Deni Avdija, Israeli Teenage Sensation, Set to Make History at 2020 NBA Draft
With parents who both played the game, basketball is in Deni Avdija’s DNA. The 19-year-old is expected to become only the third Israeli to land an NBA deal on Wednesday
Jerry Mittleman
Michael Jordan Isn’t the Only Star of Netflix’s Unmissable ‘The Last Dance’
With remarkable behind-the-scenes footage of the Chicago Bulls’ 1998 championship season, ‘The Last Dance’ documentary brilliantly recounts how Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman brought their A game to the NBA
Basketball The Mouse That Scored: Gilboa/Galil Is Conquering Israel’s Basketball Behemoths
Gilboa/Galil are currently tied for first place in the Premier League with a 6-2 record, having bested more established teams such as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem
Meet David Blatt - the Most Experienced Rookie in the NBA
As Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2014-15 campaign opens, the Israeli becomes the first head coach to leap from the Euroleague to the NBA
A Silver Lining for U.S. Immigrant’s Career
Tom Maayan, forced by IDF to leave Seton Hall team and report for duty, hooks up with Israeli champs
As NBA Season Opens, Israeli Eyes Are Upon Texas
With Omri Casspi's rebirth in Houston, Dallas rookie Gal Mekel won't be lonely in the Lone Star State.
The Big Man in Haifa’s Big Plans for Title
Pat Calathes knows that he and his teammates will need to be at their best when his team Maccabi Haifa faces Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday night for the Israeli League’s basketball title
Basketball / Super League / American Coach With Unusual Background Has Something to Teach in Israel
Maccabi Haifa's Brad Greenberg is first local coach who served as an NBA general manager.
Basketball / NBA / The Nets - Brooklyn's Pride
The return of a major professional sport to Brooklyn is soothing the broken hearts of that borough that were jilted when the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles 55 years ago
Israeli NBA Player Adjusting to His New Position, on the Bench
Omri Caspi remains focused and quietly confident while trying to rejuvenate his career and impress his coaches.
Timberwolves Acquire Draft Rights to Lior Eliyahu
Eliyahu, who was drafted by the Orlando Magic six years ago and subsequently traded his rights to Houston, was never given serious consideration by the Rockets.
Basketball / Is Premier League Tougher Than NBA? Bradley, Tyler Just Might Say Yes
Flops in Israel, Avery Bradley and Jeremy Tyler rise in NBA.
Basketball / Analysis / Sacramento Kings Make a 'Smart' Move
Though Casspi moved on to Cleveland, NBA fans in Israel probably noted Westphal was finally let get for problems all too prevalent during the Israeli's stay in Sacramento.
Basketball / Pargo's Israeli Adventure Comes to a Grizzly End
Jeremy Pargo joins an increasing list of players who have made Maccabi Tel Aviv a stepping stone to the NBA, by signing a two-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
With Farmar's Return to U.S., Maccabi's Second Season Begins
Maccabi took a calculated risk by signing the Jewish basketball player as a 'lead guard' on borrowed time, and this gambit turned out better than anyone could have imagined.
Basketball / NBA Refugees in Israel / A Brief Respite in Israel
Coaches welcome players for short-term impact and crowd pleasing ability.
Analysis / Maccabi Tel Aviv Benefiting From Lockout, Even if Its Short Term
NBA’s only Jewish-American player to play with Maccabi Tel Aviv for the duration of the work stoppage.
Basketball / Jeremy Tyler's Third Act
Former Maccabi Haifa bust matured this past season with some tough love.
Memories / The Gentle Giant
O'Neal's retirement triggers recollections of encouters with the affable center.
Basketball / There's No Place Like Home Court
Is the statistically-proven home court advantage a factor of the cheering support of the hometown crowd, or is it just the referees?
Basketball / Terminology/The Language of March Madness
As college basketball's three-week national championship tournament expanded exponentially through the years, the event has spawned a jargon and terminology all of its own.
Basketball / Jeremy Pargo Adjusting to New Role at Mac. Tel Aviv
Pargo joins as a replacement for Alabama University rookie Mikhail Torrence, who suffered a serious illness during the summer after agreeing terms with Maccabi.
NBA / Gary Forbes' Road to the Big Time
The Denver Nuggets' Forbes will be remembered for a short but successful stay in the Israeli Premier League last season with Ramat Gan.
Basketball / At Rishon Letzion, Raymar Morgan Is Starting to Realize His Potential
Raymar Morgan's breakout moment as a Maccabi Rishon Letzion player came at exactly the right time.
Off the Court / A King-sized Dilemma
Draft next week could threaten Omri Casspi's status at Sacramento.
In an Unpredictable Tournament, Duke's Scheyer Is One Player to Count On
If he doesn't make it to the NBA, he'll be a top player in Israel, says local coach
Basketball / Pan Am Taking Off on Netanya Court
Panamanian-American Danilo Pinnock lifts the Super League's newest addition.