Basketball

Avdija shines as Lillard and Morant embrace new roles in Portland

The Israeli scored 26 points in Portland's win over Sacramento. Yet, crunch-time reactions of Lillard and Morant when subbed out offered a glimpse into the team’s transformation.

Still the team’s primary and most dangerous weapon. Avdija.
MACCABI TEL AVIV coach Oded Katash is searching for solutions as the yellow-and-blue aims to rebound from consecutive losses in Euroleague and Israeli league play.

Maccabi Tel Aviv searches for answers as struggles on the court continue

Maccabi Tel Aviv player Jimmy Clark.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushed by Real Madrid despite 15-point lead

Herzliya failed to complete the comeback. Carter.

Herzliya falls to Porto 86–74 in Champions League


Maccabi Ashdod hosts historic exhibition match with South Carolina's Allen University

The newly promoted team hosted an inspiring event with the Black university. Eric Rubin noted: "The goal is to fight Antisemitism and racism."

“The goal is to fight Antisemitism and racism”

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup

Hapoel Jerusalem remained unbeaten in the EuroCup with a commanding 100-64 victory over Riga Zelli, while Bnei Herzliya fell 86-74 to Porto in Basketball Champions League action.

Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate on the bench during their 90-81 comeback Euroleague victory over Virtus Bologna in Bulgaria.

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance.

LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball rolls to 116-89 victory as Hapoel Jerusalem, Tel Aviv secure wins

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Kiryat Ata 116-89 behind John DiBartolomeo's seven threes, while Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv,, and Bnei Herzliya secured wins.

HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward David Roddy drives to the basket for two of his game-high 16 points in the Reds' 88-74 victory over visiting Hapoel Beersheba in the capital.

Deni Avdija is becoming Portland's most dangerous weapon: 'This guy is different'

Strong preseason performances have raised expectations, as well as his successful chemistry with Lillard and Morant, which is set to help him take another leap forward.

He picked up where he left off last season. Avdija.

Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv notch pivotal Euro hoops conquests

Maccabi Tel Aviv edged Valencia 91-88, while Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Panathinaikos 91-81, handing the Greeks their first loss of the season after a 5-0 start.

MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Yam Madar (left) drives on Valencia’s TJ Shorts during the yellow-and-blue’s 91-88 Euroleague win.

Deni Avdija climbs in new rankings, earns high praise

The Portland star ranks 24th on Bleacher Report’s NBA list and rises from 76th to 27th in CBS’s rankings: “He could become one of the best in the league.” Full rankings inside.

Avdija rises in the rankings.

Jewish guide to the 2026-27 NBA season

Fresh off becoming the first Israeli All-Star basketball player in NBA history, Deni Avdija leads a growing cohort of Jewish and Israeli players taking the court in the upcoming season.

Domantas Sabonis and Deni Avdija.

Maccabi Tel Aviv furious after Barcelona drama: 'It feels wrong'

Following Barcelona loss, Maccabi to approach EuroLeague over refereeing. “A painful loss, the game to turn our season,” club said, praising Yam Madar: “Knew he had it in him.” Colson sees positives.

On the way to Valencia: Clark and the Yellow-and-Blue.

Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-4 in Euroleague after tight loss to Barcelona

Both teams brought their “A” game to the table as Kevin Punter and Yam Madar put on a show for their respective sides, but it was the Blaugrana who came out on top.

MACCABI TEL AVIV coach Oded Katash has to figure out how to pull the club out of its early season Euroleague woes, with another tough game coming up tonight against Valencia.