Nba
Deni Avdija nears Portland Trailblazers NBA return following injury
Portland forward Deni Avdija is close to returning after missing one game with lower-back soreness, as his strong season keeps him in the All-Star conversation.
Did Washington move too soon on Avdija? Former manager Tommy Sheppard offers an answer - interview
Deni Avdija’s NBA leap is turning Israeli hoops into must-watch TV
Avdija leads, Portland believes: Triple-double and turning point in road victory over Spurs
Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double
In the final moments, Avdija had a chance to cap his historic night with a game-winning three-pointer, but the shot missed, sealing Portland’s defeat.
Ryan Turell bringing energy and passion to Israeli hoops
Turell was selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA G League draft by the Motor City Cruise, becoming the first orthodox Jew selected in the G League draft.
Four days of street basketball, music, and food: The ballout tournament kicks off
Celebrating the limited-edition launch of HENNESSY NBA, sponsor Hennessy and Teder offer an unforgettable experience of sports, food, and live music. Full details inside.
The Jewish NBA players to watch as the 2024-2025 season tips off
Two of those players — Deni Avdija and Amari Bailey — have changed uniforms, while All-Star Domantas Sabonis is entering his fourth season with the Sacramento Kings.
NBA's Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur: 'Some things are more important than basketball'
In June 2024, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a multi-player deal.
10 Christian Zionists: Jonathan Isaac - No. 3
Meet the NBA star who inspires young people to support Israel.
Hoops, healing, and hope: Josh Powell’s mission to spread positivity in Israel - interview
After an illustrious career that saw Josh Powell travel the world to play basketball, he was here in Israel to help those who have suffered so dearly since the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
From the NBA to Hapoel Jerusalem: Jared Harper’s winding hoops journey - interview
“I’m extremely excited to get going,” Harper began. “Just to be in a new situation, which is also a good situation for me."
NBA 2K25: Small steps toward a huge victory
NBA 2K25, the top basketball simulation, delivers a more authentic gameplay and deeper management, featuring innovations like the "Steph Curry Era," NBA Cup, and a new MyGM building.
'I wake up in paradise': Patrick Beverley raves about Tel Aviv on podcast
Beverley, who currently plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv, said his stay in Tel Aviv raised some concerns among his acquaintances, "Playing in Israel, obviously, I wake up. I get phone calls."
