBasket

Avdija scores 23 but can’t match Antetokounmpo’s 37 as blue-and-white bows out in round-of-16.

GREEK SUPERSTAR Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks over Israel’s Tomer Ginat (41) and Roman Sorkin during Greece’s 84-79 victory over the blue-and-white in their EuroBasket round-of-16 clash late Sunday night in Riga, Latvia.

Israel loses to Luka, Slovenia at EuroBasket

Luka Doncic scored 37 points as Slovenia beat Israel 106-96 at EuroBasket 2025, despite Deni Avdija’s career-high 34 in a thrilling Group D clash.

DENI AVDIJA drives against Slovenia’s Luka Doncic during Israel’s 106-96 EuroBasket loss.