Nba

Don Nelson, NBA innovator who changed the game forever, dies at 86

Don Nelson envisioned 3-pointers, unlocked European talent, and saved Gregg Popovich's career. Remembering an NBA coaching giant ahead of his time.

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Ahead of his time. Don Nelson.
The Lakers logo is displayed outside Crypto.com Arena, home of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, on August 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Jared Kushner's brother Joshua, former Disney CEO Bob Iger, buying NBA's Los Angeles Lakers team

The sale comes barely a year after the team’s controlling stake was sold for $10 billion to Mark Walter, the billionaire CEO of Guggenheim Partners who also owns MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers.

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An intriguing addition: Keaton Wallace.

Keaton Wallace officially signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv: 'Brings toughness and intensity'

The American guard (27, 1.91 meters) arrives after two years with the Atlanta Hawks: "Ready to win games and have fun." Shimon Mizrahi: "He completes the puzzle."

|ByOR SHKEDI
DAVID RODDY brings four seasons of NBA experience, physicality and versatility to Hapoel Jerusalem as the club continues to assemble an ambitious roster for the upcoming season.

Hapoel Jerusalem adds NBA talent and Chinese League MVP to its lineup

former NBA forward David Roddy and Chinese Basketball League MVP Kenneth “Kenny” Lofton Jr. are the clubs latest ambitious roster additions.

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Kobe Bryant’s late father Joe once coached a Jewish day school’s girls basketball team

Though Joe only coached at Akiba for one year, he made quite an impression on the student body, faculty and the girls he coached.

JULY 17, 2024ByROB CHARRY/JTA
Joe Bryant, left and his son Kobe share a laugh at the Kobe Basketball Academy at Loyola Marymount University on July 5, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Reds continue to make statement about title and Euroleague intentions by bringing in NBA veteran.

JULY 17, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
PATRICK BEVERLEY split the 2023/24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 6.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 73 games.

Patrick Beverley departing NBA to play in Israel

The 36-year-old free agent guard is a three-time NBA All-Defensive selection and a veteran of 666 regular-season games and 71 more playoff games.

JULY 17, 2024ByREUTERS
May 2, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) defends during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Former NBA players tour United Hatzalah facility in Jerusalem

The two NBA players toured the United Hatzalah facilities and met with volunteers and first responders.

JULY 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Michael Sweetney and United Hatzalah president, Eli Beer.

Israel’s Deni Avdija embraces new challenge with Portland

Portland is a great spot for the 6-foot-9 Israeli, and the club has been eyeing him for some time.

JULY 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DENI AVDIJA (left) is greeted by new Portland Trail Blazers teammate Scoot Henderson (right) this week in the locker room.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell to join Israel’s top league

“I’m very excited and honored to be a part of Ironi Ness Ziona, and can’t wait to start playing!” Turell said in a press release from the team.

JULY 4, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Ryan Turell played two seasons with the Motor City Cruise in the NBA's G League.

NBA: Israel’s Avdija traded from DC to Portland

After first four seasons with Wizards, 23-year-old forward on the move to revamped Trail Blazers

JUNE 27, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DENI AVDIJA made a big jump last year and was an attractive offseason target for a number of teams. The Portland Trail Blazers ultimately got him.

Serbia’s Nikola Djurisic, who has Israel connection, sees pre-NBA draft stock soar

While there will be no Israelis picked in this draft for the fourth year in a row since Deni Avdija was taken by the Washington Wizards with the ninth pick of the 2020 Draft.

JUNE 25, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SERBIAN SWINGMAN Nikola Djurisic – who spent a year in Israel when he was a baby – is hoping to be picked in the first round of tonight’s NBA Draft.

No matter who wins the Finals, Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews has become a star

Malika Andrews, ESPN's rising star and Jewish host of "NBA Countdown," excels in sports journalism, bridging her Jewish and Black identities while inspiring diverse communities.

JUNE 18, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; ESPN reporter Malika Andrews after the in-season tournament championship between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena.

Persistence pays off for Kiryat Ata's basketball star, James Batemon

Following a stunning sweep of Ramat Gan, Sharon Avrahami & Co. take on Hapoel Tel Aviv in semis.

JUNE 5, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JAMES BATEMON has been at the forefront of Ironi Kiryat Ata’s resurgence this season, with the American guard propelling the club into the league semifinals.